Father of the Bride - Speech Tips

Even for the Father of the Bride who is usually a confident public speaker the idea of standing up in front of friends and family may still fill them with a sense of dread.

The Father of the Bride speech should be in keeping with the style of the wedding so if you are relaxed about the order of events and want your father to feel the same let him know so that he can tailor his speech accordingly. Informal or formal, you will still want his speech to fit into the schedule you have for the day so make sure to let him know how much time he has for his 'big moment'.

What might a speech include?

If you are following traditional wedding etiquette then the Father of the Bride speech should include:

• A welcome to the groom's parents, relatives of both families and all the other guests
• How proud he is of his daughter and her achievements
• An anecdote about the bride's earlier life
• A story about the events leading up to the wedding
• Congratulations to the groom
• Happiness about his daughter marrying into the groom's family
• A few words of wisdom to help the couple along their way as they start their married life
• Inviting the guests to join him in a toast to the bride and groom wishing them happiness for their future together.

Until next time....

Val x

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