I would like to say thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Gil for all that you've done to make this the special day that it is. And, of course, my gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Pein for all of your support and all that you've done to make this, by all accounts, the perfect day. And finally, thank you, Donny for making such a good choice for the best man.
In our lifetimes, we are gifted a small number of truly "landmark moments". They start small enough, say, getting your first G.I. Joe or Barbie for Christmas or throwing your graduation cap high into the air. They grow in power and significance; some of you have seen the moment when a doctor tells you, "it's a girl," or, "it's a boy," and then hands you that perfect little life that you created. And it must be a perfect moment when you look into the eyes of the most loving, caring, giving individual that you've ever known and realize you've found true love. A moment like this and the commitment which follows should be celebrated to its fullest. And so, I contend to all present that it is our duty to ensure that this moment in the lives of Barbara and Donny does not pass unrecognized. And in celebrating their happiness we might just make this one of the landmark moments of our own lives.
Now before we toast I'd like to ask Donny and Barbara to help me in a little exercise. Barbara, if you would be so kind as to extend your (right or left) hand to Donny. Donny please take your (left or right) hand and place it under Barbara's and place the other hand over of hers. Now Donny look into Barbara’s eyes, I want you to remember this moment for the rest of your life. I want you to take this time to etch it into your mind. So that when the times get tough and the frustrations of everyday life are eating away at you, you can look back and cherish this moment. (short pause) Oh, and enjoy it while you can, because everyone here knows that this is the last time that you’ll ever have the upper hand.
Here's to Donny and Barbara, a life of years, free of tears, lots of luck, now bottoms up.
Rehearsal toast
Here's to the bride that is to be,
Here's to the groom she'll wed,
May all their troubles be light as bubbles
Or the feathers that make up their bed!
