A good wedding speech or toast to the bride is even better when you include one or two inspirational quotes about relationships. These quotes can be funny, or romantic. They can be tips on how to be successful in a relationship or simply quotes about friendship.
Remember, that although a wedding speech should always be sincere, a little humour mixed with a bit of advice and some words of wisdom is always appreciated. Whether you write the speech first and then choose one or two quotes from the list below, or read the quotes first to inspire your speech writing, is a personal decision. You can find more of the same at Quotes for Wedding Toasts and Best Man Speeches.
Wise Wedding Quotes
When Incorporating wedding quotes from famous people into your speech, always mention the name of the person who wrote the quote. For example, if you are offering words of wisdom to the bride and groom, you might say:
"I wish you both a long and happy marriage and as Germaine Greer so cleverly said, 'A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.'"
Or, "A good marriage is built on a solid foundation. Heed the words of Leo Tolstoy: 'What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility.'"
Other Words of Wisdom Quotes for Weddings
- There are three things that last: faith, hope and love, and the greatest of these is love. – 1 Corinthians
- You were born together, and together you shall be for evermore....but let there be spaces in your togetherness. And let the winds of the heavens dance between you. Love one another but make not a bond of love: let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls. – Kahlil Gibran
Nothing eases the nerves when delivering a speech than getting a laugh out of your audience, but weddings are not the time for corny jokes. Instead slip one or two of these humorous but respectful quotes into your speech, (perfect for the Toast to the Bride – which often involves teasing the groom):
To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the wedding cup,
Whenever you're wrong, admit it;
Whenever you're right, shut up.
Ogden Nash
"When you meet someone who can cook and do housework – don't hesitate a minute – marry him." – Unknown
"Marriage is our last, best chance to grow up." – Joseph Barth
Tips for Delivering a Successful Speech or Toast at a Wedding
- Rehearse your speech in front of a mirror
- Speak slowly and resist the urge to rush through your speech
- Pause after a joke or after delivering a quote
- Write down your speech in point form to help you to remember the main points
- It's okay to read your speech, but make sure to look up every so often
- Don't have to much to drink before your speech – save the champagne for after
Remember, most people are afraid of public speaking and will admire your courage in getting up in front of a crowd to talk. It's okay to feel a bit nervous, but by relying on a few well-placed quotes and words of wisdom, your speech will sound professional, witty and sincere.
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