Speech by Lee Slater

Speech Type: Groom
Speech Creator: Lee Slater
Speech Date: Sep 2008
Thank you Tony for those kind words.
Welcome first of all, on behalf of my wife and I… we would like to thank everyone for coming today, it means so much to us, to have everyone we love and care about here to share our special day and a special thank you to those who have had such a long way to come to be here.
…I can honestly say it wouldn””t have been the same without you all here with us to share our special day. Thanks Please can you all make sure that you have a full glass, as I will be making a few toasts!!!

Vanessa
Now its not often you get to marry your best friend, well today, that””s exactly what I””m doing, not only that, I truly believe Vanessa is my soul mate.
Now if I had to single out one thing, about why I love Vanessa, it would be that she makes me happier than I ever dreamed I could be. And there is not one thing more I could ask for in my life right now, so I guess that means its fulfilled too!
Anyway I””d like to take this opportunity first of all, to say….…
You look absolutely stunning, you take my breath away!”” I””m just so proud to be your Husband. Thank You!
And secondly to thank Vanessa for all the hard work and time she has put in to make today such a success, and she has made it a success.
And thirdly for being a fantastic mum to our daughter India, you””re simply the best I love you simply because you are you.
So Ladies and Gentlemen, please be upstanding, for the most important toast I””m ever likely to make, to my Wife, my bride and my absolute world, to Vanessa.

To my Mum &amp Dad..
I would like to thank my parents for all the, love &amp support you have given me over the years.
Thank you for welcoming Vanessa into our family And giving us the help over the years.
Mum, Dad I love you very much, hold your heads high you””ve done a cracking job!
I hope we can do the same for our little India.
As a token of our appreciation, please accept these flowers from us.

Thank Parents in law
I would also like to thank Vanessa””s parents, Tony &amp Rosemary, for making me feel like the son the never had, right from Day 2. Day 1 was a bit rough, slight accident with the sofa””s being damaged but hey, they””re over it now. The insurance paid for that.
I would like to thank them for having such a beautiful, intelligent, kind and caring daughter, And of course, for giving me the privilege of being her husband.
Of course I haven””t just gained a wife today, but also a family. Thank you to all of you for making me feel so welcome.
I hope to do you both proud and thank you both for everything you have done today to make today happen.
As a token of our appreciation, please accept these flowers from us.

Toast
Ladies &amp Gentlemen, please be upstanding for a Toast to the Parents

Bridesmaid
I””m sure you””ll agree how beautiful our two bridesmaids look today. Thank you Alison for all that you have done for Vanessa and I, today as well as during the build up to our big day. It is very much appreciated.
As a token of our appreciation, please accept this gift from us.

Thanks to the Usher
Hendrick, Thanks you for being my stand in usher, you help as always is much appreciated. Thank you very much

Wrap Up &amp Best Man
I””d like to thank James for agreeing to be my Best Man. Most of you won””t know him, but we””ve been close now for around 20 years, and in that time he has proven to be and I hope will continue to be a great friend. But of course that could all change in the next few minutes when HE starts speaking. Let me assure you in advance that all the good stuff””s true but anything else is pure fiction.
I thank you for humouring him during his speech.
So, that””s enough from me,
Once again we hope you have a great day and thank you all.
Happy Days