Who Said Her Father Has To Give The Speech?

You've heard it before...

"A son's a son until he takes a wife,
 A daughter's a daughter all her life"

True or not, moms have a deep connection with their little girl and they want a chance to honor her accomplishments and congratulate her marriage. Why leave it to the men?

In some cases, with step-parents or divorced parents, a parents second marriage, etc - well, mom is the one constant, the parent that has been there throughtout bride's life - she's earned the right to say a few words!

So What's a Mother of the Bride To Say? Everything a Father Does.

If you're sharing the spotlight with dad, though, don't repeat what he's already said. Take more time to get emotional, talk about your daughter and her never-going-to-give-in attitude, her vast accomplishments, or why you think she's going to make a wonderful wife. Add in a little advice about marriage - as only a mother can - and you'll have a speech ready in no time.

You'll have so much to say, the hardest part will be knowing when to stop!