A toast to the bride & groom

Ladies & Gentlemen,

I would like to start off by saying congratulations to Vasantha and Shasi and how proud I am to be part of this special day. It meant so much to me to watch my best friend marry the man of her dreams. My journey half the globe to be here tonight is all worth it- just to see them hand in hand with sparkles in their eyes and glows on their cheeks to show how much they are in love and happy together tonight... (sigh).. OK, enough of the jiwang-jiwang bits.

Ladies & Gentlemen,

As the maid of honour, I was told to say a few words about the bride. Obviously, this proves to be a daunting task- as one can never ever able to describe Vasantha in only a few words. I have known Vasantha since we were in BBGS for nearly 20 years ago. At school, Vasantha excel in her studies, especially Maths and Add Maths, and was active in sports. She is definitely one that would not go unnoticed because we could always identify Vasantha's loud laugh and beautiful smile wherever she goes. No wonder she made the perfect cheerleading captain at our school.

As far as I could remember, we have had lots of good times. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were spending whole weekends at each other's places - staying up all night gossiping or doing mini facials or watching romantic films, wishing Brad Pitt would galantly walk through the door.

Over the years, careers changed, apartments changed, boyfriends changed - some friends married and started families and others stayed single and continued the search. With all of the variables, one thing was always constant - the deep friendship Vasantha and I shared with one another and with our dear group of girlfriends.

Vasantha was my confidante, my support, my maid of honour. No major event has happened in my life in the past that Vasantha has not been by my side. She has always been one that I can lean on and one that I can rely on. Vasantha's kindness and sincerity, her grace and most of all her patience have made her the person she is, whom I greatly admire and respect.

To Shasi,

Not only are you a lucky man, you are definitely a brave one too... hehe. I am happy for you both - your personalities completely complement each other and the love you have for one another is evident. So Shasi, I ask you from the bottom of my heart - will you please take care of my best friend, Vasantha, and treasure each moment you have together. Share each other's hopes and fill each other's dreams.

On a final note, congratulations Vasantha and Shasi on a wonderful future ahead together.