Speech by Daniel Woodgate

Speech Type: Groom
Speech Creator: Daniel Woodgate
Speech Date: Nov 2008
Thanks, Uncle Frank, and so now it's the time to give you my speech yes of course, it's in rhyme! I had a great speech all written for today, but now that I'm married Nat has told me what to say.

For those who know me, rhyming speeches I do quite often write, But to write my own wedding speech has been a sheer delight.

As we get underway with our next stage of life, I'd like to just speak on behalf of me and my wife.
I have plenty of thank you's, but the first thing I'll do, Is give you a bit of history about the newlywed too.
I first met Natalie, a long time ago,
But we didn””t get together until 4 years ago.
She was a vision of beauty on Matt's wedding day They say you find love quite often that way.
When she walked through the door, well my jaw it just fell, I ran up and kissed her – she was as embarrassed as hell!
Time it did pass then came 2007
When I asked her to marry me – it was a match made in heaven.
We got our own house with our very own bar For a stoppy back or party we wouldn””””t have to go far.
And so to today – it's finally here
It””s took 28 years but Chris has bought me a beer!
Abusing Chris about rounds well in speeches it's a law, Shut up you cheeky bugger or I'll buy you no more!
I've been in my current job for nearly 8 years, And ever since the start there””s a man who really cares.
Anthony has been giving me his advice on married life, But despite his greatest efforts I've still got myself a wife.

No seriously now, important words to say, I'd like to thank all our guests for turning up today.
They say that a good party is only as good as the guests, then I know when we look back then this one will have been the best.
Thanks for all the good wishes, the presents and cards you have gave, If there's any more to come just give us a wave.

A very big thank you to my own mam and dad, They've brought me up superbly well I've not turned out too bad!
Mam throughout my life you've been a shining light, And you constantly remind me that mams are always right!
Dad you are a hero, what more can I say, You certainly impressed Natalie on National Cheese Toastie Day.
But again thanks for all your help with the run up to the wedding, Thanks for your advice with the direction we were heading.
Your contribution””s been immense thanks for a memorable day, With your help you””””ve made our wedding special in every way.

My next set of thank you's is for uncle Frank and Ton.
I sincerely wish to thank them for the extra lengths they””ve gone.
Ever since I met Nat's family they always welcomed me Whether I stayed at Ton's house in Ayton or was at Nana's for tea.
Frank leads me astray sometimes in Tons house, on the lash, The lasses used to go to bed and we””d stay up singing Johnny Cash.
Frank I want to thank you for the role you've played today, For the massive support you've gave us and for giving Natalie away.
Ton, oh Ton, a massive thanks is going to you too, For bringing Natalie up so wonderful, she's a great credit to you.
Poor Ton's shy and hates a fuss and of course I respect that, You just can't say the same though for her daughter Nat!

Thanks to our top ushers to Dan and to Chris They both said it's an opportunity they would never miss.
It was like watching discovery channel – never knowing when one pounces, Or more realistically – having Laurel &amp Hardy as bouncers.
Their wallets are bulging see the gold they””re adorning.
That's because they picked your pockets as you passed them this morning.

Thank you to Cody who done very important things, He safely delivered our wedding rings.
And what about the bridesmaids? All gorgeous as can be
7 fantastic young ladies ahem – no seriously!
To Sonia, Amy and Vicki – part of the hen night crowd, Thanks for working so hard and making the pair of us proud.
Emily, Summer and Millie and little Gracie Mae, You all look beautiful as our bridesmaids today.
And so my first toast if you could please be upstanding, Is to Page Boy and Bridesmaids who have all been outstanding.

If you”” like to sit down again before I restart I'd like to say a few words from the bottom of my heart.
As I heard the wedding march and saw Natalie at the door, My eyes had never seen such beauty my mind was filled with awe.
You look absolutely stunning you take my breath away And the best part of this life is that I love you more every single day.
Not only am I marrying my very bestest friend, We both know we will be together until the very end.
While I'm talking about my wife I'll do something very odd, There's not many grooms speeches which quote a bit of Rod &quotMy love for you is immeasurable, my respect for you immense, You're ageless, timeless, lace and finesse, you're beauty and elegance&quot
And so ladies and gentleman on your feet please be And toast with me my amazing wife – a toast to Natalie.

I'll shortly hand you over to my best man, my brother Matt, Who threw the best stag party ever there's no doubt about that!
We set off to Blackpool on the morning our backpacks fully loaded, And I knew the stag night would be a classic after our minibus exploded.
So here we go sit back and listen I feel a little queasy, Matthew Woodgate, my best man – please just take it easy.