Gracious day to everyone. I'm reading of my book the whole thing but for those who do not me, I'm the bride's friend. Also, let me say that I am the best friend she has EVER had. Except, perhaps, for MR. RIGHT, the bridegroom. That I will admit. I just want to say thank you to everyone for coming today. Many came from the North, a lot from the West, ample from the South and huge from the East, no matter the distance, I know it just means so much to the bride, groom and the families.
I think their love is best described by Doctor Seuss. When...got to read it word for word. " you know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams". May it actually come to reality and keep you.
The bride and I have lots of memories together some of which are personal and not too cool to tell today but whether she remembers or not, she's dearer to me than just a friend and had always been a role model for me. She's proven that patience is the key to everlasting happiness and if one day I can be as happy as she is today, that's good enough for me.
I recall the day the bride told me about the day they both made eyes at each other, the day they hit it off with each other. My friend was head over heels in love with the groom. Since that time, I have seen them grow closer and closer. I can say that they both love each other and are perfect match made in heaven. And it is very inspiring, that, I must confess.
From the bottom of my heart, I could not hand pick a more perfect person for the bride than the groom (his name). I mean he's just the kindest, most generous and clearly the perfect missing rib of the bride.
I read a quote the other day, trust me you'll love this, that says " if a guy can't handle a girl in sweats then he doesn't deserve her in a wedding dress". So, if that's true, the groom has earned himself every bit of this because we all know the bride loves her sweats and buffets clothes action.
I really wanted to get up here and give the groom some like words of relationship advice but then I remembered that that would be a disaster. Here is what I do know. If you ever mess up, flowers will tell the bride you're sorry but a double meat burrito bowl from Chipotle will tell her that you've learned your lesson.
But really, the bride (her name) and the groom(His name) make such a wonderful, happy and fantastic couple. Together and individually, they're just so kind and gracious and wonderful and they're so deserving of each other. I couldn't be more thrilled for you guys. I can't wait to see the good bounties the future holds for you two and I can't wait to see your first child who God willing will have the bride's sterling and curly hair and the groom's ever working brain.
Finally, if you could please raise your glasses and join me in a toast for the brand new couple.