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?
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

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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