Father Of The Bride’s Earnest Speech Drowned Out By Brisbane Cousins Clapping At A Six-Again

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An incredibly heartfelt wedding speech is falling on deaf ears tonight, as a rowdy group of Brisbane fans attempt to watch the NRL Grand Final from their assigned seating.

The Advocate understands that multiple guests at the wedding of local Betoota couple Sarah Walters and Mitchell de Vere are glued to their phones tonight, hoping to see their beloved Broncos take home the Provan-Summons trophy.

Despite the fact the couple are paying top dollar to rent out a wharfside restaurant bar and grill, plus $3000 for a cover band, it’s believed nine of Sarah’s cousins from Kedron would rather watch the footy than sit through the wedding pleasantries.

Even though Sarah’s quietly spoken father is delivering a real tear-jerker of a speech, one that he’s been practicing for months, it’s alleged Sarah’s cousins are well lubricated and screaming into their phones, giving everyone else in the room a handy update on the game.

“Sarah, my sweet, I may have taught you how to ride a bike and tie your shoes, but you’ve taught me how deeply a heart can love…” spoke Sarah’s father Steve, through misty eyes.

“Today I don’t feel I’m giving you away, instead, I’m walking beside you on this…”

“F*CK YEAH ABOUT FCKIN TIME!” screamed Sarah’s cousin Trent from the back of the room, beating his fist into his chest and knocking over a glass of red wine.

“This ref’s atrocious, Storm have been laying on the ruck all night!”

With more than 80% of the wedding guests in attendance being from South East Queensland, rumours are circling that one cocky cousin, Jordan Tallis (25), has been able to sweet talk the venue manger, and is hoping to stream the second half via the projector that’s currently playing a slideshow of family photos.

“Yeah it’s their wedding but Bronx premierships don’t come around often,” Uncle Darren Parker told The Advocate..

“Plus it’s Sarah and Mitch’s fault for trying to put the wedding on the long weekend sunday. Bloody idiots!”

More to come.