Father Of The Groom Speech examples

I'll keep this brief, because there's dancing later and, unlike this speech, that's something Alex is genuinely good at.

I still remember Alex at about five, absolutely certain and completely wrong about everything, and utterly determined to do it all alone. Some things haven't changed — and thank goodness for that.

Right — I've been told the sincere part is legally required, so brace yourselves.

Marriage teaches you loyalty, patience, and understanding. Which means Alex had absolutely none of these before they met Jordan.

In the end, love is just the decision to face the whole unpredictable future beside one person, and Alex and Jordan are facing it hand in hand.

And then Jordan came along. I've never seen Alex happier or more themselves — steadier, softer, quicker to laugh. Jordan, you are so obviously the one.

Please raise your glasses to the happy couple — Jordan, good luck, and Alex, we all know you married up. To Alex and Jordan.

The first time Alex told me about Jordan, something in their voice had changed. Today, we all get to hear why.

I still remember Alex at about five, absolutely certain and completely wrong about everything, and utterly determined to do it all alone. Some things haven't changed — and thank goodness for that.

That was the moment I stopped worrying about Alex, because I could see they'd found where they belonged.

A wedding is a beginning dressed up as a celebration; the real marriage starts tomorrow, and I couldn't imagine two people more ready for it.

And then Jordan came along. I've never seen Alex happier or more themselves — steadier, softer, quicker to laugh. Jordan, you are so obviously the one.

Here's to a marriage full of small, ordinary, extraordinary days. To Alex and Jordan.

I'm going to do my best to make you laugh and then, when you're not ready for it, to make you a little bit emotional. That's the deal.

A parent spends years teaching a child to be brave enough to leave. Today Alex does exactly that — walking toward a wonderful new life with Jordan — and I couldn't be prouder, even as my heart does something complicated.

That's the Alex we love to tease. Here's the Alex we're genuinely proud of.

A wedding is one day; a marriage is forever. Which is roughly how long Alex takes to get ready, so Jordan is well prepared.

Marriage isn't about finding someone perfect; it's about choosing one person, over and over, and calling that choice home.

And then Jordan came along. I've never seen Alex happier or more themselves — steadier, softer, quicker to laugh. Jordan, you are so obviously the one.

To Alex and Jordan: equal parts laughter and love, and long may that ratio continue. Cheers.