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Father of the Groom speech writing support
Traditionally, the only parental speech at a wedding came from the father of the bride, or occasionally a close family friend. The father of the groom was often expected to stay in the background, or only speak when there was no father of the bride present.
Thankfully, that’s changed. More and more fathers of the groom are now stepping forward to speak – but that also raises a key question: What exactly should you say?
How to avoid repetition and find your own voice
The challenge lies in navigating a speech that is:
- Warm and welcoming, without repeating what the father of the bride has said
- Personal and heartfelt, without covering the groom in the same way the best man will
- Sincere, funny, and memorable — without sounding overly sentimental or trying too hard
In short: it’s all about being relevant, original, and appropriate.
Planning your Father of the Groom speech
When preparing your father of the groom wedding speech, we recommend thinking in reverse. Rather than writing down everything you want to say immediately, imagine having just delivered your speech. Ask yourself:
- What do you want the guests to be saying about it?
- What balance do you want between humour and sincerity?
- How can you avoid clichés and stand out, without knowing what the other speakers will say?
We can help you answer these questions through our tailored speechwriting process.
How our wedding speech writing service works
To help create a speech that feels personal and polished, we’ll start by sending over a customised questionnaire designed specifically for fathers of the groom. It’s a great way to reflect on the people, stories, and tone that matter most.
From there, we can either:
- Arrange an interview with a member of our writing team (in person or via phone/Zoom), or
- Use your responses as a starting point for feedback, structure, or a full draft.
Some clients come to us with a rough draft for editing, while others prefer that we write the speech from scratch and collaborate on revisions. We’re happy to work either way.
Get in touch
Every wedding speech is different – and we believe yours should sound like you, at your very best.
There’s no obligation to move forward after your initial enquiry. Once we understand what you need, we’ll outline the process and next steps clearly.
If you’d like to discuss how we can help with your father of the groom speech, please feel free to call us on 0207 118 1600 or email us, we’d love to hear from you.