Father Of The Bride Speech

1. Start the father of the bride speech by introducing yourself even if you have already been introduced. Not everyone will have been listening when you get introduced.

2. Welcome the guests for coming. It's the guests the make the wedding as special as it is. Make a special mention for the people that have traveled a large distance so that they could be there.

3. Wish the guests that they have an enjoyable day/night and a safe trip home.

1. Compliment your beautiful daughter - the bride to be.

2. Talk about your daughter, share with the guests your relationship with her. Mention her personality, character, passions and achievements. Make a joke or two about her.

3. Share stories involving her childhood, something she did that defines her character.

4. Don't mention anything that she isn't proud of and wouldn't want you to share, such as ex boyfriends.

5. End this part of the speech by mentioning how proud you are as a father, how she exceeded your expectations and how know that she will be successful wherever she goes.

1. Talk about how you first met the groom and your first impressions.

2. Speak about how your relationship with him has grown and how well you get along with him (even if you don't).

3. Reveal some embarrassing, funny things about the groom to your guests.

4. Talk about his interests and his aspirations in life.

5. End this part of the speech by welcoming the groom to the family. Tell everyone that you couldn't be more happier for your daughter, now that she has found someone that makes her so happy. Welcome the joining of both families.

1. As the father of the bride you are considered to be the host of the wedding, so it's critical you thank everyone not just for their help but also for making an appearance.

2. Thank your wife, for the support and the effort she has put in. Reflect on your marriage together and your love for her.

3. Thank the parents of the groom, for their efforts in preparing the wedding.

4. Thank the bridesmaids for supporting your daughter through the years. Mention how beautiful they look.

5. Thank the ministers and clergyman/clergywoman.

6. Thank anyone who had something to do with making the wedding happen but aren't family or friends. Such as the photographers, florists or caterers.

7. Thank your family and friends for their input in the wedding.

8. If your partner has passed away then this is also the part where you remember her. Tell everyone she would be as happy if not happier for your daughter.

1. Toast to the health, happiness and success of the newly weds. Wish them all the best in the future.

As you can see there are quite a few topics that you have to cover as the father of the bride. However, this isn't a strict template for you to follow so feel free to add other topics. I recommend you prepare the speech at least a week in advance, this gives you time to make any needed changes. Practice your Father Of The Bride Speech so that you flawlessly deliver it on the big day.

If you need more guidelines and tutorials I suggest you take a look at the Father Of The Bride Speech blog.