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The giving out of speeches is one of
the most awaited moments in a
wedding. Wedding speeches such as
the father of the bride and the father
of the groom speech are heard during
the reception, which happens
immediately after the ceremony.
Click Here for More Details
Arrangements may vary depending on
the local customs and traditions.In
most countries, it is usually the father
and mother of the bride who are
heard first. Next in line are the father
and mother of the groom, followed by
the other members of the entourage
such as the best man and the maid of
honor.
Click Here for More Details
Are you a father? Is your son about
to tie the knot any time soon? Are you
expected to deliver a father of the
groom speech? If yes, this article
focuses on this particular speech and
talks about essential pointers on how
to write and deliver a memorable one.
Click Here for More Details
It’s a good idea to create an outline
first before beginning to write your
speech as a whole. Writing a speech
is much like writing a personal letter
to a friend or to a loved one. You
need to make sure that your speech
has an introduction, a body, and a
conclusion.
Click Here for More Details
Another way to begin a wedding
speech is by reciting a line from a
famous quotation or a few lines from
an appropriate song. You may also
consider introducing yourself, as
some of the guests may not be aware
that you are the father of the
groom. Making a formal self-
introduction is fitting especially if it is
a big wedding.
Click Here for More Details
After creating your outline, jot down
words or ideas that may spark
inspiration for each part of your
speech. Don’t worry if the words you
think of seem jumbled or
unrelated. Once you are done with
your list, choose the ideas you want to
include in your speech and the ideas
that you want to omit.
Click Here for More Details
Good humor never fails to liven up an
audience. This proves to be true even
for wedding speeches. Incorporating
funny lines in your speech will surely
make it even more memorable, not
only for your son and daughter-in-
law, but even for the guests. If you
want to tell jokes or funny anecdotes,
choose your words carefully and see
to it that they are clean.
Click Here for More Details
Wedding speeches are meant to be
brief. Ideally, father of the groom
speeches can be delivered within
three to five minutes. However, the
speech should never be longer than
five minutes as it will prove to be a
bore for everyone listening. Also, you
are not the only person who wants to
give a message to the bride and the
groom.
Click Here for More Details
Practicing Your Father of the Groom
Speech Now that you have finished
writing your speech, it’s time for you
to practice. Will it be your first time
to deliver a speech for a wedding? If
yes, don’t worry if you’re feeling a bit
nervous. Even experienced speakers
may feel jittery when speaking in front
of a big audience.
Click Here for More Details
If you are not used to speaking in
public or facing a large crowd,
practicing in front of a real audience
will surely boost your
confidence. You can ask your wife,
along with your sons and daughters
to listen as you practice reciting your
father of the groom speech aloud.
Click Here for More Details
Most men are embarrassed to be seen
in tears. In many weddings though,
many fathers of the groom have been
teary-eyed or literally, wiping away
tears from their eyes out of happiness
in witnessing their dear son’s
wedding. In case you get teary as
you are giving your speech, there’s
nothing to be embarrassed about.
Click Here for More Details
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The secrets to writing a memorable father of the groom speech

  • 1. The giving out of speeches is one of the most awaited moments in a wedding. Wedding speeches such as the father of the bride and the father of the groom speech are heard during the reception, which happens immediately after the ceremony. Click Here for More Details
  • 2. Arrangements may vary depending on the local customs and traditions.In most countries, it is usually the father and mother of the bride who are heard first. Next in line are the father and mother of the groom, followed by the other members of the entourage such as the best man and the maid of honor. Click Here for More Details
  • 3. Are you a father? Is your son about to tie the knot any time soon? Are you expected to deliver a father of the groom speech? If yes, this article focuses on this particular speech and talks about essential pointers on how to write and deliver a memorable one. Click Here for More Details
  • 4. It’s a good idea to create an outline first before beginning to write your speech as a whole. Writing a speech is much like writing a personal letter to a friend or to a loved one. You need to make sure that your speech has an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Click Here for More Details
  • 5. Another way to begin a wedding speech is by reciting a line from a famous quotation or a few lines from an appropriate song. You may also consider introducing yourself, as some of the guests may not be aware that you are the father of the groom. Making a formal self- introduction is fitting especially if it is a big wedding. Click Here for More Details
  • 6. After creating your outline, jot down words or ideas that may spark inspiration for each part of your speech. Don’t worry if the words you think of seem jumbled or unrelated. Once you are done with your list, choose the ideas you want to include in your speech and the ideas that you want to omit. Click Here for More Details
  • 7. Good humor never fails to liven up an audience. This proves to be true even for wedding speeches. Incorporating funny lines in your speech will surely make it even more memorable, not only for your son and daughter-in- law, but even for the guests. If you want to tell jokes or funny anecdotes, choose your words carefully and see to it that they are clean. Click Here for More Details
  • 8. Wedding speeches are meant to be brief. Ideally, father of the groom speeches can be delivered within three to five minutes. However, the speech should never be longer than five minutes as it will prove to be a bore for everyone listening. Also, you are not the only person who wants to give a message to the bride and the groom. Click Here for More Details
  • 9. Practicing Your Father of the Groom Speech Now that you have finished writing your speech, it’s time for you to practice. Will it be your first time to deliver a speech for a wedding? If yes, don’t worry if you’re feeling a bit nervous. Even experienced speakers may feel jittery when speaking in front of a big audience. Click Here for More Details
  • 10. If you are not used to speaking in public or facing a large crowd, practicing in front of a real audience will surely boost your confidence. You can ask your wife, along with your sons and daughters to listen as you practice reciting your father of the groom speech aloud. Click Here for More Details
  • 11. Most men are embarrassed to be seen in tears. In many weddings though, many fathers of the groom have been teary-eyed or literally, wiping away tears from their eyes out of happiness in witnessing their dear son’s wedding. In case you get teary as you are giving your speech, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Click Here for More Details

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  2. Faded picture background with full-color overlay(Intermediate)Tip: For best results with the picture overlay on this slide, use a picture that is the same dimensions as the slide: 7.5” high and 10” wide. If the picture is not the same height and width, resize or crop to those dimensions before following the instructions below. To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. Right-click the slide and then click FormatBackground.In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane. In the Fill pane, select Picture or texture fill, and then under Insert from, click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.Also in the Format Background dialog box, in the Fill pane, in the Transparency box, enter 50%.Also in the Format Background dialog box, click Picture in the left pane. In the Picture pane, click the button next to Recolor, and then under Light Variations, click Background color 2 Light (first option from the left). On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.In the Insert Picture dialog box, select the same picture chosen for the background, and then click Insert. Select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, under Crop from,enter 8.27” into the Right box to crop the picture to a width of 2.25”. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Soft Edges, and then click 10 point.
  3. Faded picture background with full-color overlay(Intermediate)Tip: For best results with the picture overlay on this slide, use a picture that is the same dimensions as the slide: 7.5” high and 10” wide. If the picture is not the same height and width, resize or crop to those dimensions before following the instructions below. To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. Right-click the slide and then click FormatBackground.In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane. In the Fill pane, select Picture or texture fill, and then under Insert from, click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.Also in the Format Background dialog box, in the Fill pane, in the Transparency box, enter 50%.Also in the Format Background dialog box, click Picture in the left pane. In the Picture pane, click the button next to Recolor, and then under Light Variations, click Background color 2 Light (first option from the left). On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.In the Insert Picture dialog box, select the same picture chosen for the background, and then click Insert. Select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, under Crop from,enter 8.27” into the Right box to crop the picture to a width of 2.25”. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Soft Edges, and then click 10 point.
  4. Faded picture background with full-color overlay(Intermediate)Tip: For best results with the picture overlay on this slide, use a picture that is the same dimensions as the slide: 7.5” high and 10” wide. If the picture is not the same height and width, resize or crop to those dimensions before following the instructions below. To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. Right-click the slide and then click FormatBackground.In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane. In the Fill pane, select Picture or texture fill, and then under Insert from, click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.Also in the Format Background dialog box, in the Fill pane, in the Transparency box, enter 50%.Also in the Format Background dialog box, click Picture in the left pane. In the Picture pane, click the button next to Recolor, and then under Light Variations, click Background color 2 Light (first option from the left). On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.In the Insert Picture dialog box, select the same picture chosen for the background, and then click Insert. Select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, under Crop from,enter 8.27” into the Right box to crop the picture to a width of 2.25”. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Soft Edges, and then click 10 point.
  5. Faded picture background with full-color overlay(Intermediate)Tip: For best results with the picture overlay on this slide, use a picture that is the same dimensions as the slide: 7.5” high and 10” wide. If the picture is not the same height and width, resize or crop to those dimensions before following the instructions below. To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. Right-click the slide and then click FormatBackground.In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane. In the Fill pane, select Picture or texture fill, and then under Insert from, click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.Also in the Format Background dialog box, in the Fill pane, in the Transparency box, enter 50%.Also in the Format Background dialog box, click Picture in the left pane. In the Picture pane, click the button next to Recolor, and then under Light Variations, click Background color 2 Light (first option from the left). On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.In the Insert Picture dialog box, select the same picture chosen for the background, and then click Insert. Select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, under Crop from,enter 8.27” into the Right box to crop the picture to a width of 2.25”. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Soft Edges, and then click 10 point.
  6. Faded picture background with full-color overlay(Intermediate)Tip: For best results with the picture overlay on this slide, use a picture that is the same dimensions as the slide: 7.5” high and 10” wide. If the picture is not the same height and width, resize or crop to those dimensions before following the instructions below. To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. Right-click the slide and then click FormatBackground.In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane. In the Fill pane, select Picture or texture fill, and then under Insert from, click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.Also in the Format Background dialog box, in the Fill pane, in the Transparency box, enter 50%.Also in the Format Background dialog box, click Picture in the left pane. In the Picture pane, click the button next to Recolor, and then under Light Variations, click Background color 2 Light (first option from the left). On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.In the Insert Picture dialog box, select the same picture chosen for the background, and then click Insert. Select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, under Crop from,enter 8.27” into the Right box to crop the picture to a width of 2.25”. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Soft Edges, and then click 10 point.
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  8. Faded picture background with full-color overlay(Intermediate)Tip: For best results with the picture overlay on this slide, use a picture that is the same dimensions as the slide: 7.5” high and 10” wide. If the picture is not the same height and width, resize or crop to those dimensions before following the instructions below. To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. Right-click the slide and then click FormatBackground.In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane. In the Fill pane, select Picture or texture fill, and then under Insert from, click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.Also in the Format Background dialog box, in the Fill pane, in the Transparency box, enter 50%.Also in the Format Background dialog box, click Picture in the left pane. In the Picture pane, click the button next to Recolor, and then under Light Variations, click Background color 2 Light (first option from the left). On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.In the Insert Picture dialog box, select the same picture chosen for the background, and then click Insert. Select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, under Crop from,enter 8.27” into the Right box to crop the picture to a width of 2.25”. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Soft Edges, and then click 10 point.
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  10. Faded picture background with full-color overlay(Intermediate)Tip: For best results with the picture overlay on this slide, use a picture that is the same dimensions as the slide: 7.5” high and 10” wide. If the picture is not the same height and width, resize or crop to those dimensions before following the instructions below. To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. Right-click the slide and then click FormatBackground.In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane. In the Fill pane, select Picture or texture fill, and then under Insert from, click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.Also in the Format Background dialog box, in the Fill pane, in the Transparency box, enter 50%.Also in the Format Background dialog box, click Picture in the left pane. In the Picture pane, click the button next to Recolor, and then under Light Variations, click Background color 2 Light (first option from the left). On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.In the Insert Picture dialog box, select the same picture chosen for the background, and then click Insert. Select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, under Crop from,enter 8.27” into the Right box to crop the picture to a width of 2.25”. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Soft Edges, and then click 10 point.
  11. Faded picture background with full-color overlay(Intermediate)Tip: For best results with the picture overlay on this slide, use a picture that is the same dimensions as the slide: 7.5” high and 10” wide. If the picture is not the same height and width, resize or crop to those dimensions before following the instructions below. To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. Right-click the slide and then click FormatBackground.In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane. In the Fill pane, select Picture or texture fill, and then under Insert from, click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.Also in the Format Background dialog box, in the Fill pane, in the Transparency box, enter 50%.Also in the Format Background dialog box, click Picture in the left pane. In the Picture pane, click the button next to Recolor, and then under Light Variations, click Background color 2 Light (first option from the left). On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.In the Insert Picture dialog box, select the same picture chosen for the background, and then click Insert. Select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, under Crop from,enter 8.27” into the Right box to crop the picture to a width of 2.25”. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Soft Edges, and then click 10 point.
  12. Faded picture background with full-color overlay(Intermediate)Tip: For best results with the picture overlay on this slide, use a picture that is the same dimensions as the slide: 7.5” high and 10” wide. If the picture is not the same height and width, resize or crop to those dimensions before following the instructions below. To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank. Right-click the slide and then click FormatBackground.In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane. In the Fill pane, select Picture or texture fill, and then under Insert from, click File. In the Insert Picture dialog box, select a picture, and then click Insert.Also in the Format Background dialog box, in the Fill pane, in the Transparency box, enter 50%.Also in the Format Background dialog box, click Picture in the left pane. In the Picture pane, click the button next to Recolor, and then under Light Variations, click Background color 2 Light (first option from the left). On the Insert tab, in the Illustrations group, click Picture.In the Insert Picture dialog box, select the same picture chosen for the background, and then click Insert. Select the picture. Under Picture Tools, on the Format tab, in the bottom right corner of the Size group, click the Size and Position dialog box launcher. In the Size and Position dialog box, on the Size tab, under Crop from,enter 8.27” into the Right box to crop the picture to a width of 2.25”. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shape Effects, point to Soft Edges, and then click 10 point.