Wedding Speech Notes

Introduction

• Speaker: Erin, brother of the groom (Alan)
• Context: Erin is giving a wedding speech for his brother Alan and Michelle

Opening Remarks

• Erin humorously shares he didn't intend to speak but felt obligated as Alan's only brother
• Erin is honored to stand up for Alan and Michelle on their wedding day
• Highlight of guests from various locations, including Quebec, Alberta, the USA, and Australia

Alan and Erin's Relationship

• Met in the 80s, immediate mutual respect as kids
• Shared anecdotes of childhood rivalry and his admiration for Alan's physique
• Childhood photo mentioned at Table 3: Erin looked underfed compared to Alan
• Note on Erin trying to outsmart Alan instead of physical confrontation

Alan's Character and Qualities

• Alan's myriad good qualities made it hard for Erin to compile this speech
• Alan's maturity from a young age, balancing academics and entrepreneurial activities
• Alan's resilience illustrated by him dealing with kidney stones recently
• Alan is depicted as a meticulous planner since childhood, earning the nickname "Plan Man"

Special Mention: Alan and Michelle's Relationship

• Alan had a wedding website before meeting Michelle - indicative of his planning nature
• Alan’s delight and happiness noted on the day of his engagement
• Erin’s admiration for Michelle: kind, compassionate, genuine, makes Alan happy
• Michelle’s supportive nature, particularly during Alan's health issues

Closing Remarks

• Humorous apologies for the difficult last name "Guthhu"
• Wishes for their happy future together
• Toast to Alan and Michelle

Humor Highlights

• Comparison of Alan’s groomsmen to music celebrity’s pallbearers
• Alan's kidney stone experience and a funny mention of hygienic practices
• Erin's witty one-liners and family nicknames, e.g., calling Michelle “Mitch”
• Self-deprecating humor about his speech preparation
• Acknowledgement of the bar staff and then a toast

Conclusion

• Closing with expressions of love and well wishes
• Erin ends with a humorous intent, expressing his need to use the bathroom.