Good evening, everyone!
First, let me say how grateful and honored I am to be here today, celebrating the marriage of my son, David, and his beautiful bride, Sarah. It is a very special day for our family, and my heart is overflowing with happiness.
As an Asian mother, I always had high expectations for David. I made sure he studied hard, ate well, respected his elders, and—most importantly—never left the house without wearing a jacket (you can never be too careful with the weather, you know). I also made sure he understood the importance of family, and that one day, he would need to find a wonderful partner to share his life with. Of course, I imagined that might take a while, because, well… David can be a bit picky.
But then, he met Sarah.
Now, as a mother, you always wonder: who will your child bring home? Will they be polite? Will they be kind? Will they be able to handle my son’s… unique personality? But when I first met Sarah, I knew immediately—she was special. Not only was she sweet and kind, but she was patient. Very patient. Trust me, with David, patience is a virtue!
Sarah, you’ve brought so much joy into David’s life. You’ve given him balance, and you’ve made him happier than I’ve ever seen him. You’ve even learned to tolerate his questionable fashion choices and his love of spicy food! You have become a true daughter to me, and I am so proud to welcome you into our family.
Now, David… as your mother, I’ve always been a little protective. Maybe a little too protective at times. I still remember when you were a little boy, running around the house, full of energy and curiosity. I would chase after you with a bowl of food saying, “Eat more, you’re too skinny!” (It’s a mom thing, Sarah, you’ll understand soon!) But now, I see a strong, independent man, ready to start his own family. I can’t believe how quickly time has passed. You’ve grown into someone I am very proud of, and I’m so happy you’ve found someone like Sarah to share your life with.
As you both begin this new chapter together, I want to offer a few words of wisdom. In our culture, we believe that marriage is not just about two people—it’s about the joining of two families. So, remember to always honor and respect each other’s families, as they are now a part of your shared life. And always approach your marriage with love, patience, and understanding. There will be good times and challenging times, but through it all, remember the love that brought you here today.
Also, Sarah, just a heads-up: David sometimes forgets to take out the trash. So, be prepared for that!
Lastly, I would like to express my deepest thanks to all of you who have come today to celebrate this union. Family and friends are everything, and seeing everyone here today means so much to both of our families.
Let’s all raise our glasses to David and Sarah. May your life together be filled with love, happiness, and prosperity. Cheers!