Hi, I'm looking for speech ideas for a short speech for my father? I am the bride. What kind of things should he include, thank, say, etc.
Question Asked: 28/05/2023
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
Answered by: 8 Experts
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(18) · Byron Bay to Ballina , North Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD
Posted: 19/09/2023
Your celebrant can help you with this too . just ask ?
It can be a simple as welcoming family, friends and guests to the day.
Lauding the bride and groom
or a general roast of members of the bridal party - depends on your wishes.
Most guests at your ceremony will know your family dynamics. Keep it KISS ( Keep it Sweet and Simpl) If your Mum and your Dad are Married then I would direct your speech to them both. If the speech is just for Dad - just be yourself. Thank him for the years he has been there for you, the support and the love. Thank him for his help presenting your wedding reception and the way (if this is the case) he/they have welcomed your groom into the family. Perhaps comment on looking forward to the future as husband and wife with Mum and Dad.
Traditionally, the Father of the Bride, if he has paid for the wedding, is the Host and so welcomes all the guests, and then offers a Toast to the Bride and Groom. However, most create their own traditions and so the father of the bride would perhaps say a few words about his dreams for his daughter as he watched her grow, speak of early impressions of the groom, of his joy at them deciding to marry, and of his very best wishes for them as a couple.
If the mother of the bride is not speaking, the Father should make his speech inclusive of the mother. If they have been married happily for many years, he might wish for the couple to share similar longevity of love, hope, and happiness.
It should be a positive and uplifting speech from the heart with at least one funny anecdote and perhaps a word of wise advice eg never go to bed angry, always forgive, always remember your vows, and always be each other's greatest support.
Just be you, write a few points on what it's meant up to this point.
Thank him for all of the points you've written down and speak from the heart. He's ya dad, so tell him what he mean to you
Good luck
Hi and welcome to this website .Father-of-bride speech is usually one of reflection and gratitude of his daughter , and spoken from the heart- memories together,fun times and achievements.It is also a time where the father can welcome his new son-in-law into the family.All the best for your special day :-)
Hi, I guess you have found the wonderful site of Easy Weddings. I suggest you do a search, Easy Weddings - Articles - Wedding Speeches - How to write a father of the bride speech. This has detailed information, he can include as much or as little as he would like. Happy Celebrations to you.
Sincerely, Deb
(15) · Wollongong, South Coast (as far as Nowra), Southern Highlands and Sydney
Posted: 30/05/2023
Thank him for his love and guidance as you grew up. You may put in a funny story here that resonates with you both.
Add in his support of you as an adult and anything he did to make your relationship strong.
How did he assist you in the lead up to the engagement and then the wedding?
There are many things you can say to make this speech very personal.
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Many examples on line.
cheers
David