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