Speech material: Advice for the honeymoon

Wedding speech material for you to adapt, for when you’re looking to reassure the happy couple about their ‘big’ night

By the father of the bride

‘Before you whisk my daughter off to the sun, I’d like to offer you some advice. Don’t let her drink too much and do karaoke; remember to tell her she looks brown, even if she’s gone a lovely shade of embarrassed lobster; and above all else, never ever laugh at her passport photo!’

By the groom

‘I didn’t think things could get any better than this. Not only have I met and married the woman of my dreams, but also you’ve all helped to make today perfect for both of us. And just now I received the best news of all… we’ve got access to Premiership football in our hotel room!’

By the best man

‘We’ve eaten, drunk, danced and sung (and that was just on the stag night!) and it’s almost time for you two to get on the plane and head off on your honeymoon. And although you’ve got tons of fantastic presents to open, I bet I can guess exactly what Dave’s most looking forward to unwrapping!’