Good morning (good evening) ladies and gentlemen, family and friends.
Today, we come together to witness the marriage vows of Mr. and Mrs. ___ (state the couple’s names)
This momentous event is a beautiful journey that they will embark on as husband and wife.
And I am honored to be a part of this joyous occasion with all of you.
True and lasting love is wonderful and sublime.
But as we all know and witness, the significant part of marriage is when all of the smoke in our eyes are cleared.
During these trying times, we often see the imperfections of our partners and forget about why we loved them in the first place.
My dear friend/s, _____ (mention the name of the person whom you are closer to between the couple, if you are both close to them, then mention both their names).
Remember when we spent the whole night just talking about how perfect your wife (husband) is? (you can add more stories of your friend’s appreciation for his/her partner)
Your eyes were bright with love and admiration, as you recount those precious memories.
I hope you remember those times when married life appears to be tough.
And ___ (mention the name of the spouse), please understand and tolerate my friend when he/she gets irritable or annoying.
These are all parts of being truly in love – that is – to love all your partner’s imperfections.
With God at the center of your bond, your love for each other will be the magical force that will allow you to stay together despite everything.
Marriage is not only a legal bond but it is also a sacred vow between two people who promise to stay together through thick and thin, through sickness and health.
A kind of love that will support and uplift both of you during trying times.
Marriage is your vow to each other that you will go through life holding hands to weather life’s storms and travails.
(Groom’s name) ________ and (bride’s name) ___________ your married life will both have its joys and challenges for sure.
But remember that these experiences should strengthen your relationship and help you grow as a couple.
During your most trying moments, don’t forget the love that brought you together in the first place.
Hence, always be honest and open to each other.
Being honest and talking about your concerns can help pave the way for understanding your partner better.
As we raise our glasses together to toast (Groom’s name) and (bride’s name), let’s wish them a lifetime of love, success, and happiness.
May your love for each other continue to grow every day and become brighter than ever.
Also, may you have a home filled with the happy chatter and laughter of kids, who will look just like you. (pause and smile as you nod towards the couple. You could also crack a joke in this portion e.g. “Perhaps a basketball team?”)
To (groom’s name) and (bride’s name), may your married life be a tale of happiness and unconditional love.
Cheers!
For wedding prayers, you may use this Fervent Prayer for Weddings as an example.
You can also compose your own wedding speech by reading these tips on How to Prepare for a Good Wedding Toast
