Mother of the Bride Speech Tips. PDF Print E-mail
Written by Bev Langford   
Saturday, 31 December 2011 09:25
Historically at most weddings it is expected that one or two people will give a speech. Sometimes, it's the father of the bride, the best man and the groom.

Historically at most weddings it is expected that one or two people will give a speech. Sometimes, it's the father of the bride, the best man and the groom.

However, in recent years there has been a new addition to the marriage speeches, the ladies in the marriage party are also now expected to share a few words.

The mother of the bride speech has been becoming popular in more recent wedding receptions. The bride and the chief bridesmaid are also called on to share their thoughts of this very special occassion with the wedding guests.

For the mother of the bride, this speech can be one of the hardest to make. You have spent a life-time with your little girl and you know all the details, all the teenage stories, all the great times and the bad.

So how does one pick a mother of the bride speech that's going to be suitable, and not on your daughter's list of private subjects? Here are a couple of ideas that are almost always safe.

When you are writing your mother of the bride speech, think about moments that are among the most happy times in her life. Like the time when your little girl met her husband.

If that isn't something you need to tell from your point of view, than highlight some of the good points. Share what you felt about the groom when you first met him, any awkward but not embarrassing moments the three of you have shared, or perhaps better how you knew he was the right one for her.

A general sum up of all your daughters happy milestones are perfect for your speech as well. Touch on when she first learned to ride a bike, when she graduated from high school and then university, when she had her first boyfriend, learning how to drive, and other happy moments.

Remeber for the sake of your daughter, leave the Naked bath pictures at home! She cannot appreciate you for that! If your daughter was always a daddy's little girl, those are the kind of stories that are ideal for a mother of the bride speech.

Regardless of what you choose to talk about, there are only a few things to always remember when you are thinking about the ideal topic:

- Make it something light and entertaining. People are there to eat, drink and be merry, and although you may want to remember those who can't be present, just mention it, thats is enough.
- Don't touch on subjects that are humiliating or that you might regret once your daughter gets back from the honeymoon.
- Keep on a positive note when speaking about the groom. You don't want to be the topic of their first argument as man and wife.

It is acceptable for the mother of the bride speech to touch upon what marriage is generally like, focusing on the good points, and on the significance of the relationship between man and wife.

You can say the importance of the commitment and the issues the couple might face in their shared future. This short information should be inspiring to the newly weds and target the joy of having a life partner to share the good times and the bad.


 

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