Wedding Speech; is this funny?

Stevenson44 · 07-18-2012, 05:13 PM

Hey everyone! Didn't really know where to post this but this seems a good a place as any.

I'm getting married in few weeks and I'm trying to finish up my speech and I'd like some opinions on whether or not this one part is funny or not and if you think it will come off well.

I'm the groom and this is one PART of what I will be saying to my Bride:

I’ve never been the best with words of sentiment but I really felt as though if there was ever a time for some nice words it was at a time like now. So I did what any man in my position would do. I went on my computer, typed “wedding poems” into google clicked on the first link that came up and printed it off...

Here it is... This is the first time I’ve read it so lets keep our fingers crossed: (I pull piece of paper with poem on it from my pocket)

The title is: ”Peaceful Love” Sounds like a good one to me...

There is peace in my soul
For such a long awaited time
There is love in my life
A love of melody and rhyme.

Once you took hold of my heart
I knew no other could have reached
As whispered fate took my hand
To levels only you could reach.

You in my life
Will live eternally
I thought that I could love no other
Until, that is, I met your brother. (hesitate saying this line as if I've read it for the first time)

Well that started off good....lets just forget the last two lines.... No offence John. (Brides Brother)

What do you guys think lol?? Would you laugh?

Coffee Amore · 07-18-2012, 05:21 PM

Hmmmm...I don't know. I think it has the potential to fall flat. You might get some snickers and giggles, but maybe not the laughter you're expecting.
A safe rule of thumb is don't make fun of the bride on her big day. Don't smear cake on her face. Don't make her the butt of the joke. If you have an older or more serious crowd, a joke like the one you had in the poem won't work.

Hope1964 · 07-18-2012, 05:22 PM

You're gonna have a hard time passing that one off as being read for the first time - people will obviously know. So unless you're a darned better actor than the vast majority of grooms, I say no.

Texas Lady · 07-18-2012, 05:33 PM

Hell I thought it was funny but it is all about the delivery and your crowd. If you are the type of person who can pull it off then go for it! I am the type of woman that would appreciate this type of humor, even at my wedding. You know your future wife, so think about if she would like it. Just throw in a few mushy lines about her at the end and you should be golden. Good luck!

Stevenson44 · 07-18-2012, 06:03 PM

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Stevenson44 · 07-18-2012, 06:06 PM

The idea is not that they actually believe it's my first time reading it - they will know it's a joke.
I'm not so worried about the delivery since I think I can pull it off I'm more concerned about the content.

Keep the opinions coming!
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livnlearn · 07-18-2012, 06:31 PM

I think that if there is any question, don't do it. It's not the time to take a chance... some super-conservative guest might consider it an offensive joke, or it might put a damper on the bride's day because she may worry about how her relatives took it. Personally I'd chuckle, but in mixed company, on such an important day..I'd play it safe.

Best of luck to you on your upcoming wedding and marriage!

GTdad · 07-18-2012, 06:40 PM

It's usually the job the Best Man to put himself out on a limb by saying offensive/unfunny stuff. As the Groom, you want to play it safe. Be mushily romantic, and don't try for a laugh unless a good moment arises. In other words, don't plan on being funny; it won't work out.

Texas Lady · 07-18-2012, 06:42 PM

One thing to add - you only have one wedding (you hope) so do what you want! Don't think everything has to be by the book mushy. At our wedding, my husband wore the garter and I took it off him. People loved it and we had fun. That's what is most important! So if you think future wifey will find it funny then just do it.