Great Speech Writing Questionnaire for the Father-of-the-Bride
If you would like me to write your father-of-the-bride speech on the back of this questionnaire (without a meeting)
please include as much detail as possible. Feel free to call me at any time to discuss it.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Name
Telephone number
Address
Email
THE WEDDING
When is it?
Where are the ceremony and reception
being held? Anything noteworthy about
either venue?
Who is hosting the wedding i.e. who will
the invitations come from?
THE CONTEXT FOR YOUR SPEECH
Who is speaking at the wedding (and
when)?
Who will be introducing you?
Will you be finishing with a toast? If so,
who to (usually the Bride and Groom)?
YOUR SPEAKING STYLE
What proportion of the speech would
you like to be sincere and what
proportion lighter/funny?
Are you, by nature, shy or extrovert?
How nervous will you be when you
stand up to speak?
Do you have any experience of public
speaking?
How long would you like to speak for?
AUDIENCE
How many people will be there?
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Anyone elderly or travelled from a
particularly long way who deserves a
mention?
Anyone not there who’d you’d like to
mention?
How many of them will know you?
Do you expect it to be a relatively sedate
or loud atmosphere?
YOUR DAUGHTER
Date and place of birth?
What was she like as a toddler/child?
Any amusing or poignant memories?
Where did she go to school (and
university)?
What was her first job?
What does she do professionally?
What are her main interests/hobbies?
Can you describe her personality in
three words?
How would you describe her physically?
How would her friends describe her?
How close are you to her?
Can you give an example of a great
story or two that you’ve been involved in
with her?
If there was a theme to hold your
description of her together, what would
it be?
Any other emotional/nostalgic stories I
can work in?
YOUR FAMILY
If and what would you like to say about
your wife (or your daughter’s mother)?
Who are they (other children etc), how
often do you see each other/holiday
together?
Who else needs mentioning on the day?
THANKS
Who else do you need to thank, i.e. the
Groom’s family
Are there elderly relatives that need a
mention, or guests travelling from a long
way?
THE GROOM
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What is his full name
Can you give a brief outline of his life?
When did your daughter meet him?
When did you hear about him for the first
time?
When did you realise things between
them were serious?
When did you first meet him? Any
amusing reflections?
Any thoughts on the role he has played
in changing the life of your daughter?
How do you get on with him and what
are what do you have in common?
What role have he and his family played
in helping with the wedding?
TABOO SUBJECTS
What can’t we mention?
OTHER
Are there subjects not covered above
that you know will amuse / interest your
audience? Please give me as much
detail as possible.
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