My younger brother, Jeremy is getting married this Saturday! I have had many moments of disbelief that my younger brother is getting married, but I am more happy and cannot express in words (except that of my Best Man’s speech I’ve written). Which you can see below… It’s simple and to the point, just like my bro.

For a gift I’ve purchased a gift from their gift registry (did I say gift too many times) and I’ve have also painted them a symbolic series as a reflection to their marriage. I can only hope that they like the gifts.

Wedding Toast

Good evening everyone.

As most of you know my name is Brenden and I am the groom’s best man and brother.  It is a real honor to be here today celebrating this special day between my brother, Jeremy, and his new bride, Thi.

First, let me start by saying that Thi looks absolutely beautiful today and it is a real pleasure to welcome her into our family.

When Jeremy asked me to be his best man it seemed like a casual thing at first.  But as I thought more about it, it became a very big deal for me.  I began to feel a little overwhelmed with emotions and the importance of this day for Jeremy.  I realized that out of everyone that Jeremy could have chosen, he chose me...and that it is pretty special, so thank you Jeremy.

As I began to think about Jeremy and what he means to me in my life, I realized that I needed to tell him that I love him and will always support him in everything he chooses to do.

So many of my memories are of when we were just boys, but now I look at the man he has developed into and I swell up with pride to be able to call him my brother.  It’s not said enough or sometimes it’s not said at all, but my brother is a person that I have always (or come to) had a great deal of love and respect for.

Growing up Jeremy and I may not always have seen eye to eye, but has we’ve gotten older I realize that I have learned a great deal from watching him. He’s dertermined and dedicated with everything he sets his mind to.

It doesn’t matter if your brother is older or younger than you; you can always learn if you’re willing to listen and pay attention.

I’ve learned to be a better person because of him.  I’ve learned patience, understanding, strength, loyalty and love and these are the same things that Jeremy is bringing into his new life with Thi.

Thi, I ask you to take care of him and love him with everything in you, because that is the only way Jeremy knows and that is what he will be giving you.

So if everyone would please stand for a toast.

To my brother Jeremy, who I have always loved, and his new wife. I wish the both of you all the happiness in the world and may you bring each other patience, understanding, strength, loyalty, and love from this day forward, until death do you part!

Cheers.