More great lines to copy for a groom’s wedding speech

Finish your groom’s wedding speech with these fabulous lines!

Don’t sweat over your groom’s wedding speech when you copy the bits you need! Take inspiration from (or pinch) some of these great lines:

To thank your new father-in-law

• I just want to thank my father-in-law for his kind/generous/special words. I feel honoured that he has taken/welcomed me into his family.
• Thank you, Ken, for your kind/generous/sweet/special words. It is good to know how you feel about Sarah and me getting married.
• My wife and I would like to thank Ken for being the best father of the bride ever. Not only did he give me away instead of locking her in her room, but his kind/sweet/generous/witty words have also made me feel welcome as the newest member of the family.

To thank your father AND mother-in-law…

• ‘I am so delighted/pleased/honoured/relived/happy to have Ken and Angela as my new in-laws. I knew that I’d like/love/get on with/adore them when I fell in love with Sarah because they have helped her to be the person she is.’

To thank your wife…

• ‘Sarah, you are a beautiful/stunning/radiant/gorgeous/lovely bride, and I know that you are just as beautiful on the inside. I am so happy/chuffed/delighted/ecstatic/proud that you agreed to be my wife and share the rest of your life with me. I’ve been so proud of the way you have juggled organising this wedding with your job/everything else and have still been patient and understanding. Now, I just want to say, in front of our friends and family, how much you mean to me. I love you.’

To thank the best man…

• ‘When I asked Sarah to marry me, I knew that I needed a best man and that there was only one man that title could be given to. Bob is my brother and also a friend! Has been my best friend since school/1972/we met in the sandpit/he stole my BMX, and I knew that he would be perfect for the job. I would like to thank him for all the work he’s done today – acting as toastmaster/not losing the ring/getting me to the church on time! Bob, you’ve been a great mate and the best man I could have chosen.’

To thank the bridesmaids…

• The beautiful bridesmaids have been amazing. Ladies and gentleman, I’d like you all to charge/raise your glasses. I give you… the bridesmaids.’
• ‘My wife and I/Sarah and I would like to say a special thank you to the bridesmaids, who have been a tower of strength throughout the preparations/day. They’ve been great/wonderful. Ladies and gentlemen, please charge/raise your glasses. I give you…. the bridesmaids.

For more ideas, consult our useful book on the groom’s speech and duties.