Preface
When it comes to being a brilliant modern best man, John Bowden knows what he's talking about. He's been there, done it and got a crate of tee shirts. He has also written several books on weddings and speechmaking and is a member of the Comedy Writers' Association.
This essential little handbook is written specifically and exclusively for the father of the bride. It will show you how to prepare a unique, relevant and memorable speech that includes just the right balance of emotion, seriousness and humour. And it will supply you with a rich selection of stories, jokes and quotations you may wish to use or adapt.
This is a day charged with emotional intensity. You need to open your heart and display your feelings. Ask yourself: Do I really want the guests to know every last detail of my daughter’s Saturday morning tap-dancing lessons, or do I want to share something profoundly meaningful and joyous in our otherwise crazy world? Well, which would you prefer to hear?
