The Father Of The Bride Speech is usually the first event at the wedding reception, following the tradition that the father of the bride was usually the host. This speech sets the scene for what follows, so it is important that a happy and celebratory atmosphere is established right from the start. However it can be difficult to get started and confused about where to start.
Here are a few classic openers that will help you break the ice:
- Talk about the weather – this is a reliable opener for a wedding. It doesn’t matter if it’s sunny or raining, there is always something to say that will interest your guests. If the weather is bad, make a job about it. If the weather is good, you can say how lucky the couple are to have such a great day.
- Talk about what happened on this day in history – this will make the wedding seem more important by comparing the wedding with some historic events.
- Mention an inspiring quote – make sure the quote has something to do with weddings and/or relationships. The internet is a great source of popular quotes
- Another popular way to involve your audience is to start your welcome by acknowledging those who have traveled some distance to be at the wedding. Local guests will be interested to know about others from out of town who are present, and a little about them
Obviously, your not restricted to these four topics. Don’t stress yourself about the opener, your Father Of The Bride Speech will be remembered for what you say throughout the speech rather then just the opening.
