Father of the bride speech writer: your memories, in your voice.
Tell us about your daughter as a child and as the person she is now, and what you think of the person she is marrying. We shape it into a father of the bride speech that welcomes the guests, tells a story or two and toasts the couple, with notes on where to pause.
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What a father of the bride speech needs
- A welcome and thank-yous, kept short, so the guests feel looked after.
- One or two memories of your daughter that show who she has become.
- A genuine welcome for her partner and their family.
- Room for someone who is no longer here, if the family wants it.
- A toast to the couple.
When Anna was seven, she ran a lemonade stand at the end of our drive. She charged ten pence a cup, and twenty pence if you wanted it without the bits of lemon she had dropped in. She made four pounds and gave half of it to the neighbour who had lent her the table.
That is still Anna. She works hard, she drives a fair bargain, and she always remembers who helped. James, you have married a generous woman. I suspect you already know that.
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How it works
Answer a few questions
Who it is for, how you know them, and two or three stories. About five minutes. No account needed.
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The plan for the speech, its opening lines, and three questions that dig out the detail that makes it land.
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Pay once and watch it being written. Revise it as often as you need, then print cue cards or rehearse with read-aloud.
The best man and the maid of honor speaking too?
One order for 3 speakers at the same wedding, for example the best man, the maid of honor and a parent. You fill in your speech now; each speaker adds their own details later through their own link, and the speeches are coordinated so no story or joke is told twice.
$89 for 3 coordinated speeches, instead of $39 each. Every speech has its own 10 revisions. On the form, choose the occasion and then “Wedding party pack: 3 speeches for $89”.
Questions
How long should a father of the bride speech be?
Five to seven minutes, about 650 to 900 spoken words, is traditional. If you are giving the main welcome and several others speak after you, four to five minutes is kinder to everyone. Choose the length on the form and the speech is timed to it.
When does the father of the bride speak, UK and US?
In the UK the father of the bride traditionally speaks first, before the groom and the best man, and toasts the bride and groom. In the US the bride's parents often give a welcome at the start of the reception or at dinner, and the maid of honor and best man follow. Choose English (UK) for the British order and spelling.
What should I avoid?
Long lists of thank-yous, old boyfriends, money, and stories that embarrass your daughter in front of her new family. The writer keeps the thank-yous brief and the tone warm. Add anything else off limits under "Anything to avoid?".
I am her stepfather. Does that change anything?
Choose Father of the bride and say so under "How do you know them?". The speech can say it plainly and warmly, and include her father or mother if you want it to.
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If your speech is not what you hoped for, use the withdrawal form within 14 days of your order and we refund the full price. We make this promise voluntarily, on top of your statutory rights.
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A few questions, two or three stories, and you see how your speech begins. The preview costs nothing, and you decide afterwards.
Free guides
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