Wedding speech examples – inspiration for your speech

1. Opening

Introduce yourself and your relationship to the couple. Start with a warm greeting or a funny anecdote.

2. Personal story

Tell a story that shows who the couple is. Choose an episode that is touching, funny or both.

3. The couple's qualities

Highlight what makes the couple special. What do you admire about them?

4. Wishes for the future

Share your hopes and wishes for the couple's shared future.

5. Toast

End with a toast – keep it short and heartfelt.

Speech from best friend

Dear [name] and [name],

I've known [name] since we were 12 and shared a half-melted ice cream in the schoolyard. Even then, I knew he/she was something special – just not that it would take [number] years to find the right one.

When you found each other, everyone could see it. The way you look at each other – with a mix of admiration and terrible inside jokes – that's real love.

I'm so grateful to be part of your day. And I know your future will be filled with adventure, laughter and (hopefully) better cooking than what [name] served on our camping trip in 2018.

Cheers to the happy couple! ❤️

Speech from father of the bride

Dear [couple],

When you were born, I promised to protect you from everything. I didn't know that included having to give you away to someone else – but today I do it with joy.

[Name], you've always been our sunshine. You've filled our home with laughter, music and an endless amount of shoes.

And [partner's name] – thank you for making our daughter happy. We're so glad to welcome you into the family.

To you both: Remember that love is a choice you make every day. Choose each other – even on the days when the dishwasher is broken and the budget is tight.

Cheers to love!

Speech from mother of the groom

Dear [name],

From the day you came into the world, you've had a special place in my heart. You were the boy who always had mud on his knees, stars in his eyes and a plan for everything.

Today you stand here – still with a plan – but now you share it with [partner's name]. And that makes me endlessly happy.

[Partner's name], thank you for loving my son exactly as he is – with all his quirky habits and big dreams.

I wish you a life filled with love, patience and many great dinners together.

Cheers!

Short and funny wedding speech

Dear everyone,

I promised [name] my speech would be short. So here it is:

[Name] and [name] are perfect for each other. One can cook. The other can eat it. That's the foundation of any good marriage.

Cheers to the happy couple! 🥂

Romantic wedding speech

Dear [couple],

There are moments in life that change everything. For you, it was the day you met – even though you probably didn't know it then.

Love isn't always grand gestures. It's the quiet care in everyday life. It's making coffee for each other in the morning. It's holding each other's hands, even when the road is bumpy.

Today we celebrate your love – and we're all so lucky to witness it.

May your journey together be long, beautiful and filled with breathtaking moments.

Cheers! ❤️