Maid of Honour Speech
Evening everybody  (1.0) I would like to start off by thanking everyone for being here to celebrate Fran and Darren’s very special day (2.0) Fran I would like to just say you look beyond beautiful today and Darren (2.0) well  you can definitely scrub up well [laughter] For those who may not know me (1.0) I am Abi (1.0) Fran’s best friend and maid of honour  We’ve done everything together (.) well since we were six anyway [laughter] There’s been many days of laughter but the ones that I’m thankful for are the days of crying (2.0) Without those days we wouldn’t have the same cra::zy relationship we have now [Sniffles] Although those days of crying weren’t always the best (1.0) we never allowed them to shadow the sister like bond we hold (.) I have had the pleasure of watching you grow and evolve into the kindest, most intelligent, selfless woman I have ever met [faint crying] Which brings me to my next point (.) Darren I want to thank you  for making my best friend the happiest she has ever been (1.0) and I hope that your love, support and generosity stay through this passage of life which is known as (1.0) marriage [laughter] Guess what I’m trying to say is (.) don’t let life’s obstacles, challenges and fights stop you two continuing on this path of love (.) Always look back at this moment and if life gets too tough (.) always remember the love you hold (1.0) as that never changes (.) Love  is one of those things where you don’t get a choice (.) it choses you (1.0) and after watching Fran and Darren develop (.) I can say that love got it right [laughter] Even if we did get a choice I can confidently say (1.0) they would’ve ended up together anyway  You both share the same go::ofy ideas, have the same cra::zy drunken memories (.) or is that where you created them together (.) [laughter] The nights spent under the table (.) which for your parent’s sake I won’t go into detail with how dirty they actually got  [laughter] Anyway  (1.0) back to the serious stuff (.) you two are meant for each other which is why I am honoured to be standing by your side on the best day of your life (1.0) To finish I would like to say Darren (.) I hope you know what you’re getting yourself into [laughter] Now (.) let’s raise our glasses to the new Mr and Mrs Britton and wish them good luck to a new life and new love Also to an amazing life together (1.0) Congratulations you two

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