| The father of the bride speech has been the subject | | | | shared. Let everyone know how proud you are of |
| of a lot of jokes and parodies, and whether you | | | | her. Remember that you shouldn't embarrass her, this |
| want to deliver one that will bring the house down or | | | | is still her day and you want her to enjoy it. |
| just to get through it without stumbling too much, | | | | Also speak about her romantic choice. Talk about |
| remember that there some good things to | | | | how she first introduced the two of you and what |
| remember. Once you have your speech memorized, | | | | your first impression of her partner was. Relate your |
| you'll find that it all goes very easily, and it'll be over | | | | hopes for them and make sure that it is obvious that |
| before you know it! | | | | this is a union that you support. In many ways, your |
| The day when you give your daughter away in | | | | relationship with your daughter will be on display, so |
| marriage is big one in any father's life, and it may | | | | make sure that everyone knows how proud you are |
| seem a little unfair that you have to combine all the | | | | of her choice and of her decisions. |
| responsibilities that go with it with an experience in | | | | You may also want to give the newlyweds a few |
| public speaking as well! However, you'll find that this is | | | | words of advice at this point. This is definitely a part |
| a great opportunity for you to honor your daughter | | | | of the speech that can go on too long, so make sure |
| and her choice of a life partner. | | | | that you keep it short. Talk a little bit about the |
| Start by introducing yourself and thank everyone for | | | | decisions you made, and what you wish you had |
| showing up. This is a good way to make everyone | | | | known when you were their age. Be sincere; this is |
| comfortable and to let them know where you're | | | | something that your daughter and her partner will |
| speaking from. Don't worry about needing to be | | | | remember for the rest of their lives, so make it |
| funny or about entertaining people, and don't worry | | | | count. |
| about making your speech too long. A speech that is | | | | It might be a little difficult to know how to end a |
| only a few minutes long is ideal. | | | | speech; this can be awkward even for experienced |
| When looking for good material for the body of your | | | | speech givers, but you'll find that as the father of |
| speech, think about your daughter. Reflect on where | | | | the bride, you have an easy out. All you need to do |
| she is in her life at this moment, and talk about the | | | | is present the bride and the groom to the audience. |
| steps she has taken to get there. This is a great | | | | Something like, "Ladies and gentlemen, I now give |
| time to share some stories about her youth, or | | | | you..." will end in applause and a great opportunity for |
| about the relationship that the two of you have | | | | you to bow out. |