Different Greetings for Welcome Speeches: Examples of Opening Lines Based on Weather and Season (Rain, Snow, Typhoon, Sunny Days)

2018.12.22 published

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The First Part of the Reception: "Welcome Speech" *

After the ceremony, the groom (or bride) gives a brief greeting to the guests at the very start of the reception called the "Welcome Speech" *

The basic flow of the welcome speech is as follows.

① Express gratitude to the guests

"Thank you all very much for gathering today for our special occasion."

② Report on the ceremony

"We have just successfully completed the ceremony under the watchful eyes of all of you."

③ Closing words for the reception

"While this is a small gathering, we are delighted to have you here today. Please enjoy this time with us."

Let's tailor this traditional flow to our own words and speak from the heart◎

@tonko_wedding_miavia

Start the Welcome Speech with "Weather/Season Commentary" *

When customizing the welcome speech, while it’s common to include your impressions of the ceremony or highlights of the reception,

it’s recommended to start with greetings related to the weather or season ♩

By incorporating current events, you can show the guests that "you can adapt flexibly" and "you didn't just memorize a speech," which adds a sense of reliability,

and guests will resonate with you by thinking "Indeed, today’s weather is nice!" or "This season is wonderful!" which helps start the reception in a warm atmosphere◎

So, what kind of phrases would be good to include?

Let's look at suggested phrases to follow "Thank you all very much for gathering today for our special occasion" based on the weather and season ♩

@100acrewood_wedding

【On a Sunny Day】

☑ Thanks to everyone’s good deeds, we were able to hold our wedding in beautiful clear weather.

☑ I’m filled with happiness as we gather under the clear blue sky today.

☑ Now that the ceremony is over, I feel just as cheerful as today’s weather.

【On a Rainy Day】

☑ Thank you for gathering today despite the bad weather.

☑ Although we were unexpectedly met with rain, as the saying goes, "rain hardens the ground," I believe our bond as a couple has grown stronger.

☑ There is a saying that rain on your wedding day symbolizes a lifetime of tears for the couple, so we hope to fill our days with smiles from now on.

☑ Although the sky is not ideal today, your warm words of blessing have cleared my heart of any clouds.

【On a Typhoon Day】

☑ Thank you so much for coming despite the terrible weather conditions.

☑ I was worried about what would happen with the typhoon approaching, but I am relieved that we were able to finish the ceremony safely.

☑ Rain on a wedding day symbolizes "happiness falling down." Today, with strong winds and rain, happiness is truly pouring down on us.

【On a Snowy Day】

☑ Thank you for gathering today despite the bad footing from the snow.

☑ The snow is here to celebrate with us, making today a "White Wedding" instead of a "White Christmas."

☑ Everything outside is pure white, and next to me is my pure white bride—today I finally realize that we are having a wedding.

【Spring】

☑ I’m in a cheerful mood as we step forward together in this season that has finally warmed up.

☑ I’m filled with joy that we could hold our wedding amidst the blooming cherry blossoms.

【Summer】

☑ Thank you very much for coming despite the intense heat today.

☑ Amidst the refreshing greenery, we feel that we have taken a significant step forward in our lives.

【Autumn】

☑ As they say, "the autumn harvest," my love has finally borne fruit. From here on, we want to grow together.

☑ I believe I will never forget the day we held our wedding in such refreshing autumn weather.

【Winter】

☑ Thank you very much for coming despite the harsh cold today.

☑ I hope to create a warm atmosphere at today’s reception that can rival the cold outside, so please enjoy yourselves.

【New Year’s】

☑ Thank you for coming during this busy time at the beginning of the year.

☑ I believe gathering together at the start of the year marks a wonderful start for our married life.

☑ I hope today feels like a New Year’s party, filled with familiar faces we haven’t seen in a long time.

【Year-End】

☑ Thank you for coming during the busy year-end season.

☑ Since we are introducing only our precious loved ones, I hope you can enjoy a casual atmosphere like that of a year-end party.

The Welcome Speech is Crucial at the Start!

We have introduced phrases for the beginning of the welcome speech that will capture your guests' hearts ♩

By preparing comments on the weather or season in advance, you can adapt flexibly to any situation◎

Instead of mimicking everything, it would be great to deliver a speech in your own words to the guests♩

➡ For content and examples of Welcome Speeches, click here＊

@mountain_wedding