Good evening, everyone. For those who don’t know me, I’m Emma’s maid of honor, and we’ve been close friends since university—fourteen years ago now. Very early in our friendship, I learned something important about Emma: she is excellent at planning, wonderfully enthusiastic about the plan…and occasionally less focused on the practical details. On one university weekend away, Emma arrived with not one, not two, but three handwritten itineraries. Every part of the trip had been carefully considered. Except for one small detail. She had forgotten her suitcase. What I remember most is not the mistake itself, but Emma’s reaction. She laughed before anyone else could, borrowed some clothes, and refused to let it spoil the weekend. That is Emma: expressive, enthusiastic, and able to bring energy to almost any situation—even one in which all her belongings are still at home. Years later, on a group holiday, I noticed a scene that felt like the perfect continuation of that story. Daniel was quietly checking that Emma’s suitcase was safely in the car, while Emma was making sure everyone had enough snacks for the journey. No drama. No grand announcement. Just the two of them noticing what needed to be done and looking after the people around them in their own ways. Emma brings warmth, excitement, and a real sense of occasion. Daniel is quieter and observant, with the kind of dry humor that often arrives when you least expect it. Together, they balance one another beautifully—not because they are opposites in every way, but because they each bring something valuable to the life they share. Over holidays and many dinners, I’ve come to know Daniel well, and what stands out to me is the teamwork between them. Whether they are planning a trip, hiking somewhere new, or cooking for friends, there is a sense that they are building something together. Emma makes sure the journey has snacks. Daniel makes sure the suitcase actually joins them. [Pause] Emma and Daniel, I hope your life together continues to hold everything you already seem to value: shared adventures, welcoming tables, thoughtful plans, plenty of laughter, and the ability to handle the unexpected as a team. May you always enjoy the destination—but even more than that, may you keep taking such good care of each other along the way. Please join me in raising a glass, a cup, or simply your best wishes—to Emma and Daniel.