Father Of The Bride Speeches

You could just say something like "even though _________ isn’t here with us, she is looking over the whole day to make sure that her baby girl is having the best day of her life."

Or "My late wife is smiling down on this joyous day that we both waited for for so long, and I know that she is proud of her daughter and new son…"
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By Gracielacey on May 29, 2010

If the late wife is the mother of the bride she should be mentioned no matter what. But if your really concerned about hurting peoples feelings mention something she used to do that would get a giggle from everyone. Like if she overdecorated for Xmas and easter, or if she had a funny way of dancing. I’m really curious though how this would ruin the day? Good luck
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By Pearl N on May 29, 2010

I am sorry for your loss.

I have seen several wedding that have honored members of the family that have passed on and it was touching rather than a spoiler. Keep it on the lighter side by saying something like "If she was here today, I know that she would be beaming with pride to see such a beautiful young woman taking her first steps into married life and I know that she would have liked to have been standing next to me as I wish the two of you the best in your new life together." Depending on your beliefs, instead of saying "If she was here today…" you could say "I know that as she watches down on us from Heaven, she is beaming with pride…"
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By CAITLIN on May 29, 2010

i am sure your wife will be watching over both you and your daughter on this joyous occasion, just as she has been since she was taken from you. caitlin’s answer is perfect!! give her best answer and take good care!
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By itsjustyouandmebabe on May 29, 2010

Well, I’m going to try to include something about my mother who passed this year in the ceremony any way. Ask your daughter if she’s going to be recognizing her in any way and then go from there. I think the ideas the folks before me came up with are fine. This day is a day of happiness, she’ll most likely be on everyone’s mind anyway.
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By chaychayolei on May 29, 2010

I would make a very brief comment at the end of speech. Something like "If her mother could be here today she would be so happy for her little girl."
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By notyou311 on May 29, 2010

Whatever you do, make it extremely brief since this is not a memorial service
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By barthebear on May 29, 2010

say something like "I know (her name) is watching from heaven and so happy for our daughter or son on this blessed day"
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By Mean Carleen on May 29, 2010

I began to think about what I would say to respond to this question and please see Caitlin’s response. I couldn’t have said it better myself. Way to state it Caitlin!
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By Anna on May 29, 2010

I would mention the dreams for your daughter that you and your wife shared–perhaps when your daughter was born or sent off to her first day of school, etc. You know, the milestone moments that parents recognize and that have played a role in your daughter becoming the young lady she is today.

I would also think your daughter would be touched to learn how much of your wife’s inner and outer beauty that you see in her and that you hope she will bring as much happiness and joy into her marriage as her mother did into her own.
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By DJ on May 29, 2010