I've known Niamh since she was six years old. Back then, she was the girl who insisted on dressing like a Spice Girl, even on school photo day. Since then, she's been my partner-in-crime, my therapist, and the sister I chose.
Being her maid of honour today is an honour in every sense – because I've seen her at her best and her worst, and I've never seen her as happy as she is with Callum. He may not know all the words to 'Wannabe', but he makes her laugh like nobody else, and that's what matters. So let's raise a glass to Niamh and Callum – may their life together be as full of laughter, karaoke, and questionable outfits as our childhood was. To Niamh and Callum.
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Hello, everyone. Welcome to the wedding of [Bride's name] and [Groom's name]. You may have seen me everywhere today - probably because I've been panicking in the background! Now...
The summer we were nineteen, Priya and I drove to the coast in a car with no working radio, so she sang the entire way.