Learn to channel the emotions that you are feeling at your daughter's wedding to serve you well as you plan and deliver your Father of the Bride Speech...

Planning Your Father of the Bride Speech

So, your daughter is getting married soon, and now you’re a father of the bride.  You are probably feeling a mixture of joy and sadness during this important time.  At the wedding reception, you’ll be expected to make a father of the bride speech.  Take note of all the emotions you’re feeling right now, because these feelings can be of good use during your father of the bride speech.

There are essentially four things you need to say in your father of the bride speech.  One of the most important parts of your father of the bride speech is welcoming your new son in law, and his family into your own.  As you’re writing your father of the bride speech, think about the things you like about your future son in law, and use these characteristics to talk about why you’re glad he’s part of your family. 

Another essential part of your father of the bride speech is welcoming the wedding guests.  As father of the bride, you and your wife are the traditional hosts of the wedding and reception, and it is your duty to thank and welcome your guests during your father of the bride speech.  You don’t have to say a lot, but be sure to mention your appreciation to all those attending.

A third essential part of your father of the bride speech is to speak to your daughter about how much you love her and how proud you are of her.  Let her know that you are proud to be the father of the bride, and that you support her in everything she does, especially in her choice of husband.  A story about her childhood and how quickly she has grown into a woman will bring a tear to every eye. This is a good time in your father of the bride speech to say something really sentimental.

The final element of your father of the bride speech is to officially wish the bride and groom happiness in their new life together.  As father of the bride, your blessing is one of the most important, and this sentiment should be the closing part of your father of the bride speech. Leave the bride and groom, as well as all the guests, knowing just how proud you, as the father of the bride, are of your daughter and new son in law.

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