Ideas For A “Mother of the Bride” Speech
A daughter’s wedding is one of the greatest occasions in one’s life. It can get crazy sometimes with so much to do and so little time. So many things have to be taken into consideration like the appointments with the florists, caterers, tailors, planning the schedules, working out the details of the ceremony and of course finalizing on the invitation list.
As the mother of the bride it is for you to make a speech which will impress the guests attending the ceremony as well as the couple who will be man and wife to start life together. The father of the groom toasts the bride first and then the mother of the bride delivers her speech. There may be a long list of invitees who may be asked to speak at this occasion but it is good for the mother to be ready any time she is asked to be on stage.
To keep the interest of the invitees, the speech must have a lot of humor and wit. You can start by remembering when your daughter first introduced you to her beau or happy incidents at the family outing. Your speech must welcome the groom into your family and make him feel very special. Tell him how happy you are to have him as your son-in-law.
This gesture of warm compliments about the groom’s family will help in bonding between the two families and show that you are happy that your daughter has found such a good husband. It is important to convey your thanks to those who have made a special contribution in the preparations of the wedding or to thank someone who has traveled a long distance to participate in this occasion.
Toast the newly weds as a couple to their health and happiness. Don’t forget to tell your daughter how much she means to you. The punch lines have to be sincere, let the speech be brief, sparkle with humor and love – the secret to making an everlasting impression on all those present at this grand occasion.