This blog post introduces tips for composing a wedding officiant speech, along with elegant sample speeches from mentors, for those wondering how to write one.

Sample Wedding Ceremony Speech – Warm Words from the Mentor

This moment, surrounded by your blessings, is a profound occasion where the groom, Mr. ○○○, and the bride, Ms. ○○○, welcome each other as lifelong companions. Today, they have exchanged greetings with both families for the first time during their formal meeting and shared their vows as husband and wife before you all. As the officiant, I solemnly declare before you all that their marriage is now fully established, as they exchange rings symbolizing their vow of unchanging love, reading aloud on behalf of their intentions.
Today, we gather here with elders, seniors, and friends from both families in this precious place. The groom and bride have now entered into the most solemn and sacred contract of their lives. This marriage will bind their lives closely together, exerting a profound and lasting influence on their journey.
Marriage is a blessing that ennobles human love, calling a man and woman to begin a life of mutual support, living together and selflessly dedicating all they have. In other words, marriage demands a ‘sacrificial love’ that prioritizes and cares for the other before oneself.
Though you two are now overflowing with love and happiness, your future life will bring not only joy but also occasional sorrow, not only success but also failure. The life experiences of the seniors present here today attest to this. Since life is not always bright and smooth, a wise couple must always be prepared and be a source of strength for each other.
The answer is simple: share everything together. Whether in joy or sorrow, in good times or difficult times, living a life where you receive together, endure together, and overcome together—that is true sharing in both joy and sorrow, and the true attitude of a married couple.
For a couple who have become one body, there is no boundary between ‘me’ and ‘you’. The other’s joy is my joy, and the other’s pain is my pain. Living together wholeheartedly, without complaint, is the beauty of marriage, and this attitude toward life manifests as self-sacrificing love. Crucially, this love and sacrifice are not forced upon anyone but freely chosen by both partners. Therefore, moving forward, we must strive and work for the happiness and stability of the family—the community we build together—transcending personal feelings or interests.
Of course, sacrifice is not as easy as it sounds. It can sometimes be inconvenient, sometimes bothersome. Yet, the deeper and truer the love, the less burdensome the sacrifice becomes; instead, it turns joyful and voluntary. When love is complete, sacrifice too can become complete.
If the two of you hold onto this heart you share today until the very end, maintaining your marital love with purity and sincerity, there could be no greater blessing. May the two of you walk your future path together, holding hands and hearts as you do today. Along that journey, you will support each other with love that grows deeper and more mature with each passing year, free from disappointment.
When sincerity and the spirit of self-sacrifice are realized in your lives, your future together will surely be assured. Even in this chaotic world, you two can enjoy stable happiness, and God’s blessings will be upon that happiness. The elders and relatives around you will also offer generous encouragement and warm affection for your precious family.
Now, I pray that you two will build a happy home, be blessed with many precious children, and that those children will grow into valuable talents who can contribute to this society and nation.
With this, I conclude today’s officiating remarks. Thank you.

Sample Wedding Officiant Speech

Ladies and gentlemen, hello.
Today, in this place, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to this beautiful bride and groom who have promised to spend their lives together with faith and love for each other. And to all the guests who have graciously joined us to bless this new beginning for these two individuals, I extend my deepest gratitude on behalf of the bride and groom and their parents.
Marriage is the process of two becoming one. It is a solemn time of promise, where two people who have lived separate lives now pledge to look in the same direction, board the same ship, and sail together toward the future. That is what a wedding ceremony truly is. The groom and bride standing here today may be two individuals, but they will now live as ‘one person,’ sharing heart and body.
From now on, they must walk through life together not as ‘you and me,’ but as ‘us.’ There will be moments requiring patience, and others demanding courage, but may they become each other’s most steadfast companions, sharing life’s joys and sorrows.
Marriage is not merely living together. It is also a profound journey of life that shapes “me” into a more complete being. Through the person I love, I reflect on myself anew; by accepting him, I finally meet the self that is truly complete. Thus, marriage is sometimes a “place of training” and a “seal of love.”
In traditional Israeli weddings, the bride and groom perform a ritual where they break a glass. This is said to symbolize the bold letting go of the ‘past self’ and the commitment to be reborn as a ‘new self’. As we begin our life as husband and wife, we too must take one step closer to each other, striving to understand each other’s lives. Sometimes this means considering the other’s perspective, or even swapping roles.
Such small efforts and considerations soon blossom into the moving expression of love, becoming the fragrance of a home. Today, look into the eyes of the bride and groom who have come together to sow seeds in the vast field of life. How sparkling and beautiful they are. We offer our heartfelt congratulations and applause for the courageous first step these two take, joining hands to begin their ‘life’s farming.’
Yet, for seeds to grow and bear fruit, it is not simply a matter of endless sunny days. Sometimes, they must endure the scorching summer sun, fierce winds and rain, even hail and thunderstorms, before solid fruit can finally form. Human life is no different. Joy is matched by sorrow, achievement by frustration, and ecstasy by pain.
Just as the moon accompanies the midday sun, light and darkness are always together; yang requires yin, and yin requires yang. Marriage is precisely the journey of achieving such harmony. It is the ‘ferry of life’ where two different people board the same vessel, rowing with love toward God.
Now prepare to board that ferry. It is time to row forward together. I sincerely pray that your life will always be filled with love, filled with laughter, filled with embraces, and filled with looking at each other.
Love has no reason. I hope you will engrave this truth in your hearts: love unconditionally, without calculation. Together with all the guests gathered here today, I join my hands in prayer that peace and happiness fill the future of the bride and groom.
Thank you.

Sample Wedding Ceremony Speech (Natural and Dignified Version)

Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon.
On this beautiful day in May, the queen of seasons, when sunlight sparkles on every green leaf, we gather for this meaningful occasion where two lives become one. Today marks the beginning of a new life together for these two beloved young people, and the first step toward writing the most brilliant chapter in each other’s lives.
On this precious and cherished day, though my words may be inadequate, I stand here as a senior in life and with heartfelt blessings for your future to offer a few words of advice.
The bride and groom standing here today have surely given their all in their respective lives thus far. They have relentlessly pursued their goals, sharing their hearts and building trust through passionate love for each other. But the new journey of marriage doesn’t end with simply bearing the fruit of love. Rather, this is where the true beginning starts.
From today, you must think of ‘us’ before ‘me,’ and sometimes learn to set aside your own will a little. Recognizing and respecting each other’s differences, and gradually finding common ground—that is the wisdom of living together as a married couple. Marriage is not a solitary path, but a shared journey walked together by two people.
The path of life you will walk together from now on is no longer a race demanding speed or competition. It is a long journey, like a marathon, where you walk in sync with each other. The process is more precious than the outcome, and it is on that path, walking hand in hand, slowly, that you will discover true meaning and happiness.
In life, you will have moments when your thoughts differ and emotions run high. Yet, precisely then, a deeper understanding and a gentle embrace are needed. While a straight line may be swift and direct, a curve holds a soft, generous beauty. The same is true for a married couple. Sometimes, indirect expressions and warm consideration, rather than blunt directness, build a stronger relationship.
Because it is the closest relationship, it can more easily cause hurt, but that very fact reminds us of the preciousness of a marital bond. Sincere respect and love will be the strongest bridge that allows you to walk together for a lifetime.
Right now, in this moment, the two people facing each other, sharing a vow of love, shine brighter and more beautifully than anyone else. But the life ahead won’t only be filled with sunny days. There will be windy days, snowy days, and sometimes days so dark you can’t see ahead. Yet, if you walk together through each of those moments without letting go of each other’s hands, with love and understanding that only deepens, that path will surely become a beautiful and meaningful journey.
I sincerely wish that today’s marriage becomes a promise to be lifelong companions and the beginning of a new world you will shape together.
Finally, may the future of the bride and groom, standing at the starting point of their new life, be filled with warm blessings and love. I also ask all the guests gathered here today to warmly cheer on their future together.
Please give the bride and groom a big round of applause to show your congratulations and encouragement. Thank you.

Wedding Officiant’s Congratulatory Message

On this beautiful day, I first extend my deepest gratitude on behalf of both families to all the guests who have graced this meaningful wedding ceremony with your presence despite your busy schedules.
I also extend my heartfelt gratitude and respect to the parents of both families, who have raised the bride and groom with devotion and love, nurturing them to become such wonderful individuals.
May the home of the bride and groom, who are just beginning their new life together, always be filled with love and happiness.
The couple marrying today are individuals well-rounded in knowledge and refinement, nurtured by their parents’ guidance filled with love and care. While a wedding speech may seem unnecessary for such accomplished individuals, as they met while pursuing their studies together and now stand at a crucial starting point in life as doctoral candidates and professors, I wish to offer a few words of advice as a senior in life, in lieu of a formal speech.
First, I urge you to live your lives respecting one another.
‘Respect’ means honoring another’s character, beliefs, and actions. Even between spouses, respect each other’s thoughts and feelings, and refrain from words that belittle or hurt the other. Maintaining a respectful attitude, using polite language even among the closest of partners, will deepen trust and respect in your marriage.
Second, I hope you live life joyfully with a positive mindset.
In the years ahead, you may encounter unexpected difficulties or sorrows. In such moments, I hope you will navigate the situation with positive thinking and attitude rather than a negative perspective. A positive attitude will not only empower you to solve problems but also become the driving force for living a brighter and more joyful life.
Third, cherish each other as if you were ‘marketing’ one another.
Since both the groom and bride majored in marketing in graduate school, this expression might feel somewhat familiar. Marketing is the activity of understanding the other’s needs and fulfilling them. If you consistently make the effort to think from each other’s perspective and understand what the other truly desires, not only will your relationship as a couple deepen, but your relationships with both families, siblings, and relatives will also become more harmonious and profound.
Especially since cultural differences between the two families may exist, I hope you will respect and understand the values and lifestyles formed in each other’s lives, acknowledge and consider differences, and strive for harmony. I sincerely hope you become each other’s best ‘family marketers’.
Finally, may you always cherish deep in your hearts the boundless love your parents have shown you to make this day possible. May you maintain strong bonds of affection with your siblings and build a beautiful family that extends warm support to relatives and society.
If you always remember the words shared earlier and strive together, your love will grow deeper and stronger with time. May peace and happiness always fill your home. To all the guests gathered here today, I ask that you warmly witness the start of this new family and cheer them on with love.
Though my words may be inadequate, I sincerely pray for infinite blessings upon the groom and bride’s future together. With that, I conclude my wedding officiant’s speech.

Wedding Ceremony Message – Words from the Mentor

On this bright and refreshing day, I sincerely congratulate the groom, Mr. ○○○, and the bride, Ms. ○○○, on their wedding ceremony. Their marriage embodies the traditional Korean belief that it was destined by heaven, or as Buddhism puts it, the ‘karma of three lifetimes’. Among countless connections, being bound as husband and wife is truly a profound and special bond.
Most people need a space for physical and mental rest. Just as a bird builds a nest, humans absolutely require a sanctuary in life called ‘home’. The institution that creates that sanctuary is ‘marriage’.
Furthermore, when love is considered a core value of human life, marriage is one of the most genuine obligations to practice that love. Through marriage, people learn responsibility, nurture love, and walk together on life’s journey for each other. Thus, people, marriage, and family are deeply interconnected, with ‘people’ ultimately at the center.
Most people hope to find new happiness through marriage and live a more meaningful life. However, getting married does not guarantee happiness for everyone. Just as there are no perfect people, there are no perfect marriages. Marriage is not about two perfect individuals coming together; it is a ‘creative life process’ where two imperfect people strive together, understand and adapt to each other, and cooperate.
Among those who are unhappy after marriage, many often chose marriage after being captivated only by their partner’s strengths, falling into a blind and fleeting love. However, true love does not fixate solely on the other’s strengths. True love lies in understanding the other’s shortcomings, working together to compensate for them, and finding fulfillment and joy in that process of devotion.
A marital relationship is like two parallel rails stretching side by side. Only when each person holds their position and faithfully fulfills their role can the train running on those rails safely reach its destination. If even one side wavers, the whole can derail, making spouses beings who provide balance for each other.
It is also said that as time passes, spouses grow to resemble each other. Couples who communicate frequently, deeply understand each other, and show mutual respect tend to become alike more quickly and profoundly. Remarkably, this resemblance extends not only to thoughts and actions but sometimes even to physical appearance. To the couple marrying today, I hope you too will grow together, mirroring each other’s best qualities and blossoming into an even more beautiful union.
Finally, I sincerely wish that the bride and groom standing here today will live lives filled with joy born not from material abundance, but from spiritual fulfillment. May you view the world with warm eyes, share a common life goal unique to the two of you, and become a happy couple building a joyful and delightful family life.
May God’s grace and blessings always be with you at this new starting point. With this, I conclude my officiating remarks.

Wedding Officiant Speech

Groom ○○○ and Bride ○○○ have exchanged marriage vows today in this place, surrounded by the blessings of both families and all the guests. As the officiant, I now declare them husband and wife.
I offer my heartfelt congratulations to the couple. I also extend my deepest respect and congratulations to both sets of parents, who raised these two individuals with utmost love and devotion to reach this joyous occasion. Furthermore, as the officiant of this ceremony, I express my sincere gratitude to all the guests who took time from your busy schedules to grace us with your presence and bless the newlyweds’ new beginning.
Ladies and gentlemen, aren’t these two, the stars of today’s wedding, truly beautiful? It is deeply meaningful to me to officiate at this moment where such a beautiful couple begins their new life together. Because this wedding holds a very special significance for me as well. Today, I am officiating a wedding for the very first time in my life. And I am immensely happy and honored that the protagonists of this first ceremony are my beloved students.
I was the music teacher of the bride, Miss ○○○, during her high school years. Therefore, I would like to structure today’s ceremony speech around the theme of music, which I know best.
Music consists of many elements, but among them, ‘chords’ and ‘harmony’ bear a striking resemblance to the life of marriage. When different notes sound simultaneously to create a unified sound, we call it a ‘chord’. When such chords blend beautifully together, it becomes ‘harmony’.
Marriage is the process where two people, raised in different environments and with different thoughts, come together to build a life as one. Just like this, when two different beings harmonize to create resonance, that is the ‘chord’ of marriage. There are different types of chords. There are ‘consonant chords’ that blend well, and there are ‘dissonant chords’ that seem slightly off. Just as our lives contain both joy and peace, as well as conflict and hardship.
However, dissonance in music is never inherently bad. Rather, its appropriate use makes music deeper and richer. It’s like adding spicy chili peppers or pungent black pepper to food to enhance its depth of flavor. However, if the chili or pepper clumps together in the dish, it could actually spoil the taste. Music is the same. When dissonance isn’t isolated on its own but blends with other notes, eventually resolving naturally into a consonant chord, our ears perceive it as beautiful music.
If marriage is ‘chord’, then married life is ‘harmony’. Living together, there will be times of blending and times of clashing, but if every moment can be woven into a single harmonious flow through mutual understanding and consideration, that couple’s life will truly become a beautiful harmony.
I sincerely hope that Groom ○○○ and Bride ○○○, in the time ahead, will deeply understand and respect each other. May their consonances grow ever warmer, and their dissonances be resolved wisely, as they beautifully complete the music of their lives. May that harmony deepen and enrich, leaving a lasting impression of emotion on all of us gathered here today.
Now, let us all celebrate the new beginning of the groom, Mr. ○○○, and the bride, Ms. ○○○, with a big round of applause. Please cheer them on energetically, so that the harmony they create in life will always be warm and radiant.
Thank you.

Sample Wedding Officiant Speech

Today marks a profound occasion where the couple exchanges marriage vows amidst the blessings of their parents and cherished guests, taking their first steps as husband and wife with the officiant’s declaration of marriage. First, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the groom and bride. I also offer deep respect and congratulations to both sets of parents who devotedly raised and nurtured their children to this beautiful day. Furthermore, as the officiant, I sincerely thank all the guests who took the time to attend and bless the couple’s future despite your busy schedules, on behalf of both sets of parents.
Both the groom and bride were raised in good families and possess excellent character and manners. I believe this marriage will lead them to build a happier and more exemplary family than others. However, at this moment, as the officiant and as someone who has lived a little longer, I wish to offer a small piece of advice for your future.
Everyone dreams of a happy and peaceful life. No one desires unhappiness. Yet happiness is not a gift that simply rolls in, nor can it be bestowed by another. Parents cannot create it for you, nor can it be bought with money. True happiness is something two people must build together, hand in hand.
The most crucial thing you must remember as you build your new home and live a happy life together is your sincere and unwavering love for each other. Just as we must breathe to live, an unchanging love for each other is essential for a couple to spend their entire lives together. And to protect that love, I hope you will keep these three things in mind.
First, your attitude toward how you perceive your partner. Do not view your spouse as an object to be used or a burdensome responsibility to bear. Instead, recognize them as a ‘helping partner’ with whom you share your life. A husband has strengths and weaknesses as a husband, and a wife has strengths and weaknesses as a wife. You must pool your strengths to create synergy, support and complement each other’s shortcomings, and live relying on one another. Viewing each other as partners rather than burdens is the foundation and essence of married life.
Second, it is the attitude of accepting the other person as they are. The reason you two decided to marry at this very moment is because you accepted each other as you are. You made this decision after considering various factors: the other’s appearance, personality, family background, economic circumstances, social status, future prospects, and more. However, as time passes, these conditions may gradually change. Appearance, health, and circumstances can all shift. Even so, to sustain true love, an attitude of always accepting and respecting each other as they are remains essential. Embracing change as it comes and growing together is the duty of a married couple.
Third, effort to achieve marital harmony is necessary. As you live together, strive to gradually align your diverse thoughts and habits. Standards for viewing life—such as priorities, values, and outlooks—should align. Furthermore, it is beneficial to consider and adapt to each other’s tastes and daily habits. Above all, this requires letting go of stubbornness and prejudice, adopting an attitude of mutual understanding and respect. The core of achieving marital harmony lies in the willingness to adapt to one another and the effort to bridge the gap between them.
To summarize, what you must remember as you journey through life together is this:
Recognize each other as life partners who support one another, accept each other as you are, and strive to unite your hearts and minds. If you engrave these three things deeply in your hearts, always consider each other’s perspective, and practice understanding and forgiveness, you will surely preserve a true and unwavering love and live as a beautiful couple.
At this very moment, as you take your first steps into a new life together, I offer you my heartfelt encouragement. May you always cherish today’s vows and love, and build a healthy and happy family.
Thank you.

Wedding Season Greetings

Hello, everyone.
It is the season when warm sunshine gently envelops the entire world. Spring has quietly arrived beside us, painting every corner with vibrant colors. These days, just opening your eyes and taking a single step outside allows you to feel the beauty nature bestows with your whole being.
May is truly a special season. Forsythia bending over school fences, magnolias bursting with white, luscious buds, and cherry blossoms swaying in the breeze like giant bouquets—all captivate the eye. Seeing the blooming buds competing to bloom at every roadside flower shop, it feels as if spring exists to say, ‘Enjoy the beauty around you to your heart’s content.’
A season all the more precious for its brevity, and thus all the more brilliant. This is spring. Why not offer a single spring flower, filled with your heart, to someone you love or someone you’re grateful for? For with that small gesture, hearts can draw closer, and the season can deepen.
Today, in the midst of this beautiful spring day, two people stand here to become spring flowers for each other. First, on behalf of both families, we extend our deepest gratitude to all the guests who have honored us with your presence to celebrate the marriage of the bride and groom.
Here, I would like to share a few words of advice with the bride and groom.
First, I hope you deeply reflect on why you decided to marry. Many choose marriage ‘to find happiness.’ Yet in reality, contrary to the vow to ‘be happy together,’ many couples find themselves in conflict, saying ‘I can’t live because of you.’
The reason is clear. Problems arise when marriage is used solely to fulfill one’s own desires. Marriage is not a journey taken alone, but one built together by two people. The selfish desire to fill oneself through the other breeds conflict and ultimately makes the path they walk together difficult. Marriage is not about enjoying, but about serving.
We often use the expression ‘helping partner’. In English, it’s ‘helpmeet’. This word combines the meanings of ‘help’ and ‘meet’. In other words, spouses are people who met to help each other. As beings meant to fill each other’s gaps, only by caring for and respecting one another can they truly become a couple.
Furthermore, marriage is the rebirth of two individuals’ personalities into a ‘couplehood’. We call this ‘union’. Union means living no longer as ‘me’ and ‘you’, but as ‘us’. If I insist only on what I like or my familiar habits, my partner must constantly compromise. Now, we must go beyond our individual ways and create a new way together.
Even if it’s somewhat uncomfortable for me, or something I’m not good at, if it benefits our marriage and family, willingly choosing and bearing it—that is the beginning of a mature married life. When you prioritize mutual benefit over personal comfort, that couple can build a stronger foundation than anyone else.
I sincerely bless these two beloved individuals as they share the unique intimacy only a married couple can have, enjoy the joy of being a helping partner, and become beautiful successors to a distinguished family through the birth and raising of children.
May love and blessings fill the journey these two begin in this warm season, amidst the fragrance of spring.
Thank you.

Wedding Ceremony Officiant Script

In this season of lush new growth and abundant vitality, it is truly a beautiful and momentous day. We sincerely congratulate you both on your marriage as you embark on this new beginning during such a vibrant time. Furthermore, on behalf of the bride and groom and both families, I extend our deepest gratitude to all the guests who took precious time to travel far and wide to bless their union.
Above all, we offer heartfelt congratulations and respectful applause to both sets of parents who raised their children with love and devotion to reach this joyous occasion. It is because of your hard work and love that this day holds such profound meaning and value.
Since ancient times, marriage has been described as “the journey of two imperfect individuals becoming one.” Some have also expressed it as “sailing an unknown sea where no compass can chart an exact course.” Because many have come to understand through experience that married life is not always as romantic as expected, those officiating weddings always have much they wish to say. They often begin with the adage, “Husband and wife are strangers,” and then meticulously list the ‘things not to do’ for a harmonious family life. Indeed, conflicts between spouses often arise when one says or does something they shouldn’t, or when one demands, “You must never do this again.”
So today, at this moment, I wish to offer a brief but meaningful piece of advice to the two of you as you embark on this new journey. In your future married life, I hope you both become a couple who constantly guard against saying things you shouldn’t to yourselves, and who frequently share warm words like “Well done” and “Thank you” with each other. A home where words of encouragement and trust flow—like “You did well,” “It was even better because it was you,” or “You can do even better going forward”—rather than nagging with “Why did you do that?” or “Don’t ever do that again,” will surely be filled with love and joy.
There’s a well-known saying: “Praise makes even a whale dance.” I urge you to put this into practice in your marriage. Couples for whom praise and encouragement become daily habits can overcome any difficulty together. So, here today, as a symbol of your commitment to each other to refrain from saying “don’t do that,” I will speak just one word on your behalf.
“Before you speak, always think twice.”
A single word can hurt feelings, or conversely, warm someone’s day. Words are vessels that carry the heart. If you speak with hearts that cherish and respect each other, arguments will diminish, and all conversations will become smoother.
Mr. ○○○ and Ms. ○○○, from this day forward, you have become companions walking together on life’s journey. May you be each other’s comfort and encouragement in times of joy and sorrow, and always be a steadfast support. I sincerely wish your future to be filled with love, laughter, and happiness.
Once again, congratulations on your marriage. Thank you.

Wedding Ceremony Officiant Script

Today, I extend my deepest gratitude to all the guests gathered here to bless the couple standing at the starting point of their new life. The bride and groom, the stars of today, are truly beautiful, aren’t they? Seeing these two people, who seem happier than anyone else in the world, I feel today is their most radiant day. I sincerely hope they continue to be a source of joy in each other’s lives, just as they are in this moment.
I would like to share a few words for the couple just beginning their new journey in life. Before that, I would first like to address the parents of both families. It is time to move beyond traditional Confucian values, such as the dowry system or family-centered thinking. Marriage today is not primarily a union between families, but above all, a union between the marrying couple themselves.
Marriage is not about joining an existing family; it is about creating a new family. Therefore, we must look beyond the traditional titles and relationships like ‘daughter-in-law’ or ‘son-in-law’ and view them as new human relationships. For example, from the groom’s perspective, the bride’s parents should be accepted as his own parents first, before being seen as ‘father-in-law’ or ‘mother-in-law’. Similarly, the bride must cultivate the mindset to perceive her in-laws not as “mother-in-law” or “father-in-law,” but as her own parents.
A shift in titles is also necessary. Expressions traditionally used like “Mr. Kim” or “Mr. Lee” should now be set aside; we kindly ask that the groom be addressed respectfully by his given name. Times have changed; this is an era where we use names. The bride is not merely a “daughter-in-law” but someone’s daughter, and the groom is not just a “son-in-law” but someone’s son. This open-minded recognition of each other’s families will be the first step toward living together as a true “family.”
Now, a word of advice for the couple getting married. Housework is a part of life that both spouses must share responsibility for. While it’s often said that women tend to be more meticulous and men somewhat rougher, this is merely a tendency. What truly matters is the attitude of respecting each other’s roles and practicing them together. If the wife has carefully cooked a meal and prepared side dishes, the husband should voluntarily take on tasks like washing dishes, cleaning, and laundry. Household chores are not the duty of a specific gender; they are an expression of affection shared by the couple in their life together.
A family begins with love, but over time, it evolves into something deeper than love—affection. Love may change shape as time passes, but affection is an emotion that grows deeper with time. Love fades because affection hasn’t been cultivated, and for love to endure, affection must be its foundation. Household chores should be shared with affection, and time spent trusting and understanding each other must be nurtured. Love can sometimes be shallow and fleeting, but affection is deep and enduring. When affection deepens, even hatred can sometimes be understood.
When affection for each other takes deep root, any conflict can be overcome together, and extreme situations like divorce can be avoided. The breakdown of the family is not merely an individual misfortune; it can become a fundamental cause that undermines society. Therefore, before thinking only of ourselves, we must become mature family members who can consider the family we belong to, our extended family, and furthermore, society and the nation.
May the words spoken here today, the advice given to the parents, and the counsel offered to the bride and groom be deeply engraved in your hearts. May you become a good couple who respect and understand each other, and a warm family overflowing with love and trust. Once again, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the bride and groom as they embark on building their new home together. I pray that your future be filled with health and happiness. Furthermore, I sincerely hope you live lives that benefit not only your own family but also this society and the world.
Thank you.