Speech by John Paul Emans

Speech Type: Groom
Speech Creator: John Paul Emans
Speech Date: 19/03/2014 02:40:09

Thanks Les for those kind words. Good evening everyone. Ok,can I just start by welcoming everybody here today and I I hope yous have all enjoyed it so far.

Today we are both surrounded by our friends and family who have been so important during our lives. Some of you have travelled a great distance, just to be here today.

So, it makes me the happiest man in the world to be able to stand here and say to you all,ladies and gentlemen, friends and family, on behalf of my WIFE Claire and I, thank you all so much for sharing this special day with us. I can't put into words how much it means to me and Claire. Thanks also for all the lovely cards and gifts we have recieved, they are very much appreciated.

Firstly,can I just say, Claire, you look absolutely stunning today. When I saw you walking down the aisle this afternoon,I'll be honest, I was blown away. Seeing you today made me feel like the luckiest man in the world.

To our parents. Claire and myself would like to thank you for all your support over the years. You have been so good to the both of us. Thanks especially for all your help in organising our big day.I know it wasn't easy at times, there was the odd disagreement along the way, but we got there in the end. Your massive contribution has helped make our special day everything we could of hoped and wished for. You have been amazing. So thank you.

To Liz and to Les. You have both been so kind to me over the past 5 years. Thank you for welcoming me into your family as sincerely as you have. As Claire has said to me many times, I'm like the son Liz never had. So I think that sums it up really. Thanks also for bringing up such a wonderful daughter and allowing me to marry her. She's a credit to u both and I promise that I'll take good care of her.

Mum. Thank you fro all your support over the years. You've always kept faith in me, always been there for me . I'm so much happier now than I've ever been in my life and a lot of that is down to you. And even though I've given you a lot of worry at times, which I know I have,you've still supported me in any way you can. For that I am so so grateful. So Thank you.

At this point,i would like to let our parents know how proud we are of them. So for both our mums, we have small token of our thanks.

(present flowers to both mums)

So if we could all be upstanding, I would like to raise a glass to our wonderful parents.

TO THE PARENTS.

At this point. I would like to take this oppurtunity to say that unfortunately, ther are some people close to both our hearts who cannot be with us today. Our day is not the same without them. I know they would have enjoyed it immensely. We both miss them so so much and its heartbreaking they are unable to celebrate our special day with us. Our thoughts are with them and we know their thoughts are with us. 

So if we could all be upstanding again please… There's quite a lot of standing up and sitting down in this speech, just to let you know(laugh). I would like to raise a glass to ABSENT FAMILY AND FRIENDS. 

To the best men. Peter and Danny. Peter,you've always been such a great brother to me. We've always been so close and your someone I've always looked up to. You introduced to me to my first drink, a half pint of cider on my 21st birthday and I've never looked back. But honestly, that night brought me out of myself and made me more confident. For that i will always be grateful. So thanks Pete . Thank you.

To Danny, whose not much of a drinker, so I stopped when I met him!Seriously though, thanks for being such a great friend over the past 5 years. You were there the night Claire and I first got together on a Sunday night in Plush all they years ago.So thank you. Also a big thank you for all the many, many, many great boys nights out we've had with the guys over the years. It's been a great laugh. So thank you. 

Can I just thank the two of yous for your support today. Yous were immense. And quickly mention the stag do, it was.… Amazing! I think well move swiftly on from that.

So if we could all be upstanding. I would like to raise a glass to Peter and to Danny. TO THE BEST MEN.

Obviously a day like today requires a lot of organisation in order to run smoothly. So at this point i would like to thank our Ushers. My brother Martin,my mate Martin and to Andrew, thank you for all your support today.

To the Bridesmaids.On behalf of Claire and myself can i thank Nicola,Emma, Erin, Megan and Ellie. Thank you for all the support you have given to Claire up to and including today. I'm sure yous all made an effort this morning helping Claire prepare for her big day,calming her nerves and course making sure she turned up. It is very much appreciated. To Nathan, a massive thanks for such a wonderful job you did today at being our pageboy. And last but not least Ella, or Princesss Ella as she likes to be known. Thanks for being such a great flower girl.

So if we could all be upstanding….its one the last times, it's alright! ..I would like to raise a glass to Nicola,Emma,Erin, Megan and Ellie. TO THE BRIDESMAIDS.

Before I go on to my final toast, I'd like to take this opportunity to say. To anyone who has got married will know how much time and effort is involved in preparing a day like today. Some people have asked me is it really worth all the money and stress for just one day. My answer to that, on today's evidence, is YES, absolutely!

Finally, onto the star of the show. Thg gorgeous lady sitting next to me. My wife Claire.As I said earlier,I honestly do feel like the luckiest man in the world today. I couldnt of asked for a more beautiful bride than you Claire. You understand me, believe in me and bring the best out of me. We've had so many great times over the past 5 years and I hope theres a lot more to come. You just have to look at your table names to see all the places Claire has taken me. From our first holiday to Salou way back in 2008, right up to Mexico in 2013. With each holiday our relationship got more serious.And it wasn't too long before I realised I had found the love of my life. I love you with all my heart and can't wait to spend the rest of my life with you. 

So for the last time , could I ask you to be upstanding please…..it's good exercise!….Can we all raise a glass to my WIFE,my BRIDE, my LIFE. To CLAIRE!

Wel thats all from me folks. I'd just like to thank everyone again and I hope you enjoy the rest of your evening. I'll now pass you across to my best man Peter.Cheers!