Advice to the groom
At the end of a best man speech it is quite common to give the groom a bit of advice as he embarks on this new chapter in his life. We’ve picked out a few examples to tickle your fancy.
Before I finish, I would like to give Al some advice on what people thought were the ingredients to a long and happy marriage so here are a few.
Remember men are like tiled floors. Lay them right first time and you can spend years walking all over them.
Marc: Firstly set the ground rules and establish whose boss. Then do everything Helen says.
There is also a card from those guys from the Avon Packet Cricket club. It says, ‘Jason was useless in all positions but we hope Christine has more luck with him later’ not sure what that means but anyway…
Congratulations on your special day Alex we will miss u All the girls from the fantasy lounge XX
Always remember to tell your wife those three important little words [pause] ‘You’re right dear’.
A happy marriage is a matter of give and take the husband gives and the wife takes.
Remember the 5 rings the engagement ring, the wedding ring, the suffering, the torturing and the enduring
Don’t forget Andrew if u buy her flowers, she knows your guilty, and she will remember to the second the last time you bought her some … and the reason why!
Whenever you’re wrong, be a man and admit it. Whenever you’re right, just “SAY nothing!” As they say a man who gives in when he is wrong is a wise man. A man who gives in when he is right is married
Someone once said that marriage is a 50/50 partnership, but anyone who believes that clearly knows nothing about women or fractions!
Never be complacent, always keep an eye out for those little tell tale signs in your relationship……….like if you see that the milkman’s wearing your socks …Or the postman starts calling round on a Sunday.
Emma you must remember, men are like fine wines, they start out as grapes and it is your job to stamp on them until they mature into something that you would like to have after dinner. By coincidence, women too are like a fine wine…They start out fresh, fruity and intoxicating to the mind…And then they turn full bodied with age, and eventually give you a splitting headache!
The 5 key tips to a successful marriage.
A man who will treat you right and always stand by your side
A man who will shower you with gifts and compliments
A man who will comfort you in times of trouble.
A man who will please you and grant your every request.
and most importantly
Ensure that each man does not know the other ones names.