Ladies and Gentlemen: I would like to thank Declan for those sincere words and both Frankbie and Declan for the love that they have both shown me, not only in preparation for today, but from the first moment that we met some two and a half years ago. I don't know who was more surprised that first night when Marcella brought me home without warning, when they were sitting there all ready for bed in their satin bath robes and Declan in his Snoopy slippers. Anyway, quickly moving on, I did have a speech all worked out for this occasion, but, of course, now that I'm a married man, Marcella has insisted that I read from the one that she has written for me.
So here goes: On behalf of my wife and Iā¦I suppose I'm going to have to get used to that, I would like to start by thanking everyone here today for sharing our very special day with us. Thank-you for all the wonderful gifts and cards that you have given us, we are very touched at your generosity. I'm certainly looking forward to seeing how Declan has managed to gift-wrap the Wheelbarrow!
We have both been very nervous about today and it means a great deal to us that you are sharing our day with us, and we hope that you are enjoying the occasion every bit as much as we are. Most people on their wedding day describe it as the happiest day of their lives. That worries me because it implies that as from tomorrow there's a lifelong decline ahead, so I'm making the most of today.
However, I'm so happy today that even days less happy would still be blissful. I would like to say a special thank-you to those of you that have travelled some distance to be here today. It is quite a humbling experience to realise that you have friends and family that care so much for you. And I do genuinely mean that.
This speech balances light moments with real emotion. It doesn't try too hard to be funny or too earnest to be heavy. That balance is what keeps an audience engaged from start to finish.
At 334 words, it proves you don't need length to make an impact. Every line earns its place.
If you're not sure how to start your own version, it's often easier to talk your speech out first and shape it into a structured version. You can also explore our guide to writing a wedding speech for a step-by-step approach.
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