As brother of the groom - Please let me begin
Though I didn’t graduate from Colgate -
I don’t feel it was a sin
Both families are quite happy - And shouldn’t
they feel that way
An Italian marrying an Italian - Kind of remarkable,
wouldn’t you say!!
Now Doug is my little brother - Though to look,
it doesn’t seem true
He wasn’t always known as Mr. Happy - But
Christy changed that point of view
But let me paint this picture - So my brother,
you’ll all know
After all it is his wedding day - And it’s
nice to see him glow!!
Back before our Christy - Met Doug skiing in
Vermont
The staff had a little nickname - Something
you wouldn’t want
He was known as an "AYM" - And then
Christy did arrive
And soon that "Angry Young Man" -
Really started to thrive!!
Now being a number’s cruncher - Doesn’t
tend to make one laugh
And brother Doug took it seriously - Just ask
anyone on the staff
Like one time in a memo - An "h" was
added to his name
Now Doug is known as "Dough" - And
to some, that’s who he became!!
Now Doug and his buddies at Colgate - Are close
and proud as can be
Some would say they are cliquey - But you didn’t
hear that from me
And out on the golf course - Where competitive
juices tend to flow
He’s been known to whip a club and sulk
- That’s our boy Dough!!
To say Doug is mechanically impaired - Is something
I’d like to make clear
He once jacked up the front end of his car -
When the flat was in the rear
And if any of you have noticed - His eyes do
tend to squint
And he’s always running into things - Does
that kinda give you a hint?!!
Though I’m the older brother - I do look
up to Doug
That’s because he’s taller, not smarter
- Thought I’d give myself a plug
But Christy, you add so much - You, whom our
family adore
We welcome you with open arms - And understand
Doug’s allure!!
Now that I’ve had my fun - There’s
business left to do
Christy and Doug, I love you both - And here’s
a toast to you
I’d ask everyone right now - To raise their
glass to the bride and groom
A Salute to Christy and Doug - From each of
us in this room!!
