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Alright, alright, settle down, y’all! Don’t make me get my fly swatter out! Now, where was I? Oh yeah, this here weddin’ thing. Never thought my boy, bless his heart, would actually find someone willin’ to put up with him. But look at him now, all gussied up and smilin’ like a possum eatin’ a sweet potato.
First off, I gotta say, this girl, this… what’s her name again? Oh yeah, [Bride’s Name]. She’s a keeper, folks. I mean, she can cook a mean casserole, and that’s sayin’ somethin’ in my book. More importantly, she makes my boy happy. And let me tell ya, that ain’t always been easy. He was a handful, that one. Always gettin’ into somethin’, like that time he tried to ride the pig and ended up face first in the mud. Good times, good times.
- He was a wild one, always climbin’ trees and whatnot.
- But he had a good heart, even if he did like to tease the chickens.
- And now he’s all grown up, lookin’ all handsome in that suit. Makes a mother proud, it does.
But seriously, [Bride’s Name], you’re a blessin’. You come into our family like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. You treat my boy right, and you treat us right, and that’s all a mama can ask for. You’re patient, you’re kind, and you don’t even flinch when he starts talkin’ about his tractor collection.
Now, [Groom’s Name], my son, my baby boy, even though you’re taller than me now and got more hair on your chin than your daddy ever did, you’ll always be my little tater tot. I remember when you were just a little fella, followin’ me around the farm, askin’ a million questions. “Mama, why does the cow moo? Mama, why do chickens lay eggs? Mama, can I have another cookie?” You always did like cookies.
And look at you now, all grown up and gettin’ hitched. It seems like just yesterday I was changin’ your diapers, and now you’re standin’ here, ready to start your own family. It makes a mama’s heart swell up bigger than a prize-winning watermelon. Just remember, son, marriage ain’t always easy. There’ll be good times and bad times, ups and downs, just like farmin’. But if you work at it, if you always put each other first, and if you never forget to say “I love you,” you’ll make it through anything.
[Bride’s Name], welcome to the family, sweetie. We’re a bit crazy, a bit loud, and we eat a lot of fried food, but we love each other fiercely. And we already love you too. You’re one of us now.
And to both of you, I wish you a lifetime of happiness, a house full of laughter, and maybe a few grandkids for this old lady to spoil rotten. Now, let’s raise a glass to the happy couple! May your love be as strong as my coffee and last longer than my best quilt. Cheers, y’all!
And [Groom’s Name], one more thing, don’t forget to call your mother! And [Bride’s Name], you make sure he does!
Oh, and one last thing, don’t forget to thank everyone for comin’ out here today. It means a lot to us all. Especially those who drove a long way. And don’t forget to take some of them leftovers home with ya. I made enough to feed an army. Alright, alright, I’m done. Go on, get to dancin’ and havin’ fun!
Now, where’s that cake? I hear it’s got that fancy buttercream frosting. Don’t want to miss out on that!
Tags: [Wedding Speech, Mother of the Groom, Groom Speech, Wedding Toast, Marriage Advice, Family, Love]
