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How To Use Lyrics in Your Speech

• Song lyrics work best if you both know and love the song . It doesn’t matter too much if it’s obscure and no one else will recognise it. In fact, it may be cuter if they don’t. It’s like a secret code that only connects the newlyweds.
• Simply put on the Spotify tunes and take the time to truly listen to the words. Sometimes we sing along to tunes without even realising the significance of the sentiment. This is your chance to indulge.
• Don’t assume the best lyrics will be found in soppy tracks . Some of the most poetic lines can be found elsewhere.
• Song lyrics work best either near the beginning or end of your speech. At the beginning, they can be used as a springboard to the rest of your content, at the end (just before the toast) they act as a summary of your feelings.
• For the more musically minded, some speakers could consider singing the lyrics. This, of course, isn’t necessary – and is a risk! Check out our Musical Speech blog to see what sort of musical standard you’re up against.

Lyric Inspiration

‘I hope you don’t mind if I put down in words, how wonderful life is now you’re in the world’ (Elton John – Your Song)

Kicking things off with an oldie but a goldie, who sums up love better than Sir Elton? Whether your loved one prefers Elton or Ellie Goulding’s version, this is a surefire winner.

‘At last the skies above are blue. My heart was wrapped in clover the night I looked at you’ (Etta James – At Last)

An even older lyric, but nothing says romance like Etta James.

‘And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while. ‘Cause you’re amazing just the way you are’ (Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are)

We’ve just about resisted the urge to include a lyric from ‘Marry You’, but – for a slightly more contemporary classic – we had to put Bruno in here somewhere.

‘Give your all to me, I’ll give my all to you. You’re my end and my beginning, even when I lose I’m winning’ (John Legend – All Of Me)

OK, it’s pretty much illegal not to mention John Legend’s All Of Me in a romantic lyric list. So here it is – the ultimate wedding song.

Check out more of John’s legendary lyrics .

We love finding romantic quotes in unexpected places. We especially love it when a couple of guests will recognise where it came from, and then you can surprise the rest of them with ‘the reveal’…

‘Now and then when I see her face, she takes me away to that special place  and if I’d stare too long I’d probably break down and cry’ (Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine)

For all the couples who want to get married and ride off into the sunset on matching motorbikes, look no further than Mr Lover-Lover himself, Axl Rose.

Adele or Ed Sheeran may work for some people, but if you want to show you’re still effortlessly cool, here are a few alternatives…

‘Every breath that is in your lungs is a tiny little gift to me’ (The White Stripes – Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground)

Because what says love better than an ex-husband and wife who pretended to be brother and sister?

‘Come with me, my love, to the sea, the sea of love. I wanna tell you how much I love you’ (Cat Power – Sea Of Love)

… Basically any nineties singer-songwriter has a million lyrics that would be perfect for your wedding.

Finally, there’s the lyrics that perfectly sum up your relationship – warts and all. For example…

‘You’re rarer than a can of dandelion and burdock and those other girls are just post-mix lemonade’ (Arctic Monkeys – Suck It And See)

Alex Turner is a master of the kitchen sink love song. And this lyric gets bonus points for an obscure soft drink reference.

And finally…

‘I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more just to be the man who walked a thousand miles to fall down at your door’ (The Proclaimers – 500 miles)

Although this ONLY works if you do it in a Scottish accent.

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37 Romantic Love Song Lyrics to Use in Your Wedding

Whether in readings, vows, speeches or as inspiration for your first dance, we’ve found the best love song lyrics for your wedding day

Love is probably one of the trickiest emotions on earth to define – beyond the butterflies, it hits differently for everyone. Thankfully the world’s greatest lyricists have put pen to paper since the dawn of time to do just that. From familiar love songs to lyrics that speak to you as a couple or a track from a favourite artist that reminds you of good times, choosing to use song lyrics on your wedding day can imbue everything from the wedding speeches  to signage with unique meaning and memorable feels. 

Mull over the following love song lyrics to see what strikes a chord and don’t worry about whether you’re great aunt Brenda will know it or not – the song lyrics that you include within your wedding ceremony or reception are all about you as a couple. 

Using song lyrics is a great alternative to opting for traditional wedding readings or poetry and especially apt if you’re musically inclined. Who knows, maybe your friends and family will discover a new musical love too? Grab your favourite drinks, open Spotify and see if any of these are a good fit…

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1. Make You Feel My Love –  Bob Dylan

“I could make you happy, make your dreams come true. Nothing that I wouldn’t do Go to the ends of the earth for you to make you feel my love.“

2. Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

“All that I am All that I ever was Is here in your perfect eyes They're all I can see.”

3. Invisible String – Taylor Swift

“Time, curious time Gave me no compasses, gave me no signs Were there clues I didn't see? And isn't it just so pretty to think All along there was some Invisible string Tying you to me?”

4. Into My Arms – Nick Cave 

“And I don't believe in the existence of angels But looking at you I wonder if that's true But if I did I would summon them together And ask them to watch over you.”

5. Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart

"Have I told you lately that I love you? Have I told you there's no one else above you? You fill my heart with gladness Take away my sadness Ease my troubles, that's what you do."

6. Better Together – Jack Johnson

“There's no combination of words I could put on the back of a postcard No song that I could sing, but I can try for your heart Our dreams, and they are made out of real things Like a shoebox of photographs With sepia-toned loving.

“Love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart Like why are we here? And where do we go? And how come it's so hard? It's not always easy and Sometimes life can be deceiving I'll tell you one thing, it's always better when we're together.”

7. Latch – Sam Smith

“You lift my heart up When the rest of me is down You, you enchant me, even when you're not around If there are boundaries, I will try to knock them down I'm latching on babe Now I know what I have found.”

8. Friday I’m In Love – The Cure

“I don't care if Monday's blue Tuesday's grey and Wednesday too Thursday, I don't care about you It's Friday, I'm in love Monday you can fall apart Tuesday, Wednesday break my heart Oh, Thursday doesn't even start It's Friday, I'm in love.”

9. Stand By Me – Ben E. King

“When the night has come And the land is dark And the moon is the only light we'll see No, I won't be afraid Oh, I won't be afraid Just as long as you stand Stand by me.

“If the sky that we look upon Should tumble and fall Or the mountain should crumble to the sea I won't cry, I won't cry No, I won't shed a tear Just as long as you stand Stand by me.”

10. She – Elvis Costello 

“She may be the reason I survive The why and wherefore I'm alive The one I'll care for through the rough and ready years Me, I'll take her laughter and her tears And make them all my souvenirs For where she goes I've got to be The meaning of my life is she.”

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11. Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran

“When your legs don't work like they used to before And I can't sweep you off of your feet Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks?

“And darling I will be loving you 'til we're 70 And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23 And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways Maybe just the touch of a hand Oh me I fall in love with you every single day And I just wanna tell you I am.

“So honey now Take me into your loving arms Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars Place your head on my beating heart I'm thinking out loud Maybe we found love right where we are.”

12. At Last – Etta James 

“At last My love has come along My lonely days are over And life is like a song.

“At last The skies above are blue My heart was wrapped up in clover The night I looked at you.

“I found a dream That I could speak to A dream that I can call my own I found a thrill To press my cheek to A thrill that I've never known.

“You smiled, you smiled Oh and then the spell was cast And here we are in Heaven For you are mine At last.”

13. All Of Me – John Legend

“Cause all of me Loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections Give your all to me I'll give my all to you.”

14. Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper 

“If you're lost you can look and you will find me Time after time If you fall, I will catch you, I'll be waiting Time after time.”

15. You’re All I Need To Get By – Marvin Gaye

“You're all I need to get by. Like the sweet morning dew, I took one look at you, And it was plain to see, you were my destiny.

“With my arms open wide, I threw away my pride I'll sacrifice for you Dedicate my life for you.

“I will go where you lead Always there in time of need And when I lose my will You'll be there to push me up the hill.”

16. Come Away With Me – Norah Jones

“Come away with me and we'll kiss On a mountaintop Come away with me And I'll never stop loving you.

“And I want to wake up with the rain Falling on a tin roof While I'm safe there in your arms So all I ask is for you To come away with me in the night Come away with me.”

17. Halo – Beyoncé

“Remember those walls I built Well, baby, they're tumbling down And they didn't even put up a fight They didn't even make a sound.

“I found a way to let you in But I never really had a doubt Standing in the light of your halo I got my angel now.

“It's like I've been awakened Every rule I had you breaking It's the risk that I'm taking I ain't never gonna shut you out Everywhere I'm looking now I'm surrounded by your embrace Baby, I can see your halo You know you're my saving grace.”

18. I’ll Melt With You – Modern English

“The future's open wide I'll stop the world and melt with you (I'll stop the world) I've seen some changes but it's getting better all the time (let's stop the world) There's nothing you and I won't do (let's stop the world) I'll stop the world and melt with you.”

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19. I Will Follow You Into The Dark – Death Cab for Cutie 

“If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied And illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs If there's no one beside you when your soul embarks Then I'll follow you into the dark.”

20. Cardigan – Taylor Swift

“And when I felt like I was an old cardigan Under someone's bed You put me on and said I was your favorite.”

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21. The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack

“The first time, ever I saw your face I thought the sun rose in your eyes And the moon and the stars Were the gifts you gave.”

22. The Luckiest – Ben Folds

"Now I know all the wrong turns the stumbles And falls brought me her And where was I before the day That I first saw your lovely face Now I see it every day And I know That I am, I am, I am, the luckiest."

23. By Your Side – Sade

“When you're lost You're alone and you can't get back again I'll find you, darling, and I'll bring you home And if you want to cry I am here to dry your eyes And in no time, you'll be fine.”

24. Nine Million Bicycles – Katie Melua 

“There are six-billion people in the world. More or less, And it makes me feel quite small, But you're the one I love the most of all.”

25. Anyone Else But You - The Moldy Peaches

“You are always trying to keep it real I'm in love with how you feel I don't see what anyone can see In anyone else but you.”

26. My Girl – The Temptations

“I've got so much honey the bees envy me I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees Well I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? My girl (my girl, my girl).”

27. Be My Wife – David Bowie

“Please be mine Share my life Stay with me Be my wife.”

28. My Love is Your Love – Whitney Houston

“If tomorrow is judgment day And I'm standing on the front line And the Lord asks me what I did with my life I will say I spent it with you.”

29. Songbird – Eva Cassidy

“For you there’ll be no crying For you the sun will be shining ‘Cause I feel that when I’m with you It’s all right, I know it’s right.

“And the songbirds keep singing Like they know the score And I love you, I love you, I love you Like never before.

“To you I would give the world To you I’d never be cold ‘Cause I feel that when I’m with you It’s all right, I know it’s right.

“And the songbirds keep singing Like they know the score And I love you, I love you, I love you Like never before, like never before.”

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30. You Make It Real – James Morrison

“Everybody's talking in words I don't understand You got to be the only one Who knows just who I am.

“And you shine in the distance I hope I can make it through 'Cause the only place That I want to be Is right back home with you.”

31. The Look Of Love – Diana Krall

“The look of love Is saying so much more than Just words could ever say And what my heart has heard Well it takes my breath away.”

32. You Make My Dreams – Hall & Oates

“What I want, you've got And it might be hard to handle But like the flame that burns the candle The candle feeds the flame, yeah yeah.

“What I've got's full stock Of thoughts and dreams that scatter Then you pull them all together And how, I can't explain Oh yeah, well, well you You make my dreams come true.”

33. You’ve Got The Love – Florence & The Machine

“Sometimes it seems the going is just too rough And things go wrong no matter what I do.

“Now and then it feels that life is just too much But you've got the love I need To see me through.

“When food is gone you are my daily meal When friends are gone I know my savior's love is real Your love is real.”

34. Beyoncé – Dangerously In Love 

"I am in love with you You set me free I can't do this thing called life without you here with me Cause I'm dangerously in love with you I'll never leave Just keep lovin' me the way I love you lovin' me."

35. God Only Knows – The Beach Boys

“God only knows what I'd be without you.”

36. Stellar – Incubus

“Meet me in outerspace We could spend the night, watch the Earth come up I've grown tired of that place, won't you come with me We could start again How do you do it, make me feel like I do How do you do it, it's better than I ever knew.”

37. One Life Stand – Hot Chip

“I only wanna be your one life stand.” 

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25 Adorable Love Song Lyrics to Inspire Your Wedding Vows

Looking for a creativity booster to help you pen the perfect vows, love letter or wedding toast? Why not take inspiration from love song lyrics by a few of your favourite musicians.

Hunting for some inspiration for your wedding vows , a love letter or a wedding speech ? Look no further than love song lyrics by your favourite singers and songwriters. While it may be tempting to plagiarize their work word for word, do yourself - and your soon-to-be spouse - a solid and put your own spin on their love song lyrics. Sure, Ed Sheeran may be an amazing wordsmith, but you know your S.O. so much better.

Here are 25 adorable love song lyrics to inspire your wedding vows that’ll make you swoon.

• “I am thinking it’s a sign / That the freckles in our eyes / Are mirror images / And when we kiss they’re perfectly aligned” - “Such Great Heights” by The Postal Service
• “‘How I know your face / All the ways you move / You come in / I can read you / You’re my favourite book” - “My Favourite Book” by Stars
• “If you’ll be my star / I’ll be your sky / You can hide underneath me and come out at night / When I turn jet black / And you show off your light / I live to let you shine” - “Boats and Birds” by Gregory and the Hawk
• “So when our eyes have seen their better days / And our hearing starts to fade / Put your arms ‘round my neck, and your heart on my chest / “I love you” will still sound the same” - “I Love You Will Still Sound the Same” by Oh Honey
• “Just like a star across my sky / Just like an angel off the page / You have appeared to my life / Feel like I’ll never be the same” - “Just Like a Star” by Corinne Bailey Rae
• “I won’t give up on us / Even if the skies get rough / I’m giving you all my love / I’m still looking up” - “I Won’t Give Up” by Jason Mraz
• “‘Cause I love you more than I could ever promise / And you take me the way I am” - “The Way I am” by Ingrid Michaelson
• “And it’s you and me and all of the people / And I don’t know why / I can’t keep my eyes off of you” - “You and Me” by Lifehouse
• “Something in the way she moves / Attracts me like no other lover / Something in the way she woos me / I don’t want to leave her now / You know I believe and how” - “Something” by The Beatles
• “I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words / How wonderful life is while you’re in the world” - “Your Song” by Elton John
• “Take my hand / Take my whole life, too / For I can’t help falling in love with you” - “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley
• “You smiled, you smiled oh and then the spell was cast / And here we are in heaven / for you are mine at last” - “At Last” by Etta James
• “Your touch is sunlight through the trees / Your kisses are the ocean breeze / Everything’s alright when you’re with me” - “Better Place” by Rachel Platten
• “Well, me - I fall in love with you every single day / And I just wanna tell you I am” - “Thinking Out Loud” - Ed Sheeran
• “You’ve never loved your stomach or your thighs / The dimples in your back at the bottom of your spine / But I’ll love them endlessly” - “Little Things” by One Direction
• “‘Cause all of me / Loves all of you / Love your curves and all your edges / All your perfect imperfections” - “All of Me” by John Legend
• “Everywhere I’m looking now / I’m surrounded by your embrace / Baby, I can see your halo / You know you’re my saving grace” - “Halo” by Beyoncé
• “You made a rebel of a careless man’s careful daughter / You are the best thing that’s ever been mine” - “Mine” by Taylor Swift
• “I have died everyday waiting for you / Darling, don’t be afraid / I have loved you for a thousand years / I’ll love you for a thousand more” - “A Thousand Years” by Christina Perri
• “I could spend my life in this sweet surrender / And just stay here lost in this moment forever / Well, every moment spent with you is a moment I treasure” - “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith
• “If I never get to see the Northern Lights / or if I never get to see the Eiffel Tower at night / Oh, if all I got is your hand in my hand / Baby, I could die a happy man” - “Die A Happy Man” by Thomas Rhett
• “Until our song is over / ‘Til the stars all fade to black / I’m gonna love you / To the ends of the earth / To the moon and back” - “To the Moon and Back” by Luke Bryan
• “‘Cause I’m not easy to understand / But you know me like the back of your hand / I’m your girl and you’re my man / And we’re makin’ plans” - “Makin’ Plans” by Miranda Lambert
• “Baby, if I had to choose / My best day ever / My finest hour, my wildest dream come true / Mine would be you” - “Mine Would Be You” by Blake Shelton
• “As good as you make me feel / I wanna make you feel better / Better than your fairy tales / Better than your best dreams / You’re more than everything I need” - “Wanted” by Hunter Hayes

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17 of the Most Unique Wedding Speech Ideas We Found on TikTok

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Giving a wedding speech is one of the biggest honors you can have as a loved one of the newlyweds. But whether you're a seasoned speechwriter or preparing your first toast, it's hard to find unique wedding speech ideas. Luck for you, we spoke with Alli Kennon, a social media savant and The Knot TikTok Specialist, for the best speeches on the Gen Z-favored video-sharing app. Below, we've rounded up Kennon's and our favorite wedding speech ideas from TikTok that involve everything from singing to tearful toasts. Once you've narrowed down the kind of speech you want to give, use our ultimate guide for how to write a wedding speech to create a script that'll bring the house down.

1. Take a "Humble" Approach

@bevideography "You're welcome" 🤣🤣 #weddingspeech #bestman #bestmanspeech #weddingtiktok ♬ original sound - BE Videography

Not sure what to write for your wedding speech? We love this best man speech that involved the honor attendant giving himself a pat on the back for introducing the happy couple. After all, no one would be at the wedding without him, so it's only fair that he gets a round of applause too. This is one of the most unique wedding speech ideas because it allows you to highlight how the couple met and be (tastefully) funny too.

2. Keep It Lighthearted

@newenglandcreative Shannon brought the heat for her Maid Of Honor speech 🙌 #weddingtiktok #weddingvibes #weddingvideo #weddingspeech #weddinginspo #weddingvideographer #maidofhonor #maidofhonorspeech #funny #dead ♬ original sound - newenglandcreative

"A funny speech done well. The opening hooked me right away. The jokes are original and personal to the couple, and anything that's a tease or a barb is toward herself. Any jokes towards the couple are sweet and light," Kennon says. Remember, just because you want to make funny wedding toasts doesn't mean it has to be mean or inappropriate. Take a page out of this maid of honor's speech .

3. Break Into Song

@jakemiller Wedding speech of the century 😂 @Brandi Miller @Wild & Roam Wedding Photo/Film ♬ original sound - Jake Miller

The top wedding speeches are always going to be the ones that are the most memorable. At this outdoor affair, the father of the groom's speech involved his rendition of "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" by Looking Glass. The father of the groom sings about how the couple first met and the song works perfectly since the bride's name is Brandi. This is a perfect example of how creative you can get with your wedding speech if public speaking isn't for you.

4. Plan a Surprise Flash Mob

@thepreddymommas My sister slayed 💁🏼‍♀️ #fypツ #foryour #foryourpride🏳️‍🌈 #lesbiantikok #lgbtqwedding #weddingideas #flashmob #bestfriendsgoals #mohspeech ♬ original sound - Bailey Preddy

Wondering what you can do instead of a wedding speech? Then try enlisting the help of your fellow wedding party members to surprise the couple with a flash mob at the wedding reception. Keep the talking to a minimum and let the flash mob take over. We suggest doing this if you know the couple are musical types.

5. Make the New Spouse Feel Welcomed

@hirangemedia Such a great speech from the sister of the bride 🤍 #hawaii #wedding ♬ Solas X Interstellar - Gabriel Albuquerqüe

Some of the best wedding speeches are affectionate ones from a sibling. "Sister speeches always make me emotional, but I especially loved how this one centered around the partner not only making their relationship better but making their sibling better overall. It shows how beautifully the speech-giver can highlight aspects of a relationship guests may not see," Kennon tells us.

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6. offer a sentimental keepsake.

@itsjoetorres Maid Of honor leaves in tears with her gift to bride and groom #paweddings #weddingspeeches #maidofhonorspeech #emotionalspeech ♬ original sound - Joseph T Torres

There's no rule saying wedding speech ideas can't involve gift-giving. We love how this maid of honor gave the newlyweds a clock stopped at the time the two became husband and wife. It's a sweet token the couple can look at to remember their big day.

7. Give Honest Advice

@yourstorytold.co someone get her a Netflix special #weddingtiktok #singleaf #weddingfails #maidofhonorspeech #livingthedream #funnywomen #funnywomenoftiktok ♬ You Need To Calm Down - Taylor Swift

Read any guide on how to write a wedding toast or speech, and you'll probably be encouraged to share a few words of wisdom with the newlyweds. But, being unmarried or not feeling like an expert on love doesn't mean you're out of luck. Take a cue from this maid of honor, who candidly (and hilariously) jokes about being single at the wedding.

8. End Your Speech With a Secret Voice Recording

@speechsavvy This girl has 20/20 future vision 👀 Imagine your sibling doing that to you! #siblinggoals #sisterspeech #weddingvibes #weddingspeeches #speechsavvy #weddingday #weddingprep #fyp ♬ original sound - Speech Savvy

If you look up great wedding speeches, we're sure this video will come up. "I love when speeches include an audio clip from the couple or someone important to them. The bride's face says everything," Kennon says. If you have any old photos, videos or audio of the to-be-weds use this as a surprise addition to your speech.

9. Speak From the Heart

@livingproofproductions Replying to @Bailey Fraccascia we love an honest best man speech #bestmanspeech #groomsmenspeech #wedding #weddingvideo #weddingvideographer #missouriweddingvideographer #midwestweddingvideographer #weddingspeech ♬ original sound - Living Proof Productions

The wedding speech is supposed to be thoughtfully written—and while some wedding party members will want to crack jokes the whole time, others might want to write something serious and touching. You'll need a box of tissues to watch this emotional best man speech.

10. Honor Those Who Couldn't Be There

@herthirdeyeproductions "We watch you and we think we know a little more about you dad" such a beautiful display of love in this moment 🤍 #weddingtoastidea #fatherofthebridetoast #kansascitywedding #kcwedding #kansascityweddingvideographer #kcweddingvideographer #emotionalweddingvideo #weddingtears ♬ Your Hand In Mine - Remastered - Explosions in the Sky

There are numerous ways to honor loved ones who aren't at the wedding . During this father of the bride speech , he speaks about how well the groom represents himself and how it lets him know how great the groom's deceased father was. The toast is short but it packs a big emotional punch.

11. Write a Special Song

@wedding.inspiration4 Maid of honor speech song #weddingtiktok #wedding2024 #usa🇺🇸 #maidofhonor #usa_tiktok #foryou #fyp ♬ original sound - Wedding Inspiration

If you want to elicit lots of laughs throughout your performance, forget the wedding speech order and join forces with other wedding party members for a song. We love how this duo wrote silly lyrics to "Fergalicious" by Fergie. But remember to get two microphones if you're doing a duet so everyone can hear you properly.

12. Talk to Your Best Friend's Spouse

@ginalouiselove The part of my besties Maid Of Honor speech that conpeltely got me 🥹🥺 #maidofhonor #moh #speech #weddingtiktok #wedding #weddingday #bridesmaidsdresses #bridesmaid #bestie #soulmate ♬ Boundless Worship - Josué Novais Piano Worship

If you're the maid of honor, you've probably been friends with the bride for a long time. And, as a result, you've likely seen the progression of the couple's relationship from the start. For a unique wedding speech idea for your best friend, speak directly to their spouse. Talk about how it feels to see them grow together, and share what it's like to watch your friend be loved so genuinely. This creative tactic is a great way to honor their relationship in front of loved ones.

13. Send Long Distance Well Wishes

@woodellproductions Ally couldnt be at her best friends wedding because she just gave birth, so instead she dropped the greatest toast ever and made everyone sob over facetime #georgiaweddingvideographer #atlantaweddingvideographer #2024wedding #2025wedding #weddingvows #weddingtoast #maidofhonorspeech ♬ original sound - Georgia Wedding Videographer

Don't let distance and special circumstances keep you from being at the wedding in spirit. Send audio or a video of your well wishes. "Another great version of an audio clip done well. For the people that can't be there on the big day, an audio clip is the perfect way to do it," Kennon adds.

14. Go Down Memory Lane

@josephhardinfilms The grooms mom had everyone balling! If you stick around to the end, you'll see why. #weddingspeech #emotionalweddingspeech #motherofgroom ♬ original sound - Florida Wedding Videographer

We dare you to watch this mother of the groom speech without shedding a tear. If you have a physical token the to-be-weds have given you, include it in your toast so guests have a better understanding of their love story or your relationship with them. This meaningful gesture will definitely resonate with the crowd.

15. Make Time for a Couple's Toast

@lovestoriestv 🎥: @imageslifemedia #lovestoriestv #weddingspeech #howtheymet #funnywedding #funnyweddingmoments #HowBizarre ♬ original sound - LoveStoriesTV | Wedding Inspo

It's common for the newlyweds to take the floor for a speech. Don't let nerves get the best of you and instead follow this couple's lead. We love this bride's wedding speech (and tasteful roast) to her husband, who originally didn't think they'd be a good match.

16. Open With a Joke or Two

@thatawkwardteacher how to make a bride instantly regret making you her maid of honor #moh #mohspeech #weddingtiktok #wedding #foryou #fyp #foryoupage ♬ original sound - Cassie

There's no better way to break the ice than with a lighthearted joke. You don't have to be a standup comedian to think of a groundbreaking joke either. This maid of honor starts with an apology (and a hair flip) for the guests who don't have the privilege of knowing the speaker personally. She then pretends to give a roast instead of a toast, further solidifying this as one of our favorite wedding speech ideas.

17. Sing Your Thank You Speech

@alyssarafael we turned our thank you speech into a Disney song #wedding ♬ original sound - Alyssa Rafael

Kennon says this is one of the coolest wedding speeches, and we completely agree. The bride and groom combined numerous Disney hits to craft a beautiful and funny thank-you toast for their guests. Don't forget it's your wedding so if you want to have the musical moment of your dreams with your partner go for it.

Sarah Hanlon contributed to the reporting of this piece.

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14 wedding readings from songs (from David Bowie to Metallica!)

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When it comes to wedding readings , sometimes the best sentiments come from the hands of musical wordsmiths.

From David Bowie to Paul Simon and the Decemberists to Metallica, there are wedding readings from songs for every music fan from any generation.

We asked Offbeat Wed readers to share with us some of the music lyrics they'd used in their weddings. See if any of these combination of words strike your fancy.

Here are a few of our favorites that you might wanna try…

From “Different Kind Of Love Song” by Cher What if the world was crazy and I was sane Would it be so strange I can't believe that I am alone in saying The things I'm saying I am a part of you These are universal truths We're all part of the light that flows through everything This is a different kind of love song Dedicated to everyone Different kind of love song-oh, oh What if the world calmed down and we could all breath Together easily Connecting the sky and the ground with you and me And everything in between I am part of you We have living proof There is some kind of light that flows through everything This is a different kind of love song Dedicated to everyone Different kind of love song This is a different kind of love song A higher plane we can flow on Different kind of love song

From “The Book of Love” by The Magnetic Fields From the album 69 Love Songs The book of love is long and boring No one can lift the damn thing It's full of charts and facts and figures and instructions for dancing But I, I love it when you read to me And you, you can read me anything The book of love has music in it In fact that's where music comes from Some of it is just transcendental Some of it is just really dumb But I, I love it when you sing to me And you you can sing me anything The book of love is long and boring And written very long ago It's full of flowers and heart-shaped boxes And things we're all too young to know But I, I love it when you give me things And you, you ought to give me wedding rings I, I love it when you give me things And you, you ought to give me wedding rings

From “Red Right Ankle” by The Decemberists this is the story of your red right ankle and how it came to meet your leg and how the muscle bone and sinews tangled and how the skin was softly shaped and how it whispered ‘oh, adhere to me for we are bound by symmetry and whatever differences our lives have been we together make a limb' this is the story of your red right ankle

From “Take All the Sky You Need” by Ellis Paul You turn a blue eye to me and you look right through me You said define what you think freedom means… if you want freedom We can wake up this lullaby town Burn through every red light we found Lift a dust cloud Break the speed of sound… you could break free If you want to run I'll pack my suitcase If you want to stay I'll make a front door key And if you need space… to fly… free Take all the sky you need I stand on the rooftops; I look down on my story And it swallows me Beyond the horizon, the taillights, the glories, Will you follow me? I need to know who I am I'm like a moth in your hand do I fly or stand? Or fall on my knees? If you want to run I'll pack my suitcase If you want to stay I'll make a front door key And if you need space… to fly… free Take all the sky you need

From “Kathy's Song” by Paul Simon I hear the drizzle of the rain Like a memory it falls Soft and warm continuing Tapping on my roof and walls. And from the shelter of my mind Through the window of my eyes I gaze beyond the rain-drenched streets To England where my heart lies. My mind's distracted and diffused My thoughts are many miles away They lie with you when you're asleep And kiss you when you start your day. And a song I was writing is left undone I don't know why I spend my time Writing songs I can't believe With words that tear and strain to rhyme. And so you see I have come to doubt All that I once held as true I stand alone without beliefs The only truth I know is you. And as I watch the drops of rain Weave their weary paths and die I know that I am like the rain There but for the grace of you go I

From “Fool for You” by John Butler Trio So I stepped up to the plate to a place I thought I'd never be So I'm thanking you today because of you I am now me Cold days them dark and blue when ran was our only friend For all that we've been through and will go through again For that I say, I will come and I will stand and I will live my life beside you I'm a proud, a proud man, but all the same I'm I'm just a fool, I'm a fool for you I'm a fool, I'm a fool for you

From “Thank You” by Led Zeppelin If the sun refused to shine I would still be loving you When mountains crumble to the sea There would still be you and me Kind woman, I give you my all Kind woman, nothing more Little drops of rain Whisper of the pain Tears of loves lost in the days gone by Our love is strong With you there is no wrong Together we shall go until we die. My, my, my Inspiration's what you are to me Inspiration, look and see And so today, my world it smiles Your hand in mine, we walk the miles Thanks to you it will be done For you to me are the only one Happiness, no more be sad Happiness…. I’m glad

From “Dance Me To The End Of Love” by Leonard Cohen Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the end of love Oh let me see your beauty when the witnesses are gone Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon Show me slowly what I only know the limits of Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the wedding now, dance me on and on Dance me very tenderly and dance me very long We're both of us beneath our love, we're both of us above Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the children who are asking to be born Dance me through the curtains that our kisses have outworn Raise a tent of shelter now, though every thread is torn Dance me to the end of love Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin Dance me through the panic till I'm gathered safely in Touch me with your naked hand or touch me with your glove Dance me to the end of love

From “God Only Knows” The Beach Boys I may not always love you But long as there are stars above you You never need to doubt it I'll make you so sure about it God only knows what I'd be without you If you should ever leave me Though life would still go on believe me The world could show nothing to me So what good would living do me God only knows what I'd be without you

From “Be My Wife” by David Bowie Sometimes you get so lonely Sometimes you get nowhere I've lived all over the world I've left every place Please be mine Share my life Stay with me Be my wife

From “Tangled Up in You” by Staind You're my world The shelter from the rain You're the pills That take away my pain You're the light That helps me find my way You're the words When I have nothing to say And in this world Where nothing else is true Here I am Still tangled up in you I'm still tangled up in you Still tangled up in you

From “Better Together” by Jack Johnson There's no combination of words I could put on the back of a postcard No song that I could sing But I can try for your heart Our dreams, And they are made out of real things Like a shoebox of photographs With sepia-toned loving Love is the answer. At least for most of the questions in my heart. Like: “Why are we here?”, “And where do we go?”, “And how come it's so hard?”. It's not always easy, And sometimes life can be deceiving I'll tell you one thing: It's always better when we're together

From “Strange and Beautiful” by Aqualung When looking for song lyrics for wedding readings, Aqualung’s this song's lyrics are moving and perfectly describe the first love smitten feelings you feel for someone. It’s a beautiful song if you have a hidden love for your spouse-to-be at first. I've been watching your world from afar I've been trying to be where you are And I've been secretly falling apart Unseen To me, you're strange and you're beautiful You'd be so perfect with me But you just can't see You turn every head but you don't see me I'll put a spell on you You'll fall asleep When I put a spell on you And when I wake you I'll be the first thing you see And you'll realize that you love me

From “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica So close, no matter how far Couldn't be much more from the heart Forever trusting who we are And nothing else matters Never opened myself this way Life is ours, we live it our way All these words I don't just say And nothing else matters Trust I seek and I find in you Every day for us something new Open mind for a different view And nothing else matters

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Comments on 14 wedding readings from songs (from David Bowie to Metallica!)

I love this idea! The only thing I’d say is maybe look up the original song meaning so you’re not accidentally saying ‘I hate you’ instead of ‘I love you’. Like that Police song ‘Every Breath You Take’ the band get weirded out hearing of it being a wedding song when it’s about a stalker.

Love this. I’ve always said wedding ceremony readings can come from many different sources, including poetry and song lyrics. Thanks for sharing these wonderful examples.

I officiate weddings and I love using Paul Simon’s “Gone at last” in the ceremony. “Once in awhile and from out of nowhere when you don’t expect it and you’re unprepared somebody will come and lift you higher and your burdens will be shared”

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30 Wedding Readings from Song Lyrics

• Post author: Brittany
• Post published: January 19, 2020
• Post category: Ceremony / Readings & Vows

If you’re looking for wedding reading inspiration (or vow inspiration) from modern and classic song lyrics, this is the list for you. Below you will find a list of love songs to choose from that capture all range of love relationships, hopefully inspiring part or all of your wedding readings or vows.

If you don’t find the perfect readings in this post, be sure to check out my huge collection of wedding readings on this blog by clicking here ! I’ve spent weeks compiling wedding readings from movies, books, TV series, and more… So you’ll be sure to find something that works perfectly for your wedding!

1. Until The Last Falling Star by Matthew Perryman Jones

If there was a chance That we could be lovers I’d write you a book Of handwritten letters And burn them all up to the air Just to start over again If there was a chance That we could be lovers I’d learn how to dance And to hold without touching Oh love Where have you been I’ll wait for your lead to come in So tell me the secret Is there a way into your heart ‘Cause I want to believe it Or will I be wishing Until the last falling star If there was a chance That we could be lovers I’d swim seven oceans And keep going further I’d hold my breath until You slipped those words That belong on your lips So tell me the secret Is there a way into your heart ‘Cause I want to believe it Or will I be wishing Until the last falling star Say a line Could be anything Just stay with me Tonight So tell me the secret Is there a way into your heart ‘Cause I want to believe it Or will I be wishing I’ll keep on wishing Until the last falling star

2. Something by The Beatles

Something in the way she moves Attracts me like no other lover Something in the way she woos me I don’t want to leave her now You know I believe and how Somewhere in her smile she knows That I don’t need no other lover Something in her style that shows me I don’t want to leave her now You know I believe and how You’re asking me will my love grow I don’t know, I don’t know You stick around, now it may show I don’t know, I don’t know Something in the way she knows And all I have to do is think of her Something in the things she shows me I don’t want to leave her now You know I believe and how

3. Let Me Sign by Robert Pattinson

Standing there by the broken tree Her hands were all twisted, she was pointing at me I was damned by the light coming out of her eyes She spoke with a voice that disrupted the sky She said “Walk on over yeah to the bit of shade I will wrap you in my arms and you’ll know you’ve been saved” Let me sign, let me sign

4. Thank You by Led Zeppelin

If the sun refused to shine I would still be loving you, When mountains crumble to the sea There would still be you and me.

Kind woman, I give you my all, Kind woman, nothing more.

Little drops of rain Whisper of the pain Tears of loves lost in the days gone by. Our love is strong, With you there is no wrong, Together we shall go until we die. My, my, my.

Inspiration’s what you are to me, Inspiration, look and see.

And so today, my world it smiles Your hand in mine, we walk the miles, Thanks to you it will be done For you to me are the only one.

Happiness, no more be sad Happiness…. I’m glad

5. Work Song by Hozier

Boys workin’ on empty Is that the kinda way to face the burning heat? I just think about my baby I’m so full of love I could barely eat There’s nothing sweeter than my baby I’d never want once from the cherry tree Cause my baby’s sweet as can be She’d give me toothaches just from kissin’ me

When my time comes around Lay me gently in the cold dark earth No grave can hold my body down I’ll crawl home to her

Boys, when my baby found me I was three days on a drunken sin I woke with her walls around me Nothin’ in her room but an empty crib And I was burnin’ up a fever I didn’t care much how long I lived But I swear I thought I dreamed her She never asked me once about the wrong I did

My babe would never fret none About what my hands and my body done If the Lord don’t forgive me I’d still have my baby and my babe would have me When I was kissin’ on my baby And she put her love down soft and sweet In the low lamp light I was free Heaven and hell were words to me

6. Sea of Love by The Honeydrippers

Do you remember when we met That’s the day I knew you were my pet I wanna tell you how much I love you

Come with me, my love To the sea, the sea of love I want to tell you just how much I love you

Come with me, to the sea of love

Do you remember when we met That’s the day I knew you were my pet I want to tell you oh how much I love you

I want to tell you oh how much I love you

7. I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Death Cab For Cutie

Love of mine, someday you will die But I’ll be close behind and I’ll follow you into the dark No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white Just our hands clasped so tight, waiting for the hint of a spark If heaven and hell decide that they both are satisfied And illuminate the no’s on their vacancy signs If there’s no one beside you when your soul embarks Then I’ll follow you into the dark In Catholic school as vicious as Roman rule I got my knuckles bruised by a lady in black And I held my tongue as she told me, Son, fear is the heart of love, so I never went back You and me we’ve seen everything to see From Bangkok to Calgary and the soles of your shoes Are all worn down The time for sleep is now But it’s nothing to cry about ‘Cause we’ll hold each other soon in the blackest of rooms

8. Dance Me To The End Of Love by Leonard Cohen

Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin Dance me through the panic ’til I’m gathered safely in Lift me like an olive branch and be my homeward dove Dance me to the end of love Dance me to the end of love Oh let me see your beauty when the witnesses are gone Let me feel you moving like they do in Babylon Show me slowly what I only know the limits of Dance me to the end of love

Dance me to the wedding now, dance me on and on Dance me very tenderly and dance me very long We’re both of us beneath our love, we’re both of us above Dance me to the end of love

Dance me to the children who are asking to be born Dance me through the curtains that our kisses have outworn Raise a tent of shelter now, though every thread is torn Dance me to the end of love

Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin Dance me through the panic till I’m gathered safely in Touch me with your naked hand or touch me with your glove Dance me to the end of love

9. Sweet Disposition by The Temper Trap

Sweet disposition Never too soon Oh, reckless abandon Like no one’s watching you A moment, a love A dream aloud A kiss, a cry Our rights, our wrongs A moment, a love A dream aloud A moment, a love A dream, aloud So stay there ‘Cause I’ll be coming over And while our blood’s still young It’s so young, it runs And won’t stop ’til it’s over Won’t stop to surrender Songs of desperation I played them for you A moment, a love A dream aloud A kiss, a cry Our rights, our wrongs A moment, a love A dream aloud A moment, a love A dream aloud Stay there ‘Cause I’ll be coming over And while our blood’s still young It’s so young, it runs And won’t stop ’til it’s over Won’t stop to surrender won’t stop ’til it’s over (A moment, a love) (A dream aloud) (A kiss, a cry) (Our rights, our wrongs) won’t stop ’til it’s over (A moment, a love) (A dream aloud) (A kiss, a cry) (Our rights, our wrongs) won’t stop ’til it’s over (A moment, a love) (A dream aloud) (A kiss, a cry) (Our rights, our wrongs) won’t stop to surrender

10. A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

The day we met, Frozen I held my breath Right from the start I knew that I’d found a home for my heart Beats fast Colors and promises How to be brave? How can I love when I’m afraid to fall But watching you stand alone? All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow One step closer I have died everyday waiting for you Darling don’t be afraid I have loved you For a thousand years I’ll love you for a thousand more Time stands still Beauty in all she is I will be brave I will not let anything take away What’s standing in front of me Every breath Every hour has come to this One step closer I have died everyday waiting for you Darling don’t be afraid I have loved you For a thousand years I’ll love you for a thousand more And all along I believed I would find you Time has brought your heart to me I have loved you for a thousand years I’ll love you for a thousand more I’ll love you for a thousand more Ohh One step closer I have died everyday waiting for you Darling don’t be afraid I have loved you For a thousand years I’ll love you for a thousand more And all along I believed I would find you Time has brought your heart to me I have loved you for a thousand years I’ll love you for a thousand more

11. Your Song Elton John

It’s a little bit funny this feeling inside I’m not one of those who can easily hide, I Don’t have much money but boy if I did I’d buy a big house where we both could live If I was a sculptor, but then again no Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show Oh I know it’s not much but it’s the best I can do My gift is my song And this one’s for you And you can tell everybody this is your song It may be quite simple but now that it’s done I hope you don’t mind I hope you don’t mind That I put down in words How wonderful life is while you’re in the world I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss Well a few of the verses well they’ve got me quite cross But the sun’s been quite kind While I wrote this song It’s for people like you that Keep it turned on So excuse me forgetting But these things I do You see I’ve forgotten If they’re green or they’re blue Anyway, the thing is, what I really mean Yours are the sweetest eyes I’ve ever seen And you can tell everybody this is your song It may be quite simple but Now that it’s done I hope you don’t mind I hope you don’t mind That I put down in words How wonderful life is while you’re in the world I hope you don’t mind I hope you don’t mind That I put down in words How wonderful life is while you’re in the world

12. Blessings by Chance the Rapper

I’m gon’ praise Him, praise Him ’til I’m gone When the praises go up, the blessings come down It seems like blessings keep falling in my lap I don’t make songs for free, I make ’em for freedom Don’t believe in kings, believe in the Kingdom Chisel me into stone, prayer whistle me into song air Dying laughing with Krillin saying something ’bout blonde hair Jesus’ black life ain’t matter, I know I talked to his daddy Said you the man of the house now, look out for your family He has ordered my steps, gave me a sword with a crest And gave Donnie a trumpet in case I get shortness of breath I’m gon’ praise Him, praise Him ’til I’m gone Don’t be mad I’m gon’ praise Him, praise Him ’til I’m gone When the praises go up (Good God) The blessings come down Good God When the praises go up (good God) the blessings come down When the praises go up (It seems like blessings keep falling in my lap) The blessings come down When the praises go up, the blessings come down (Good God) They booked the nicest hotels on the 59th floor With the big wide windows, with the suicide doors Ain’t no blood on my money, ain’t no Twitter in Heaven I know them drugs isn’t close, ain’t no visit in Heaven I know the difference in blessings and worldly possessions Like my ex girl getting pregnant and her becoming my everything I’m at war with my wrongs, I’m writing four different songs I never forced you to forfeit it, I’m a force to be reconciled They want four minute songs You need a four hour praise dance performed every morn I’m feeling shortness of breath, so Nico grab you a horn Hit Jericho with a buzzer beater to end a quarter Watch brick and mortar fall like dripping water, uh! I’m gon’ praise Him, praise Him till I’m gone (Good God) I’m gon’ praise Him, praise Him till I’m gone When the praises go up, the blessings come down (The blessings come down) When the praises go up, the blessings come down The blessings come down When the praises go up, the blessings come down (Are you ready for your blessings?) When the praises go up, the blessings come down (Are you ready for your miracle, are you ready?) It seems like blessings keep falling in my lap

13. I Choose You by Sara Bareilles

Let the bough break, let it come down crashing Let the sun fade out to a dark sky I can’t say I’d even notice it was absent ‘Cause I could live by the light in your eyes I’ll unfold before you Would have strung together The very first words of a lifelong love letter Tell the world that we finally got it all right I choose you I will become yours and you will become mine I choose you I choose You, yeah There was a time when I would have believed them If they told me that you could not come true Just love’s illusion But then you found me And everything changed And I believe in something again My whole heart Will be yours forever This is a beautiful start To a lifelong love letter Tell the world that we finally got it all right I choose You I will become yours and you will become mine I choose You I choose You We are not perfect we’ll learn from our mistakes And as long as it takes I will prove my love to you I am not scared of the elements I am underprepared, But I am willing And even better I get to be the other half of you Tell the world that we finally got it all right I choose You, yeah I will become yours and you will become mine I choose You I choose You I choose You

14. First Day of My Life by Bright Eyes

This is the first day of my life Swear I was born right in the doorway I went out in the rain, suddenly everything changed They’re spreading blankets on the beach Yours was the first face that I saw I think I was blind before I met you I don’t know where I am, I don’t know where I’ve been But I know where I want to go And so I’d thought I’d let you know That these things take forever, I especially am slow But I realized that need you And I wondered if I could come home I remember the time you drove all night Just to meet me in the morning And I thought it was strange, you said everything changed You felt as if you just woke up And you said “This is the first day of my life I’m glad I didn’t die before I met you But now I don’t care, I could go anywhere with you And I’d probably be happy” So if you wanna be with me With these things there’s no telling We just have to wait and see But I’d rather be working for a paycheck Than waiting to win the lottery Besides, maybe this time is different I mean, I really think you like me

15. With You by Mariah Carey

It was all so overwhelming She was like “I don’t know, don’t tell me” He had eyes that said “girl, I’ll save you” She had doubts, like they might not make it So they both held tight to face it They wrote vows, she was bound to take ’em She was full of such trepidation There in front of the whole damn nation It was war, can’t predict the comin’ storm Promise that you’ll keep me warm I don’t wanna play this role He said “yo, I’ve been lovin’ you so long Ever since that Bone Thugs song You ain’t gotta break down, you’re too strong” Ooh, shots of Remy Playing Confessions, and our bodies blendin’ Ooh, I’m in love, it’s true Yeah, damn I f*cks with you…

16. You Make Loving Fun by Fleetwood Mac

Sweet wonderful you, You make me happy with the things you do, Oh, can it be so, This feeling follows me wherever I go.

I never did believe in miracles, But I’ve a feeling it’s time to try. I never did believe in the ways of magic, But I’m beginning to wonder why.

Don’t, don’t break the spell, It would be different and you know it will, You, you make loving fun, And I don’t have to tell you you’re the only one.

You make loving fun.

17. Better Together by Jack Johnson

There is no combination of words I could put on the back of a postcard No song that I could sing, but I can try for your heart Our dreams, and they are made out of real things Like a, shoe box of photographs With sepia-toned loving Love is the answer, at least for most of the questions in my heart Like why are we here? And where do we go? And how come it’s so hard? It’s not always easy and Sometimes life can be deceiving I’ll tell you one thing, it’s always better when we’re together It’s always better when we’re together Yeah, we’ll look at the stars when we’re together Well, it’s always better when we’re together Yeah, it’s always better when we’re together And all of these moments Just might find their way into my dreams tonight But I know that they’ll be gone When the morning light sings And brings new things For tomorrow night you see That they’ll be gone too Too many things I have to do But if all of these dreams might find their way Into my day to day scene I’d be under the impression I was somewhere in between With only two Just me and you Not so many things we got to do Or places we got to be We’ll sit beneath the mango tree now Yeah, it’s always better when we’re together We’re somewhere in between together Well, it’s always better when we’re together Yeah, it’s always better when we’re together I believe in memories They look so, so pretty when I sleep Hey now, and when I wake up, You look so pretty sleeping next to me But there is not enough time, And there is no, no song I could sing And there is no combination of words I could say But I will still tell you one thing We’re better together

18. Half of my Heart by John Mayer

I was born in the arms of imaginary friends Free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I’ve been Then you come on crashing in Like the realest thing Tried my best to understand All that your love can bringHalf of my heart’s got a grip on the situation Half of my heart takes time Half of my heart’s got the right mind to tell you That I can’t keep loving you With half of my heartI was made to believe I’d never love somebody else Made a plan, stayed the man who can only love himself Lonely was the song I sang ‘Til the day you came Showing me another way And all that my love can bring

19. Make You Feel My Love by Adele

When the rain is blowing in your face And the whole world is on your case I could offer you a warm embrace To make you feel my love When the evening shadows and the stars appear And there is no one there to dry your tears Oh, I hold you for a million years To make you feel my love I know you haven’t made your mind up yet But I will never do you wrong I’ve known it from the moment that we met No doubt in my mind where you belong I’d go hungry; I’d go black and blue And I’d go crawling down the avenue No, there’s nothing that I wouldn’t do To make you feel my love The storms are raging on the rolling sea And on the highway of regret The winds of change are blowing wild and free You ain’t seen nothing like me yet I could make you happy, make your dreams come true There’s nothing that I wouldn’t do Go to the ends of this Earth for you To make you feel my love, oh yes To make you feel my love

20. Tangled Up In You by Staind

You’re my world The shelter from the rain You’re the pills That take away my pain You’re the light That helps me find my way You’re the words When I have nothing to say And in this world Where nothing else is true Here I am Still tangled up in you I’m still tangled up in you Still tangled up in you You’re the fire That warms me when I’m cold You’re the hand I have to hold as I grow old You’re the shore When I am lost at sea You’re the only thing That I like about me And in this world Where nothing else is true Here I am Still tangled up in you

21. Stuck On The Puzzle by Alex Turner

I’m not the kind of fool Who’s gonna sit and sing to you, About stars, girl.

But last night I looked up into The dark half of the blue, And they’d gone backwards.

Something in your magnetism Must have pissed them off, Forcing them to get an early night.

I have been searching from The bottom to the top For such a sight As the one I caught when I saw your

Fingers dimming the lights Like you’re used to being told that you’re trouble And I spent all night Stuck on the puzzle

Nobody I asked Knew how he came to be the one To whom you surrendered

Any man who wasn’t led away Into the other room Stood pretending

That something in your magnetism Hadn’t just made him drop Whoever’s hand it was that he was holding.

I tried to swim to the side But my feet got caught in the middle And I thought I’d seen the light But oh no.

I was just stuck on the puzzle Stuck on the puzzle.

22. Marry You by Bruno Mars

It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you Well I know this little chapel on the boulevard We can go No one will know Oh c’mon girl Who cares if we’re trashed Got a pocket full of cash we can blow Shots of Patron And it’s on girl Don’t say no no no no no Just say yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah And we’ll go go go go go If you’re ready, like I’m ready ‘Cause it’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you Is it the look in your eyes or is it this dancing juice Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you Oh I’ll go get a ring Let the choir bell sing like ooh So what you wanna do Lets just run girl If we wake up and you want to break up That’s cool No I won’t blame you It was fun girl Don’t say no no no no no Just say yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah And we’ll go go go go go If you’re ready, like I’m ready ‘Cause it’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you Just say I do Tell me right now baby Tell me right now baby, baby Just say I do Tell me right now baby Tell me right now baby, baby Oh It’s a beautiful night, we’re looking for something dumb to do Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you Is it the look in your eyes, or is it this dancing juice Who cares baby, I think I wanna marry you

23. Ho Hey by The Lumineers

I been trying to do it right (Hey) I been living a lonely life (Ho) I been sleepin’ here instead (Hey) I been sleepin’ in my bed (Ho) I been sleepin’ in my bed (hey ho) so show me family (Hey) all the blood that I will bleed (Ho) I don’t know where I belong (Hey) I don’t know where I went wrong (Ho) but I can write a song (hey) I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweetheart I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweet’ (ho) Hey (come on now) Ho Hey I don’t think you’re right for him (Hey) think of what it might have been if we (Ho) took a bus to chinatown (Hey) I’d be standin’ on canal (ho) and Bowery (hey) (Ho) she’d be standin’ next to me (hey) I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweetheart I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweetheart Love we, need it now Let’s hope, for some ‘Cause oh, we’re bleedin’ out I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweetheart I belong with you, you belong with me, you’re my sweet'(ho) Hey Ho Hey

24. To Build a Home by The Cinematic Orchestra

There is a house built out of stone Wooden floors, walls and window sills Tables and chairs worn by all of the dust This is a place where I don’t feel alone This is a place where I feel at home ‘Cause, I built a home For you For me Until it disappeared From me From you And now, it’s time to leave and turn to dust Out in the garden where we planted the seeds There is a tree as old as me Branches were sewn by the color of green Ground had arose and passed it’s knees By the cracks of the skin I climbed to the top I climbed the tree to see the world When the gusts came around to blow me down I held on as tightly as you held onto me I held on as tightly as you held onto me And, I built a home For you For me

25. Speak by Ben Abraham

I didn’t hear you enter But I know you have been circling my room I listen for your footsteps Close my eyes and wait for you to move You’re hiding like a memory Teasing like a girl I used to know Tumbling and gamboling Calling to the weakness in my soul

Telling me to speak In one reckless moment You move a little too close to my ears I grab a hold with both hands And scramble to make sense of what I hear I try to tie you down With synonyms and sad piano sounds For a moment you surrender One moment we both stand on the same ground

And I begin to speak I begin to say something And all at once you pull away I’m lost within your atmosphere As quickly as you found me I panic as you try to disappear

I reach out with my fingers And try to pull the letters back in line But your words spin out of order And the pounding in my chest is out of time But I just want to speak I just want to say something I just want to speak I just want to say something Can anybody hear me?

26. Promise by Ben Howard

And meet me there, bundles of flowers We wait through the hours of cold Winter shall howl at the walls Tearing down doors of time Shelter as we go And promise me this You’ll wait for me only Scared of the lonely arms Surface, far below these burn And maybe, just maybe I’ll come home Who am I, darling to you? Who am I? Going to tell you stories of mine Who am I? Who am I, darling for you? Who am I? Could be a burden in time, lonely Who am I, to you? Who am I, darling for you? Who am I? Going to be a burden Who am I, darling to you? Who am I?

27. Be My Wife by David Bowie

Sometimes you get so lonely Sometimes you get nowhere I’ve lived all over the world I’ve left every place Please be mine Share my life Stay with me Be my wife Sometimes you get so lonely Sometimes you get nowhere I’ve lived all over the world I’ve left every place Please be mine Share my life Stay with me Be my wife

28. Forever and a Year by Rufus Wainwright

Say, I may be gone today I may be going tomorrow But do not fear My darling now I’m here What are you saying pray What are you trying to tell me You will stay here Forever and a year Say, can you see them there Those darkened clouds in the distance So close to you We ought to go my dear What are you saying pray There’s only bright skies about us Just look away Just turn the other way A drop of rain I swear I felt upon my forehead Why is it now I cannot wipe my brow Twas not a drop of rain And now your hands, I am holding It was a tear Forever and a year Forever and a year Forever and a year

29. Songbird by Eva Cassidy

For you there’ll be no crying For you the sun will be shining ‘Cause I feel that when I’m with you It’s all right, I know it’s right

And the songbirds keep singing Like they know the score And I love you, I love you, I love you Like never before

To you I would give the world To you I’d never be cold ‘Cause I feel that when I’m with you It’s all right, I know it’s right

And the songbirds keep singing Like they know the score And I love you, I love you, I love you Like never before, like never before

Like never before

30. Nothing Else Matters by Metallica

So close, no matter how far Couldn’t be much more from the heart Forever trust in who we are And nothing else matters Never opened myself this way Life is ours, we live it our way All these words, I don’t just say And nothing else matters Trust I seek and I find in you Every day for us something new Open mind for a different view And nothing else matters Never cared for what they do Never cared for what they know And I know So close, no matter how far Couldn’t be much more from the heart Forever trusting who we are And nothing else matters Never cared for what they do Never cared for what they know And I know, yeah I never opened myself this way Life is ours, we live it our way All these words, I don’t just say And nothing else matters Trust I seek and I find in you Every day for us something new Open mind for a different view And nothing else matters Never cared for what they say Never cared for games they play Never cared for what they do Never cared for what they know And I know, ooh, yeah So close, no matter how far Couldn’t be much more from the heart Forever trust in who we are No, nothing else matters

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Modern Wedding Posted: July 23, 2015

Writing a wedding speech can be a tricky business, but these days you don’t have to stick to traditional rules of etiquette when it comes to your wedding speech. Whether you’re a bride, bridesmaid or best man almost anything goes, even a song!

If you’re stuck for wedding speech ideas then these wedding speeches parodying popular songs may give you a few hints. The best part is they’re not all amazing singers, so scroll through our favourite wedding speech songs and don’t let an untrained voice stand in the way of singing your wedding speech, just have fun with it!

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13 Tips for Giving an Amazing Wedding Speech, According to Public Speaking Experts

Plus, examples and templates to help you nail your own toast.

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If you feel as though public speaking isn't easy, you're not alone. Many people find it to be a particularly anxiety-inducing experience. This is especially true when you're feeling the added pressure that comes along with giving a speech at a loved one's wedding. Not only do you have the attention of dozens (if not hundreds!) of guests, but you're also trying to appeal to a group of people in a wide range of ages from all different phases of the couple's lives. Plus, you want your speech to delight the couple of the hour and be as appealing to your group of friends as it is to the newlyweds' grandparents . All to say: It's a tough task.

Before you panic, know that we're here to help. Ahead, we're sharing a comprehensive guide on the best tips to keep in mind before giving your speech , as well as some examples and templates to help get your creative juices flowing—all from noteworthy speakers, well-established speechwriters, and wedding planners.

Wedding Speech Template

Every great wedding speech has one thing in common: the right flow. Factor in these guidelines to help you find your own organic rhythm.

Congratulate the Couple

Express how happy you are that the two of them are getting married and what it means to you to witness it.

Open With a Statement or Question

Don't lead with a joke or a reference to how nervous you are. "The goal is to engage your audience, not make it a boring one-way message," says award-winning motivational speaker Jaime Pfeffer . "You'll lose them if you do this."

Introduce Yourself

After your opener, introduce yourself, says Fallon Carter, the founder and creative director of Fallon Carter Events . "A lot of times, people don't know who is speaking, and they don't know their relationship to the bride or the groom," she says. "It's really important to identify yourself, so make sure you've prepared something."

Tell a Story

When you’re writing your speech, think about stories that could be grouped together. "Choose anecdotes that all fit a theme and support your argument," says Kristine Keller, a writer and the co-founder of Speech Tank . The theme will help tie it together, making your toast feel intentional instead of random.

Address Both Partners

You may not know them both well, but you shouldn’t focus all of your attention on your friend and ignore their new spouse. "Even if you’ve only met your friend’s partner once or twice before, find a way to include him or her in your toast," says Marisa Polansky, a book editor, author, and co-founder of Speech Tank. "Tell the story of their engagement or share something your friend told you about them that proves what a great partner he or she is."

Go for the Crowd-Pleasers

"Anything that’s an inside joke may have been funny at the time, but no one else will understand what you’re talking about," Keller says. "Run your stories and jokes by a neutral audience to see if they are as funny as you think." And remember, a little humor is fine , but this is a toast—not a roast.

Focus on a Few Points

Susan Bender Phelps, the CEO of Odyssey Mentoring & Leadership , says to keep it concise. Select one to three aspects of the newlyweds that you love and appreciate, along with no more than three short stories to illustrate each of these points (or that one point). "The simple, succinct story or stories where the bride and groom are the hero will work best," she says. This is an excellent way to structure your speech and keep your message focused.

Raise Your Glass for a Toast

To wrap up your speech, invite everyone to raise their glass to the couple, or to love, etc., then cheers glasses together and take a sip.

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13 Expert-Approved Wedding Speech Tips

Now that you've established the right framework for your words, take note of these essential tips from the experts to truly ace your speech.

Just Get Started

Figuring out where to start when drafting your toast can be tough. "When we work with our clients, we always start with a stream of consciousness," Keller says. "We ask them to just start telling us stories. You might not think every anecdote is important, but all of a sudden you’ll land on a real gem."

Start Writing Things Down

When you’re doing this at home on your own, Polansky says to just start writing stuff down. "Put it all down on paper," she recommends. "Don’t worry about editing as you’re writing, just get it out and then go back and pick and choose details when you’re done." This will help you identify a theme, which is what you’ll need to make your toast really memorable.

Use Examples

"If you’re trying to make a point about the bride or groom's personality—say, that she or he's particularly loyal—don’t just say that and move on," Polansky says. "Pick a specific moment that proves your point. Have something to back it up!" Including some proof will make sure your listeners really buy what you’re saying about the couple.

Make It Quick

"The best length for a toast is about three minutes," Polansky says. "It’s enough time to say what you need to say, but short enough that you’ll still have everyone’s attention when you ask them to raise their glasses to toast the happy couple."

Rehearse Regularly

The better prepared you are, the more confident you'll be and the better your speech will be, says Barry Maher , an author and professional speaker. A good rule of thumb is to practice the speech enough that you can remember the points you want to make and the order in which you want to make them. That way, you can look out to the crowd and make eye contact every so often.

Think you know what three minutes feels like? You may want to reconsider. "Practice reading your speech out loud (not in your head!) and time yourself," Polansky says. "Don’t wing it, especially if you’re nervous. Give yourself time to prepare. Practice with an audience to check your timing, and give yourself time to make edits."

Record Yourself Practicing

Use your phone to take a video of yourself practicing, suggests Kate Kenfield , a speaker, writer, and sex educator. "It can be a little uncomfortable to watch yourself, but you'll be able to identify distracting mannerisms, such as the verbal pauses 'um,' 'uh,' and 'like,'" she says. "It's also a good idea to practice your speech in front of someone else. "A second opinion can help you craft your piece and make it that much stronger," she adds.

Don't forget about your body language. Rehearse the speech in front of a mirror and notice things like your facial expression, eye contact, and hand position.

Avoid Alcohol

Although it may be tempting to look for some liquid courage, alcohol definitely won't do you any favors, says Amy Morin , a keynote speaker and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do . "It may cause you to slur your speech and forget your lines, so wait until after your toast to celebrate," she advises. If you need a drink to loosen up the nerves or can't refrain from participating in a toast without being rude, stick to one glass of Champagne before you address the crowd.

Use Nerves to Your Advantage

A little nervousness can actually liven up your speech. "I get worried if I'm not a little nervous," Maher says. "I'll actually try to make myself a little tense to get my energy level up." The key is to harness that energy and communicate it in a positive, genuine way; tensing up to the point that you forget your words or panic won't make for a great presentation.

Be Yourself

Keep in mind that you're not putting on a show, only sharing your personal perspective. Trying too hard to force the funny can yield the opposite of the desired effect, cautions Matt Dalley, the co-founder of Simply Eloped . "I've noticed that keeping it short and sweet, heartfelt and warm, and coming across as authentic and focused on the couple is something we are all capable of and generates some very wonderful moments," he says.

Address Your Audience

Focusing on yourself only enhances nerves, says Mark Black , a speaker and life strategy coach. "Instead, concentrate on your audience and how you want them to feel," he recommends. "This will help you to speak from the heart, allowing your speech to do what it's supposed to do: Make the couple feel special while also engaging the audience."

Never Embarrass the Newlyweds

It's a wedding toast, not a roast. While this should go without saying, keep the bachelor or bachelorette party jokes out of it, and remember that grandma and possibly a few colleagues are in the audience, says Laurie Battaglia , a keynote speaker and workplace strategist. "It's okay to look back at childhood and refer to something funny, but ask yourself if you'd like 200-plus of your closest friends knowing that story about you."

Don't Overstuff Your Speech

"If you’re a fast talker, try to slow yourself down so that everyone will understand you," Polansky says. (Better to cut a few lines than to try to fit a 10-minute toast into a three-minute time frame.)

Don’t count on your phone, which may lock or turn off mid-speech. Instead, print out your toast or put it on note cards for reference. "It’s your moment to have the floor, so don’t risk forgetting your point," Keller says.

Use Your Notes

Try to avoid reading your speech straight from a piece of paper. However, having a couple of notes handy is encouraged. "You're likely to be nervous, excited, and exhausted, which can make you forget your lines," Morin says. "The audience won't care if you glance at your notes. In fact, there's a good chance they won't even notice."

Photo by  Brandon Kidd Photography

Wedding Speech Brainstorm Ideas

Need some inspiration? Ask yourself these questions to get the brainstorming process going.

• Who will speak before you? After you? How will this affect the content of your toast?
• Is there someone you should thank for making the event possible and inviting you to speak?
• What would you want to hear in this speech if you were in the audience?
• What is your first memory of the bride/groom?
• What is your favorite memory of the bride/groom?
• What did he/she say when he/she first told you about his/her partner?
• How did you know they were meant to be ?
• What has the bride/groom or the couple as a whole taught you?
• What qualities do you admire in them?
• When are times that they displayed these qualities?

Wedding Speech Examples to Make Your Own

Wondering what it looks like when all of these elements come together? Wedding vow and speechwriter Katelyn Peterson, owner and creator of Wedding Words , offered us three examples of successful toasts to inspire your own.

Maid of Honor Wedding Speech Example

"Hi, I’m Maya, the bride’s older sister. With Lucy being three years younger, we fell right into our respective roles as sister-rivals growing up. We constantly fought over stolen clothes, monopolizing the phone back when landlines were a thing, and what boy band to blare from the car speakers. I’m still Team Backstreet Boys while Lucy is forever indebted to NSYNC.

Looking back on those memories, I should have stepped up and granted Lucy permission to wear my favorite sweater for picture day, to hand her the phone once in a while, and to let her play, 'Bye Bye Bye.' Even I can admit that’s a good one. But despite Lucy being the younger sister, she has always been more patient, more accommodating, and more thoughtful than me. And that’s because when it comes to the people she loves, she’s all in.

She’s the one to prioritize their desires. She’s the one to compromise first. And, she’s the one to support their dreams as if they were her own. 

This is why it makes me so happy to know that Lucy has found a home in David. He matches her in compassion, thoughtfulness, and warmth. And I know he’ll spend his life prioritizing her desires, being ready to compromise, and supporting her dreams as his own.

Cheers to Lucy and David! May you always feel loved because you always put each other first."

Best Man Wedding Speech Example

"Hello, everyone. My name is Luke, and I’m the best man . I met Robert eight years ago when I became his neighbor. His reputation preceded him as I had heard about the 'Block Party King' before my closing papers were inked. 

Rob has never been the guy to wear fancy clothes. In fact, I’m still in shock seeing him in that tux tonight. And he’s never been the guy to show off, even though the work he’s put into his vintage Mustang could make Henry Ford himself envious.

But when it comes to cooking, he should receive an award. His pulled pork is a staple at our summer block parties and his homemade barbeque sauce has remained our neighborhood’s best-kept secret. But the most satisfying part about his delicious dishes is that there’s always plenty to go around. And Rob makes sure your plate is never empty. I have no idea how he pulls it off, but Rob has a covert ability to scoop seconds onto your plate without you ever seeing him do it. I hope you all came hungry tonight, folks. You’ve been warned! 

The first time I met Jasmine I could immediately tell she was an amazing person. She laughed at his jokes, which I never thought anyone would get. She supported his career and the nonstop travel involved. But most importantly, whenever we’re all hanging out, Jasmine is the one always topping off Rob’s plate with more pasta, more chicken, more of everything. When she’s around, it’s never empty. 

And that’s when I saw what a perfect match they were for each other. I know they will always put each other first, make sure their needs are met, and will never allow the other to go hungry.

So let’s raise our glasses to toast the newlyweds! As you begin this next chapter together, may your plates and your hearts always remain full."

Father-of-the-Bride Wedding Speech Example

"Good evening, family, and friends. I’m Daniel Lee, the father of the bride. I’d like to welcome you to this special occasion where we get to celebrate the love between my daughter Allison and her new wife, Kristin. 

Standing up here today, I’m reminded of all the moments that led to this significant one. The dance recitals that ended with standing ovations and the soccer games that concluded with winning scoreboards. 

But, while those were fun and rewarding times, those aren’t the moments I cherish most with Allison. The memories that make me smile the brightest are those in-between the big stuff moments. It’s the makeshift magic shows in our living room using a bedsheet that Allison confiscated from our linen closet to convert into a curtain. It’s the countless tea parties she hosted with exclusive invitations just for me and her beloved stuffed bear, Buttons. And it’s the way she’d beg to stay up for just five more minutes but was asleep on the couch by minute number two.

Those everyday, blink-and-you’ll-miss-them moments with Allison are the ones that gave color to my life and filled my heart with a happiness I never knew could exist.

So, my beautiful daughter, as you begin your life with Kristin today, I have one wish for you: May your warmest memories come from the ordinary moments throughout your marriage, and may those moments give you a reason to smile brighter every day. Cheers! I love you both."

A Guide to Wedding Reception Toasts

• Who Gives a Speech at a Wedding Reception?
• How to Write a Wedding Toast
• Tips for the Father of the Bride Speech
• How to Write a Best Man Toast
• Advice for the Maid of Honor Speech
• What to Know About a Newlywed Toast
• currently on Public Speaking Experts' Wedding Speech Tips
• 60 Quotes to Use for Your Wedding Toast

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