Wedding Toasts – Father of the Bride Wedding Toasts
An important part of a wedding reception is the Father Of The Bride Speech. The day a father walks his daughter down the aisle is a very important day in his life. He is in essence giving his daughter to someone else. He is handing over the duty of taking care of her, protecting her and making her happy. After walking her down the aisle he still has a couple duties; the father daughter dance and the father of the bride wedding toast.
Normally the best man gives his speech that is followed by the maid of honor speech. At some weddings the microphone is then opened up to guest who would like to make comments, but at others it goes to the father of the bride. (personally I prefer this as it prevents drunken mumblings from guests! He is supposed to make the final comments of the night before the rest of the festivities begin. This can be a simple “raise your glasses” or a story about watching his little girl grow so quickly and meet the man of her dreams.
For a successful father of the bride speech, simply follow these tips:
1. Speak to the guests:
Thank all the guests for coming to share this special day with you and your family. Make them feel welcome and part of your family (for those who aren’t already).
2. Address your daughter and new son-in-law:
Be courteous to your son-in-law whether you like him or not. You can make a comment about how he better take care of her, but let it be light-hearted and in good spirits. Then have a moment with your daughter where you wish her the best, say you are so happy for or just express your utmost love for her.
3. Tell a story:
Give the guests a little sample of how wonderful your daughter is. Tell a quick story about her, when she was little or just about her growing up through the years. It will be touching for everyone who knows her well and give some insight to those just getting to know her. Plus, it’s always sweet when a dad gets sappy.
4. Speak from your heart, always the best recipe for father of the bride wedding toasts:
Just let your heart speak and you’ll be fine. The only restriction with this is; don’t let anything negative slip out. If you don’t like the groom, just avoid the topic of him altogether. Keep things positive. Good luck and have fun!
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