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Sunday, May 27, 2007

The Wedding Banquet



The XXXXXXXX held on Friday 25 May 2007

Here are my general comments on the banquet

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Distinguished Guests

Ladies and Gentlemen

Good Evening and thank you for inviting me to be the speaker for the evening. As this is intended to be a happy occasion, I shall keep my speech brief.

I understand some of you have traveled great distances to be here to-nite and it gives both the families the pleasure to you in this evening’s celebration of at the marriage of XXXX to XXXX.

It is heart-warming to see the bright cheer on all your faces. On behalf of Mr. XXXX I would like to thank you for the many volunteers, families, relatives and friends who have put together to-day’s event. The good turnout to-day attest to the value you place on strengthening ties with my family and communities. An emphasis on family is fundamental to the value systems of all ethnic communities. Yes we are here to attend the wedding banquet and occasions such as these serve to foster togetherness and bonding, and to promote a balanced life.

You and I stand to-day in a brave new world. Things that held in the past are being challenged. While uncertainty is now, more than ever, the order of the day, more new possibilities are also emerging.

I wish you all an interesting and enjoyable evening here to-night .

Marriages are made in heaven. But, remember , so thunder and lighting .

We are here to-day to witness and celebrate a passage of life, a passage of love, which XXX and XXXX have chosen to enter upon. They have decided to become more than just lovers, but a family. Moving from one stage of life to another .

On behalf of the entire wedding party I would like to thank you all for coming to share in this wonderful occasion.

Also a very special thanks to all parents, without you this could not have happened. Finally a toast to the bride and groom, please will everyone raise their glasses : May you live as long as you like and love as long as you live..

It equally as long, but now it gives me immense pleasure (not to mention relief) to invite you all to stand and raise your glasses in a toast for XXXXXXXX who unable to be here to to-day .We wish them well for the future ,and hope they enjoy a long, happy and fruitful marriages.

To … XXXXXXXXXXX

To-day marks another exciting chapter in your journey of learning, achievement and contribution to society.

I wish to congratulate both of you. Continue to set goals for your marriage to ensure that you sustain such improvements and accomplishments in your journey ahead and please make more babies. Always remember your parents and those who have helped you become what you are , and made your success possible-your parents and teachers, your friends and your country .My congratulations also to the parents who unwavering commitment to nurturing and guiding both of you to made this day truly worth celebrating.

I wish you every success ahead .

Thank you !