Wedding speech for a brother or sister

Good evening, everyone. For those who do not know me, I am [Your Name], the [brother/sister] of the [bride/groom]. I have known [Name] all my life. [He/She] is the one who hid my toys and then helped me find them. Today I am so happy to see [him/her] this happy. [Partner's name], welcome to our family. You are getting someone truly special. I wish you both a lifetime of love and laughter. Congratulations!

Good evening, everyone. My name is [Your Name], and I have the honour, and the risk, of being the [bride's/groom's] [brother/sister]. I have twenty years of stories. I have been told I may use two.

When we were small, [Name] and I shared a room, a cupboard and most of our fights. [He/She] decided which cartoon we watched. [He/She] also took the scolding for the window I broke, and never told. That is [Name]: bossy for five minutes and loyal for life.

As we grew up, [Name] became the person the whole family calls first. When there is good news, we call [Name]. When there is a problem with a phone, a form or a heart, we call [Name]. [He/She] listens fully, says little and then quietly fixes things.

So when [Name] told us about [Partner's name], we were curious. Who could be good enough? Then we met [him/her]. We saw how [Name] laughed more, worried less and suddenly started coming on time. [Partner's name], whatever you did, please continue.

[Partner's name], welcome to our family. We are loud, we ask too many questions and we feed people until they cannot move. You already fit in. Please look after my [brother/sister], and on the days [he/she] is being bossy, call me. I have experience.

To the two of you: may your home be full of friends, your kitchen full of good smells and your arguments short. May you always be on the same team. Everyone, please join me in blessing the couple. Congratulations, [Name] and [Partner's name]!