3 Simple Approaches To Put Together Your Father Of The Bride Speech
November 6, 2010 by Neal Lawrence
Filed under Wedding Speech
Father’s, normally, have a problem with their daughters getting married, emotionally, that is. However, if you use these ways to write, prepare, and give your father of the bride speech you’ll give a speech that will be remembered, not only by your daughter but by all the wedding guest as well. Read on for more information…
Use your heart to write your speech. It’s the best way to touch your daughter’s heart. You don’t have to break down and sob during your speech but for your daughter’s sake you should talk about what’s important to your daughter. Since you know her best, you shouldn’t have any problems talking from your heart.
There’s a lot of time between the time she tells you she wants to get married and the time of the actually wedding, so use that time to work on what you want to say in your father of the bride speech. And yes, you do have to give one. It’s important to your daughter. Start right after she tells you putting your thoughts down on paper. That way you won’t forget what you want to include in your speech.
Father of the bride speeches is the first ones at the reception and usually you’re also the master of ceremonies. That means you get to set the tone of the other speeches. Be sure to remember to introduce yourself, there are some people who don’t know who you are. Then welcome all the guests and make a special mention of welcome to the groom’s family and parents.
Talk about how you and your daughter remember the times when she was little and said something about marrying your or her thoughts on marriage when she was young. These are great stories to share with the wedding guests. Use anecdotes that will touch your daughter’s heart and stories that bring back happy moments.
Remember to mention how beautiful you daughter looks on her special day but make it sound like she’s exceptional stunning today. Touch on the events that made your feel proud of her and ones she remembers with happiness. Talk about her accomplishments and stay away from events that will make her unhappy.
Include some comments about her new husband, even if you don’t like or get along with him. Remember, it’s her special day and you don’t want her to remember anything negative. Show her your unconditional support and love.
With these ways of preparing your father of the bride speech you’ll make your daughter’s special day the happiest for her. Writing, preparing, and giving your speech is easy if you start early and prepare it properly. Father of the bride speeches are usually memorable but they can be exceptional if you use your emotions and write from your heart.
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Ways To Cope With The Pressure Of The Best Man Speech
November 5, 2010 by Kevin Lehman
Filed under Wedding Speech
Your best friend asked you to be his best man at his wedding and now you’re stressed out.You know you’ll have to stand up in front of all your friends and the friends of the bride and give a speech.You don’t need to worry about the stress and anxiety of your best man speech because here are three ways to deal with it before it gets out of hand.
Your first step is to start planning right away.You have plenty of time before the wedding since it’s a long way off.There’s more than enough time to take speech classes at the local college or practice on your friends and family.It makes a lot of sense to practice your speech because it makes it easier for you to give your best man speech.
You want to keep your speech to about 7 minutes.That’s a long time to talk but it’s about average for best man speeches.You know the groom since you’re best friends so you have a lot of information on him you can share in your speech.It only takes 5 pages of words for a 7 minute speech.
As soon as the groom asks you to be his best man, start keeping a journal of amusing activities that goes on as the groom works up to the wedding day.Some of them can be very amusing and it’s great to be able to share them with the guests at the wedding.Remember to do some research on the bride if you don’t know her and mention her in your speech.
Remember that your best man speech isn’t a comedy act.There will be plenty of amusing anecdotes along the way to the wedding day to share with the guests.Use your notebook and keep writing down any funny stories the groom goes through while preparing for his big day.Whatever you do don’t go to the Internet and find the old jokes out there and use them.They’ve been used for years.There’s plenty of amusement in the groom growing up and what he went through working up to his wedding day.
Practice, practice, and practice your speech.You’ll have a ton of time before the wedding to practice saying your speech.Use your friends and family to practice on or use it in your speech class, if you take one.You’ll be glad you did.
Some best man speeches go pretty bad but that’s because they drink too much before their speech.They think it will relax them but it really doesn’t.It will make you forget your speech, not to mention slurring your words and causing you to stop often to try to remember what you were talking about.Most wedding guests are lenient with speeches but for the intoxicated best man, well, let’s just say, you’ll be the talk of the town.
Remember to plan, practice, and practice your best man speech until you can stand up in front of a group of people and say it without any stress or tension. Everyone will remember your speech for years to come.
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Choosing Wedding Accessories
June 28, 2010 by Surrey Weddings
Filed under Wedding Advice
Choosing Wedding Accessories
Gifts for attendants
It is traditional for the couple to give gifts for those who attended them during the wedding. Many couples are giving dinner gift certificates as well as spa nights for bridal attendants. These gifts are usually more well liked than engraved gifts of the past. Men often still will give a fountain pen to their best man as well as ushers. Do not forget the children in the wedding party such as the paiges and the flower girls. Gifts for them should be thoughtful and age appropriate.
Transportation for bridal party
If you are having a wedding in the country or far away from home, and the bridal party is staying at a nearby inn or hotel, you need to provide transportation for them to get from the wedding reception to the inn. You can hire a car that will pick them up and take them to their accommodations after the wedding. Speak to the vendor who is providing your wedding transportation about this as this may be included in the deal.
Thank you notes
Do not forget to write out thoughtful, thank you notes after the wedding. You can order your thank you notes at the same place that you order your wedding invitations. Some engravers or printers will include thank you notes as part of a package deal if you ask them. Many people address their thank you notes as they receive responses to make this chore easier.
Wedding cake
The wedding cake is often forgotten today as it has been reduced to a photo prop in some weddings and often cut before the guests have seen it. Still, you should make sure that you order the wedding cake as well as the topper for the cake in plenty of time for the wedding. Many wedding reception venues will provide a wedding cake if you ask. If not, you can contact bakeries for this special cake.
Party favors, guest book place cards
Do not forget that you will want to keep track of the guests who attended your wedding. Your wedding accessories should include place cards for guests, a guest book for guests to sign and party favors. Party favors, such as sugared almonds wrapped in tulle are traditional for a wedding.
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‘Be Your Best’ – Top Tips for Losing Weight Before Your Wedding
November 20, 2009 by Surrey Weddings
Filed under Wedding Advice
You’ve set the date and the countdown is on. You are about to choose your beautiful wedding dress and you want the confidence to know that you look your best on the day. If you have a limited amount of months or even weeks and want to see the BEST possible results, then following a carefully and individually designed fitness and weight loss program will leave you feeling energised and looking great for your big day! The earlier you start, the more results you will see.
From fat-burning exercises to the hassle-free ‘at home’ workout, you can finally lose the extra pounds and feel your best during this special time of your life! At last you can achieve weight loss, tone your muscles and flatten your stomach!
Going on a restrictive ‘wedding dress diet’ will leave you feeling empty and will not stand you in good shape to cope with all of the exciting preparations. Therefore, seeking advice from a qualified nutritional advisor on how to improve your diet is also highly recommended. Without a correct healthy eating plan and having the knowledge to know which foods to eat, it will be difficult to shift the excess.
With the right guidance, support and planning, your vision can become reality. Follow our tried and tested techniques detailed below:
1) Your bridal exercise and weight loss program should include aerobic activities (cardiovascular otherwise known as CV), resistance (strength) training and flexibility sessions. The minimum amount recommended each week is at least 40 minutes sessions, 3 x weekly, combining all elements. Despite popular belief, CV training alone will not shift the excess!
2) In order to stimulate greater fat loss, your CV sessions should be at least 60% max heart rate to make a significant difference. Intensity is key to achieving results. Investing in, and using a heart rate monitor is a great way to monitor the exact activity of your heart during your aerobic training. Alternatively, you could use a simple method called the ‘Rate of Perceived Exertion’ (RPE Scale) – you monitor how hard you feel as though you are working by listening to your body and understanding your own effort.
3) 1lb of fat is equal to 3,500 calories. You should aim to reduce your calorie intake by 500 calories each day. Here’s how:
• exercising at the right intensity
• increasing your metabolic rate with strength training
• reducing your intake of junk food and alcohol
• eating a well-balanced, unprocessed diet
4) Avoid foods that give you that ‘bloated’ feeling:
• wheat and processed grains
• simple carbohydrates and refined sugar
• foods high on the glycaemic index
5) Schedule your training session into your diary and write it down! Without planning and preparation, it’s easy to find an excuse of why not to exercise, especially during all of the busy preparations in the countdown to your wedding. If possible, training with a friend not only gives you support, but also makes you commit to the time that you have set aside. Take a few minutes to think about the time of day that is realistic for your training; you could get out of bed 30 minutes earlier and get your exercise session out of the way before breakfast! Alternatively, if you suffer from the ‘mid-afternoon slump’, why not make this the time to get active and create energy throughout your body?
6) Exercise by doing something that you enjoy. Motivation is vital for success. This may sound simple, but if you dislike an activity, you will not continue with it! Be creative but realistic.
7) Keep your body well-hydrated throughout the day with filtered water and caffeine-free tea. Aim for between 1.5 to 2 litres each day. Water is essential for health, carries vital nutrients around the body and flushes out the nasty toxins that your body might be nurturing. Thirst is a sign of 1% dehydration!
There is nothing better than having a goal to work towards! By following a carefully detailed exercise and weight loss program in preparation for your wedding, the results will be noticeable much quicker!
Jacqui O’Shea manages the Surrey-based team of Total Personal Training, a group of Weight Management and Fat Loss Personal Trainers, with experience collectively spanning several decades. Offering nurturing, one-to-one support, TPT Personal Trainers put a friendly face on fitness and weight management.
Our job as Weight Management and Fat Loss Personal Trainers is to understand each person’s limitations and potential and work with them to achieve the best results possible. We’re realistic, but we’re also optimistic, and we believe what sets us apart from other personal trainers is a nurturing and encouraging approach that respects our clients’ individual comfort zones. We want you to feel good about choosing us.
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