Father of The Bride Speech Guide

The opportunity for the father of the bride to honour his daughter and the groom is a special moment which every father wants to do well. However, it can be spoiled by the nervousness, lack of preparation, ill considered comments or the notion that it's all about himself. In this short video, professional speaker and coach Paul du Toit outlines some important tips, what to avoid doing or saying, and then what to include in a Father of the Bride speech.

[@stevenharris6626]

I have made a short speech (2 minutes) as per my daughters wishes. Still, I was able to get in most of the important parts, including a quick funny story when she was 1 year old. Great advice on the video and Thanks!!

[@pauldutoit1]

OF course it is possible to do it in 2 minutes as you say, Steve. Well done - and thank you! And of course congratulations on the wedding...

[@pedrogaitan227]

Thank you for you great advice. I take it that it goes without saying that at the very end of the speech goes the toast to the happy couple.

[@pauldutoit1]

Usually yes, unless it's just been done before the speech.

[@decoydavesmith]

I can't thank you enough for this. This is solid advice and just what I needed. So kind of you to take the time to do this and may good karma come to you

[@decoydavesmith]

I hope you read this: I just had to ad; I'm writing now, the day after our daughter's wedding. Thanks to YOU, I got through it, but not just got through it; I had people all night coming up to me and complimenting my speech! It's a dream come true as I'm usually horrible at this stuff and I just wanted it good for my daughter and my wife, and of course me, too. My wife has been receiving texts regularly from guests saying the speech made them laugh and cry. I followed your guidance and I want you to know you had a huge effect on something that was vitally important to me. I hope good karma comes your way and I know it will

[@pauldutoit1]

Thank you Dave - be sure to make just a few notes and speak from the heart. Above all - enjoy yourself!

[@pauldutoit1]

@@decoydavesmith so cool - well done! It's you who had to apply it...and you did!

[@writelearnandearnwithkim]

This is a helpful guide. Even though I am an author and book coach, I still needed to plan very carefully for my wedding speech for my daughter's wedding.

[@pauldutoit1]

Thank you Kim. Just a little planning and a few notes can make all the difference to one's confidence and performance on the day.

[@markhakin603]

Good piece of advice I've been struggling to know what to put into my speech for some time and this a very good point of reference
Thank you for the help it should definitely come in handy

[@pauldutoit1]

I'm so glad you can use some of my tips Mark! Wishing you and the happy couple a wonderful wedding

[@baronbullshyster2996]

Thank you I’m writing a speech for my daughter wedding atm. Very helpful

[@pauldutoit1]

I trust all goes well. Thanks for watching.

[@jackiron4785]

I'm using your tips today. Its raining but i won't mention it! Great tutorial, keep up the good work.

[@pauldutoit1]

hope your children have a wonderful wedding, good sir...

[@bookerjones1757]

The best! Thank you.

[@pauldutoit1]

Glad you could use some of my tips

[@jamespease8763]

Thanks very helpful...

[@pauldutoit1]

You're welcome James

[@grumpy8727]

Thank you

[@pauldutoit1]

you are most welcome

[@maditsietsialinahtsotetsi1266]

Brilliant idea, trust this be used by a mother of the bride as well or maybe have such soon

[@pauldutoit1]

Maditsietsi - why not? Hope it goes well!