How to write a father of the bride speech

Father of the bride speech How to write a father of the bride’s speech

When you come to write a father of the bride’s speech, I am sure that you will find it easier than I do to get your emotions out onto the paper. Primarily because you have the ability to look at your daughter and write down what you see. The easiest way to do this, and a good way to get started on your speech, is when she is doing something normal and everyday, like the washing up or playing with children, look at her. Watch what she is doing and remember what you are thinking. For example, are you feeling proud or happy? Whatever you feel, write it down and save it until you write your speech. The reason behind this is that often when people come to write their mind goes blank. But with your few notes, you have your feelings and an example of when you experienced them.

When writing a father of the bride’s speech there are a few things that are good to include. Firstly, a little about what your daughter was like when she was younger. This could be a short story if you like, but remember that your role is to speak good of the bride not totally humiliate her, although a little joke won’t hurt. If not a story, say what she was like at school, as a baby, or her early working days. I always find these good to include, as some of the groom’s family may not know your daughter and this paragraph could be a good icebreaker.

Secondly, what she was like before she met her husband to be. For instance, was she less confident, not as happy or more in her shell? And what is she like now she has found him. This is just to give us all an insight of how good the couple are together.

Finally, a must-have point. How your daughter makes you feel. Start by how she made you feel when she was younger, was she good at sport or academically for example? Then move through to the present day and how you felt as you gave her away.

These are basically all you need to write your father of the bride’s speech. In total you should be looking to have around 700-1,000 words. Any more than this and the old and young may be tempted to fall asleep. Below is a guideline of how I put a speech together, and what order to write in. You do not have to use it, but I find that with my writing it aids fluency and makes it easier to write.

Finally good luck, and I hope all goes well.

1. Introduction. A quick hello, welcome and thank you for coming. And also introduce yourself.
2. About your daughter. Look back to the above, where I mentioned the short story.
3. What your daughter is like, and how meeting her husband to be has changed her life.
4. How you feel. Again, look at the above where I mentioned that must-have point.
5. Finally, the thank-yous and a toast.

5 June 2007

Comments on: How to write a father of the bride speech

This is usually the first speech of the day, and the hardest to get right.
Some fathers go for the tear-jerking public confession of love for their daughter.
Others see this as their chance to do stand up comedy.
The best approach is a combination of the two.

Your main subject is your daughter. You’ll probably know instinctively the right balance between sincerity and humour.
Hopefully we’ll provide you with all the ideas you’ll need!
You should also:
1. Thank people who have travelled a long way
2. Mention key elderly relatives who are sharing it with you
3. Stress how delighted you are with the Groom and his family (if you haven’t yet come to blows)

Talk slowly. If it takes 12 minutes, not nine, it doesn’t matter at all.
Pause for effect. Your audience need time to digest the story before they get the punchline. So give them time to get it.
Emphasise key words. Imagine you’re telling a story to a friend.
Practise. However well written the speech, you don’t want to be ‘reading’ it. Know it well enough that your notes just become a safety net.
Gesticulate. Body language is vital. Use your arms to emphasise a point.
If you’re addressing someone, look at them. Try to make eye contact with your audience whenever you can.

Be put off by a heckle. You can pre-prepare a couple of responses to a noisy member of the crowd.
Give in to the shakes. Holding a shaky piece of paper will put you off before you get going. Paste your speech onto card. Or rest it somewhere you can see it. Find out if there’s a lectern.
Get drunk beforehand. It may feel like the easy way to get through it, but it won’t seem so sensible afterwards.
Just read it out. Great material is irrelevant if it’s delivered badly. You’ll be much more natural when you’re not reading straight from the page.
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Great article, but I don’t think the Father of the bride should even have an index card or ANY type of notes. Enough preparation beforehand and simply speaking from the heart will produce an excellent speech!

THANKS FOR THE HELP AND TIPS, THEY ROUNDED-OFF WHAT I WANTED TO SAY TO MY DAUGHTER AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

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