Ditty

I was dry when I stood up to make this speech, and my throat is even drier now. It seems to be urging me to have a drink, and the best excuse for that is to drink a toast to the bride and groom. Ladies and gentlemen, will you stand and join me?
As Paul and Linda start their new life, let's toast the new husband and wife!
Linda and Paul!

There are obviously two very important people here today, without whom very little of this would have been possible. And the great thing is that as the evening progresses, most of us will get to spend more and more time talking with them. So please join me in a very special toast – to the bar staff!