A Wedding Toast to lori and eric

Before beginning, I'd like to offer my sincerest thanks to lori and eric for allowing me to be part of this special occasion. Also, I would like to say thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Peters for all that you've done to make this the special day that it is. And, of course, my gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Peters for all of their support and all that you've done to make this, by all accounts, the perfect day.

In our lifetimes, we are gifted a small number of truly "landmark moments". They start small enough, say, riding a two-wheeler bicycle or throwing your graduation cap high into the air. They grow in power and significance; some of you have seen the moment when a doctor tells you, "it's a girl," or, "it's a boy," and then hands you that perfect little life that you created. And it must be a perfect moment when you look into the eyes of the most loving, caring, giving, individual that you've ever known and realize you've found true love. A moment like this and the commitment which follows should be celebrated to its fullest. And so, I contend to all present that it is our duty to ensure that this moment in the lives of lori and eric does not pass unrecognized. And in celebrating their happiness we might just make this one of the landmark moments of our own lives.

It is with great pleasure that I say congratulations to lori and eric ... may you share many warm days and many warm nights... "everybody raise your glass... here's to lori and eric"...