Speech by adam dustin

Speech Type: Groom
Speech Creator: adam dustin
Speech Date: 14/03/2014 13:21:23

Friends and Family, Family and Friends,

This speech can go two ways today. Not in the sense of my 21st speech bad, or insanely good. But in regards to what I wanted to say, and what Kylie wants me to say. So in the early stages of my marriage, I thought I would go with the later… I asked Kylie what I needed to say: Thank these people, those people, and some more people, and then I asked her how to go about doing this. Maybe I chose the wrong time to ask… We were 20 hours into our flight from London to Auckland (NZ) and had hardly slept. Kylie said sing it. She was most likely joking… but I'm not going to pass up that opportunity. Plus as Scott (Best Man) mentioned, I was the lead singer in an award winning band. So here goes…

Yo, VIPs, I'ma toast this Dust Got Married Dun dun dun dududun dun Dust Got Married

Alright stop, grab your drinks and raise them Dust here, at his wedding reception  Thank you, to all you people for attending

Those who couldn't make it, don't worry about amending

Kylie and I will never stop, that I know

We're strong now, we'll only grow To the extreme she rocks my world all the time Lights up my life, looking gorgeous and fine Elle, thanks for this wedding that booms You've done all this for the bride and groom Parents, you've always been there for me To you, anything less than the best was a felony Bridesmaids looking fit, on our special day You've both hit the bullseye, thanks you I say Hey, if there was a problem my groomsman have solved it Stag off the hook, dressed in a batman outfit Dust Got Married Dun dun dun dududun dun Dust Got Married

I think that covered off everyone. But just in case I missed a few people, and assuming Kylie wants me to this this more serious, I will go with my other approach. Under each of the table names, there is a word. This means “Cheers” in the local dialect. So as we go through and toast a few people, please use this. It might be a good time to top up your drinks also… there are a few.

First off, I would like to thank Elle, Kylie's Mum. She has helped Kylie organise all of this while we have been on the other side of the world. And she has also put it all on for us. Elle, Kylie and I are truelly grateful. Thank you so much. So if you could all raise your glasses…

To Elle, without who, none of this would of been possible “santé”

I would like to extend that, to everyone one who has helped out today, and over the last eight months, making today possible. It has been a really great day… and my wife and I really appreciate it.

To the Helpers “santé”

Elle, Jake, Margaret, Stan and the rest of the extended Crawshaw and Burdett lineage. Thank you very much for inviting me into your family. I am really happy to be part of it.

To the in-laws “santé”

To my parents, you have always been there for me. Whatever I have needed, whenever I have needed it. Thank you so much. Not only for that, but also for extending your love for me to Kylie. Dad, you have even done 2am missions into town to pick Kylie up after nights out.

To my parents “santé”

To Luke, my brother. Who I had originally thought took the last week off to get out of work, come up to Whakatane to relax, surf, go diving, play ball and go fishing. And while that is most likely the case. He put all that on hold helping out, more than I would've thought. He basically single handely moved both the cast iron bathtubes, lit all the lights, and almost missed the ceremony getting the ice at the last minute. Luke, you have helped out a lot, and we thank you for that.

To Luke, my brother, who is single “sante”

To the people who could not attend, for work, travel, or those sadder reasons. You are in our hearts today.

To the no shows “santé”

But to the people that could make it, to you guys. My wife and I would like to say a big thank you. You have travelled from all over: the UK, Malaysia, Australia, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Ohope, Whakatane, and some from just down the road. Thank you heaps for being here, and making our special day, that much more special with your presence. You can choose how you want to spell that one…

To you guys “santé”

Odette and Caroline. You both have really hit the bulseye today, and over the last eight months. I did not think there was so much that needed to be done, but there obviously is, and you two have both been immense. Helping Kylie out over this week, while I have been for lack of a better word, relaxing. For looking after Kylie today as well, for telling the lads what needed to be done to move from the beach to the reception venue, and telling me all I needed to do was have a beer. Thank you.

To the bridemaids, who both look fantastic: “santé”

To my groomsmen, Scott and Tim, for not only helping me out today, the last eight month, putting on two great stags, but for being there for the better part of the last two decades. Scott, for being my best man. Accepting the duty straight away. Besides the 24 hour flight here, the 2 weeks leave he needed to take. Kylie and I really appreciate it. Tim, for almost being annoyed that I did not ask you sooner. You guys are great. 

To the groomsmen “santé”

And now onto my beautiful bride, my wonderful wife, my precious pebe,

You look absolutly amazing today, but then you always do.

As the girls on Kylie's hens do know, my song for Kylie is Johnny Cash's rendition of ‘First time ever I saw your face’, song six off American IV: The Man Comes Around. This is because it works for me on a couple of levels.

It takes me back to the first time ever I saw her face. I was walking up the stairs at Statistics NZ, and at the top of the first floor Kylie was sitting at her desk, spinning on her chair, laughing at something with her work mates. She was wearing a pink shirt, a blue/turquoise skirt, and her ruby red calf high boots. And if I recall correctly, a ray of sunlight was shinning down upon her. It also reminds me of our first kiss, and some other firsts… but I will not bore you with those details.

Cash sang this song when he was 70, and I imagine he sung it with sentiment to his wife. This song takes me to when i am 70, and knowing that I will still have as much love for Kylie then, as I do now. Still feeling the same way I do now. Still remembering the first time ever I saw her face. Still knowing that, our joy would fill the earth, and last, to the end of time.

To my beutiful bride, my wonderful wife, my precious pebe, “santé”