Mother of the bride speech writer: warm words, in your voice.
Tell us about your daughter, the moments you hold on to and what you have seen in her partner. We turn it into a mother of the bride speech that is warm and personal, short or long as you like, alone or alongside her father, with delivery notes and cue cards.
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What a mother of the bride speech needs
- A welcome, if you are hosting, and thanks to the people who helped.
- One memory of your daughter that the room will recognise.
- A warm word for her partner and their family.
- If you speak with her father, a clear split so nothing is said twice.
- A toast, or a hand-over to the next speaker.
Lucy has always made lists. At six, she made a list of the animals she would keep when she grew up. At sixteen, a list of the countries she would see. Last year she showed me a new one, on her phone, titled "Things I love about Sam". It was very long.
Sam, I have watched you these last three years, and I would like to add one thing to that list. You make her laugh the way she laughed when she was small. Thank you.
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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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Pay once and watch it being written. Revise it as often as you need, then print cue cards or rehearse with read-aloud.
Her father, 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.
£69 for 3 coordinated speeches, instead of £29 each. Every speech has its own 10 revisions. On the form, choose the occasion and then “Wedding party pack: 3 speeches for £69”.
Questions
How long should a mother of the bride speech be?
Two to four minutes, about 250 to 500 spoken words, especially if her father speaks as well. If you give the main welcome, four to five minutes is fine. Choose the length on the form and the speech is timed to it.
Does the mother of the bride speak in the UK and the US?
In the UK the traditional speakers are the father of the bride, the groom and the best man, but many mothers now speak, often first or alongside the father. In the US either parent, or both, often welcome the guests at the start of the reception. Tell us what the couple has planned.
What should I avoid?
Childhood stories that embarrass her in front of her new family, comparisons with past partners, and long lists of names. The writer keeps it warm and brief. Add anything else off limits under "Anything to avoid?".
Can her father and I speak together?
Yes. A group pack gives each of you your own speech, written to fit together, so stories and thank-yous are not repeated.
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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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