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How To Write A Mother of the Bride Speech

In this article we’re going to talk about the mother of the bride speech. In a way this is similar to the bride speech, in the fact that it isn’t really traditional, and therefore isn’t really a necessity for all weddings.

But it is certainly becoming more popular, so it’s worth a mention here.

Firstly, you can say pretty much whatever you want to in this speech, seeing as it isn’t traditional. So you may like to mention just a few things, or you may like to really take the time to say what you want about your daughter and the man she has just married.

But here’s a few examples of what you can say in this speech.

As in all wedding speeches, thank the Master of Ceremonies for introducing your speech.

This is just a polite way to get started, and if you’re stumped with an opener – this works fine.

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You may like to start by talking about your daughter, and talk about your relationship with her. This is usually quite poignant at a wedding.

Do you have any significant or funny stories about her as a child? If so, you could talk about that here, too. Anything interesting or funny will go down well.

You may also like to say a few words about the groom, and about the groom’s family. What did you think when you met him? Do you have any funny stories here?

A good idea for a mother of the bride speech is to possibly include some motherly advice. You don’t want to sound too preachy, however. So it is a good idea to mix it up with a little humor as well as sincerity.

An easy way to inject some humor into a mother of the bride speech is to make a joke about being the “mother-in-law”. Maybe you could threaten the groom (as a joke!)

You could even create a little conspiracy by talking with the mother of the groom before the speeches, so she can join in on the joke. This can make for some great humor at a wedding.

One thing to remember if you do engage in a little friendly banter, is to always end the by saying nice things. Make sure to welcome the groom into the family.

A nice way to finish this kind of wedding speech is to wish both the bride and groom a happy future together.