A father of the groom and best man speech toast should briefly welcome and thank the guests for coming, introduce yourself as the father and best man, and share fond memories of the groom.
To be asked by your son to deliver a father of the groom speech is a tremendous honor. It’s a testament to your close relationship and trust in you. Consider yourself fortunate, as not everyone gets to play such a significant role on their son’s special day.
It’s an honor and privilege that carries great weight, as your son regards you not as not only his father but also his best friend, who has consistently been there for him through life’s up and downs, when others may not have been.
As a professional wedding speech writer, I have had the unique pleasure of writing wedding speeches that blend paternal love and best man wit. I must confess that these dual-role speeches are not only delightful to write but also incredibly rewarding-both for me and the dads I have collaborated with.
Your search for the perfect father of the groom and best man speech ends right here! I have got expert tips and ideas to help you deliver a heartfelt, humorous, and memorable speech that will leave a lasting impression.
This brings me to the next step:
How To Write A Father Of The Groom And Best Man Speech
Writing a father of the groom and best man speech toast is like embarking on an extraordinary journey, where you explore the uncharted territories of your heart, navigate the nuances of relationships, and savor the flavors of memories, just as one would discover new cultures and cuisine on an overseas adventure.
Just as meticulous preparation is essential for a successful trip; thorough preparation is the cornerstone of every great father of the groom and best man speech.
Now, you can follow this straightforward, step-by-step guide to plan and execute an amazing wedding speech for your son and daughter-in-law.
Watch Father Of The Groom And Best Man Speech Video Examples
Watch several video clips of groom’s father delivering their best man speeches on YouTube to gain insight into how they are done. As you do, observe how they engage their audience and note the ideas that resonate with you.
By doing so, you can borrow inspiration, adapt it to your style, and craft a heartfelt speech that truly reflects your relationship with the groom.
Watch this video clips to get inspired:
Take this step after viewing a video clip. Study this valuable writing resource: wedding speech examples.
Let’s begin by examining this example. Afterwards, I will break it down so you can figure out how to write a great father of the groom and best man speech toast.
Here you go:
Short Father Of The Groom Best Man Speech Example
Good evening everyone. This is the crazy but also funny and good looking father of the groom aka the best man of the night. I am his first best friend and the Matt is his second best friend even though I know he is his childhood friend.
On behalf of my wife who happens to be the groom!!!! Oh my goodness…That sounds ridiculous. Did I say Dylan is my wife? I sincerely hope Martha has forgiven me for saying that!
On behalf of my wife Martha, I would like to thank you for your presence tonight. Many of you have travelled considerable long distance to be with us and we are forever thankful and grateful for that.
Dylan has being my best friend since he was born. But, when he asked me to be his best man, I almost lost my mind. I was a little bit scared. I turned down two of such offers in the past when I was a very young man (I am still young anyway). So, we had a long talk and suggested that since Matt has been there for him, he be assigned that role. But, he wouldn’t have any of that. He looked at me and said. Dad, you promise to always make me happy. You said that when I was ten. You have always held that up. But, why do you want to let me down on the most important part of my life?
I just couldn’t resist that. Sure, I promised to. So, I reluctantly agree and he smiled. Since then, his joy became my misery when I found out that I had to give a speech. Something that spooks me out like a ghost! Now, you should understand why I turned down those offers! It was always on my mind.
I would be eating and thinking about what to say and before I know it, I would be eating from the empty plate before food even if my food was not served! I hope I make him proud this very moment. I am going to do my best anyway.
All joking aside, today is a day filled with joy and love as we gather to celebrate the union of our beloved son, Dylan, and his wonderful wife, Brianna. I couldn’t be prouder of the man he has become.
Before we dive into celebrating their future together, let’s take a moment to reflect on the past, particularly my relationship with him.
I still remember the time you were born. I was there. Your mom was there and your grandparents were there too. You looked so cute and awesome and you made us feel so proud and elated.
As a matter of fact, I thought you looked like me and told everyone in the hospital that you were going to take after me. That didn’t sit well with your mom, so she jokingly said; I think his child looks like me, not you. The doctors confirmed you looked like your mom.
But, I didn’t want to back down. Your grand mom and dad have always been supportive of me and I trust their sound judgment, so I asked for a confirmation.
Your grandpa gave me that look and said ‘’ He looks like your mom and I think he’s going to look like her for the rest of his life’’
They were so right and I was wrong. Growing up, you looked just like your mom. Your face, nose, and that cute smile were hers but thank God, he gave you my personality.
You were always active like the wind and you constantly put us on my toes. I can’t forget the many times you got lost when we went to Disneyland and what we went through to find you.
As you grew older, I knew you were going to make us proud every step of the way. You got your first pay check and instead of splurging, you bought us a nice cute gift that we still have to this day.
We loved to play baseball and I loved being your coach. I wasn’t a great coach but that didn’t stop me from coaching you anyway. I still look back with pride and joy whenever I remember those great moments.
One proud moment led to another and here you are looking like the son of my dreams.
You have grown into a loving, caring, young man with a heart of gold. We couldn’t be more proud that you have found the love of their life.
Magdalene is kind hearted, loving, and very respectful and I know our son in safe hands. My advice to both you is to communicate with love, patience, understanding and more empathy for one another and you will make through whatever life throws at you.
Ladies and gentlemen, would you please join in making a toast to Dylan and Magdalene. Here’s to a long and happy marriage. Cheers!
Were there any key takeaways from the speech? I picked up a few valuable insights.
Well, when it comes to writing your best man speech as the father of the groom, you have these four options:
· You can deliver your speech like a song if you have a good voice or can play a musical instrument, making it more engaging and memorable. Here’s how a dad did it:
· Wax poetic like you see in this very short example:
Love is meant to be shared with the one you love
It’s when it’s shared that love becomes special like fresh air
Love makes or breaks a man
But a man and woman makes a happy home
· Make it dramatic like this man did on his child’s wedding day
· Write and deliver it in story form, as many people do.
Which of those four options appeals to you? While many people prefer a combination of approaches, that requires creativity and effort.
So, you are off writing a father of the groom and best man speech as many dads traditionally do at wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners.
If you are writing a wedding speech toast for your son and daughter-in-law, I strongly recommend the following steps:
First, consider sharing stories from his childhood to the moment he met his bride. Begin by asking yourself these basic questions:
1.What was the day he popped out like? Were you in the delivery room?
2.What was his childhood like?
3.What fun and fond memories do you have about his growing up years?
4.Did you coach him in any sports?
5.What were our shared passions and interests?
6.What particular event made you feel so proud to be his dad?
Answering these questions will help you develop a preliminary outline or rough draft of your wedding speech.
Here’s a short example:
I remember Little Mike as a curious, energetic kid, always exploring, always questioning. His infectious laughter filled our home, and his kind heart touched everyone around him. From Little League to Cub Scouts, he embraced every adventure. I coached his baseball team, and he taught me patience-lots of patience. Summer vacations were filled with family trips, camping, and lazy days at the beach. He and his siblings would spend hours building sandcastles only to destroy them in epic battles.
To craft a concise piece like that, you may use at least one or two of those six (6) points as shown in the previous example.
To write a funny father of the groom and best man speech, you should focus on lighthearted moments. Incorporate personal anecdotes from experiences you shared with the groom.