Diverting from the norm
If you know that the recipient of your speech is a sucker for tradition - don't do something different.
If the person is the least bit open minded, though, go for it! We promise your performance is much more likely to be a success!
Diverting from the norm is an appreciated step at most occasions. The times when people wanted to sit and listen to endless 'thank yous' are very nearly over. These days something out of the ordinary will be more refreshing!
Please find below a verse that can also be used as a speech from The Father of the Bride. Short, snazzy and if the speaker feels that he also wants to say something more traditional he could use the verse as part of his speech. This way he can avoid the risk of being seen as a bore!
Now let me introduce myself
– the father of the bride!
I’m easily identified
– quite moved and dewy eyed.
I’m standing here to welcome you
– to say that I am pleased
That you have witnessed this young pair,
who’ve just each other seized.
We have now heard you promise love
and say ‘I will!’, ‘I do!’
Words can’t explain how pleased I am
and happy for you two
This verse can be bought in it's entirety from our verse collection.