"Option1": "Each category provided fulfils the obligations of the Best Man’s speech. We give you several options in each category, please read them all so that you can find the wording that best suits your unique situation. We provide both formal and informal options for you to choose from.\r\nYou will have the opportunity to review your decisions and change your mind at any stage. You can delete any words and replace them with some that are more suitable to you. Once you have finished and approved your speech, you can then print it out and begin rehearsing. Remember that practise makes perfect.",
"Intro": "You are most fortunate to have been given the honour of being Best Man. The Best Man's speech is one that most people can't wait to hear. \r\nTraditionally you will speak last, after the Groom introduces you to the guests. It is your duty to respond to this toast on behalf of the bridesmaids. \r\nThe expectation is that you will humiliate the Groom with some embarrassing stories of his past, but these days it is not necessary. Only use jokes or humour that are in good taste and if you are comfortable in doing so. If there is not a toastmaster, you will introduce each of the other speakers by name and role (Father of the Bride, etc.) The content should be light hearted and fun and be the high spot of the reception. But don’t let that make you feel too pressured, with our speechmaker you will have a prize-winning speech with your personal touch written in no time at all.",
"Description": "Best Man"
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"SpeechID": "BESTMAN01",
"Option1": "Welcome everyone - can you hear me at the back? Well, in that case I’ll have a <BEST MANS FAVOURITE DRINK> please!",
"Option2": "Well, as Groucho Marx once said ‘After an introduction like that, I can barely wait to hear myself speak’ - welcome everyone.",
"Option3": "The Best Man’s speech; one of the few occasions in a man’s life when he is\r\nallowed to do all of the talking and I am going to make the most of it.",
"Option4": "I would like to thank you all for coming today and helping to make <BRIDE> and <GROOM>’s wedding day such a memorable and special occasion for all those involved. Personally, I wish you’d all stayed at home and made my job less nerve wracking.",
"Option5": "Ladies and gentlemen, although I use the term gentlemen loosely considering all the car salesmen and rugby supporters that are here today, may I welcome you here today to celebrate the marriage of <BRIDE> and <GROOM>.",
"Option6": "I’d like to start by welcoming you all here to <BRIDE> and <GROOM>’s special day. I know how much it means to both of them to see so many of their family and friends have made the journey here today and I am sure you’ll agree, this is a fantastic setting for a wedding.",
"Intro": "Opening Line and Welcome to the Audience",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN02",
"Option1": "For those of you who don’t know me, my name is <BEST MAN> Close friends call me <BEST MANS NICKNAME> and various other names but we won’t go into that.",
"Option2": "If you don’t know me already, my first two names are in fact <BEST MAN> and ‘would you like another drink’. I can assure you I am very friendly, so do not hesitate to come and introduce yourself later on by the bar.",
"Option3": "Good <TIME OF SPEECH>, my name is <BEST MAN>. I was a bit nervous about getting up here and speaking to you all, so I prepared a few lines...now after snorting them - I feel absolutely fine!",
"Option4": "As you may have gathered, I <BEST MAN> have the pleasure of being <GROOM>’s best man.",
"Option5": "For those who don't know me my name is <BEST MAN>... And for those of you who would like to get to know me better, I am staying at..",
"Option6": "My name is <BEST MAN>, today is my first experience of public speaking, and so, whether you're laughing WITH me, or even AT me, as long as you're enjoying yourself I don't mind.",
"Intro": "Self Introduction",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN03",
"Option1": "On behalf of the bridesmaids, <BRIDESMAIDS> I would like to thank <GROOM> for his kind words and the lovely gifts. May I also add that <BRIDESMAIDS> did a fantastic job today and you all look absolutely beautiful.",
"Option2": "I’d like to start by thanking on behalf of the bride and groom, the Bridesmaids, <BRIDESMAIDS> for their help and I’d just like to say how wonderful they both look. Thankyou also <BRIDE> and <GROOM>, for the lovely gifts to myself and the Bridesmaids.",
"Option3": "On behalf of the bridesmaids, <BRIDESMAIDS>, may I thank you <GROOM> for your kind and generous words and for the toast that you have made to them, and for the lovely gifts.",
"Option4": "Thankyou <GROOM>, for your kind words and the lovely gifts to myself and the Bridesmaids. On behalf of us all, I'd like to thank the bridesmaids, <BRIDESMAIDS>, who look radiant - in fact if you'll all meet me in the spa later, I'll thank you personally!",
"Option5": "Firstly on behalf of the bridesmaids <BRIDESMAIDS>, I would like to thank <GROOM> for his kind words and the lovely gifts we have received. The Bridesmaids I am sure you will all agree, look absolutely gorgeous and have carried out their duties of ensuring the bride arrives here on time and cured of all her wedding day nerves. Out of interest how many glasses of <BRIDES FAVOURITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK> did it take?",
"Intro": "Thanks to the Bridesmaids - Don’t forget to thank any flower girl’s, pageboy’s, ring bearer’s and the ushers.",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN04",
"Option1": "Also, I would like to say thank you to <BRIDES MOTHER> and <BRIDES FATHER> for all that you've done to make this the special day that it is.",
"Option2": "Please accept my gratitude to <BRIDES MOTHER> and <BRIDES FATHER>, and <GROOMS MOTHER> and <GROOMS FATHER>, for all of your support and all that you've done to make this, by all accounts, the perfect day for <BRIDE> and <GROOM>.",
"Intro": "Thanks to the Parents",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN05",
"Option1": "I’d also like to say that <BRIDE> looks stunning today as I’m sure you will all agree with and <GROOM>, you don’t look so bad yourself. Congratulations to the both of you.",
"Option2": "I think you’ll all agree with me that <BRIDE> looks radiant and makes a beautiful bride. <BRIDE> is a lovely person, <GROOM>, and she deserves a good husband. You‘re lucky you married her before she found one! Congratulations to both of you.",
"Option3": "I would like to start off my speech, by congratulating the happy couple and by telling <BRIDE> how gorgeous she looks today. Oh and you look magnificent too <GROOM>. He can be very sensitive and I don’t want him to think I am showing favouritism.",
"Option4": "Can I firstly draw attention to the fact that you, <BRIDE> look especially beautiful today. In our lifetimes, we are gifted a small number of truly \"landmark moments\". They start small enough, say, riding a two-wheeler bicycle or throwing your graduation cap high into the air. They grow in power and significance; some of you have seen the moment when a doctor tells you, \"it's a girl,\" or, \"it's a boy,\" and then hands you that perfect little life that you created. And it must be a perfect moment when you look into the eyes of the most loving, caring, giving, individual that you've ever known and realise you've found true love. A moment like this and the commitment which follows should be celebrated to its fullest. And so, I contend to all present that it is our duty to ensure that this moment in the lives of <BRIDE> and <GROOM> does not pass unrecognised. And in celebrating their happiness we might just make this one of the landmark moments of our own lives.",
"Option5": "<BRIDE>, you look absolutely stunning. All my life I've heard different people say that there is one perfect person for everyone. And while I don't know about everyone, I do know about <BRIDE> and <GROOM>. Chance has brought them together, and there couldn't be a more perfect match. Truthfully, they seem more in love every time I see them. The way they always seem to finish each others sentences is sort of cute, in a nauseating sort of way. Seriously, though, we don't often see a pair better suited to one another than these two. In fact, the kind of love they have is infectious, so all you single people had better stand back.",
"Option6": "<GROOM>, this is indeed the happiest day of your life, well at least that's what <BRIDE> told me earlier, and so it should be, for you have just married a beautiful, humorous and dedicated lady, who's also a great cook. And doesn’t she look fabulous today, everyone?",
"Intro": "Salute to he Bride and the Couple",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN06",
"Option1": "When <GROOM> first asked me to be his best man, my first reaction was that I would be honoured to do this for him. Then when I realised that I would have to speak to an audience my reaction swiftly changed to terror. To help combat this fear, I searched the internet for some advice on how to do this, but I ended up getting side-tracked into looking at some other internet sites, but I can’t tell you about that because there may be children present.",
"Option2": "When I was writing this speech I decided to borrow from the great public speakers of history, however after researching there wasn’t much wedding material in the speeches of Stalin, Hitler & Castro, so I tried another approach. Then Webster’s dictionary defines ‘Wedding’ as the act of removing unwanted plants from ones garden, but that was no help wither, so I realised I was going to have to wing it.",
"Option3": "I must say I find it quite strange standing here with the title 'best man' when all I’ve done is keep the rings warm in my pocket! After all <GROOM> is the one getting married, and in the eyes of the bride, and all of us, he is the best man! I really must ask him the secret of his success!!",
"Option4": "When starting to prepare what I was going to say, I referred to one of the many books that I have, especially the sayings and philosophy of that wise man Confucius.\r\nConfucius say, 'best mans speech last as long as it takes groom to make love'",
"Option5": "I was honoured that <GROOM> asked me to be his Best Man. He promised me if I do a good job today then he’d let me be best man again at his next wedding, so I couldn’t say no!",
"Option6": "I picked up a couple of books on the responsibilities of the best man, and searched the internet for more information. I was quite surprised at what I was expected to do today, so here is some of what is expected of me.\r\nFirstly, to bring a cheque book or credit card to cover any payments which the groom may have forgotten, sorry mate my card only has a $3,000 limit\r\nHelp the groom to dress - and can you believe it, we still came dressed the same, I told you I was wearing this, <GROOM>!\r\nEnsure that the groom uses the toilet – sorry but he know this already after <GROOMS AGE> years\r\nTies his shoes – impossible so the suit company kindly provided him with Velcro ones\r\nHas his face and hair in order – well the hair was done this morning, but the face is beyond help\r\nHas nothing between his teeth – or was that his ears?\r\nHas his flies fastened – there are some places that man is not meant to venture\r\nEnsure all ex-girlfriends are kept at bay. I am reliably informed that Dolly is out grazing at the moment, blissfully unaware that you are getting married\r\nBring an emergency kit full of the following items: aspirin, antacid, deodorant, valium (glad I brought those, they are really helping), tooth brush and paste and a thick black marker pen. If anyone knows what the latter item is for, please let me know (I will be hanging around the bar later).\r\nHave the second dance of the evening with the chief bridesmaid, were you aware that? Still, better not cheat tradition.\r\nFinally, make a speech to the bride and groom – it said nothing about you lot being here too, but still the show must go on as they say",
"Intro": "Intro to your Speech",
"Description": "Best Man"
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{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN07",
"Option1": "It would normally be deemed traditional at this stage for me to recall events from <GROOM>’s past that he may find embarrassing, therefore I am obliged to follow tradition and tell you a couple.",
"Option2": "Traditionally I should take the mickey out of <GROOM>, telling you things like he was such a ugly baby that when he was born the doctor picked him up by his feet to slap life in to him. He looked his bottom then his face and said 'my goodness - Siamese twins!' Or I should say that his mother used to tie a kipper around his neck just so that the cat would play with him. But I think it’s more appropriate to talk about some of <GROOM>’s life and confirm <BRIDE>’s relative’s worst fears.",
"Option3": "I guess I have always been a forward thinker. I knew the cold war had to end, that Nelson Mandella would be freed one day and the Berlin wall would fall, but I never thought that <GROOM> would get married. I recall years ago him saying that he would never marry, but if he did he would marry a woman with small feet. 'Why small feet?' I asked. 'So she can get closer to the sink' he answered.",
"Option4": "It would normally be deemed traditional at this stage for me to recall events from <GROOM>’s past that he may find embarrassing, but out of respect for him on his big day I had a good mind not to tell you about them. But luckily I left that good mind at home.",
"Option5": "Looking back to <GROOM>’s regular nightclubing days always provides me with fond memory’s of his individual dancing techniques which normally comprised of Karate moves and falling over. If you are lucky enough there may be a demonstration of one or all of these techniques later on, so keep your eyes pealed.",
"Option6": "As you all know, <GROOM> loves <GROOMS FAVOURITE SPORT>. Some of his team mates that are here tell me that <GROOM> is useless in every position, so we would like to wish you <BRIDE> the very best of luck tonight.",
"Intro": "Intro to stories about the Groom",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN08",
"Option1": "I would like to finish off now by giving <BRIDE> and <GROOM> a little advice for today and that is enjoy the moment because it goes so fast. Remember it is not the happiest day of your life, but one of the many to come such as the birth of your children (long sentimental pause) and <GROOMS FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM> winning the world championships.\r\nTo <GROOM>, always help <BRIDE> with jobs around the house. It’s in your best interest. Apparently, there has never been one recorded case in history, where a wife has shot her husband, while he was doing the washing up.",
"Option2": "Now traditionally I have to offer you some advice but I have to confess I couldn’t think of anything that needed saying. My doctor tells me we should all, 'Stop Smoking', 'Eat a low cholesterol Diet' and 'Enjoy moderate exercise at least three times a week'\r\n- so I will say the same to you, hoping you both achieve the former and indulge in the latter!",
"Option3": "Let me give you both some advice on what to expect of each others moods...\r\nMOODS OF A WOMAN \r\nAn angel of truth and a dream of fiction, \r\nA woman is a bundle of contradiction, \r\nShe's afraid of a wasp, will scream at a mouse, \r\nBut will tackle her boyfriend alone in the house. \r\nSour as vinegar, sweet as a rose, \r\nShe'll kiss you one minute, then turn up her nose, \r\nShe'll win you in rage, enchant you in silk, \r\nShe'll be stronger than brandy, milder than milk; At times she'll be vengeful, merry and sad, \r\nShe'll hate you like poison, but most of all, she’ll love you like mad. \r\nMOODS OF A MAN \r\nHorny. \r\nHungry.",
"Option4": "Before the toasts it is customary for the best man to give the bride and groom a few words of wisdom on married bliss. Now, I cannot pretend to be an expert on this subject and I doubt that any man can, but nonetheless I have found some words of wisdom, which I would like to share with you.\r\n<BRIDE>, If you love something set it free, If it comes back it was and will always be yours. If it never returns, it was never yours to begin with. If it just sits in your room, messes up your stuff, eats your food, uses the telephone, takes your money, and never behaves as if you set it free in the first place, you either married it or gave birth to it. And remember Men are like fine wine, they start out like grapes and it is your job to stamp on them in the dark until they mature into something that you would like to have dinner with. \r\n<GROOM> - This is a piece of advice that most of the married men in this room will all have learnt themselves, the best way to remember your wedding anniversary... is to forget it first time around.",
"Option5": "Now <BRIDE>, I have been researching over the past few months on how you can make this marriage work and came across a book called THE 1950 HOME ECONOMICS TEXTBOOK, THE GOOD WIVES GUIDE and have a few pointers for you...\r\nWhen your husband returns from a hard day’s work, have his dinner ready. Plan ahead a night before, this is a way of letting him know you have been thinking about him and concerned about his needs. Prepare yourself, take 15 minutes to rest so you are refreshed when he arrives. Put a ribbon in your hair, be a little gay and interesting for him. Try to encourage the children to be quiet and happy to see him. Remember he is THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE and as such will always excise his will with fairness upon you. You have no right to question him.",
"Option6": "Here is some advice for <BRIDE> and <GROOM>. I’d like you both to participate in the speech.\r\n<BRIDE> if I can ask you to place your hand flat on the table...right <GROOM>, if you can put your hand directly on top of <BRIDE>’s, same again...Enjoying that <GROOM>? Make the most of it because it’s the last time you’ll have the upper hand.",
"Intro": "Advice or Final Sentiments to the Bride and Groom",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN09",
"Option1": "There were a few people that couldn’t be here but have sent their best wishes, here is what they said.",
"Option2": "Before I propose the toast to the bride and groom, there are some telegrams to read out.",
"Intro": "Read out Cards, EMails, and Telegrams",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN11",
"Option1": "On that note, would you all make sure your glasses are charged and stand with me to wish <BRIDE> and <GROOM> all the happiness they deserve. Ladies and Gentlemen - the Bride and Groom. \r\n<BRIDE> and <GROOM> will now cut the cake.",
"Option2": "So I would like to finish in the traditional way. Ladies & Gentlemen, please charge your glasses, stand, and join me in a toast - to the Bride and Groom. \r\n<BRIDE> and <GROOM> will now cut the cake.",
"Option3": "Perhaps the greatest compliment I can pay them is that <BRIDE> has become as much of a friend as <GROOM>, which is something truly special. I hope that the next fifty years are as much fun as the last <HOW LONG GROOM HAS KNOWN BEST MAN>, not only for the 'happy couple' but also for all of us who share in their joy! Please charge your glasses to <BRIDE> and <GROOM> the Bride and Groom. \r\n<BRIDE> and <GROOM> will now cut the cake.",
"Option4": "Now finally as you will all be happy to hear I'm coming to an end, none more so than me. I would like to take this opportunity to wish the bride and groom all the best for years to come and no doubt that there will be many more adventures to come in your lives. So if you all can be upstanding and charge your glasses to toast the Bride and Groom. \r\n<BRIDE> and <GROOM> will now cut the cake",
"Option5": "Ladies, Gentlemen boys and girls can I please ask you to raise your glasses, but not to the bride and groom, but to my brother and sister: <BRIDE> and <GROOM>. \r\n<BRIDE> and <GROOM> will now cut the cake",
"Option6": "Here's to <BRIDE> and <GROOM>, a life of years, free of tears, bottoms up and lots of luck. The Bride and Groom. \r\n<BRIDE> and <GROOM> will now cut the cake",
"Intro": "Toast to the Bride and Groom",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BESTMAN10",
"Option1": "Dear <BRIDE>, Isn't it funny how history repeats itself? When you were 2 years old your mum and dad were putting you to bed with a dummy - and now it's happening all over again!",
"Option2": "To <BRIDE>, shame it didn’t work between us. However, if the rumours are true about <GROOM>, ring me - <BRIDES FAVOURITE MALE CELEBRITY>",
"Option3": "To <GROOM>: Shame it didn’t work between us, we could have been so good together - lots of love, <GROOMS FAVOURITE FEMALE CELEBRITY>.",
"Option4": "Dear <GROOM>, From all of us here at Madame Thrashards spanking emporium, we hope you have a cracking day",
"Option5": "Dear <BRIDE>, Good luck on your wedding day, and hope you spend many happy years together. But I will always wonder what might have happened between us had things worked out differently.\r\nLove <BRIDES FAVOURITE MALE CELEBRITY>",
"Option6": "Dear <GROOM> Always remember the good times we had, and who knows maybe we will get the chance to do it again some time? Love George Michael",
"Intro": "Sample Telegrams",
"Description": "Best Man"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDEFATHER",
"Option1": "Traditionally, this is because the Brides family usually pays for the wedding. The Father of the Bride speaks on behalf of himself and his partner or wife. \r\nIn the case of an absent father - a good family friend may take this role.",
"Intro": "If you are the Father of the Bride, or the lucky man designated to give away the Bride - then you will act as the host and speak first.",
"Description": "Father of the Bride"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDEFATHER01",
"Option1": "Good <TIME OF SPEECH> everyone and welcome. I am <BRIDE>’s father, <BRIDES FATHER>. I'm only going to speak for a couple of minutes because of my throat. If I go on too long, <BRIDES MOTHER> has threatened to cut it.",
"Option2": "Good <TIME OF SPEECH> everyone and welcome. I am <BRIDE>’s father, <BRIDES FATHER>. Before I ask you all to join me in a toast to the bride and groom, I would like to bore you with a few words. I will try to keep it short, as I know that <BEST MAN>, <GROOM>’s best man is really looking forward to giving you his speech, aren’t you <BEST MAN>?",
"Option3": "Good <TIME OF SPEECH> everyone and welcome. I am <BRIDE>’s father, <BRIDES FATHER>. On the way here, while you were all looking forward to a good meal with a nice drink, all I could think of was getting up to make the Father of the Bride speech. It's amazing what you think of when you are worried! I stared at the cats- eyes in the middle of the road, and remembered about how they were invented - evidently the inventor was driving in the blackout during the war, and saw a cat coming towards him in the dark, it's eyes glowing in the headlights, and the idea came to him in a flash. If the cat had been walking away from him he would have invented the pencil sharpener!",
"Option4": "My wife, <BRIDES MOTHER> and I would sincerely like to welcome today, <GROOMS FATHER> and <GROOMS MOTHER>, the Grooms parents: plus relatives and friends of both families to this very happy occasion",
"Option5": "Good <TIME OF SPEECH> everyone, I am <BRIDES FATHER>, the bride’s father. I will endeavour to keep this as short as possible for the sake of everyone. Especially me. If you hear any strange noises it is only my knees knocking, please take no notice.",
"Option6": "Welcome to you all. Today, we are surrounded by most of the friends and family that have been important to us during our lives. Some have travelled from far and wide, just to be here today. On behalf of <BRIDE> and <GROOM>, <GROOMS MOTHER> and <GROOMS FATHER>, <BRIDES MOTHER> and I - We welcome you all and thank you sincerely for your friendship and support over many years - and for sharing this special day with us.",
"Intro": "Intro\r\nYou may like to pass comment on the success of the wedding so far - perhaps mention any amusing mishaps that can help tailor-make your speech to your situation.",
"Description": "Father of the Bride"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDEFATHER02",
"Option1": "One of the best things about being a bloke is that weddings organise themselves! - and you get to go to the pub nearly every night, because dresses are being fitted in your house, and you’re about as welcome as a fox in a hen-house! I would at this point like to thank my beautiful wife, as without her constant hard work, today would have been a shambles! I’d also like to thank..",
"Option2": "I would like to start by thanking the Caterers, for the lovely fare and not allowing my wife to cook. I would like to thank the celebrant for the beautiful service. Special thanks to the florist, for doing a wonderful job with the flowers. Last but not least, thankyou the cakemaker, for the magnificent wedding cake and for not allowing my wife to help bake it. I’d also like to thank..",
"Option3": "Clearly large family events like today don’t just happen. They take a considerable amount of hard work and organisation and it would seem an appropriate point, therefore, for me to ask you all to join me in thanking the present Mrs. <BRIDES MAIDEN NAME>, as without her constant hard work and diligence, today would have been a shambles. I’d also like to thank..",
"Option4": "There are a lot of people that deserve our thanks for their help in organising this celebration of two peoples’ love today. There are too many to mention by name. But special thanks to..",
"Option5": "I’d like to take this opportunity to thank especially, <BRIDES MOTHER>, for not only being a tolerant wife but more importantly an outstanding mother and the guiding influence in the upbringing of <BRIDE>, culminating in today’s celebrations. I’d also like to thank..",
"Intro": "Thank people who have contributed to the wedding (especially financially)\r\nUse one of our generic options and/or add your own list of people.",
"Description": "Father of the Bride"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDEFATHER03",
"Option1": "We are so proud today, to see <BRIDE> looking so beautiful. She has always brightened up our lives, she never turned of any lights when she left a room. She complains she has nothing to wear, and still manages to fill six wardrobes to prove it. She dresses to kill and cooks the same way. I’m just joking, she is a very special person to us.",
"Option2": "Some time ago, <GROOM> asked me what it would cost to get married. I had to admit - I just don't know. I'm still paying.",
"Option3": "What we find gratifying, is that <GROOM>’s parents care for <BRIDE> as much as we do. They have taken her to their hearts, and I believe that she is a real favourite with <GROOMS MOTHER> and <GROOMS FATHER>.",
"Option4": "I do remember when <BRIDE> first met <GROOM>. She had been drinking and described him as 'Handsome from Afar', although, it could have been 'far from handsome'. I don’t know.",
"Option5": "<BRIDES MOTHER> and I are really fortunate, that our lovely daughter has made a match with her Mr. Right, and indeed, as with her sister, in doing so, has brought more welcome people into our family.",
"Option6": "<BRIDE> is very choosy when it comes to men ... she has taken her time to find the love of her life ... and it’s no small feat what <GROOM> has achieved, in winning her love.",
"Intro": "Tell a story about your daughter/the Bride\r\nThis is your chance to tell everyone about the Bride. Include any short stories of her growing up and how proud you are of her. Either choose a generic option as a starting point, or/and add your own stories here.",
"Description": "Father of the Bride"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDEFATHER04",
"Option1": "I would like to welcome <GROOM> officially to the family. I believe like me, marriage will teach you, <GROOM>, loyalty, self-restraint, control and it will develop in you a sense of fair play. Plus many other qualities you’d have no use for if you’d stayed single.",
"Option2": "<GROOM> is really likeable and easy going, and we are very happy to welcome him formally into our family. I hope that he is now pleased to be a member of the <BRIDES MAIDEN NAME> clan.",
"Option3": "We are very proud that <BRIDE> has married <GROOM>. A very special young man with a lot of very good qualities generous, polite, fair, and popular with all of my family and friends. It is a pity he is a <GROOMS FAVOURITE SPORTS TEAM> supporter. Still we can’t all be perfect. Joking apart I really do like <GROOM> and welcome him into my family.",
"Intro": "Officially Welcome The Groom Into The Family\r\nRemember to add your own personal touch to make this unique to your situation.",
"Description": "Father of the Bride"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDEFATHER05",
"Option1": "When <BRIDE> and <GROOM> first told me they wanted to get married, I asked <GROOM> what it was he was looking for in marriage. He said love, happiness and eventually a family. When I asked <BRIDE> the same question, she said quite calmly - an automatic washing machine.",
"Option2": "During the time we have known him, we have come to realise how special <GROOM> is to <BRIDE>, and anyone can see that they are made for each other.",
"Option3": "Meeting <GROOM>’s family, it is easy to see where he gets his many terrific qualities. <GROOM> is a great guy and we and all that meet him fall for his charm. He is an asset to anything he touches. May it always be our daughter.",
"Intro": "Tell How You First Met The Groom \r\nChoose a generic option plus/or add your own story here.",
"Description": "Father of the Bride"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDEFATHER06",
"Option1": "I’d like to wish the two of you a very happy marriage, and I hope you have a great honeymoon, which you will find is that period between ‘I do’ and ‘You’d better’.",
"Option2": "If you love something, set it free,\r\nIf it comes back, it was, and always will be, yours.\r\nIf it never returns, it was never yours to begin with.\r\nIf all it does is just sit in your house, messes up your stuff, eats your food, uses the telephone, takes your money, and monopolises your television,\r\nYou either married it, or gave birth to it.",
"Option3": "Today, you may consider your wedding day to be the best day of your life. My wedding day has not been the best day of my life, because our marriage since then has given us even better days. So you both have that to look forward to.",
"Option4": "Valentine cards understandably stress burning love, and the priests and parsons stress fidelity, but old married couples like us know that the secrets of a well-worked-at marriage, are persistence and patience, tolerance and forbearance, stoicism, tenacity, stamina, forgiveness and, failing that, a defective memory. It also helps, of course, if the husband is always prepared to take the blame, as is only right and just. My wife insisted that I made this last point!",
"Option5": "If you remember any advice, remember this. Marriage is not only about finding the perfect partner, but also about being one.",
"Option6": "The occasion of a wedding presents itself as a great temptation for us old hands to pass on some advice to the happy couple and the only thing that I can’t resist is temptation, so here goes: \r\n<BRIDE>,\r\n- It is very important to co-ordinate your use of the toothpaste, squeeze from the same end of the tube and always replace the lid. Many more marriages are ruined in the bathroom than in the bedroom.\r\n- Never go to bed in the middle of an argument, stay up and fight, but be diplomatic and magnanimous when you let him have your own way.\r\n- If you want something from <GROOM>, ask for it. Remember <GROOM> is a man, hints do not work.\r\n- You will find in your marriage, that you make all of the minor decisions whilst <Groom> makes all of the major decisions. <GROOM>, you will find that all future decisions turn out to be of a minor nature.\r\n<GROOM>,\r\n- You must consider the words of Oscar Wilde, \"Women are meant to be loved, not understood\" \r\n- Marriage will bring to you many things, Loyalty, self restraint, obedience, and a whole host of other virtues that you wouldn’t need had you remained single.\r\n- Now that you are married, <BRIDE> will always have the last word in any argument – any word that you come out with afterwards is by default, the start of a new argument!\r\n- Remember, when you buy her flowers, it PROVES you're guilty. (But or course, beware the far more serious consequences of not buying her flowers!)\r\n- Put the seat down after you.\r\n- And remember those two invaluable words “Yes Dear”",
"Intro": "Some Parting Advice For The Bride And Groom\r\nUse our options as a starting point or to add your own wisdom.",
"Description": "Father of the Bride"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDEFATHER07",
"Option1": "I would like to ask those here present today to join me in a toast to wish Mr and Mrs <GROOMS FULL NAME>, all the luck in the world. The Bride and Groom.",
"Option2": "Thank you for your kind indulgence, listening to my ramblings - now all that remains is for me to ask you to join me in a special toast to my beautiful daughter, the bride and her handsome husband, the groom! The Bride and Groom.",
"Option3": "Ladies and Gentlemen, please be upstanding. I would like to propose a toast. To the Bride and Groom.",
"Option4": "Now it is my pleasant duty to propose a toast to the happy couple....\r\nHere's to the past, for all that you've learned.\r\nHere's to the present, for all that you share.\r\nHere's to the future, for all that you look forward to TOGETHER.\r\nLadies & Gentlemen, please be upstanding and raise your glasses to the Bride & Groom.",
"Option5": "Ladies and gentleman, please be upstanding, I would like to propose a toast to the Mr & Mrs <MARRIED SURNAME> and wish them a long and very happy marriage. The bride and Groom.",
"Option6": "And now it gives me great pleasure to propose the toast of long life and happiness to <BRIDE> and <GROOM>",
"Intro": "Toast the Bride and the Groom",
"Description": "Father of the Bride"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDEFATHER08",
"Option1": "I’d now like to hand you over to the Groom, <GROOM>.",
"Option2": "Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bride and Groom. I would now like to hand you over to my son-in-law, <GROOM>.",
"Intro": "Traditionally the Grooms speech is given between the Father of the Bride and the Best Man. As the Groom, you are traditionally speaking for both yourself and your new wife (if she prefers not to give her own speech). Some couples like to make the speech a joint effort.",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM01",
"Option1": "<BRIDES FATHER>, on behalf of the Bridesmaids, I thank you for those kind words. I am proud to be your son-in-law and will do my best to live up to your expectations and not to let you down. But considering I’ve been dating <BRIDE> for a while now I think I am well prepared.",
"Option2": "On behalf of the Bridesmaids, <BRIDES FATHER> I accept your kind words. I must say that both <BRIDES MOTHER> and yourself always make me feel very welcome when I come to visit. I thankyou for the way that you have raised <BRIDE> and shaping her to be the wonderful woman that I know and love dearly.",
"Option3": "On behalf of the Bridesmaids and myself, I thanks for your kind words, <BRIDES FATHER>",
"Option4": "I have to thank them both for bringing up such a beautiful and intelligent daughter. I’ll leave you to argue over which trait comes from who.",
"Option5": "Thank you for your words. <BRIDES FATHER> and <BRIDES MOTHER>, you have made me feel so welcome in your family. I am an incredibly shy person, but you have both made it very easy for me to fit in. I hope I can be everything you want from a son-in-law.",
"Option6": "<BRIDES FATHER>, the Bridesmaids and I thank you very much for those kind words... I've been told that you should be able to find some solace in the thought that you're not so\r\nmuch losing a daughter as re-gaining a telephone.",
"Intro": "Acceptance of Father of the Brides toast",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM02",
"Option1": "I did have a great speech worked out for you today, but as I am now married, my wife has told me what to say instead.",
"Option2": "I’ll have to keep this speech short because of my shins . . . <BRIDE> has threatened to kick them if I go on too long. What’s funnier is that you think I’m joking.",
"Option3": "Most couples 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 believe you me I am going to be making the most of today. However in saying that, I must say that today I'm so happy that even days less happy could still be blissful.",
"Option4": "When we got engaged, I was really surprised at the number of married men advising me not to get married. Don’t worry, those of you here will remain nameless today. I am open to bribes though.",
"Option5": "Thanks to everyone that offered their advice when I told them I was getting married. The comments ranged from well done, to you stupid fool, to about time, you’ve been happy for long enough!",
"Option6": "Somehow, I now feel as though I've moved from the witness box to the dock. But I have a few thankyou’s to say before I get put away for life.",
"Intro": "Introduction",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM03",
"Option1": "A special thanks to some of you who have come a long way to be here with us today. It’s amazing how far some people will go for a free meal. But seriously, thanks to. . .",
"Option2": "I know some of you have travelled quite a distance to share this really special day with us, and both <BRIDE> and I are delighted to see you all. Thanks to. . .",
"Intro": "Thankyou to guests who have come from away",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM04",
"Option1": "Include a list of any people who couldn’t be here today - deceased relatives/friends whom would have normally been here, ill or otherwise. Send good thoughts and well wishes in their absense.",
"Intro": "Guest who couldn’t be here today",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM05",
"Option1": "On behalf on my wife <BRIDE> and I, we would like thank you all for coming here today and sharing our special day with us.",
"Option2": "I’d like to start by thanking you all on behalf of my wife <BRIDE> and I, for sharing our special day.",
"Option3": "<BRIDE> and I would like to thank you for being here. We have been planning and worrying about this day what seems an eternity now and it means a great deal to us that you managed to make it. We hope you are all having a great time.",
"Option4": "<BRIDE> and I had considered getting married overseas, but we decided we would prefer to share our day with you who are all special to us, may we all make some special memories here today.",
"Intro": "Thank you to the guests",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM06",
"Option1": "We would also like to thank you all very much for your cards, kind thoughts and wonderful gifts. I told <BRIDE> we should put a dishwasher on the gift registry, but she told me not to worry, she's going to get one when she's married - Me!",
"Option2": "Thank you all for your kind wishes, cards and presents. I can’t wait to see how many stick on shower radios we get, and exactly how you wrap a wheelbarrow!",
"Option3": "I would like to thank you all for your presence in both senses of the word, it's been like Christmas every day for about a month now - always something new arriving. It will be hard to come home to find just the usual bills and junk mail from now on. A huge thank you for all the presents, cards and kind thoughts, but most of all for the smiling faces I see in front of me.",
"Option4": "Thankyou to everyone who has given <BRIDE> and I gifts to help us start our new life together. They are very much appreciated and will be put to good use in our new house where all of you will always be more than welcome.",
"Option5": "I would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for the many cards and gifts received. I trust that many of you will have the opportunity to eat off any tableware etc in the years ahead.",
"Option6": "A big thank you also to everyone here today. For your cards, kind thoughts and wonderful presents. <BRIDE> and I look forward to finding a special place in our home for them on our return from the honeymoon.",
"Intro": "Thankyou for wishes, cards and gifts",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM07",
"Option1": "Add your own personal thankyou to the people who helped with the ceremony; ushers, pageboy, ringbearer/s, flowergirl, etc",
"Intro": "Thankyou to the Ushers, Pageboy, Ringbearer, Flowergirl",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM08",
"Option1": "Add your own personal thankyou to other people involved in the wedding that you wish to include and what they are responsible for (Professional or non-professional). Include cake maker, dressmakers, caterers, drivers, Celebrant, MC/Toastmaster etc. You may also present them with a gift at this time.",
"Intro": "Thankyou to the Professionals involved",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM09",
"Option1": "Thankyou to <BRIDES FATHER> and <BRIDES MOTHER> for all the help with today's preparations - the list is endless.",
"Option2": "<BRIDES FATHER> and <BRIDES MOTHER>, <BRIDE> and myself would like to thankyou for making this day possible. Without your help and support, none of us would be here today. My wife, <BRIDE> and I would like to thank <BRIDES FATHER> and <BRIDES MOTHER> for all your love and support over the years. For all the advice you have given her. For putting up with and pointing her in the right direction. Most of all for letting her marry me. <BRIDE> and I would like to thank you <BRIDES FATHER> and <BRIDES MOTHER> for all the help with the planning of today - the list could go on forever. I must also thank you for raising such a lovely person. In addition, due to the number of phone calls between <BRIDE> and her <BRIDES MOTHER>, the phone company would also like to thank you both.",
"Option3": "I would like to thank <BRIDES FATHER> and <BRIDES MOTHER> for welcoming me into their family and on so many occasions into their home. Most of all I would like to thank them for raising such a gorgeous, educated, hard working daughter, though <BRIDES MOTHER> the ability to iron shirts is one aspect of <BRIDE>’s education you missed.",
"Option4": "I’d like to thank <BRIDES FATHER> and <BRIDES MOTHER> for bringing up such a wonderful daughter and accepting me to be the one to marry her, after turning away a string of other boyfriends! Thanks for making me feel so welcome into your family; I hope I will be all you wished for in a Son in Law. I for one will never listen to another Mum in Law joke again.",
"Option5": "By the way <BRIDES FATHER> I haven't forgotten, I'll sign that receipt for you. <BRIDES FATHER> has written out a receipt for me, it says:\r\nReceived one daughter in perfect condition, full guaranteed, fully warranted. Comes complete with all extras. \r\nCare notes: gets bored easily keep busy with constant supply of chores",
"Intro": "Thankyou to the Bride's Parents",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM10",
"Option1": "I would also like to thank <GROOMS FATHER> and <GROOMS MOTHER>, who should really receive a medal for endurance. They have always loved and supported me through every stage of my life, particularly through my ‘Kevin the teenager’ stage that seemed to last well into my twenties, and which <BRIDE> may argue hasn’t ended yet. So thanks for all your love and guidance.",
"Option2": "Thankyou to <GROOMS FATHER> and <GROOMS MOTHER>, for all the help with today's preparations - the list is endless.",
"Option3": "<GROOMS FATHER> and <GROOMS MOTHER>, <BRIDE> and myself would like to thankyou for making this day possible. Without your help and support, none of us would be here today.",
"Option4": "It’s at milestone events in one’s life that one tends to take stock of events. In particular the contribution our own parents make to our upbringing and the sacrifices which are never fully appreciated at the time. I would like to acknowledge and thank my parents <GROOMS FATHER> and <GROOMS MOTHER> for the start they gave me in life and the love and care over the years.",
"Option5": "I want to thank my parents, <GROOMS FATHER> and <GROOMS MOTHER>. Being a parent is hard going at times and there are times you want them to stay the age they are and other when they would grow up that bit quicker. Dad couldn’t wait for me to start talking so he could ask me what I’d done with his watch.",
"Option6": "Dad, I hear that you gave <BRIDE> a receipt this afternoon. . . it reads,\r\n'Delivered, one son as promised, sold as seen, no refunds under any circumstances. We’ve redecorated the room and changed the locks, so you’re stuck with him. Dehydrates easily, top up with beer regularly!' Thanks mum and dad.",
"Intro": "Thankyou to the Grooms parents",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM11",
"Option1": "So, to my wife, my Bride and joy - you are beautiful. Thank you for everything you have done. You know everything about me and love me just the same. I have my faults, yet you still agreed to marry me. I am extremely lucky today to be the one to marry you - and I hope this is the start of many happy years together.",
"Option2": "Before the ceremony I asked <BRIDE>’s mother in the church, how did <BRIDE> look in her wedding dress. She said she looked wonderful, but that didn't prepare me enough for when I saw her walk down the isle. I was overwhelmed to the say the least by how beautiful <BRIDE> looks today.",
"Option3": "The one person in the room to which I owe the most thanks, is <BRIDE>, my wife. I still can’t believe that such a wonderful woman chose to marry me. She looks absolutely stunning today, as I’m sure you’ll agree.",
"Option4": "<BRIDE>, I don’t have to hope that our future together will be a happy one, I KNOW it will be, because every day I wake to find that I love you twice as much as the day before.",
"Option5": "For me, <BRIDE> - I never imagined in my wildest dreams, that I would meet someone as beautiful, witty, intelligent, hard working, caring, sexy, sensual, supportive and wonderful as you. I want to say to everyone here that she's mine, she's with me. Today, <BRIDE>, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world and I’m absolutely knocked out that you agreed to spend the rest of your life with me.",
"Option6": "<BRIDE>, you have made today the best day of my life. You’re my best friend and I love you to bits. I hope that I can make you as happy as you make me.",
"Intro": "Compliment to the Bride",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM12",
"Option1": "A big thank you goes to our Bridesmaids, <BRIDESMAIDS>. I would like to say how lovely the Bridesmaids look and thank them all for doing such a wonderful job today.",
"Option2": "We would like to say how lovely <BRIDESMAIDS> look today, and to thank you for giving <BRIDE> all the support that you have in the run up to the wedding. I know you have been an excellent source of advice and reassurance for <BRIDE> for the past few months. I also know that you organised a great hen party - and I can assure you that will find out what happened.",
"Option3": "Of course we must say thank you to the Bridesmaids, <BRIDESMAIDS>. You look truly beautiful today, and it has to be said that a finer procession of ladies we could not have asked for. Each one of you oozes elegance and grace and has brought an extra dimension to this role, I feel a big round of applause is in order.",
"Option4": "To our lovely Bridesmaids, <BRIDESMAIDS>, for taking such good care of <BRIDE> and getting her to the church on time.",
"Intro": "Thank you to the Bridesmaids",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM13",
"Option1": "Ladies and Gentlemen, please be upstanding. I would like to propose a toast . . . to the Bridesmaids.",
"Option2": "Ladies and Gentlemen, a toast - I give you the Bridesmaids.",
"Option3": "Please raise your glasses in a toast to our Bridesmaids, <BRIDESMAIDS>.",
"Option4": "Ladies and Gentlemen, please be upstanding. I would like to propose two \r\ntoasts . \r\nTo absent friends\r\nTo the Bridesmaids",
"Intro": "Toast to the Bridesmaids",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM14",
"Option1": "A huge thankyou to my superb Groomsmen, <Groomsmen’s name/s>. Thanks for looking after <BEST MAN> in the guise of looking after me.",
"Option2": "Thanks to my Groomsmen, <Groomsmen’s name/s>. Especially for making sure <BEST MAN> didn’t get too carried away at the Stag Do. By the way, your secret is safe with me.",
"Intro": "Thankyou to the Groomsmen",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "GROOM15",
"Option1": "I would personally like to thank <BEST MAN> for agreeing to be my Best Man. Although the trouble with being the best man at a wedding is that you never get to prove it. Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to my Best Man, <BEST MAN>.",
"Option2": "<BEST MAN> was reluctant at first to be my Best Man, saying that he was an old married man and that I should get someone younger. Well judging what he got up to during the stag night he organised, if that's old and married, then I'm glad I'm heading that way. Thankyou, <BEST MAN> for being there for me. Ladies and gentlemen, now that you are all curious, may I introduce you to my Best Man, <BEST MAN>.",
"Option3": "Thank you <BEST MAN>, for agreeing to be my best man. I’ve known <BEST MAN> for <number of years Best Man has known the Groom> years now, and he has been and will continue to be a great friend. Knowing him so well, I know that he will be extremely nervous about his speech right now, but I’ve seen you make a fool of yourself in front of a crowd every Friday night for <number of years Best Man has known the Groom> years, so just imagine you are in the pub, <BEST MAN>. But this is the kind of pub where you keep your trousers ON. Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to my Best Man, <BEST MAN>.",
"Option4": "Now I'm not going to stand here and give you a load of stale old jokes, I'm going to leave that to, <BEST MAN>. Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to my Best Man, <BEST MAN>.",
"Option5": "<BEST MAN> is going to speak to you now and I suspect he is about to become this country’s newest case of Foot IN Mouth. Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to my Best Man, <BEST MAN>.",
"Option6": "Unlike most Bridegrooms, I’m actually looking forward to hearing my best man’s speech. Mostly because I would like to take this opportunity to remind <BEST MAN>, that when he gets married and I am his best man, that I’m sure I’ll return all the compliments he gives me today or otherwise. Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce you to my Best Man, <BEST MAN>.",
"Intro": "Thank you and introduction to the Best Man",
"Description": "Grooms Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDE",
"Option1": "Each category provided fulfils the obligations of the Brides speech. We give you several options in each category, please read them all so that you can find the wording that best suits your unique situation. You will have the opportunity to review your decisions and change your mind at any stage. You can delete any words and replace them with some that are more suitable to you. Once you have finished and approved your speech, you can then print it out and begin rehearsing. Remember that practise makes perfect.",
"Intro": "It is entirely optional to give a Brides speech. It would naturally come directly after the groom’s speech. May sure you let your MC know that you are giving a speech. You may want to check with the other speechmakers to make sure you don’t double up on any sayings, or to see what thankyou’s have been made and those that haven’t.",
"Description": "Brides Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDE01",
"Option1": "Anyone who knows me well enough will know that it's hard to keep me quiet and today is no exception.",
"Option2": "In keeping with tradition I thought it only appropriate to make a speech. If you know <GROOM> and I well you will know that we both like to have the last say. Well today it’s me and let that be a good omen for the future.",
"Option3": "Firstly may I apologise to those of you I blatantly lied to over the last few weeks? These poor, misguided individuals asked me if I’d be making a speech. I told them that as I would by now have promised to love, honour, and obey <GROOM>, I would take the traditional route and not speak. For those of you who know me a little better, how could I miss an opportunity like this?",
"Option4": "I promise to keep it short and sweet - after dad’s sermon I’m conscious that we have started paying for the entertainment to be performing. Thanks dad.",
"Option5": "You may well be wondering what the Bride is doing making a speech. Well, those of you who know me well, know that I always have talked too much and usually find a way to get my two cents worth in so it probably is no surprise! I also wanted to say thank you to those deserving in my own words.",
"Option6": "When I met <GROOM>, I was totally off men and relationships, so it is a more than a little surprising to find myself standing here in this clobber just under <NUMBER OF YEARS TOGETHER> years later!",
"Intro": "Introduction",
"Description": "Brides Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDE02",
"Option1": "I feel privileged to be sharing our special day with most of the friends and family who have been important to us during our lives. Thankyou to all our guests for the effort you have made to get here, especially those who have travelled from afar.",
"Option2": "Thankyou to our guests. Many of you have had to take time off work to part of today, so we thank you for that, we do appreciate the sacrifices some of you have made for us.",
"Option3": "Thank you to everyone for coming today to celebrate with us, I hope you all enjoy yourself.",
"Option4": "Families and friends. This has been a terrific day for <GROOM> and I and we are both thrilled you could all be here.",
"Intro": "Thankyou to guests",
"Description": "Brides Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDE03",
"Option1": "Of course, there are people who aren't with us today who are greatly missed. (name guests)",
"Intro": "Absent Guests",
"Description": "Brides Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDE04",
"Option1": "<GROOM> and I have been together over <NUMBER OF YEARS TOGETHER> years, and during that time we've been through a lot. He has so many wonderful qualities - charm, brains, beauty - are sadly the only ones missing! But seriously, I would like to thank <GROOM> for being the person that he is. He is not jealous, nor insecure, nor proud. He is welcoming to my friends, and is good company. He is funny, affectionate, and loving. He is laid back, and generous, and well worth breaking my knuckles for.",
"Option2": "When I met, <GROOM>, he immediately caught my eye. I was also greatly relieved to have such a normal bloke to go out with. After Mr Non-handyman, Mr Boring, Mr Braggart and Mr Married. No offence to any of you if you are here today.",
"Option3": "I’ve been hearing little snippets about the stag do and all I can say is I am please that <GROOM> made it here in one piece. Thanks <BEST MAN>, for making our day that little bit more special and for not shaving <GROOM>’s hair off, and I mean all his hair.",
"Option4": "You know, all I have ever been told was to marry a rich man - I couldn’t have married a richer man than <GROOM>. He is rich in inner strength, understanding and kindness, in forgiveness and patience. He is my everything and I am very proud to be Mrs <MARRIED SURNAME>.",
"Option5": "I have never been able to find the right words to express just how I feel about this man who has become my husband today - so I’m going to recite this poem in the hope that it might go someway to let him know just what he means to me.\r\nI love you, not only for what you are, but for what I am when I’m with you\r\nI love you, not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you have made of me\r\nI love you for the part of me that you bring out.\r\nI love you for putting your hand into my heaped up heart \r\nAnd passing over all the foolish weak things that are held dimly there\r\nAnd for drawing out into the light all the beautiful belongings\r\nThat no-one else had looked quite far enough to find.\r\nI love you because you have helped me to make my life a beautiful life worth living\r\nI love you because you have done more than anything could have done to make me good\r\nAnd more than any fate could have done to make me happy.\r\nYou have done this by being yourself and loving me.",
"Option6": "<GROOM>, thank you for biting the bullet, proposing and turning up today, on time and appropriately dressed. You are the love of my life, my best friend and now my husband. I don’t think anybody could be happier than I am today, and I can’t wait for us to share the rest of our lives together.",
"Intro": "Comment on your husband",
"Description": "Brides Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDE05",
"Option1": "Some say that marriage begins when you sink into his arms and ends up with your arms in his sink. Others would say that marriage begins with the engagement ring, then there is the wedding ring and finally it ends up with all the suffer-ring!",
"Option2": "A lot of people seem to think there is a big difference to your relationship once you are married. Someone told me: Before marriage a man will lay awake all night thinking about something you said; after marriage he'll fall asleep before you have finished saying it.",
"Option3": "They say that when a man holds a woman's hand before marriage, it is love; after marriage it is self-defence.",
"Option4": "I know that our opinion of marriage today is a lot more positive, I hope that in 20 years time we will still have the same opinion - I'll keep you posted.",
"Option5": "I’ve heard many words of advice about marriage and relationships - mostly from my mother - my two favourites are -\r\nHe’s better than nothing and secondly, Men, can’t live with them - can’t stab them to death in broad daylight and then deny it.",
"Option6": "My dad gave me some invaluable advice, he said SPORT IS VERY IMPORTANT. This is something that I know will stand me in good stead in my marriage to <GROOM>!",
"Intro": "Opinions on marriage",
"Description": "Brides Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDE06",
"Option1": "The main reason I wanted to speak today was to personally say thank you to some very special people who have contributed to today.",
"Option2": "We would like to thank our beautiful wedding party for their hard work and loyalty & I know they deserve it. Even when things got hectic and I was losing my mind they really pulled through and lifted me up and that is what true friends are made of.",
"Intro": "Extra thankyou’s (Remember your parents, bridesmaids etc and hand out presents if not done already)",
"Description": "Brides Speech"
},
{
"SpeechID": "BRIDE07",
"Option1": "I've got one last piece of advice that someone gave me: If you think the way to a man's heart is through his stomach you're aiming too high. Thankyou.",
"Option2": "I’d like to thank our parents for teaching us the 10 important rules to a healthy marriage:\r\nNever both be angry at the same time.\r\nNever Yell at each other unless the house on fire.\r\nIf one of us HAS to win an argument, let it be your mate.\r\nIf you have to criticise, do it lovingly.\r\nNever bring up mistakes of the past.\r\nNeglect the whole world rather than each other.\r\nNever go to sleep with an argument unsettled.\r\nAt least once everyday try to say one nice thing to your mate.\r\nWhen you have done something wrong, be ready to admit it and ask for forgiveness.\r\nIt takes 2 to quarrel and the one in the wrong is the one who does the talking",
