Humorous Wedding Speech Made by a Fellow Teacher

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Humorous Wedding Speech Made by a Fellow Teacher

Ladies and gentlemen, it's an honour to be standing here. I suppose I should actually say it's an honour and a pleasure, but I know the pleasure won’t kick in until this speech part is over.

I must admit to being a little surprised when James invited me to his wedding as I only met him a few years ago. But on reflection, I think he was swayed by the fact that I know very little about the first years of his life, which therefore puts some rather embarrassing stories out of reach.

James and I have been close ever since we met whilst (while) teaching at Ferndale secondary school - so close, in fact, that he has told me secrets that nobody else knows. One of those secrets is that James keeps a diary. In preparation for this speech, I decided to swipe his diary and would now like to read to you a few of the entries that chart the blossoming romance between James and Anis. [pull out a diary prop] So here it goes:

September 5th 1998 – Today was my first day as a teacher. When the kids got out of line, I just got loud and acted tough like dad does. I hope they don't realize that I am really just a big sissy.

September 6th 1998 – A pretty teacher at school talked to me today. That was weird.

September 7th 1998 – I said “hi” to the pretty girl today. It's a good thing Jason [best man] taught me how to be cool.

September 13th 1998 – Ate dinner at Pizza Hut tonight with Jason, Sarah, and the pretty girl named Anis. I think I like her.

September 14th 1998 – I couldn't sleep last night with all the butterflies in my stomach. I think I like this girl more than my car.

September 15th 1998 – Jason is the coolest guy I know. I hope he doesn’t decide to go out with Anis.

September 14th 1998 – Anis kissed me. It was amazing. I haven't kissed a girl since Freshers’ Week at Uni (the university).

December 7th 2001 – I proposed to Anis today. She accepted, but only after criticizing my way of kneeling. This is one of the happiest days of my life. Unfortunately, I can't see much because I've been crying like a little girl.

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