MY WEDDING SPEECH on
INTRO: Today is definitely the happiest day of our
lives. It is made all the more so, because you all joined us here today
to celebrate our marriage. I thank you all for your kind thoughts and lovely
gifts, and above all for the smiling faces we see in front of us. Obviously
there are so many people to thank for the success that today has been.
GOD:
First of all I will thank and
give praises to God for making and overseeing the day and just enabling it to
happen. Isn't it wonderful how he makes everything and every new day, (whether
it's rainy or sunny)- and gives us life and
opportunity to live for him.
IN-LAWS:
My In-Laws I thank you for
your support and encouragement. I would sincerely want to thank my father-in-law
and mother-in-law for always making me feel very welcome when I come to visit.
Most of all, thank you for giving me your blessing to marry your lovely
daughter, Lilian. You have raised the woman of my
dreams and I am honored to finally be an official part of your family.
MY PARENTS &FAMILY:
And to my parents: Chief and
Lolo Bernard Iberosi, there is so much I would like
to thank you for (It is unfortunate that due to circumstances beyond our
control my dad could not be here. He has some scheduled medical
appointments in the States, which we did not consider necessary interrupting. But I do
know that like my junior sister Mrs. Chizor Perp Dike who also could not be here and my late
junior brother Emeka- (May his soul rest in
perfect peace Amen) who incidentally is the inspiration for this
occasion- their spirit and best wishes are with us today. Of course my mom- Lolo
Roseline Iberosi-God
bless your heart for all your love and support over the years and all the help
you have given us. We can't repay you enough for everything you have done
during the build up to this wedding. Mom we love you from the bottom of our
hearts! I hope to continue the success that all your hard work has helped me to
achieve. To my brother, Mr. Thaddeus
Iberosi, I thank you and your wife for all the
efforts you put in making today a success.
THANK YOU ALL:
And to everyone present here
today, we appreciate you, and on behalf of my wife and me, we would like to
thank all of you for sharing our special day with us. We are especially
grateful to all my friends who traveled so far to be here.
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Engrs. Elias Igwegbu, Ijere Kanu, Ikemefuna Okereke, Gabriel Ifezue, Dayo Onasanya, Mitch Debrah ... We thank you immensely for all the presents, prayers
and kind thoughts. We really appreciate your generosity in this regard.
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And for my
relations and friends namely: Mr. Nnamdi Okoro, Prince Eddy Ikwubuo, Mr. Oliver Iheme, Mrs. Mary Anyaibe, Dr
& Mrs. Bernard Nwaiwu, Dr Marshal Madu, Dr. Richard Nwachukwu, Chief
Cosmas Okoro, Nze Ben Nnawuihe, Mrs. Jude Anwukah, Mr. Emeka Iwunze, Mr. Ifeanyi Iwunze, Chief Iyke Iwunna, Mr. Sabbi Agwumezie, Dr Ifeanyi Osuchukwu, Dr
& Mrs. Chris Nwachukwu, Mr. Kyrian
Metu, Mr. Ezenna Metu, Dr Emeka Nwokedi, Mr. Emeka Odueze, Mr. CJ Odueze, Chief
Eddie Nnaji, Mr. Charlie Ike, Mrs. Jovita Nganwuchu-Achife
etc., from the Diaspora, who had to change traveling plans in order
to accommodate my events, we say a big thank you for the tremendous
outpouring of love and support. Also, we are grateful to Chief Bar. OK Ahanotu, Dr & Mrs Jude Ezeala, Prof. & Lady Mazi Ojiaku, Chief Ralph Nnaji,
Engr. Bob Ezendu Dike, Mr. Eddy Duruoha, Bar. Chinedu Nganwuchu, Engr. Belon Duru, the Mbagwus, Chief &
Lolo Dennis Nwokedi, my God parents- Chief and Lolo Venatius Durugbor, Chief
& Lolo Alloysius Nganwuchu
etc.(can't name everyone...list too
long and not enough time) Chief Athan Ogoh, executive secretary
to the governor, the deputy commissioner of police Imo, my maternal uncles and
wives, the clergy especially Monsignor Peter Onyebuchi-
vicar general Orlu diocese, Rev Dr John Ukwuoma, Episcopal vicar Orlu
diocese, Frs.: Joe Egbule, Tony Nwosu,
Victor Ekwomadu, Basil , Mbagwu, Oforka,
Choppy etc., Ndi Ezes,
especially Ozo Ano Of Amazano, Eze Udo
of Amurie, Eze Sinobi iii of Umuaka, for
finding time to celebrate with us today.
Thank you, to everyone who
helped in one way or the other in making this day special...
MY WIFE:
You know a few weeks back I
had called and asked Lilian how she looked in her
wedding dress and she said good. You see that did not prepare me enough for
when I saw her walk down the aisle. I was overwhelmed to say the least by how
beautiful Lilian looks today. I just want
everyone here, especially Lilian, to know how lucky I
feel to be here right now. Lilian is beautiful,
intelligent and hardworking. The list of her good qualities is extremely long.
But seriously, to my wife, my bride and joy, thank you for everything you have
done. You know everything about me and love me just the same. I have my faults
yet you still agreed to marry me. I am extremely lucky today to be the one to
marry you- I hope this is the start of many happy years together.
Since I proposed to Lilian last year Dec 25, it feels like the events of the
last 12 months have flashed by in a whirl. We have enjoyed the organization of
this event. Well I say "we",
really Lilian and my Mom did all the hard work, I just agreed to show up today! So a big thanks, to all that have helped us, but especially to Lilian who has managed so well.
BEST MAN:
I would personally like to
thank Dr. Don Oguamanam for agreeing to be my Best
man, in spite of his commitments at
SPONSORS: To our sponsors Hon. Chief and Lolo Chuma
Nnaji, Deputy Speaker IMHA, we thank you for
the honor, encouragement, support
and above all blessing us with your presence for the past 2 days;
and the able way you managed the "igba Nkwu" as Chairman. There is no gainsaying that your
exalted position and your colleagues you brought along, added glamour and pomp
to this occasion. We love you and urge you to always stand by us.
Chairman: Our able chairman Chief Dr. Simon Amanze
Odueze, Igwegbajiriegbe 1
of Akah, and our elder statesman in Dallas Texas, we
thank you for being such a capable chairman. We appreciate how wonderfully you
have piloted the affairs of today.
Chief Dr. Obinna Duruji, I thank you for being here. There is no doubt that you
have been an inspiration to a generation of Akah Youths
through your indomitable efforts and can do spirit. God bless you sir. ..
Engr. Elias Igwegbu: Eli, we are still talking about the wonderful time we shared with
you last August when you came for my late brother's memorial. Thank you, thank
you for all the efforts in promoting my show among our guys from Federal
Government College Enugu, the extra efforts you
put in this time in making Dayo and Mitch feel good,
and always trying to "out gadget me". We particularly enjoyed
your enthusiasm, because sharing a laugh with dear friends is surely one of
life's greatest pleasures.
Engr.Dayo Onasanya: Apeoo, I appreciate your presence here today. It makes me
recognize that those desultory walks down the Lagoon front at Unilag, to bemoan our fate at the hands of Prof. Ijaola of ”man is the architect of his own
misfortunes" fame and our escapades during our NYSC in Ondo
Akure- were not in vain. You represent a period in my
history and I salute you for coming.
Nnamdi
Okoro : man I can't thank you enough for your support.
You've been a "friend-brother" over the years and it did not surprise
me when you donated one of the cows that were killed for the Igba Nkwu. Certainly your
thoughtfulness was not lost on my in-laws. And I appreciate it.
Engr. Mitch Debrah, thanks a
lot for not allowing the fiasco that is world airlines deter you from coming. I
appreciate the effort and I hope the last two days have been everything you
expected. I promised you fun and I hope we have delivered.
I know I can go on and on as each and everyone of you present here today, mean one thing or the other to me and I acknowledge you. However, I will have to make a long story short.
So finally, thanks to my grooms men and members of the Unique Committee of Friends Club,
Thanks also to Lilian's Bridesmaids especially, the Chief Brides maid- Chioma Egbusinwa. Girl I can't
thank you enough for all you've been to my wife. Helping her deal with all
those morning sickness...haaa, I am sure was a feat
you were not prepared for, but for your love and friendship.
And to the Ushers, "Aso ebis", Caterers, my
uncles and my relations I thank you all for everything. God bless you all.
Now Ladies and gentlemen, please be up and standing.
I would like to propose a toast to all those who made today run smoothly- the
bridesmaids , groomsmen,
ushers, "aso-ebis", photographers, DJ, MCs , musicians, Caterer,
cake maker and decorator - Mrs Rose Egeonu. Have I forgotten anyone? If so thanks and
come and see us later for a special attention.
Well I can go on and on and stand here and give you a load of
stale old jokes, but instead I will leave that to the best man. Ladies and
gentlemen, Dr. Don Oguamanam