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Father of the bride speech

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  1. buchanbhoy

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    Hi guys ,

    My wee
    girl gets married in late August and. I am * myself at the thought of making the father of the bride speech and I would be really grateful for any words of wisdom from you guys out there .
     
    buchanbhoy, Jun 25, 2018
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  2. faw cough Gold Member Gold Member

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    I hope the marriage lasts longer than this thread in Celtic Chat.
     
    faw cough, Jun 25, 2018
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  3. Gyp Rosetti Gold Member

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    Is it Church of Scotland? :fear:
     
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    My dad is doing one for my sister's wedding in 2 weeks. Wouldn't stress over it too much.

    He's not a great public speaker at all but he's got my auntie to help write the speech. Only needs to be a few minutes.
     
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  6. JC Anton Get yer, hats, scarfs badges & tapes

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    Research online and then personalise it, structure it, time it and rehearse it.. even say it in front of the mirror..

    On the day don’t drink too much before it and have bullet point notes in hand to keep you right.. suggest having the speeches before dinner and then everyone can enjoy their food..

    Good luck..:50:
     
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    Just after doing a best man speech at my brothers wedding, nerves were at me for weeks in advance. As everyone expects the best man speech to be funny. Father of the Bridget speech is a lot simpler. Firstly welcome him into the family and say how he has slotted straight into the family and you know that he will look after your wee girl in he coming years etc etc
     
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    And what jc Anton said. It is very important to say it out loud, even to yourself before hand
     
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  9. MagnificentSeven Charly Musonda CSC

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    Done a best man speech last month & turned it into a poem. Went down an absolute treat.

    Maybe try something like that, to be different?
     
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    Thank * some one married her
     
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    I've done a best man's speech at my mate' wedding.

    Best advice I can give you is get absolutely steaming and be as offensive as possible. It'll be remembered and talked about for years to come.
     
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    Loads of advice and jokes to steal online, just search for it.

    Main thing is to thank folk for coming and reminisce about your daughter, throwing in a joke or a funny story, then welcoming your new son into the family.
     
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    Crude jokes always go down a treat.
     
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    Many thanks for the advice guys .
     
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  15. Marty McFly Whoa, this is heavy

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    Definitely before the food!!
     
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    Just whip out the old le grande sausage and proclaim the day would not have happened if not for this.

    Then make them all kneel and submit to your glory
     
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    Doddle

    Thank everyone for coming
    Tell your daughter she looks lovely and the bridesmaids
    Thank my one else who has helped out
    A wee funny story about your daughter or your first impression of your son in law ...every father dislikes any daughters boyfriend

    I always like the old key joke
    You get about a dozen keys pass them about discreetly to her male friends and say something like "if there is any old boyfriends here tonight who have got a spare key for the house can you hand them over .....cue on mass a dozen body's coming up with keys
     
    Dhan, Jun 26, 2018
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