Writing a Mother of the Groom Speech

A mother of the bride speech can be a very lovely tribute to the bride and groom. The speech can cover almost anything that relates to the union of your daughter and future son-in-law. Here's a guide to writing a meaningful, memorable speech for your daughter's wedding.

Your speech doesn't have to be very long. You don't even have to write a speech word-for-word. Just put an outline together so you can have something to refer to when you relay your words of joy at the reception.

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Gathering Material

Writing a Mother of the Groom Speech

The first step in writing your speech is to brainstorm. Write down some thoughts about how you feel about your daughter, some special memories, how you felt when she told you she was getting married, etc. These nuggets will be the basis of your speech.

Talk with others about their memories of you and your daughter if you need further inspiration.

Write the Speech

Put your points on paper. If you are going to speak about your relationship with her, pick out one or two gems to keep the speech from going on too long.

Be sure to address your daughter and her new husband. Tell your version of the story of how they met, especially if the groom was someone she didn't have initial interest in. Tell your audience how you felt when she told you she was in love and thought he was the one. Tell your daughter how you felt when she shared her excitement over getting married with you.

Tell the audience how your daughter has changed or grown since she met her groom. Talk about your other children's interaction with your daughter and the groom.

Give the new couple words of wisdom on wedding vows and love. Tell them how you feel about marriage, love and commitment.

Tell your daughter of your pride for her and wishes for the future.

Use Visual Aids

A visual aid can be a great tool in delivering a great speech. A picture of you and your daughter when she was a little girl could illustrate a memory. Use this time to give your daughter a special piece of jewelry as she makes the transition from your little girl to a grown woman with her own life.

Tools You Need for the Speech

Be sure you have a handkerchief or tissue in case you have tears of joy. Keep any visual aids on a table nearby so they can be easily reached. The wedding coordinator will give you a clue to when it is your turn. Be sure to visit the restroom before your speech to touch up your lipstick and check your teeth for any bits of food.

Giving the Speech

Let your speech come from the heart. If you fill it with laughter and pride, your speech will always be remembered by your daughter as part of your special day.

Writing a Mother of the Groom Speech

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Top 10 Movies

Over the next few weeks I'll post my lists of top 10 movies of all time, top 100 movies of all time, and some sub-categories thereof; like top 10 comedies of all time. My list of top 10 movies of all time is rather unconventional I suppose. It is comprised of films that I find myself watching over and over, and not necessarily ones with just the best directing, best cinematography, most controversy, etc. I'm not a huge fan of science fiction or kids films so while something like Star Wars might be considered a top film by a majority of the planet, it's simply not really on my radar. I also struggle to get into older films so you aren't going to find something like Citizen Kane listed here. By no means do I think any of the aforementioned films are bad films, they simply aren't my favorite. I have no problem admitting that these films might not be masterful works of art, but they're still my current top 10 movies of all time.

1. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [Blu-ray]

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2. Schindler's List (Widescreen Edition)

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3. The Shawshank Redemption

4. Wedding Crashers

5. The Fighter

6. To Kill a Mockingbird

7. Memento

8. American History X

9. The Shining

10. The Town

I realize many of the movies listed are relatively new and that this doesn't capture the entire scope of film-making, but as I mentioned before a lot of the older films just don't draw me in the same way as the newer films.

So why the above films for my Top 10 Movies of All Time?

Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

Simply a masterpiece. Everything from the writing, the acting, to the absolutely breathtaking scenery and stunning cinematography. A perfect ending to one of the best trilogies of all time.

Schindler's List

Normally I'm not huge into time-pieces, but this one really drew me in. An unforgettable film about the brutality and horrors that the Jewish population of Europe suffered during World War II. A recipient of many awards. The excellent acting and the amazing story told by Schindler's List earned it a place in my Top 10 Movies of All Time.

The Shawshank Redemptiom

An incredible film about the importance of integrity and perseverance when one faces a difficult situation. This movie has become a household favorite over the years. A must watch if you haven't seen it.

Wedding Crashers

Quite possibly one of the best comedies of all time. Wedding Crashers can be crude and perverse at one moment and heartfelt the next. A great story about two friends and their struggle with love and friendship. Unforgettable one liners and laughs.

The Fighter

A predictable film but a great one none-the-less. The Fighter tells a great story about the different struggles that two brothers faced while growing up. Mark Wahlberg plays a home-town hero boxer. Christian Bale plays a washed up boxer who is addicted to cocaine. Bale's stunning performance won him an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor of 2010. Mellisa Leo, another co-star in the film won Best Supporting Actress of 2010.

To Kill a Mockingbird

One of the few older films that I absolutely loved. A classic novel turned into an absolutely brilliant film. Courage, compassion, and racial injustice are all major themes in this movie. Gregory Peck does a phenomenal job acting in it.

Memento

An excellent and original film directed by Christopher Nolan. Memento uses a non-linear narrative structure to tell a story. It can be confusing on first watch but usually after a second run through everything comes together much more clearly. The use of black-and-white sequences really draw attention and put emphasis on critical events.

American History X

This was one of the more violent films that I watched and at a very young age none the less. It made a strong and lasting impression on me which is why it is part of my Top 10 Movies of All Time. American History X tells an incredible story about racism and the influences of the neo-nazi movement. The film relies on powerful motifs including murder, rape, prison, and literature to tell its story. One of Edward Norton's best performances.

The Shining

Classic. Psychological Horror. One of Stanley Kubrick's many great films.The Shining truly feels cold. Jack Nicholson does an excellent job acting; probably better than you'll ever find in any other horror film. Also one of the few films that is often considered to be better than it's original written counterpart. Worth watching, even if you don't like horror films.

The Town

Ben Affleck has starred in some terrible films, but so far his track record for directing is excellent. The Town, one of his two films, feels precise in all of its actions. The acting, the writing, the cinematography. It all moves quickly. The Town almost feels like a modern remake of the 1995 film Heat with a comparable if not better shootout scene.

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Unique Fall Wedding Favor Ideas for a Memorable Event

Unique Fall Wedding Favor Ideas

There is such a large variety of wedding favors available online today that it can almost feel like there are too many choices. Do you go with a frame or a candle? But everyone gives frames and candles. The same goes for bottle stoppers, bookmarks and key chains. Chances are, if you've come across it online it's already been done.

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Everybody wants their wedding to be special and stand out from the rest. Be it in choosing a well hidden gem for a venue or selecting a menu of creative modern culinary masterpieces we all want our special day to be the absolute best. Selecting unique, thoughtful wedding favors should be no different and you have many options.

Unique Fall Wedding Favor Ideas for a Memorable Event

First things first:

Forget about generic frames, candles, bottle stoppers and coasters. They've been overdone. To find something truly unique and unusual you need to think outside of the proverbial favor box. To start narrowing down your options you should limit yourself to picking a theme or a set of products designed to match a season. For the purposes of this article we'll choose Fall Themed Wedding Favors since Autumn is almost upon us. Now that we've got some direction lets narrow it down some more. Think about the colors you've chosen for your décor, the menu you've selected, the color palette of the bridesmaid dresses. Try to imagine the general look and feel of a favor that would be the perfect complement to your existing décor. Once you've come up with a general idea you can start doing some quick searches on your engine of choice but the key is to click on the image results. That way you'll be able to quickly get a feel for the types of products that are out there.

Maple Syrup in a Personalized Bottle

After doing some Google Image searches we came up with a few really cute ideas for Fall Wedding favors that were both unusual and unbelievably cute. By far, our favorite product was personalized maple syrup. The one we found contained 100% pure, Grade A syrup from Vermont. This is something we've never seen before at a wedding. There are so many great things about this product. It's made in the USA, it's sure to be delicious, and it includes a free bottle label that can be personalized with the bride and grooms names and wedding date. After looking through the wonderful designs available for the personalized label we came across several fall themed designs that would fit perfectly in with the décor of a typical fall wedding. The personalized maple syrup we found ranged in price from to depending on the quantity purchased.

Personalized Lollipop Favors

Our second pick was also very unique and offered a variety of personalized label designs to choose from including the perfect fall themed designs that featured a beautiful color palette. Personalized favors in general have been gaining popularity as many people try to find ways to differentiate their event but many personalized favor options are downright ugly or cheap looking. We found several options on multiple sites for personalized lollipops and for the most part the designs felt very current and the presentation made them look twice as expensive as they actually were. The lollipop favors we selected came wrapped in clear cellophane and tied with white satin bow. The lollipop itself was also white and the included personalized label could be placed right on the front of the favor on the cellophane. One thing to keep in mind when shopping for personalized favors is that many of them are not shipped assembled, this being one of them. With that said, assembly looks like a breeze in that all you need to do is stick the label to the packaging.

More comfortable with a classic wedding favor?

We all have friends that like to keep things traditional and classic. If you're a bridesmaid tasked with finding the perfect favors for a bride that prefers not to veer too far off the more traditional course you can still find something unique and fun. Our final suggestion is for you. Yes, everybody uses candles and frames for their wedding favors but there are so many options available that you don't have to use the same one you've already received twice this year at different events. This is where themed products offer the perfect solution for every wedding. As we've been focusing on fall themed products we limited our search to candles, frames and bottle stoppers with an autumn inspired design and found a large selection of favors to fit any budget. Our two favorites were a candle shaped like a pine cone with a fresh cinnamon fragrance and a tree-branch design photo frame. Both were reasonably priced and looked very well made.

In closing, there are many ways to differentiate you event from all the rest. We all want our special day to be a memorable experience full of memories we can relive with our friends and families for years to come. The best way to make your wedding memorable is to make it different. Finding an enchanting venue off the beaten track, catering your event with an inspired, eclectic selection and finding unique ideas for fall wedding favors will ensure that your special day is one to remember.

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Preparing the Father of the Groom Speech

When it comes to wedding speeches, the father of the groom speech is one of the ones which are largely forgotten. People mainly wait to hear the speech from the father of the bride and the best man, but the father of the groom speech is also an important one. It is a chance for you to welcome the bride into your family and to offer advice to your son about married life. If done right, the speech can be both moving and humorous. So just how do you create the perfect father of the groom speech?

Setting the Right Tone

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Really it doesn't matter who is giving a speech, all of them should be both heartfelt and humorous. Getting the right mixture of emotion and humour can be hard to do especially as most men do not like to be too emotional - even at a wedding. Luckily the father of the groom is not expected to be as emotional as the father of the bride, so when creating your father of the groom speech you do not have to get too personal.

Preparing the Father of the Groom Speech

Firstly you should open your speech by welcoming the bride into the family. Perhaps compliment her and congratulate your son on having good taste. This will go down well with the bride's family and you will make the bride feel special.

Next it is time to tell perhaps a couple of funny stories about your son. Have you got any embarrassing stories about him when he was younger? Ideally you do not want to mention any ex girlfriends as that can potentially spoil the day. Stick to stories from childhood and you cannot go wrong. Everybody loves to laugh at childhood stories and it is your chance to add a little humour to your speech.

Another important part of the father of the groom speech is where you give your son advice. This should ideally be near the end of the speech and it should not be too long. Just give a couple of sentences such as "and in your married life remember that your wife is always right and you will never win an argument". If you add something like that it also adds a little humour and it will give the speech a good light-hearted ending.

Overall you want the father of the groom speech to be humorous and emotional. Start by welcoming and complimenting the bride. Next add a little humour with childhood stories, then get emotional and tell your son how proud you are of him before finally ending the speech with a few humorous words about married life. That is definitely the best layout for a father of the groom speech and you are sure to get a round of applause once you have finished!

Preparing the Father of the Groom Speech

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Spanish Wedding Dresses and Wedding Gowns

Introduction

Since many couples dream of having their weddings in Spain it could help if they had some idea of the ideal Spanish wedding. What better to start than by setting the theme with a quintessential Spanish wedding dress? With it traditional features one can claim to have wed a Spanish bride.

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Spanish Wedding Dresses

Spanish Wedding Dresses and Wedding Gowns

Spanish traditions on Spanish wedding dresses are very elaborate. Black is the preferred color which is meant to symbolize the bride's character that is just about to be uncovered by the groom. A matching black veil is desirable while one can also opt for one that is mantilla since it could help them frame their face to the admiration of the attendants.

Other colors that are also allowed are white and red so the bride will be fine in any of these. A black shawl draped over one's shoulders may turn out to be a good addition to the bridal gown as long as it complements the gown's color. Several materials of bridal gowns have their origin in Spain and so will make up the Spanish bridal attire. Chiffon, silk, taffeta, organza and tulle are some of the favorite materials from which the gowns are made. The different designs will then be adorned by additional features such as crystals, beadings, diamante and various exquisite embroideries.

Where to get your Spanish wedding dresses

While making the choice of a Spanish bridal gown may be difficult, where to buy one need not be a problem. Major fashion houses particularly those providing wedding attire will always have several collections for your sampling. By consulting your local wedding directory you will find a shop near you from where you can buy a wedding gown. One can also consult their wedding planners more so if they are in unfamiliar location. These will give them an idea of where to get the best bargains. Furthermore attending wedding exhibitions will expose one to a large number of fashion houses with the latest designs in this industry. Finally the internet is one of the most convenient tools to do your search. It will be very convenient if you are looking for detail, want to make comparison in terms of prices, features or colors. One can also find great discounts and buy the dress online without much hassle.

How to order for your Spanish wedding dresses

The fact that there are many should not fool one to not making preparations to choose their gown early. The general rule when ordering a Spanish wedding gown is that one should order at least nine months in advance. The process of buying the dress can take any course but eventually one has two broad options. The first one should involve physically selecting a wedding dress and paying for in the fashion house or department store. This requires that one go the shop physically to make the order after which the dress is made and they may be asked to go and try it on if finally packed. The other option is to carry out the whole transaction on the internet. The choice of what option to use lies with the bride.

Spanish Wedding Dresses and Wedding Gowns

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Three Aspects To Consider In Wedding Preparations

Marriage is one of the most important milestones for two persons as they are about to embark on an entirely different journey. A journey wherein both of them must reconsider each other's opinions and feelings before coming up with a decision or before doing something that will affect them as a couple.

Since their wedding day highlights their love for each other, it is only fitting that their precious moments are captured and preserved with the utmost precision as possible through video coverage and photography, food are served according to their tastes, flowers abound in a garden-like fairy tale setting and wedding favors that will remind guests of their love for each other. These are the categories where the bride and groom to be need to pay attention to.

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As memories fade, it is best to hire experts for video and photo coverage for they know the internal and external aspect of the various artistic creations and procedures such as photomontage, editing, lay-outing, creating and putting stories and captions on pictures and among others. With them, an ordinary photo becomes powerfully beautiful because of the application of several processes such as the application of Photoshop through the use of computers. Video coverage on the other hand becomes interestingly romantic because of the application of music. Another tool that photographers use is the audio-visual presentation of the couple shot at a particular place with a particular theme. Such places include beach, garden, farm, secluded highways which are picture-worthy and among others.

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Another aspect that the couple needs to focus upon before saying their vows is the food. Once the reception and food choices are decided upon, they should have a food taste to satisfy their palate and so as to guarantee that the guests are served with the most gastronomically satisfying food and beverages. Food choices must include vegetables for the absolute vegetarians, meat, green salads, fresh fruits selection, pastries, and among others such that the variety of food can also be served to individuals with religious and dietary restrictions and preferences.

Flowers play one of the most important roles in wedding ceremonies as they add color and beauty to the place. Depending on the bride's choice, florists, who are expert in various kinds of floral arrangement and décor, can arrange simple looking flowers to fabulously grand looking work of art in different forms and sizes of vases and a dull place can be transformed into a whole new magical reception. Although some brides-to be having their own color preferences for flowers, it is still best to seek professional help as they know their field of specialization better than others.

The success of a wedding ceremony does not depend alone on the financial capacity of the couple but on the sincerity and intensity of their commitment to honor their vows. A wedding ceremony can be celebrated in the simplest and solemnest way possible but still serve its purpose - to unite two souls together as one, till death do they part.

Three Aspects To Consider In Wedding Preparations

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Standard Wedding Reception Program

A wedding is one of the most memorable events ever and preparations are extensive from the minutest details to the big ones and the day comes where ceremony's done and now to the reception proper.

Being an expert when it comes to weddings I put importance for the final stage where a program is set as approved by the couple to be delivered and here I'll stage a standard program and it's up to the host to run the show with these very special guidelines as tested.

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Of course, after the ceremony the guests arrive and they are received. If there is a seat plan then it has to be followed. If not, guests find seats where they feel comfortable with as assisted, if possible if they have coordinators hired or relatives or friends assigned.

Standard Wedding Reception Program

Second, see to it that the principal sponsors and parents are seated at the presidential table.

Third, when almost everybody are settled request the members of the entourage except the principal sponsors and parents to assemble at the receiving area or foyer depending on the venue for the presentation of the entourage. And it has to be in accordance. The first to be called will be the flower girls followed by the bearers then the secondary sponsors and followed by the groomsmen with the bridesmaids as partners and the best man together with the maid of honor or matron of honor.

Fourth, is the grand entrance of the couple with effects like bubble and fog and confetti to put drama and color as they proceed to their seats at the presidential table with much accord.

Fifth, is the proper acknowledgement of parents and principal sponsors and letting them stand or a wave of hand as introduced.

Sixth, is one of the most important parts of the program to be done and requests the couple to proceed to the cake area to perform the first ritual of the celebration, the cake cutting ceremony and followed by the champagne toast and finally, the release of doves. These rituals are symbolic.

Seventh, is the thanksgiving prayer where the maid of honor does the prayer before meal letting everyone to stand in reverence for a simple prayer.

Eight, is the meal proper where guests are called for the pictorial with the couple and after which they can now proceed to the buffet table just to avoid congestion and to run things smoothly on the handle. As the souvenir shots are ongoing music is played.

Ninth, when everybody is seated coming from the buffet table a guest performer, if any is called to do his number. That's the fit time for some performances. And if there's something to be shown or an audio-visual presentation, that's the next part of the program.

Tenth, is when the best man is called for the grand toast, so to speak where all guests are requested to rise and help out with the toast.

Eleventh, is when well wishers are called for some messages to the couple. Not too many of them to avoid boredom, please. And the final messages must come from the very special persons who have raised the couple into what they are now as individuals and professionals, perhaps.

Then, the next stage is one of the highlights of the celebration where the father of the bride dances with his daughter then finally turning over to the groom for the couple's traditional dance. Optionally, they can perform the prosperity dance or money dance as we do here in the Philippines. It is symbolic, anyway.

And the climax will be the bouquet ceremony where single ladies are called to participate for a game as devised to find out who will be the next bride to be in the future. And to be fair we'll do the garter ceremony by performing a game as devised, too to find a partner for the luckiest lady.

To end the show the couple are called for their special message of thanks and the host's parting words.

What's next? Dance! Dance! Dance!

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Standard Wedding Reception Program

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