Traditional toast

Thanks must be made to a few people for creating and organising such a wonderful day and, in particular, Paul and Linda – because if they were not here, nor would we be. There are two secrets to a long-lasting, happy marriage: a good sense of humour and a short memory – and that’s also the secret to enjoying this speech.

No best man should be without a quotation on a wedding day. Mine is actually a very serious line that for me sums up perfectly the institution of marriage:
‘Marriage is an alliance of two people, one of whom never remembers birthdays and the other who never forgets.’
Let’s proudly raise our glasses to the Bride and Groom.