Wedding Guide To Speech: Sample Toasts (Part I)

Brian MA USA

The beginning letter in each line spells out "Brotherly Love". BROTHERLY LOVE "Brotherly Love" is a term that we did not use Reflecting back, I think we were to macho to muse Only now do we realize the importance of bonding Though mature enough now we can handle the loving Happy to share this brothers love with his bride Each brother knows we have a small piece inside Regretfully, we didn’t share these thoughts as a child Love is not only a word but a vital emotion You may not survive without the feeling of devotion Life is to short not to cherish it’s lessons Our name is a resource we thrive on for purpose Very fortunate are we to be protected from above Eternal fortitude may come from "Brotherly Love" Dad, Thanks for the name! Mom, Thanks for the life!


Suzanne, California USA

May there always be such love between you, that when one cries; the other tastes salt.


Mark Soeder
Cleveland, Ohio USA

Tonight, it is my great honor and privilege to make the first toast to Tim and Cindy as husband and wife. Over the past two days, a few people have asked how long have I known Tim. While some people know that Tim and I went to both high school and college together, it is a little known fact that our first meeting occurred while playing CYO soccer in grade school. Tim played for St. Joe's & John's, I playey for their arch rival, Incarnate Word Academy. During the course of one of our games in the eighth grade, Tim took a free kick just outside our goal. I was one of the defenders that stood in the wall. Rather than opting to put the ball on goal, Tim launched a blistering shot into my thigh. As a result, I had the impression of a soccer ball tatooed on my leg for about a week. While that impression was only temporary, the impression that Tim has made on me as a classmate, teammate, roommate, and friend will last forever. Tim has always been there when I needed him. He is honest and trustworthy...most of the time. In short, Tim is a great guy and he has found a great girl in Cindy. Alas, let us toast Tim and Cindy. May they live a long life together filled with love and laughter. May their joys be many and their troubles few. Congratulations.



desi

to the happiness.


Kelly Dyer
Charlotte, NC USA

Congratulations on the termination of your isolation, and may I express my appreciation of your determination to end the desparation and frustration that has caused you so much consternation in giving you the inspiration to make this unification and bring an accumulation to the population. So as I end my toast to this occasion, and wrap up my salutation, I raise my glass to this combination, and bid good luck to the consumation! So cheers, and on with the celebration!


Alex
U.S.


Here's to... a long life... and a merry one. a quick death... and an easy one. a beautiful woman... and a true one. a cold beer... and another one!


Big Daddy
Ontario Canada


Every new beggining comes from some other begginings end



Amy St. Aubin
Wixom, MI USA


My favorite toast was given by my brother-in-law at our wedding.


This is my husband's oldest brother who was of course his best man. His speech went as so.... It took my brother 19 years of beatings, of arguments and of threats for him to figure out who the best man really is. Everyone roared. Once that died down he did turn serious and follow-up his best man speech with... I wish Amy and Jerry nothing but the best. I hope you two have nothing but good times ahead. Always love each other, always respect each and always be there for each other.



benier koranache

...and a bride and groom are indeed good friends. For good friends, come not with time, but with trust. cheers.


Michelle
Pickering Canada

If love makes the world go around, you two should make it spin!!!



Peter Marshall
London UK


Ladies and gentlemen, a toast; my best friends new best friend



Carrie Hebert
Dallas Texas


May good fortune precede you. May love walk with you. May good friends follow you.


Douglas A. Gray

For a batchelor party: "To our wives and lovers -- may they never meet."


Elena Tolstaya
Moscow Russia


There were two birds sitting in the tree branches vis-a-vis.


This is to the wind, which rose and joined their lips.


Joseph Barr
Carmel, In U S A

May the best day of the past be the worst day of your future


Chris Mummert
Harrisburg, PA USA

To Stacy and Chris On your wedding day As your best man I wanted to say That I've known you both For such a long time That you've grown to be Special friends of mine. I've known Stacy through many Triumphs and tears, And Chris after drinking Beer upon beer. You're both special to me In ways unique, Each with different pastimes My interests you peak. Chris likes sport'n, politics, Stacy and such, Stacy likes people, parties And Chris very much. But you have interests that Are similar too, You go camping and sight see And have many friends who On this day are happy That you found each other, And want you to know As we celebrate together, In hard times and good We will be there, To lend you support And show that we care. And we all hope that your lives Will be filled with the best Happiness, love, Health and success.



Brian Toronyi
Denver USA

Alot of people asked me a couple of months ago if I was surprised that my brother is getting married. To be honest I answered no most of the time. This is due to the fact that my brother has had a girlfriend since the age of 12. Also my brother did not surprise me when he became engaged because in middle school he took a Sex Education class. And when it came time to take the final he studied so hard for that test. He had my father even come upstairs and help him study for the test. He was up all night, I know this because later that night I had to take a leak and he was still up studying for the test. Needless to say that story helps to reinforce my notion of me being not surprised about him getting married.


Anyway, I would like to say that Kim(the bride) is a very beautiful young woman and
I wish them the best of luck in the world.


Joseph G. Longo
Middletown, Pa. U.S.A.

Craig and Jeanne, Enjoy the moment.. for as this moment is, may your life be.. with happiness, love, excitement and children….. Salute


iwana tinkle
alaska usa


cinnamon toast !!!!uh eat some cake or something now


Shawn Perkins
Portsmouth, NH usa


May your refridgerator always be filled with Budweiser, and may all of your up's and down's be under the covers.



B. Latham
Reading,MA

____ and I want to thank you for joining us to honor _____ and ____ at this rehersal party. As ____ was getting older we wondered to whon he would be attracted. We also wondered who would be attracted to him. Needless to say, we could not be happier than with _______. She is a wonderful woman. For this we must and do that _____ and _____, her parents. I would like to propose the following toast: May you live in harmony, happiness and health. May you experience the joy of seeying your children well-wed.


Sue Davis
Thomasville, GA USA

To (Groom & Bride) May love, hope, and happiness continue to guide each of you as the journey you have embarked upon can lead to many different paths, but with God's guidance, family love, and friends support; no matter what path you take it will be togather, because as this day (Groom & Bride) you have become as one Mr & Mrs.________.



Gordon Scott
London, On Canada

From the best man to the groom: Well I took Bob to the drugstore today before the ceremony and as we walked past the condom section he had a few questions. "What are all these condoms for", Bob asked. "Well you see that 3 pack there. That's for when your in High School. One for Friday night and two for Saturday night." I respond. "Oh I see," Bob says, "and what is the 6 pack for?" "Well Bob that's for when your in college. 2 for Friday night. 3 for Saturday night and one for Sunday morning." I say. "Ok but then what the heck is the 12 pack for" Bob asks with a confused look on his face. "Oh that's for when you get married. One for January, One for February, One for March....." Ha ha


Marc kleye
Cape Town South Africa

Anton(Groom), Wanda(Bride), there are those who will tell you that single life is the only way to go, while it can be said that single life is more glitzy and glamorous, it is only flash not substance, you two begin the journey that proves the rewards of marriage are the most valuable. With that said, may your arguments be as long as my New Years resolutions, more importantly may the most you ever wish for be the least you ever receive, and finally to fate that brought you two together, and to love that may keep you happy forever.


Marc kleye
Cape Town South Africa

Anton(Groom), Wanda(Bride), there are those who will tell you that single life is the only way to go, while it can be said that single life is more glitzy and glamorous, it is only flash not substance, you two begin the journey that proves the rewards of marriage are the most valuable. With that said, may your arguments be as long as my New Years resolutions, more importantly may the most you ever wish for be the least you ever receive, and finally to fate that brought you two together, and to love that may keep you happy forever.


William F. Donehoo
Elmhurst, IL USA

Let their love endure beyond the last sunset



brock howard
Sebeka MN


Best man had old girlfriends return keys to groom, and the final lover was a guy, acting all embarrassed



Rocky Barrett
Shawnee, Okla. USA


"Here's to the prettiest,here to the wittiest, Here's to the truest of all who are true, Here's to the neatest one, here's to the sweetest one, Here's to them in one - here's to you." (by Groucho Marks)


Clancy Wiggum
Springfield, IL USA


Here's to (Groom)! We always pegged him as someone that would get one of those mailorder brides. Tonight, he has done almost as well.



Larry Buchanan
Austin Texas USA


For Jill and Matt Hughes (8-8-98) Rehearsal Dinner Toast.............. Well MATT and JILL the time must be getting close!! Here we are at the rehearsal dinner after hours of practicing toward making tomorrow ³the real day² one of your most memorable days. ...... And I¹m sure it will be. Then comes Sunday and each day of you married life!! Packing, driving,unpacking , decorating your new home -- working together, laughing together and learning more and more about each other. Practicing to make each tense moment laughable, each setback bearable, practicing to make each day perfect. But we all know that practice is not always perfect and practice does not always make perfect. There will be less than perfect times MATT YOU NEED TO SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS ON ....... Mind Reading.................. ..... at no time and under no circumstances will the female let the male know what she wants. The car is empty..........Go fill it up, who cares if the Broncos game is tied..... I need wedding shoes.......the other 40 pair are the wrong shade of white.................. JILL YOU NEED TO.................... Remember.......... .......Men never need to ask for directions they just drive until they find the place.... .....the correction position of the toilet seat is up .....not to mess with the remote controls...it¹s a ³guy² thing MATT - JILL --- just like today as we practiced for tomorrow each day of your glorious married life will be to build a better tomorrow Heres to many years of fun filled practice.


Larry Buchanan
Austin Texas USA

For Jill and Matt Hughes (8-8-98) Best Man Toast-(I was also the grooms dad....) I would like to propose a toast the bride and groom. However, I would like to take a few minutes to start Jill and Matt on the path to a happy successful union, with just a few suggestions. Always love each other. Always respect each and Always be there for each other, May the best day of the past be the worst day of your future . .....and a bride and groom are indeed best friends. For good friends, come not with time, but with trust. Our love to the both of you............... cheers.


dennie finn
portmore jamaica

marriage has 4-p's pray together play " plan " produce together



Rob Bruner
Cedar Falls IA USA


(Great for math teachers) May your love be added May it never be subtracted May your household multiply And may your hearts never be divided


john
abington, pa


Congradulations......Lets eat!
Big Art
Willow Grove, PA


Hey, your brides got nice ones.



e.elicksen
edmonton CANADA


CHERISH THE MOMENTS FOR THEY MAKE FOR A LIFETIME OF LOVE



Uncle Pat
clifton, va USA


To Janice & Jeremy, May the Lord keep and bless thee and May your marriage be viewed as a shining example of love, honor and faithfulness. Love , Uncle Pat.


B. Conner

As only one of your friends who have been married for at least (XX) years I want to tell you thaty the road to that point is often bumpy but the journey is well worth it! Here's to love, life, and happiness!



Walter Boomsma
Ocean View NJ USA

To a great fisherman and his best catch ever.


Chris MacDonald

May you be friends to each other as only lovers can; and may you love each other as only best friends can.



Chris MacDonald

To the best of gals and the best of guys; you're the best of matches, clearly; so may the memories made on your wedding night be ones you'll treasure dearly.


Auckland N Zealand

Wholemeal


Ken Kinsey-Quick
Paris France

May you live each day like your last, and live each night like your first.


ANDRE GOVINE
FAIRMONT/W.V. U.S.A.

FRIENDS AND LOVERS BY ANDRE GOVINE FRIENDS ARE PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW AND TRUST, THROUGH THICK AND THIN FRIENDS ARE A MUST FRIENDS ARE PEOPLE THAT YOU KNOW TO WELL, THAT WOULD PICK YOU UP AFTER YOU FELL FRIENDS ARE THESE TWO THAT JOINED TODAY, THESE FRIENDS ARE TRUE AND I MUST SAY THAT ITS OK FOR FRIENDS TO CRY, LAUGH, CHEER, OR DRY YOUR EYES JAMES AND SUSAN OR SUSAN AND JAMES EITHER OR CAUSE FRIENDS ARE ONE OF THE SAME FRIENDS LISTEN WELL BECAUSE FRIENDS DO CARE, FRIENDS NEED TO KNOW THAT YOU REALLY ARE THERE JAMES AND SUSAN ARE VERY GOOD FRIENDS, AND FRIENDSHIP LASTS TO THE END THEY PLAY, LAUGH, AND LIVE THEIR LIVES, AS A UNIT AND THAT'S NO SUPRISE THEIR TIME TOGETHER HAS BEEN UNIQUE, AND THEIR FRIENDSHIP HAS NEVER EVEN REACHED ITS PEAK I KNOW OF FRIENDSHIP AND IT IS PLAIN TO SEE, AND LUCKY THAT THEY FOUND A FRIEND IN ME I WISH THEM WELL AND HOPE THEY GROW, TO REACH THE HIGHEST MOUNTAINS ALL COVERED IN SNOW TO JAMES AND SUSAN WHOM ARE MY FRIENDS, MAY YOU LIVE HAPPILLY FOREVER FROM YOUR FRIEND I GOT THIS POEM NOT FROM THE WEB, A BOOK, THE PAST, JUST FROM MY HEART AND HEAD. SO NOW IS THE TIME THAT WE LOVE THE MOST, MAY GOD WATCH YOU AND BLESS YOU FOREVER WITH THIS TOAST. MAY YOU STAY FRIENDS FOREVER AND MAY TOMMORROWS TOMMORROW BE BETTER THAN TODAY. TO FRIENDS AND LOVERS CHEERS


Jim

I have spent a lot of time trying to figure out what to say for this toast. After a lot of thought I thing I have finnally come up with the perfect toast. But I decided to save it for your next wedding.


Will Nash
Manassas, VA USA


Fresh Horses and Beer for all the men For Tonight We Ride!



Walter Adams
Orlando, Fl USA

When God made men, he made them with string He had a little left over, so he gave them a little thing When God made women, he made them with lace He didn't have enough, so he gave them a space HERE IS TO SPACE!!!


David Bowen
California


A toast from the father of the groom: When you have a young son you hope when he grows up he will marry a girl who is beautiful. Then later on you think maybe he will marry a girl with a good personality. Then you hope maybe he will marry a girl who is smart. But it turns out he is smarter than you think he is and he marries a girl who has all those characteristics. We are very happy for them.



matt
14510


Why in the hell does life matter? Answer Yourself.

Josh Chambers
Missoula, MT USA


"May your love be modern enough to survive the times and old-fashioned enough to last forever."


Scott Knoop
Brunswick Ohio USA

On their wedding night, what does a polish groom give to his bride that is long and hard? His last name.


joel/miche
Costa Mesa, CA

....May you have love, health & wealth; but most importantly, may you have the time to enjoy them all...


Jan Johannes
Orange Park, FL USA

Fair winds and clear skiess.

Norman Walsh
Berlin/Maryland USA

May you grow old together on one pillow


munjal shah
bombay india

"Here's to the bride and the bridegroom, We'll ask their success in our prayers, And through life's dark shadows and sunshine That good luck may always be theirs."


David Thomas
Wilkesboro, NC USA


For The Happy Couple: Here's to the Past for all that you've learned, Here's to the Present for all that you share, Here's to the Future for all that you look forward to... TOGETHER!!

Carl
Erie, Pa US


What a great site. I put this toast together mostly with things I found here: I was told I was supposed to give some sort of toast, so…. here’s to me! In all sincerity though, before anyone is toasted (am I too late?), let me first say thank you to Mr. and Mrs. X and to Mr. and Mrs. Y for such a beautiful evening. It’s obvious you’ve put a lot of hard work into this and it’s turned out perfect. Thank you. Now, let me just say that no man is complete until he’s married – now Brian is definitely finished. Actually Brian, you are a very, very lucky man. Emily is a beautiful, intelligent, self-assured woman. And Emily, Brian is… Did I mention that you were a beautiful woman? ...well, at least we didn’t shave his head on you. So with that said, I’m afraid a long sappy poem doesn’t do much for me, so let me just begin with a blessing an end with a toast. A traditional Irish blessing: "May the road rise to meet you May the wind be ever at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face May the rain fall softly upon your fields, And until we meet again May God hold you in the hollow of his hand." And for the toast, as so eloquently put by a fine American…Groucho Marks: "Here's to the prettiest, Here’s to the wittiest, Here's to the truest of all who are true. Here's to the neatest, Here's to the sweetest, Here's to the two of you." Cheers!


Jody
Toronto Ontario Canada

My husband and I were asked to stand (at the head table). Our usher asked my husband to place his hand on top of mine he then announced that this would be the last time my husband would ever have the upper hand!!


bob winblad
stevenspointwi usa

may you both be as happy allof you lives as you are today


Dave Cartwright
Calgary, AB Canada

Here is to the groom who has never wandered here he is in all his glory. Here is to the bride who knows much better, but the grooms sticking to his story.

Michael Curran
Ottawa, ON Canada

May all of your ups and downs be in the bedroom.


kevman
st. louis, mo USA


To the bride and groom: As you slide down the bannister of life, may all the splinters be in your direction!!


DOUG BOMBARD
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK U.S.A.

STEVE AND I HAVE BEEN BEST FRIENDS FOR A LONG TIME , SO LONG HIS PARENTS WERE STARTING TO WONDER IF WE WERE THE ONES GETTING MARRIED. WHEN STEVE FIRST ASKED ME TO BE HIS BEST MAN , A LITTLE PART OF ME FELT THAT SOMEHOW OUR FRIENDSHIP WOULD CHANGE. BUT I FINALLY CAME TO THE REALIZATION THAT THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD CHANGE WOULD BE , ME GAINING A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND IN TRACIE. SO TO STEVE AND TRACIE MAY YOU HAVE A LONG AND WONDERFUL LIFE TOGETHER. AND MAY YOU HAVE ALL THE JOY AND HAPPINESS IN THE WORLD. CONGRADULATIONS


Shannon

Any marriage older than two weeks has grounds for divorce. The trick is, and continues to be, finding grounds for marriage. -- Robert Anderson


Brian
Winnetka, CA USA


When I was given the honor of being the best man, I was besieged by emotions. I was excited at the prospect that my best friend found someone that he wanted to spend his life with and THAT actually wanted to spend her life with him return. I was also proud that he had come to a point in his life where he felt he had it all together and was ready for such a commitment. Lastly, I was terrified, I had to give a speech. (pause) Well, one thing that school taught me was to be prepared. I sought advice from numerous people and I even found advice on the net. Among the advice I was given was opening lines, jokes, what to say, what not to say, and even SAMPLE speeches. Now all the preparation in the world can’t stop the jitters, so please bear with me as I now give my speech and toast. Congratulations! Insert name of bride and groom. Oops! Congratulations, Ken and Debbie! I feel honored to be here to help celebrate this joyous occasion. I am especially honored to be here since I was the one who brought them together. Needless to say, I have known them both for quite a while. It has indeed been a privilege to know Ken these past 14 years, and I don’t think a truer friend can be found as evident in the numerous times that he has been there for me. Even when he was living in Mammoth, I knew I could count on him (pause) for at least a place to stay when I went skiing. Now as he has grown older, I have seen him hit many milestones. He graduated from Cal State Northridge after a long career as a student which lead to a successful career has a computer guy. He has even survived jumping out of a perfectly good airplane, and he has survived guerilla warfare in Newhall (okay, so it was only paintball). But the best milestone of all was that he found Debbie and that Debbie found him. Now I knew Debbie back when she was a camp counselor and the kids called her “Tweety”, and that right there told me that she could put up with Ken. And since Ken was able to put up with Debbie when Duke beat North Carolina at the buzzer for the NCAA championship, I knew that they would be together for a long time. So without further ado, everyone please raise your glass and join me in a toast to Ken and Debbie. Well being is for those that care, Prosperity is for those that try, and Happiness is for those that love. May your life together be the richest blend of all of the above.



Phil Baker
Fayetteville, NC USA


First I'll make you pay, then I'll make you swallow. Gargle it!


Robert A.Bonwell
Charleston, W.Va. U.S.A.

One for one and all for one


Steven M. Cole
Cincinnati/OH USA

1. I would like to thank all of you for coming tonight and sharing this special occasion with Karie and Matt. 2. I've known _____ for several years and am very happy to see my good friend get married to such a great girl. Ever since ____ and ____ met, they have been inseperable. I have seen their love for each other grow stronger and stronger through some very rough times. 3. Tonight, I would like to offer _____ and _____ an Old Irish Blessing that has been passed down to me from my family. ______ and ____ May the road rise to meet you May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again May God hold you in the hollow of his hand. 4. Thank you _____ for being such a good friend over the years. I wish you and ________ the best of luck in the future. 5. And finally, In closing, To _____ and ______: May all your Ins and Outs, Ups and Downs, be between the Sheets……………….Cheers!!!
Lee WD
Lancs UK

To my wife, you are the final piece in my puzzle, making me complete and content.


Doug Setley
St. Paul, MN USA

For the avid sailors out there; May all your waters be deep, and your channels be wide!


Michael Condon
Mt. Pleasant, SC USA

It is only right that we should toast the bride and groom and their parents; but we should also toast each of you here. You have come to help us celebrate this special occasion of those we love and who love each other. By your presence, you show your friendship and love and bring even greater joy for all of us. We have made new friends because of the love we share for these to be married. We are all God's children and extend our families love and friendship to each of you. Thank you for your love and kindness.


Jack

May your happiness be never ending!!


Bailey Early
Raleigh/NC US

May all of your ups & downs be between the sheets!


Florence
Eugene OR USA


My husband said gave this toast to his best friend and bride at their wedding. He was so nervous. He teared up when he practiced the toast. Steve was Jeff like the brother he never had. The best part was at the end when Jeff said: If Steve is half as good as a friend as he is a busband, then Kelli is a truly lucky bride.


Tom Tener
Town & Country, MO USA


Here's to our wives and our sweethearts ... May they never meet

Doug & Marilyn Scheaffer
Fort Lauderdale, FL USA

To our parents on our wedding's eve- Although our thoughts are filled with visions of tomorrow, we cannot help but look back to yesterday. You have given us so many things over the years, never thinking of yourselves, only us. Our greatest wish has been for you to be with us as we begin our lives together. So, for all of the gifts we have received from you in the past, and for today and tomorrow, we thank you. Your being here is the greatest gift of all.


Richard Stockton
New York, NY USA

Here's to the groom with bride so fair, And here's to the bride with groom so rare!


Kelly

May all your joy..be true joy and All your pain...be champagne!!! Best Wishes to the bride and groom


Chris Hart
Oxford, PA USA


Let me begin by saying I;m very honored to be here as your best man tonight . For those of you who don't know me ImChis Scott's Cousin, Throughout our childhood Scott I can remember many hapy memories we shared together like summr vacations to m parents place i Maine, trashbags of presents delivered on the holidays and even secret handshakes


PAMMY
Columbia, SC USA


Here's to the duck that lives on the pond May he never lose a feather. If none of us get laid tonight, May we drink this drink forever! May prostitution rise And virginity decline And may SOB become a household word!

Andy & Julia
Glen Carbon Il usa


To Andy and Julia, may you live a long loving and prosperios life togather, may you both enjoy all happiness and joy this world has to bring and what god has joined a one let no man set apart. 11/17/98


Rajesh Bhaghat
Madison, TX USA


Butt, Butt here's to space and happiness

Jim Lang
West Chester, OH USA

With the help of this web site I recently delivered the following speech: Wedding Speech Margaret & Tim - November 14, 1998 Opening: Tonight it is my great honor and privilege to speak to you as Margaret’s Brother and welcome everyone to Margaret & Tim’s Wedding Reception. For my entire family, I would like to thank everyone for being here on this special day and evening. Many people traveled here from far away and we appreciate you taking the time to join us today and tonight. Our family has grown the past few years and especially this year and I am glad to welcome another male into the fold. Dad, I think we have almost evened up the sides and someday we may outnumber them. Thank You: Today is a very special day for Margaret and Tim and I do want to extend a very special thank you to: Father ________ & St. ______________ for a beautiful ceromony today. The Groom's entire Family. We really enjoyed the Rehearsal Dinner last night. Margaret: I would like to tell you a little bit about my sister Margaret now. Enthusiasm, Leadership and Determination are three words that describe Margaret. Margaret enters everything she does with enthusiasm. This allows her to get the most enjoyment possible out of life. Skiing is a skill Margaret has mastered and her enthusiasm for the sport shows in how she describes a typical day on the slopes. ‘Greatest’, ‘Unbelievable’, ‘The Best’, ‘Totally Awesome’, and ‘Kick Ass’ are common terms Margaret has used. I know because I am usually trying to catch my breath while she says these things. She is always enjoying what she does and her enthusiasm spreads to others quickly. We have always loved this quality in Margaret. Margaret is a real strong leader - at Summer Camp she would have the whole cabin and the counselor following her around after just a few hours. This quality has helped Margaret to meet many people and make friends very quickly. Margaret has always been surrounded by friends - Many who are here tonight. I remember seeing Margaret as we were growing up surrounded by close friends - all the time. Margaret is a very determined person - I remember when Margaret graduated early from Homestead High School and left Mom and Dad’s house to go to Paris. At seventeen years old that showed real determination. This characteristic has helped Margaret to see more than many people her age. Everyone in my family has special stories of things we have done with Margaret and cherish the memories. One thing is clear in our family and my sisters and I all agree - Margaret is a terrific sister. Tim and Margaret: Tim and Margaret, we look forward to having many new stories and memories of special moments with you as you begin your life together. We each have some stories already and we will spare you from sharing these at this time. Tim, we welcome you into our family. Margaret we are all very happy for you and your husband today and very proud of you. Irish Blessing: In closing, our family is Irish on our Mother's side and mostly Irish on our Dad's side and I think it’s appropriate to quote this Irish Blessing to Margaret and Tim: “May the road rise to meet you May the wind be ever at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face May the rain fall softly upon your fields, And until we meet again May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.” Please join me toasting the Bride and Groom - Margaret and Tim.



Me
Balto Md

Toast givin at a wedding where the best man was the groom's brother: Josh you've always been like a brother to me...



J. Duick
Tulsa, OK USA

When children find true love - Parents find great joy. To your love and our joy!

Diana
Carson USA

From Doddie's Bridesmaid Gay Wedding December 5th, 1998 Laguna Beach, CA Love is a flower you must carefully tend so may you always be each other's best friend. Tend your love with warm smiles and laughter and may good fortune fill your "ever after". Be a shelter to each other when life is unkind and to each other's "faults", be a little blind. Enjoy the moments both large and small and be it known that all present will help if you fall. May you always be lovers, but most of all friends and share with each other whatever life sends. But when times are hard and things don't go your way remember the words you spoke here today. If everyone would now raise their glasses and join me in a toast....To Kelley and Doddie: We are all here together today to share in celebrating your love and commitment for each other. Best wishes to you both - and may your love be long lived. Cheers!


Maggy Carter
California U.S.A.

To Nikki and Adam on this special day. May you always wear "blue movies", at least don't make him wear a thong, and I hope you break a few more beds over the years. Have fun. God Bless. P.S. Just don't let your kids know how you acted in HighSchool. You'll never live it down.


Anne Gent
Prince Albert, Sask Canada

As you look out at the faces of your friends and family in front of you, always rememeber that everyone of us is behind you wherever life may take you. To The bride!


Richard Hill
Ventura, CA usa


I'll drink to the girl who will, I'll drink to the girl who won't...but never to the girl who says she will, then later decides she won't. But, from the break of day to the wee hours of the night, I'll drink to the girl who says "I never have, but just for you I might'.