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My daughter is getting married on saturday and I am to propose the toast for the bride and groom. I want to say a few thank you's but also wanted to mention my mum and stephen 's (b/groom) dad who are sadly no longer with us, Its a special day and I feel it cant pass without a mention of these two special people while not wanting to make it all sad at the same time. My brother made a speech on my sisters w/day and he mentioned a famous quote from George Bernard Shaw but i cant remember what it is,, i need help...lol......!!

Marriage is popular because it combines the maximim of temptation with the maximum of opportunity - George Bernard Shaw

If I was asked to give you advice on what to say etc,all I can really offer is to be your self.People will be more impressed,I think,if they can see that whatever you say,are your own words. Regards William Russell Jones Cefn Mawr Wrexham.

HI claire Just a few ideas, Write bullet points of what you want to say and the order in which you wish to do it eg 1) welcome 2) Thankyou ETc. Thses can be put on a small card and kept in your bag and placed on the table as you make your speech, I like the second messages idea about absent family members and finally be yourself because thats how everybody knows and loves you hope this helps Linda P

HI claire Just a few ideas, Write bullet points of what you want to say and the order in which you wish to do it eg 1) welcome 2) Thankyou ETc. Thses can be put on a small card and kept in your bag and placed on the table as you make your speech, I like the second messages idea about absent family members and finally be yourself because thats how everybody knows and loves you hope this helps Linda P

Hi Claire At our wedding, my husband wanted to remember his grandad who he'd been close to, so his mum put a single red rose in a silver vase on a nearby table. It's not quite so emotional as mentioning people on a day which can be quite emotional anyway! I hope you all have a really wonderful and memorable day. Mandy x

You will find some good (wedding) speech books in the library - just ask the librarian to point you in the right direction! He/she may also know some good quotes! Maz. XX

Thanks for all your ideas everyone, It going to be a very difficult thing for me to do without crying,,Everytime i try and compose the speech I end up with tears rolling down my cheeks. Maybe i will try a bit of humour ,,,Most of the guys who will be there are mad Newcastle fans,,,being geordies, I could say something along the lines of thanking FIFA for reorgnising the footie around the wedding, What do you think? I want to make it a short speech but do want to say a few thanks yous,,hope i can manage it without getting the sniffs,

Yes I think lighthearted is the way to go. Why not include the 'absent friends' in the toast, or if you feel you may get too emotional, have a quiet word with the best man and ask if he would pass on their best wishes to the happy couple. Maybe he could say a telegram from heaven had arrived?? Maz. XX

Hi I hope I'm not stealing someones thunder here BUT I did see a thread on here some time ago and another GC member had read this poem out at her daughter's wedding - I thought it to be so nice I saved it : I give you to the man you love upon your wedding day No tear of mine can mar your joy,I send you on your way Grateful for the golden years when you belonged to me, Treasuring within my heart each precious memory, I'm losing you, my dear, but I am more than glad to know That you have found your love, as I found mine long, long ago. So goodbye my little girl, God keep you and God bless, Granting you life's sweetest blessings; health and happiness. I know it's not exactly your original question of help - however thought it could do with another airing : ) Much happiness debi

Hi Deb I agree,,,its a lovely poem and I have tried to say it without crying,,,,but im a bit of a softy,,so i have decided to write it in the wedding card I am going to give them. Thanks for the suggestions everyone,,,youv really helped..now the next question is,,,How can i stop being nervous,,,!!!!lol

Claire, My niece got married last year, her mother sadly died when my neice was only five when it was her fathers turn to say a few words, he just asked everyone to stand up and raise their glasses to absent friends, I knew what he meant and so did everyone else......I think that was all that needed to be said. Sue.......hope you all have a fantastic day

Oh Claire I'm the same right ickle blubber bunny lol! No doubt you will overcome your nerves and go with the flow and have a wonderful day. Much much happiness to the happy couple now and for the rest of their days : ) Debi