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We are not doing father speeches, and I can say I don't think I have ever seen fathers or FILs speak at a wedding, I have seen a mom give a prayer, but that is it. I only expect people to make speeches if they wish, and ask to, some people just aren't comfortable with them.
I would say if he is having a hard time thinking of what to say or doesn't want to participate I wouldn't make him. I think speeches come from the heart, and if you have to tell someone what to say then there really shouldn't be one.
Father of the groom speeches are becoming more common. They follow the father of the bride. Their speech should focus on their relationship with the groom. Keep it light-hearted, funny and SHORT. All these speeches add up.
Here are some guidelines:
http://www.wedding-speech.biz/father-ofthe-groom-speech.html
@funkyone8604: He wants to make the speech, he is just nervous which I think is understandable when it's not like he has done this before. I have never been to a wedding where the fathers have not spoken - the father of the bride speech especially is pretty traditional, but I guess maybe it's different in different places.
@julies1949: Thanks I'll be sure to look at that link! I def agree about keeping it short... that's why we're trying to guide him a bit, to make sure it doesn't last an hour :) Thanks!
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We are going to have a father of the groom speech after my father speaks. He's not too familiar with this kind of thing and we're nervous he might go off on a few tangents. He wants some guidelines from us, but I don't want to get too involved or seem like we're writing it ourselves.
I was wondering if anyone has any good articles online with tips for father of the groom speech?
Thanks!