Five Ingredients for a Successful Father of Groom Speech

The father of groom speech is a very important moment for the groom at the wedding. This is a moment that will include humor and the kind of sentiment that men don’t often share. Are you feeling under pressure yet? Don’t worry I will go through some essential steps that will help you give a father of the groom speech that your son will be proud of.
1. Content

You will have to decide what you are going to say in your speech. You will need to write a specific and appropriate greeting, include some anecdotes about your son, welcome his bride to the family etc. There are a number of standard items that should be included in your speech. Of course you are free to ad-lib and add your own style but just make sure that the essentials are in there.

2. Sentiment

It is always a hit when some real emotion is added to a wedding speech. It can be a bonding story or even a funny moment you shared with your son. If you keep it real, it will be successful and you will have your audience wanting more.

3. Confidence

If you are nervous, your audience will be nervous too. Be confident in the delivery of your wedding speech. You might think that this is easier said than done. Well, if you are prepared and you know exactly what you are going to say you are half way there. Practice your speech on your own and in front of a small audience and you will be ready to deliver an entertaining and confident speech.

4. You

What on earth do you mean? Well obviously you are going to give the speech but that is not what I mean by this. I mean be yourself. Use the kind of language you normally use when you are talking to your friends and family. You are the groom’s father and he will be proud to hear your words in your voice.

5. Preparation

I know you are busy with work, family and wedding plans but you know that you are nervous about not having the time to prepare your wedding speech. Have you had the nightmare about your name being called at the top table and you have just realized that you have to give your father of the groom speech now with no notes and no idea what to say? Is your mouth going dry reading this? You need to prepare your speech in advance of the wedding day or your nightmares will come true.

Being prepared to deliver your father of the groom speech will help you deliver a speech that your son, the groom, will be proud of. This is an important occasion and a little effort on your part will help ensure that you are successful in delivering your speech.