Humorous Wedding Speech from the Father of the Bride
Distinguished guests, those of dubious distinction and those of no distinction, family, relatives, in-laws and outlaws, young and old, friends, friends of friends, freeloaders and hangers-on – let me extend a warm welcome to Meradith and Naren’s wedding reception celebration.
Winston Churchill was apparently asked to address a prep school and he got up and said, “Never, Never, Never give up!” then he sat down.
Well you are not going to get away quite as easily as that, but I will try to be brief.
There aren’t many people who find themselves in the position I find myself in today. I’m married, 35 and I have two sons, yet I find myself in the role of “Father of the Bride”,
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But let me tell you about the time she put an advert in the Surrey Herald that read “Husband Wanted” and she had 97 replies all saying the same thing . . . “You can have mine!”
Naren also tried hard before he found my sister. I understand that he sent a photo to the lonely hearts club but they sent it back saying “we’re not that lonely!”
Naren will be aware that Meradith loves clothes – especially shoes. She dresses to kill – beware Naren I am told she cooks the same way.
I would like to offer up a few worldly thoughts and advice about marriage. I’ve been married for nine years and feel I am just about getting the measure of it, so here goes....
To Meradith,
If you want something from Naren, ask for it. Remember, Naren is a man, hints do not work.
You will find in your marriage that you make all the minor decisions whilst Naren makes all the major decisions. Naren, you will find out that all future decisions turn out to be of a minor nature.
And finally to Meradith, the definition of a perfect wife is one who helps her husband with the dishes ....
To Naren,
You must consider the words of Oscar Wilde, “Women are meant to be loved, not understood.”
Marriage will bring you many things, loyalty, self restraint, obedience and a whole host of other virtues you wouldn’t have needed had you stayed single.
Now that you are married, Meradith will
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(Stand up, mobile phone in hand)” Well thank you vicar it is a bit inconvenient at the moment I am just about to start the speeches."
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