Speech by Paul Tomlinson
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Speech Type: Father of the bride/groom
Speech Creator: Paul Tomlinson
Speech Date: 09/10/2012 00:31:38
Ladies and gentlemen, I'm really happy to be here today as father of the beautiful bride, even more so since I found out it's a free bar and I won't have to buy anybody a drink
First of all I'd like to thank you all for coming to my daughter and son in law's wedding especially those of you who knew the band that I play in would be part of the…err…entertainment, it's very touching that you still decided to attend.
Today I am a proud man. Seeing your daughter looking so happy and radiant is a truly amazing experience, but it is tinged with a little sadness. For those who know me well, you will know being generous does not come naturally to me. I did have a little tear in my eye during the ceremony when I realised I had to give her away. I would have thought I'd have got at least a fiver for her.
When the realisation dawned on Karen that I'd be saying a few words she said I needed to stress her good points, well, there's been plenty of stress I can tell you, like the time she went into Nottingham with friends for a night out, she was carried home by 10 o clock that evening after losing the ability to walk, she later claimed she over did the warm up session a little, her Mum kept sending me into her bedroom at regular intervals during the night to make sure she was still breathing. As you can see, she was.
But she does have her good points, amongst them determination and courage, we found this out when she was told she couldn't have a 2nd piercing in her ears, she went off to school and did it herself with a needle, unfortunately and understandable under the circumstances, she didn't quite get the holes level which sort of gave the game away, it still makes my eyes water at the thought.
She has inherited some of my characteristics though, knowing that Verbal Warning, that's the band that I play in, are not an obvious choice to book for a wedding reception I was more than a little surprised when she asked if we could play for an hour, that was until she quickly added, of course we won't be paying you anything and do you mind if the DJ uses your PA? That's my girl.
It is my duty and pleasure to welcome Jesse, his parents, Peter and Jill, his brother and sister, Alex and Amber, into the family, Jesse seems like a sensible likeable young-ish man, mind you, I couldn't attend the stag day and I've not heard the best mans speech yet so I could well change my mind on that one.
I have to admit I was a little worried when I found out she was marrying a Kiwi, but then I thought, hey it could be worse he could have been an Australian.
I haven't had chance to impart much advice to you both which I have gained through years of experience and cock ups, but:
To Jesse – A great philosopher once said, a man who gives in when he's wrong is a wise man: A man who gives in when he's right….stays married!
To Karen – when you want something from Jesse, just ask for it – don't forget he's a man and hints don't work!!
My final duty and very great privilege is to propose a toast to our daughter and new son-in law. I wish them a long, happy and prosperous future together.
So ladies and gentlemen please be upstanding and raise your glasses to the new Mr and Mrs Goscomb, Karen and
