Mother of the Bride Speeches

You were there when she was born. You were there when she got her first crush, experienced her first heart break. And now you will be there when she marries the love of her life.

As the mother of the bride, you have probably played a part in making the big day happen. Your daughter has probably looked to you for advice and guidance in bringing the whole event together. When she was overwhelmed, you were her support. Now, it is your turn to show your appreciation and love for your daughter in a mother of the bride speech.

This is a huge day for her, as you well know, so make your speech reflect that. Funny stories are great, but you don't want to tell a story that is going to embarrass the bride on her wedding day. That could make her big day memorable for all the wrong reasons.

How far you go with your jokes and what anecdotes you tell depends a lot on the bond between you and your daughter. Only you can judge what jokes she will appreciate and what jokes she will be offended by. As a general guide, think back to your own wedding. Which stories would have embarrassed you if it was your wedding day? It's likely the same will hold true for your daughter.
That's not to say personal stories and jokes should be avoided. Quite the opposite is true. Everyone is happy and having a good time at a wedding. They are more than willing to laugh at a well-placed joke or funny story. You just have to judge carefully which jokes and stories are appropriate for the situation.

Joking and anecdotes aside, also remember to share some of the more sentimental moments you and your daughter have shared. A wedding is not only a time for laughter and new beginnings, but also for giving thanks and remembering how you got to this day. Stories about her growing up, stories about when her and the groom met, stories about you and your daughter bonding these are all great, sentimental set pieces for your speech. They allow you to relive a special moment with your daughter while sharing it with the rest of the guests as well.

Since you have probably helped with getting the wedding ready, you know how much work went into it. The re were ushers, bride's maids, best men, locations to book, invitations to send out, food to order and arrange. Keep all that in mind also during your speech. Think about the people who helped bring about the wedding day. It takes a lot of people to orchestrate such an event. Set aside time in your speech to thank these people.

If this seems overwhelming, don't worry it's actually not. What a mother of the bride speech really comes down to is you and your daughter. That should be the strength and backbone of your speech. The bond that already exists is going to be the most important factor in shaping your speech. Take the time to prepare your speech, but also take a moment to sit back, relax, and breathe. You already have everything you need to make this speech a success. It's simply a matter of preparing ahead of time and staying calm when the moment to deliver the speech finally arrives.