There are several things to remember when you are going to give a father of the groom speech. the first is to concentrate on getting the correct balance of your speech, you have to combine a mixture of humour, sensitivity and emotion.
It can be quite difficult to juggle these things in a way that will produce the kind of presentation that you are looking for.
One of the major problems is that most men do not like public displays of emotion - even at a wedding. Luckily for you the father of the groom is not expected to be as emotional as the father of the bride, so the pressure is off on that front.
Do not drink any alcohol beforehand, as you may say things that you will regret at a later date. Never implicate other family members in embarrassing anecdotes that may also cause problems as they may not take the humerous view that you have.
Make room in your speech to welcome the new members of your family, most notably the bride and her parents. You should express your pleasure that your son has found such a beautiful bride, and wish them luck and happiness in their new life together.
It is traditional in the father of the groom speech to give some tips and advice on marriage. This is a very good area for inserting jokes and generally getting everyone relaxed.
Another good idea is to acknowledge that you are not comfortable giving advice, but you wish the best for the bride and groom in their marriage.
It is always a good idea to write out and practice the father of the groom speech in advance this will help you to give a smooth and well prepared performance on the big day. Try not to sound like a spokesman for a bank making a powerpoint prensentation to shareholders, try to be relaxed, laid back and confident.
Good Luck and best wishes!!
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