Father of the Bride Speech

[terrifiedfather08]

Help ! My eldest daughter is getting married in December, and she has asked me to say a few words, Trouble is I can get very emotional (I was a blubbing heap at my own wedding !). I have been divorced from her mum for over 20 years and unfortunately we don't get on all that well. She will be at the top table with me and my wife of 11 years (unconventional I know ! Daughters idea !) I only want to say a few words, the usual stuff.....but how can I speak without looking a fool or breaking down ?
What sort of nice things can I say that won't make me feel or look stupid !

Any advice ?

[Speech Success]

Father of the Bride speeches by their very nature can be emotional events, so don't worry about letting out a few tears. The wedding guests will understand the difficulty of giving a speech when in an emotional state so if you get overcome simply ask for a second, have a long drink of water, dry your eyes and once composed come back to speak.

Tell the guests how proud you are of your daughter, provide a few heart-warming stories from her childhood, thank everyone for making the day such a special occasion and pay tribute to the Groom (and his family), praise the Bridesmaids and offer a toast to the future of the Newlyweds.

A proud, inspiring Father of The Bride speech will live forever in your daughter's heart.