Relevant Wedding Speech Examples

We know how time consuming and nerve wrecking writing a good speech for your son, daughter or friend can be, so we’ve made our best to help you out with this task.

Below we are going to handle you a couple of suggestions so you can make the best impression, with the least effort on your part as possible. So, weather you’re a parent, a friend of the newly weds, or a guy or a gal soon to be married,  you will have the right things to say, at the right time. Here are the most frequently types of speeches you will probably make a use of, and wedding speech examples that will ease your work.

Best Man Speeches

Bride speeches

Father of the bride speeches

Groom Speeches

Maid of honor speeches

Mother of the bride speeches

 

Best Man Speeches Example

 

Life offers us few certainties. One is death and another is taxes. Until [insert appropriate date], I think that [groom’s name] never getting married was the third on that list.

Look. I’m sorry. He’s a nice guy. He’s successful professionally. He’s not even terrible looking—although, let’s face it, [bride’s name] is way out of his league, and he simply got lucky there. But no matter how hard I tried to picture it, I just couldn’t see him settling down. Maybe it’s because he doesn’t settle. [Give funny anecdote about something the groom did not settle for. It should not be related to dating or marriage.]
Or maybe it’s something else. I can’t put my finger on it, but I just never saw him settling down.

Well, one day that all changed. [Tell story about how the groom met the bride and what he told you after they met.] Yes, meeting [bride’s name] changed everything.
[Groom’s name] stopped sounding picky and started sounding interested. He knew that what he had in this woman was amazing—like nothing he had ever experienced before. After mere weeks, he was deeply in love; and there was no way out.

And you know what? He never turned back. And here he is today with his beautiful bride. Could there be a more perfect match?

So let that be a lesson to all of you loveless old maids here tonight. No matter how bad you think your situation is, it can’t be as bad as [groom’s name]’s; and he ended up with what he wanted most.
And with that, I will close. [Groom’s name] and [bride’s name], you two are both amazing people. Alone, you can accomplish great things. Alone, you are funny, intelligent, charming people.

But, together, you’re so much better. You belong together. If there’s such a thing as fate, it brought you were you are today.

So, congratulations! I love you both; and I hope that the love you two share grows and becomes more robust as the marriage ages.

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Father of the bride speeches

 

Let me first say thank you to everyone who came here tonight. Especially to those of you who drove from far away—thank you for being here. I know that [name of person who drove from far away] drove [number of miles] from [place she drove from]. It’s great that you choose to do that to be her for this special night.

When I look out at the crowd, I see a lot of faces that I recognize. I see my friends and family members, and the groom’s family members. But there are some of you in the crowd who I don’t recognize. So, let me introduce myself: I’m [your name] and I’m going to tell you something about my daughter who is marrying the love of her life tonight.

It’s funny. Even though I knew my daughter would one day get married, I never thought it would come so soon. It seems like just yesterday that she was a kid, planning her fantasy wedding and acting it out with Barbie dolls. But here she is getting married.

And then there’s [groom]. I can remember when I first met him. He showed up at my doorstep with flowers for my daughter. At the time, I hated him. It wasn’t so much that I thought he was a bad guy, but I had been a teenage guy before, and I didn’t want one near my daughter.

But what I soon found out is that he was no average guy. He wasn’t planning to date my daughter for a few weeks and then dump her when he lost interest. No. That wasn’t him. He was in it for the long haul. He loved my daughter.

And then it happened. It felt like it was just a few days later, but in reality, it had been years. He called me on the phone and asked me if he could marry my daughter. When I heard the words, I couldn’t believe them. I thought they would get married, but I couldn’t believe it was happening now.

My daughter. The daughter that I remember [Tell story about your daughter when she was young]. The daughter who grew up into a beautiful, smart, and funny woman and who [say something about what she did in high school or college] was getting married.

With that said, I just want to wish you both the best. I have been married to [wife’s name] for [number of years you were married]; and I can tell you that it hasn’t always been easy. Marriage is a challenge. It is about compromise and communication. But it is also about fun, excitement, love, and shared joy.

So, to my daughter, I give you this message: I love you and I hope that you and [groom] have a wonderful, loving, happy life together. And to [groom], please take good care of my daughter.
Now, let’s toast to the man and woman of the hour.

To my daughter and to her loving husband—may you to stay happy and healthy. And may your marriage bring more joy and more love into your lives each day.

Cheers!

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Groom Speeches

 

Thank you, everyone, for being here tonight to share this experience with me and [name of wife]. It has been great talking to all of you and hearing about what you have been up. I never realized it originally, but one of the great things about getting married is that you get to see almost everyone who is important in your life to get a snapshot of their lives. It really is great.

I can see my wife giving me the evil stare, so I’ll try to keep things short. But before I do, let me just say: wow—I can’t believe I just said wife. It’s amazing that we’re finally married. Also, it’s amazing that we’ve only been married for a mere [number of hours since ceremony] and you have already developed an evil stare that usually only comes from years of marriage. We truly were meant for each other!

So, let’s see? Where should I start? Mom and Dad, thank you for being there for me and for us. You’ve always supported our relationship and our choices. And you’ve always done what you could to guide us along the right path. I love you two and I appreciate you more the older I become.

And how about [brother or sister’s name]? You knew I was going to mention you! But don’t worry, for the first day in our lives, I’m not going to pick on you or point out your flaws. I love you and I’m glad you’re here. You’re a great [brother/sister], and I know that I can always come to you for help and advice.

Thank you.

Now, on to my best man. He’s up next and I’m sure he’ll make me look stupid, so I’m going to pre-empt him. [Tell funny story about your best man.] Now that I’ve got my shot in, fire away. You’re a great friend. Thanks for being here and being my best man.

To the maid of honor—everyone else is saying it, so I will, too: you look great tonight. And more importantly, you’ve been a great friend to both [wife’s name] and I over the years. I’m happy that she has such an awesome best friend and that you’ve been there for her when she needed you most.

Thank you.

To my new bride—I love you. You’re beautiful, smart, and loving. And even though I’ve known you for years, there’s never a day where you don’t excite me or surprise me. You’ve transformed my life in ways you may never understand. I love you and I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life with you. Thanks again everyone. Now, give a round of applause for my best man, [name of best man].

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Maid of honor speeches

 

Before I get started, I want to say something on behalf of the bride, who asked me to say this earlier: all of the bridesmaids and groomsmen look stunning tonight. And the bride wants you to know that she has happy that you all were able to be here tonight to share this moment with her and her husband.

Now, let me tell you a little bit about my friends, [names of bride and groom]. Some of you may not know this, but they met when [Tell story about how the bride and group met. Keep it detailed, but brief. Some people may not know this, so it will make a good anecdote]. After a matter of months, it was clear that they were in love; and I had no doubt in my mind that they’d end up married. And here they are today—doing just that.

But before we toast, let me tell you a little more about my friend, [name of bride]. She wasn’t always in a loving, devoted relationship like the one you see now. In fact, I can remember when [Tell embarrassing story about the bride before she met the groom, but keep it appropriate]. Yes, I guess a lot of things have changed.

But one thing I’m confident will not change is the love that these two share for each other. I have had the privilege of witnessing them grow close for more than [amount of years you have known bride], and let me tell you: they’re truly meant for each other.

To the bride and groom: may your love grow stronger over time. May you have many years together. And may you never forget why you fell in love. Cheers!

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 Mother of the bride speeches

 

Today is a special day. A beautiful day. It’s the day that my son and his beautiful, intelligent, and funny wife are finally wed. For everyone who knows the two— including myself—today couldn’t be a happier occasion.

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m the mother of the groom. And when I was asked to give this speech, I was a little shocked. I’m a bad public speaker, so the idea of standing in front of a crowd and trying to say something was terrifying.

But then I thought about it a little more. And I realized what a blessing it was to do this. I can stand up here today and say something about my son to all of his friends and family members on his wedding day. So let me tell you three things you should know about my son.

Number 1. [Quality of son.] [Tell story about son when he was growing up that illustrates that quality.]

Number 2. [Quality of son.] [Tell story about when he was a teenager that illustrates quality.]

Number 3. [Quality of son.] [Tell story about when he was an adult that illustrates that quality.]

Now, as much as I love my son; and as great as he is, today isn’t about him. It’s about his union with his beautiful new wife.

Some mothers say that they love their son’s wife simply because they have no choice. But when I say it, I mean it. I think [name of wife] has truly changed his life in many positive ways.

So, to close, I want to say that I love you both. And I hope that your marriage is long, joyful, and filled with amazing experiences.

Thanks again for allowing me to do this speech tonight.

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE SPEECHES

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1. Consider to whom you are toasting.

You can toast to whomever you want, of course, but if the wedding is formal or traditional, there might be some conventions you’re not aware of. Ask around. Here are some guidelines:

* best man toasts to the bride
* maid/matron of honor toasts to the groom
* father of the bride toasts to the couple
* bride and groom toast to their parents and the guests

2. Clarify your relationship to the couple.

Some people at the wedding might not know who you are, so making this clear at the beginning will avoid any confusion.

3. Give thanks.

Show gratitude to whoever is hosting the wedding, whether it’s the parents of the bride or the couple themselves. E.g. “Thank you for welcoming us to this happy occasion, and sharing your joy with us today.”

4. Share an anecdote.

Stories of how various parties met are always popular, whether you talk about how the bride and groom met or your first time meeting either of them. Here are some additional ideas:

* The first time the bride or groom told you about meeting their partner.
* The first time you realized these people were an important part of your life.
* A time you got through something together, whether challenging or fun.
* The story you are looking forward to telling their kids one day.
* The way you have seen the bride or groom change for the better since they met.
* When you’re 90 and looking back, what would you say of your friendship?
* Tell a story of some specific detail or action that exemplifies why this person is special in this world, and to you in particular.
* If you were given three wishes for the couple, what would they be? Be careful with the use of clichés here. Don’t use wishes you’ve heard before.
* Tell about the time your friend saw you through an embarrassing moment. (Careful. Consider the audience).
* If it’s a second marriage and there are children involved, consider a toast referencing the newly created family.

5. Offer a compliment.

Say something nice about the person (or couple) you are toasting to. Although your intentions might be good, don’t go on and on about how great a person is; instead, choose a few appreciate adjectives that go a long way (e.g. “he’s generous, intelligent, and kind”).

6. End the toast on a positive note.

Offer a wish, a traditional toast, or a blessing. Here are some ideas:

* Here’s to the groom, a man who keeps his head though he loses his heart.
* May she share everything with her husband, including the housework.
* My greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years your love for each other will so deepen and grow, that years from now you will look back on this day, your wedding day, as the day you loved each other the least.
* May ‘for better or worse’ be far better than worse.
* Here’s to the groom with bride so fair, And here’s to the bride with groom so rare!
* May I see you grey, and combing your grandchildren’s hair.
* May you live each day like your last, and live each night like your first.
* May you see each other through many dark days, and make all the rest a little brighter.
* To keep your marriage brimming, with love in the wedding cup, whenever you’re wrong, admit it; whenever you’re right, shut up.
* I would like to make a toast to lying, stealing, cheating and drinking. If you’re going to lie, lie for a friend. If you’re going to steal, steal a heart. If your going to cheat, cheat death. And if you’re going to drink, drink with me.

7. Indicate the ending of the toast.

Finish off with a phrase that’s to be repeated by the guests. For example: “Let us now toast the happiness of Jill and Jack. To Jill and Jack!”

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When you start thinking about the father of the bride speech, you should consider that maybe the bride and groom will prepare their own wedding speeches, and you will want to consider what they will say. For me and my son-in-law was a good idea to write our speeches separately, because we didn’t want to spoil the surprise. I also think it’s a good idea to have a chat with both the bride and groom, so you can figure out the direction of their speeches. They may give the speech together, or have individual speeches, but in any case, is better to have an idea about their direction.

How to Decide Who Says What

No matter what kind of speech we’re talking about, whether the father of the bride wedding speech or the bride and groom wedding speech, it will help you to get the story straight and make sure that no speech is repeating the other. This is why discussing father wedding speech ideas with your daughter and son-in-law is a very good idea. Of course not all brides and grooms will do separate speeches. Probably only one of them will do the speech, or maybe they would want to address the speech together. My son-in-low gave the groom wedding speech in both of his and my daughter’s name, so they had to prepare it together. If the wedded pair haven’t decided yet, then my recommendation is that they have a good honest discussion before moving to the next steps.

Putting Together the Perfect Speech

Once everybody has decided, it’s a good idea to have a talk with the bride and the groom. Chances are they will both have a few of the same ideas, such as telling stories of how and where they met and things they’ve made together as a couple.

As the father of the bride, you already have a lot of responsibility on your plate: not just on the wedding day itself, but in the days and weeks that lead up to the event. And when you’re expected to make a speech that’s warm, witty, significant, meaningful, and funny – in front of all the people who really matter to you, your family, your new son-in-law, and (most importantly) your daughter, that’s a pretty big ask.

Finding father wedding speech, and bride and groom wedding speech ideas isn’t always simple or done, but I suggest sharing your ideas – while keeping the speeches private until the Big Day because it can be inspiring. Of course, checking some speech examples before you actually start, can really help your speech be as memorable and impressive as you want it to be!

One of the proprieties of a wedding speech is that sometimes they are funny. Of course, it doesn’t all need to be funny, but a funny wedding speech is a great crowd pleaser, and it will make you look good, as long as the jokes aren’t mean or offensive.

When I prepared my father of the bride speech, I wanted to be funny, of course, but at the same time respectful, because after my speech, the groom had his own speech,  so I wanted to introduce him in a warm manner, so he would be relaxed. (I have to say, that George, my son-in-low, was a little nervous about giving the groom wedding speech, so he needed a little encouragement) So keeping that in mind, I tried to be careful not to insult him, or his family in any way, but instead making him feel good about being the groom.

Good Humor and What is It’s Secret

When I used humor in my speech, I did it to keep the guests focused, and to make sure they kept listening properly. In any wedding toast, the groom and his bride should be the center of attention, and I tried to keep it that way, after all they were the main attraction.

So the best way of using this tactic from what I have learned, is to combine your regular speech with a few good jokes. To keep everyone relaxed, but focused, say emotional things, then add a little humor. It was my daughter’s wedding day, so of course I was a little emotional and nervous, but this really helped me as well as it did with the audience!

Another great father speech tip from my experience is to be informal and interact with the audience. Remember, this isn’t a lecture, It’s a toast! The father should feel like he is talking to old friends, which is largely the case, and be relaxed and friendly.

Any public speaker would tell you that making a good eye contact with your audience, and not fixing anyone will be a great way to keep the audience interest. What helped me to improve my speech before the big day, was to practice this technique with some of our friends.

These hints and tips about father wedding speeches will get you on the right foot, but for even a better idea, it’s a good thing if you try to use a few wedding speech examples.

Father wedding speech examples can surely help you along with your own speech, as it did helped me. So make full use of this inspiring source, and take the preparing of your speech seriously, as it may happen only once or twice in your life. Make sure everything is perfectly set for your daughter’s big day, and prepare well.

Inspiring Examples and Being Unique

The good part with the father wedding speech examples is that you can shape them after your own wish, since there are empty blanks you can fill out with your own personal information to create a unique memorable speech for your daughter and the wedding guests.

So here are a few tips from an example setup, and a few things you should include into your speech:

»What to keep in mind before you start,
» People you will thank,
» Stories you can tell,
» Your feelings about your daughter big day,
» Father wedding speech jokes,
» Your daughter’s personality,
» Ways of getting the audience involved,
» How to keep it brief and from the heart.

The above are just a few elements I have found that a wedding speech should contain, and writing them down, made me more confident that I could deliver a great speech.

About Research

Another key point I have discovered during my research for a good father wedding speech, was how to stick to the point without boring the guests. Although the father of the bride speech is important, it shouldn’t be that long, even if you manage to make it interesting and to involve the audience. Remember, the groom will probably deliver a speech, so try not to overshadow him, because is his special day too, ok? Keeping that in mind, it helped me to keep my speech short.

If you would need some detailed father wedding speech examples to help you, then I recommend you start surfing the web, like I did. You should be able to find one that suits you, and the best examples will also give you tips and hints on how you can make the speech completely unique and memorable for all.