This is the speech I gave when my eldest daughter, Marie got married last yearI am sure you could modify this one with your own daughter's and son-in-law's names plus any relevant jokes that fit their situation.
This one also takes about 3 minutes or so when you're sober, but add one minute for every glass of wine you've consumed before giving your weeding speech.
Wedding Speech Starts:
Good afternoon, my name is Ricky, and I am Marie's Dad. As Father of the Bride, it is an honor and my pleasure to be first to speak today and propose the toast to our bride & groom.
On behalf of me and my wife Janette as well as Pat & Fred, Paul's mum & dad I'd like to welcome all the relatives and friends of both families to this very happy occasion as we celebrate the marriage of Marie and Paul.
I've been advised not to speak for too long because of my throat; what Janette actually said was she'll cut it if I go on for too long!
The first wedding speech I ever made was at our wedding 34 years ago and my speech that day started badly, and finished worse. I've had some practice since so I hope this one turns out a bit better.
First of all I want to thank Janette for not only being chief worrier for this event, but more importantly for being an outstanding mother and the guiding influence in the upbringing of Marie.
I'd also like to say thanks to the hotel catering staff for a superb meal.
As you know it is traditional for the Brides father to offer some worldly thoughts and advice about marriage, and during the last 34 years I've learned a few things.
Paul, we're delighted to welcome you into the family, and you're probably wondering what on earth you let yourself in for. I want you to know that Janette and I took to you instantly. You are a kind, considerate, man who deserves a good wife. And you chose Marie.
Marriage is a great institution - and while some say Paul belongs in one, I'd like you to know he's already become like a son to me - cocky, impudent and cheeky!
When you buy flowers...it proves your guilt. But it's even more serious if you don't and the only time you'll have the last word is when you say "Yes Darling"
Janette and I are very proud of all three of our children, but especially proud today to see Marie looking so beautiful on her wedding day. It seems only five minutes since she was toddling round the garden in nappies chewing slugs. Her artistic side somehow always involved orange wool, and when she was a little girl she would pose as soon as she saw anyone with a camera. These days she would rather be on the other side of the lens and her diet is rather better too.
Marie, be magnanimous when you let Paul have your way; in your marriage you'll find that you make all the minor decisions whilst Paul will make all the major decisions. And Paul, in future all decisions will be minor.
Marie and Paul are extremely well suited, aren't they? They're happy and love each other. That should be enough. It's been said that marriage is a 50/50 partnership. Whoever said that knew nothing about women and even less about fractions.
Anyway, I can see Janette is eyeing up the cutlery so I think it's probably time for me to sit down.
Before I go some words for both of you: in any marriage there is no challenge that can't be overcome by just three simple, three word sentences: I was wrong. You were right. I love you.
- Marie and Paul Here's to the past for all that it's taught you
- Here's to the present for all that you share
- And here's to the future for everything you look forward to
Ladies & gentlemen please stand and raise your glasses with me in a toast to the health and happiness of our Bride and Groom, Marie & Paul.
I will now hand you over, to my son in law, Paul to say a few words.”
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