subject: End Your Father of the Bride Speech with Style [print this page] The father of the bride has a lot of responsibilities, and one of them will probably be delivering a speech at the wedding reception. It may not fall at the top of the list like, say, picking up the tab, but it's still important especially to the bride. Most fathers will have no trouble thinking of something to say to the newly wedded couple, and so often it's a matter of knowing when to stop, or how.
And, that's going to depend on the father and the mood of the occasion. If it's a notably formal event, or perhaps a wedding in a military family or of a military member, the father may make a toast to the country or flag. Here, it may be appropriate to stand on ceremony, as they say, and take note of applicable customs.
Speaking of standing, it's common for a father to request those in attendance to stand for the toast, regardless of formality. It's also common for the father to use personal anecdotes to share positive advice with the couple, as well as remark on how proud he is of his daughter, and how pleased he is to welcome his new son-in-law into the family.
If you happen to be a father who needs a little inspiration, it may help to look for quotes about daughters for ideas, or to even weave them into the speech. I've collated a list of my favorite father of the bride speech quotes. Euripides once said nothing is dearer to a father growing old than a daughter. Now, what bride wouldn't smile at hearing that? It's important to remember that, while the words may be borrowed, they still reflect the feelings of the occasional father who finds a frog in his throat on the day he gives his daughter away.
If you need some help with ideas and structure for your speech, try this interactive wedding speech tool. It makes speechwriting a breeze. Your daughters wedding is an important day so why not make it magical with a great speech?
