Bride · Reception toast
1 minute 34 seconds
A short toast of gratitude: to guests who traveled, to her parents after months of planning, and to Karun and Seema for raising Kanav.
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Hi, this is Aditi. It's honestly pretty wild to look around and see everyone here. It's so rare to have all your favorite people in one place, and I feel really lucky you all made the trip to celebrate with us. We know this venue wasn't exactly easy to get to, so the fact that you're here means a lot. You crossed time zones, oceans, states, your frequent flyer programs deserve an upgrade.
And that's why we said no gifts. Your being here means so much to us, and really, that's enough. This weekend has reminded us how lucky we are to be surrounded by people who've shaped every chapter of our lives. And somewhere along the way, I realized how many spreadsheets it actually takes to plan a wedding. So to everyone who helped get us here, thank you truly. I'm going to name them.
My first toast, let's pretend, is to my parents. I've seen how stressed you've been through all of this, and all I really want to say is: you can relax. I did it. I'm married. Please get a massage, maybe take a two-day nap. Mom, you've worked nonstop, coming home from long shifts and still finding the energy to hop on calls to help plan. Dad, thank you for taking on my stress and somehow staying patient even when I wasn't.
Your optimism, the same one that drove me crazy as a teenager, has been such a balm these past few months.