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Writing a Father of the Bride speech
The father of the bride speech is traditionally the first of the wedding speeches given. It is not just the father of bride who might deliver this speech; it could be a step parent, son, brother, cousin, family friend... Whoever has given the bride away is called upon to deliver the father of the bride speech.
Delivering the father of the bride speech is a wonderful honour and at the same time a great challenge. If you have never been called upon to deliver a father of the bride speech, you may be wondering what you should include your speech; how long it should be and what sort of tone you should write your speech in. Should it be funny or heartfelt?
We have prepared a father of the bride speech template and advice about writing your father of the bride speech. There are certain things that are traditional to include in a father of the bride speech including thanking certain people and proposing a toast. There is an accepted structure to the father of the bride speech. The actual words are where you come in. This is your chance to express how proud of the bride you are and welcome her new husband into your family.
You can take inspiration from our father of the bride opening lines. These can be used as they are or adapted to your speech. We have compiled a list of father of the bride speech jokes that are based on classic father of the bride speech jokes. Again, these can be adapted or used as they are.
Delivering a father of the bride speech is a rare opportunity to say something kind, optimistic and sincerely heartfelt about someone for whom you care very much. So of course you wan to get it right! Read our guide to writing a wedding speech before you write your father of the bride speech.
Good Luck!