Nowadays it is quite common for the father of the groom to make a father of the groom speech.
This speech will be right after the groom speech and before the best man speech.
Are you anxious and worried about delivering your speech? Your speech should be written from the heart and sincere, but you can easily weave in a few stunning jokes to bring some humor into your speech.
Let me give you some tips to help you prepare your speech: Speech Introduction - You should open your father of the groom speech by introducing yourself.
Not all of the guests might know you.
You can then include a catchy and witty wedding joke or one-liner to act as an ice-breaker.
This will make sure you grab the attention of the guests early on and set the mood for your speech.
Welcome all the guests who have come to join the couple in this special and joyous occasion, especially those who has made an special effort and has traveled far.
Do's and Don'ts of a Father of The Groom Speech What To Say and Do

• Do talk about your son, how proud you're of him and mention his achievements
• Do relate some funny, lighthearted stories about his childhood and teenage years
• Do give some well meant advice on marriage or include a meaningful quote on marriage
• Do use some funny, humorous wedding jokes in your speech to lighten the mood
• Do speak with a loud and clear voice and keep your speech short and focused
• Do make sure you prepare well in advance and practice your speech before hand
• Do put your speech on index cards and number them to avoid confusion
• Do be comfortable and confident and make eye contact with the couple and guests
• Do be honest, relay your true feelings and be sincere and inspiring

What Not To Say and Do

• Do not include any jokes or remarks that can be embarrassing or offending to anyone
• Do not mention any past relationships of your son or bring up his ex-wife
• Do not drag on too long and bore everyone - keep it short, simple and sweet
• Do not drink before you've delivered your speech - keep the celebrations until after the speech
• Do not wait until the last minute to prepare you speech

End With a Toast End your Father of the Groom Speech with a toast to the newlywed couple.
Ask all the guests to stand and raise their glasses.
Make sure there is filled glasses all around before you to propose the toast.
Raise your right hand with your filled glass and propose your toast with the traditional "Please join me in toasting the bride and groom.
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Then wish them luck and happiness.
You can also use less traditional toasts.
It is up to you to decide how you should end your speech.