subject: Sample Father Of The Bride Speech [print this page] They say that when children find true love, parents find true joy. Apart from the newly wed couple, the people who are happiest during a wedding day are the parents of both the bride and groom. The father of the bride, for instance, is finally entrusting his beloved daughter to another man someone whom he wishes will take care of his little girl as much as he did. Now, heres a sample father of the bride speech.
You may start out with a short greeting, as well as a brief introduction of yourself. It may go something like this: Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, good afternoon! For those of you who know me, I have the proud distinction of being the father of the bride. For those of you who dont, well then I am proud to say that I am half of the reason my daughter is the woman she is right now. As for the other half, well, I have my beautiful wife to thank for that.
As you may have noticed, the introduction was filled with humor to pique the audiences interest. After that, you may proceed with welcoming the guests and thanking them for sharing that momentous day with the newly weds.You may say something that goes like this: I am quite honoured to be the first to speak this afternoon. In behalf of my daughter and her lucky groom, I would like to welcome each and every one of you on this joyous occasion. It feels good to see so many friends and family here today to help celebrate this young couples wedding. I would also like to remember friends and relatives who are dear to us but could not be here today.
Then, you may add some bits of wisdom addressed not only to the bride and groom, but to other young people in the audience who are in love or seeking for love. You see, ladies and gentlemen, there is no secret to a happy marriage. My daughter and my son-in-law will have to work at it like the rest of us. My only hope is that their friends will continue their support of this couple as they seek to blend into a conjugal unison.
And of course, wish the newly wed couple a happy and stable married life. To my daughter and son-in-law, as you embark on one of lifes most exciting and interesting journeys, may God abundantly bless you both. May you always have all that you need, and may your joys be everlasting.
So to all fathers out there, refer to this sample father of the bride speech on your daughters wedding day.
