paulnix Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Personally I wouldn't use that. Just make the speech as you would for a mixed sex wedding. Ignore the elephant. That's my advice. Same from me, plus if your mate is steering you into making a point about it then he can make it in his speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Ask chubby brown to write a speech for you. It will be something to remember. Go with your gut you know the people we don't so we would Air on the side of caution but if I was close to the couple why say nothing about like it's something taboo and dirty not to be spoken about in polite company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Unless you are something of a natural comedian then I recommend you avoid jokes. How many of us have attended weddings where the best man's attempt at stand up has been nothing more than a cringingly embarrassing waste of space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilksy II Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) i dont agree with it at all,makes me sick the thought of it I know what you mean I get really nervous making speeches too! Edited February 14, 2017 by Wilksy II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krugerandsmith Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 I'm the same with pineapple and ham on pizza. Other people's happiness I can cope with but that fruit/meat combination is just wrong and they charge extra for it too. No no no, there's a line that you should just never cross and it's yellow and chunky. Joth Eat what they like just don't force other people to like it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davyo Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) Just refer-to them as the happy couple irrespective of their gender,its a wedding between two people.Anyone attending that wedding will not need convincing or converting to the fact that its a same sex marriage.Those ignorant of it will/should not be there anyways. Edited February 14, 2017 by Davyo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 I know what you mean I get really nervous making speeches too! Clever spin Wilksy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) I have several Gay friends who I get on with them and there partners really well but when I watch TV it annoys me so much that they have gone from not having that many gay people to they are everywhere it makes me think that we are being brain washed in to excepting half the population is gay. if you watch any of the music programs on TV it seems that most of the male singers are just so camp even if they are not gay they seem to think that they have to act and cry like little girls to get on ok I am old but I do not like to see men acting like that its ok in films or on the stage but not in real life . Edited February 14, 2017 by four-wheel-drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hello ,is this going to be another pigeon watch coming out thread ? Harnser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hello ,is this going to be another pigeon watch coming out thread ? Harnser You first sweetie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 I was at a same sex wedding (female) to be honest I felt it was a bit weird, but after a few drinks it turned into a really good do. P.S. if your toasting the happy couple, for goodness sake don't say " Bottoms Up ". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 years ago, I worked in a place and one of the warehouseman had spent his life in the merchant navy, he said that on many occasions, a very small percentage of married men would 'turn' on the voyage, and end up having relations with each other, he felt that they did it because a lady wasn't available. When they returned home, they were back with their wives, point being, I firmly believe being gay is a choice, but a view like mine is the last thing the gay movement wants to hear. regarding the speech, you are at a legal ceremony, gay people get married, I don't understand it, but its a fact, so there is no point in even mentioning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 as its a same sex wedding dont suppose it will be a shock to anyone present...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harnser Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 You first sweetie No, vince . I come from an era when men were men and women were glad of it . Harnser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Prawn Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 The only advice I have is keep it short, if a speech is longer than 3 minutes you better be professional speaker quality, I went to a wedding where the father of bride's speech went on for 40 painful minutes and was more like a biography than a send off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaxiDriver Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) i dont agree with it at all,makes me sick the thought of itGuess you won't be wanting an invite then Regarding the 'same sex aspect' doesn't need mentioning as everyone except the most stupid will have worked it out already Edited February 14, 2017 by TaxiDriver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 Hello ,is this going to be another pigeon watch coming out thread ? Harnser something you want to let us know Harnser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 years ago, I worked in a place and one of the warehouseman had spent his life in the merchant navy, he said that on many occasions, a very small percentage of married men would 'turn' on the voyage, and end up having relations with each other, he felt that they did it because a lady wasn't available. When they returned home, they were back with their wives, point being, I firmly believe being gay is a choice, but a view like mine is the last thing the gay movement wants to hear. regarding the speech, you are at a legal ceremony, gay people get married, I don't understand it, but its a fact, so there is no point in even mentioning it. its called been desperate, been gay is not a choice, no more than some people prefer blonds some red heads some like the legs of a woman some like boobs, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 The only advice I have is keep it short, if a speech is longer than 3 minutes you better be professional speaker quality, I went to a wedding where the father of bride's speech went on for 40 painful minutes and was more like a biography than a send off wasn't in one of the halls at Manchester uni by any chance was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 been? I can barely read and write you'r thanked for your reprimand. I can barely read and write you'r thanked for your reprimand. ps I am also incredibly lazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 years ago, I worked in a place and one of the warehouseman had spent his life in the merchant navy, he said that on many occasions, a very small percentage of married men would 'turn' on the voyage, and end up having relations with each other, he felt that they did it because a lady wasn't available. When they returned home, they were back with their wives, point being, I firmly believe being gay is a choice, but a view like mine is the last thing the gay movement wants to hear. regarding the speech, you are at a legal ceremony, gay people get married, I don't understand it, but its a fact, so there is no point in even mentioning it. Back in Drake's time, everyone had a "ship wife". Sometimes but not always a sexual relationship. Just a "partner" whilst away all those years. As for your comment about being gay as a choice, i have to disagree. My sister was married for 12 years, 3 kids but could not ignore her true feelings and left my BIL for another woman. It was only after this happened that my mum told me that it wasn't a surprise and that she was convinced it was only a matter of time. Remember, even only 20 years ago it was tough to "come out" A good shooting pal told me his son was gay, i had no idea and he confirmed that in his belief you have no control over which way the person will turn out, or as he called it "which way the switch flicks" That said, i don't believe in positive discrimination either, tall, short, any skin colour, religion or any gender or sexual persuasion, I don't care as long as you are a decent person and a good friend/colleague. If you are in the forces and the guy on the front line is gay, are his bullets less effective? is he less loyal? ********* appear in all walks of life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 I can barely read and write you'r thanked for your reprimand. ps I am also incredibly lazy you managed ok with every other word, wasn't a reprimand either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 I disagree with the comment about homosexuality being a choice. In order for that to be the case, there could be no predisposition to being gay or straight - it would all just be a choice. My reasoning being that I was born and remain predisposed to be heterosexual. For it to be a straight up choice you would have to be drawn to both homosexuality and heterosexuality and actively choosing to be one, the other or bisexual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted February 14, 2017 Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 (edited) Back in Drake's time, everyone had a "ship wife". Sometimes but not always a sexual relationship. Just a "partner" whilst away all those years. As for your comment about being gay as a choice, i have to disagree. My sister was married for 12 years, 3 kids but could not ignore her true feelings and left my BIL for another woman. It was only after this happened that my mum told me that it wasn't a surprise and that she was convinced it was only a matter of time. Remember, even only 20 years ago it was tough to "come out" A good shooting pal told me his son was gay, i had no idea and he confirmed that in his belief you have no control over which way the person will turn out, or as he called it "which way the switch flicks" That said, i don't believe in positive discrimination either, tall, short, any skin colour, religion or any gender or sexual persuasion, I don't care as long as you are a decent person and a good friend/colleague. If you are in the forces and the guy on the front line is gay, are his bullets less effective? is he less loyal? Aholes appear in all walks of life. you have your views, I have mine, I will never change them, as that would be succumbing to propaganda and social engineering. I respect your view, and regarding positive discrimination, its a disgusting invention. Its offensive beyond belief, but most are so sheep like they cant or don't want to see it. I also go through my life, bothering nobody, I expect the same back from society, but rarely get it. Edited February 14, 2017 by wandringstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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