A dear friend from my hometown is getting married next month and she asked me to prepare a speech or toast, which is fine; I pretty much have it down to a science. Last night her fiancé shot me an email, giving me talking points to use -- he wants to see the final version prior to the big day. Basically, he wants me to tell everyone what an amazing person HE is and go over his major life achievements, he included a bit about their dog and never even mentioned his bride to be once. The guy is a pathological liar, his so-called achievements are such a load of bs... he might as well claim to have invented post-it's.
I've been torn about participating in their wedding for a year and a half. I sucked it up, went dress shopping with her, bought a hideous dress that I'll never wear again and have a pit in my stomach about the whole situation. None of her friends like him for obvious reasons, her father hates him and isn't even attending their wedding.
Clearly I cannot stand up in front of their guests and say what I want to say (good luck, you're marrying a douche!) Would it be appropriate to simply talk about who she is as a person and not even mention Captain Douche at all? Or is bowing out of the task a better option? I've known this girl for 20+ years and don't want to burn a bridge.
Thanks!