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As a game plan for what to say for a father of bride toast, and continuing from what has already been said , consider this.A question your father once asked of you and the response can serve as a good start and convey your approval.As an example , you might say “There was one time when my father looked at me and said ‘what do you think might make you happy when you get a little older ?’  I didn’t know.  He waited a bit and said ‘when you spend your life with someone you think is the perfect match for you – your soul mate – you’ll be happy when you’re my age.’  I think Doug and Jane have found that in each other, and I am truly proud to see that what their love has evolved into.”

A quote, say from the bible, if appropriate for you, or a philosopher, can be another good way to start off your father of bride toast.

In most all cases, as I recommend in other pages, a story is never a bad idea. Telling a story about your daughter growing up can be a tremendous way to relate a good quality about them to the audience.  This method is really as simple as 1 2 3.  1, start off with the story, right there, as it happened.  Say “When Laura was 16, she learned how to drive.”  Don’t poke fun about your daughter, just relay the story.The father of bride toast should then…2, look to reveal a quality of hers and relate it to the audience as the reason the bride and groom will be happy together.  For example, if the story was how loyal she was, you might say that you know that Laura’s loyal love combined with the groom’s sense of honor will guarantee them a great future together.3, Then, offer the toast.  Simply raise your glass and say “On behalf of all of us, I offer a toast to David and Laura’s love and happiness forever.”

No matter what you say, as the father, you serve to provide a tremendous amount of approval to the new couple, something that will resonate with them until the end of their lives.  Some fathers are gruff, and their relationships with their daughters or especially their sons can serve to reiterate the necessity for being tough in all matters of life, because you want your son to learn not to be taken advantage of.  Now this certainly isn’t the model for everyone, but I do find it is in use for many families.Whether this is the case or it isn’t , on this important and special day, let that wall down a little, just enough to let your daughter or son know that you are so very proud of them.  This can make a world of difference to them long after their wedding.

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