Sample Formal Wedding Speech
At a formal wedding reception the opening speech should include some positive comments about the couple and some optimistic thoughts about love and marriage. At a more informal wedding party, the speech can be more general. At either setting it must all build up to the toast.
Sample Speech for Family Friend at a Formal Reception
Ladies and Gentlemen, Anne's father, Phil, and her mother, Liz, have done me the great honour of offering me the opportunity of making this little speech on this joyous occasion, and to propose a toast to the happy couple. When I asked why they chose me, Phil explained that it was because we've been friends for more years than he cares to remember and that I have known Anne for all her life. Not so, Phil, I missed the first 24 hours.
You know, this is truly a historic day! This day, the 13th of July, will always be remembered because of three world-famous events. Film actor Harrison Ford was born in 1942; Live Aid pop concerts raised millions for charity in 1985; and on this day in 200X, Tim married Anne!
It seems like only yesterday that Anne's weekends were taken up with tap dancing, ballet and the pony club. She called her pony Radish and used to go round telling everyone it was her horse Radish.
But seriously, we're all very proud of the wonderful work she does for sick animals. And it was while she was helping out down at the RSPCA that she first met Tim.
Over the last few months I've got to know Tim well and I've come to the conclusion that he's a very pleasant, hard-working man with immaculate tastes. After all, he supports United and he chose Anne, didn't he?
Friends, I am sure that this young couple will have a wonderful marriage and I would ask you to join me now in wishing them a long, happy and prosperous future together. Please stand and raise your glasses. I propose a toast to the health and happiness of Anne and Tirn.
To Anne and Tim!
