Giving your mother of the bride speech is one of the many pleasures at your daughter’s wedding.

Naturally, it may seem overwhelming and you may be a bit nervous. You are already helping with wedding planning, invitations, vendors and the caterer as well as the guest list, wedding gifts, wedding and reception.

How in the world can you fit in just one more detail to create a wonderful wedding day for your daughter. You need to sit back and relax, while you learn from this simple and straightforward way of preparing for your special speech.

Begin by recalling memories of your daughter as she grew from up a tiny baby, a little girl and into the blushing bride she is today. Share these memories, without the worry of becoming emotional. Believe me, you will not be the only person there feeling such strong emotions.

While sharing these memories, begin moving smoothly to include thoughts or memories of the groom as well. Then you will share with family and friends your thoughts and feelings about them as a couple. Mention any positive changes in your daughter since their first meeting. Explain what it is you see when they look at one another and how that exchange between them makes you feel. Relax, while expressing these things.

Reminisce about the first time you met the groom and the description your daughter gave of him at that time. Explain, how meeting him for the first time felt for you after hearing so much about him.

How did the family react to their wedding announcement? You may even consider telling the story of their first meeting. Were they high school sweethearts, co-workers or perhaps, did they met through a dating service? Any happy anecdote you share will thrill the wedding guests.

The mother of the bride speech can be a short message about marriage and the importance of the bonding relationship that shall last for many years to come. You can express that there are many joy and heartaches, sorrow and pleasure within such a sacred union. You can cheerfully share some of your thoughts and feelings concerning things you have learned about yourself and others throughout your marriage.

Remember to acknowledge any others present that are important to the lives of the newly weds and ceremony. You can finish up fantastically by including the events of the day and then gradually build up to the toast you will give for the occasion.

How can you get all these ideas and general points out of you and into a well-written speech? How do you prepare it? While you are actively helping your daughter get ready for her wedding day, keep a notepad or some sticky-pads handy.

You can write down your thoughts and feelings as the days pass. You will then incorporate them into your speech. You do not need to memorize it, since index cards with your notes can help you remember, while you are giving your speech. Practice in front of family members or even your mirror.

Here are a few ideas to help you get started when you are trying to decide what to say about the marriage:

– Never go to bed angry.
– Always tell each other, I love you.
– You are never too old to hold hands.
– Always have an open communication policy.
– Share your wants, needs and desires with each other.
– Stand and grow together, never leave the other behind.
– Never grow bored with each other’s presence and only rejoice in the wholeness that has become your heart and soul.

Traditionally, as the mother of the bride, your speech will begin by introducing yourself as such for the benefit of any guests who may not be aware of this. Next, you will reminisce about the past stories of your daughter. You will then acknowledge the groom and welcome him into your family circle. Share your thoughts and feelings of happiness concerning the wedding and then than all those who have helped to create such a lovely wedding and then you will offer the toast.

Another non-traditional method is to begin by thanking everyone who takes part in the wedding planning. Then greeting the groom and welcoming him and his family into your family circle. Then you will go on to share the thoughts and feeling you and your family have concerning the wedding as well as providing your audience with small glimpses of the person your daughter has become under the influence of the love she has for her new husband.

You can add something funny and loving about your daughter. Be sure to open up and share all those special thoughts and feelings concerning the marriage, while smoothly moving onto your toast.

You want to stay brief and to the point, you can share playful, loving and funny episodes. This can cause those in attendance to cry, laugh or even shout in surprise. You want to express the sense of happiness you feel. Remain calm and open, while showing everyone there what it means to love someone so much with all your heart, mind and soul.

Author Bio: Brenda Jackson is a contributing writer at thebridesheart.com where you can read more about the mother of the bride speech, wedding hairstyles and other wedding planning themes.

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