The father of the bride is the most ill-equipped participant in the wedding. Women know everything about weddings, the groom just needs to show up a couple of times reasonably sober and shaved, and the best man gets to plan a party " how hard is that?
The father of the bride on the other hand passes out a boatload of money to pay for almost everything. Therefore, unless he plans on spending all of his money on the wedding, there are a few things that he must know and do.
1. Be part of the planning process. If youre not involved you might as well shouting, Free Money. Dont take charge of the planning, but offer your help and suggestions in the areas that you know about. A wedding reception is nothing more than a large, expensive party with a lot of rules.
2. Get used to dealing with insane women. There is something about weddings that causes insanity in all women. At least six times before the wedding occurs you will be accused of trying to ruin everything. Suck it up. For the most part your wife and daughter will just want to complain. For this you need to learn only two phrases, That bitch, and Those bastards. Repeat frequently.
3. Figure out where your money is going. Generally most weddings spend about half the budget on the reception. So far in 2009, weddings have been averaging $16,000 to $19,000 according to the weddingreport.com. That means that receptions are running about $8,000 to $9,500. Theres a lot of room in there to save some money.
4. Prepare your wedding toast. Even if you do a fair amount of public speaking, practice your toast. The words you say only count for a small percentage of how people interpret your toast. They will be watching your body language and the way you say the words. Eye contact is critical. Write down the toast well before you give it and practice it standing up (youll be delivering your toast standing).
5. Dance, dance, dance. You and your daughter will be doing one of the first dances while everyone watches. Find out what song she wants played and take lessons to learn how to dance it. Many dance studios offer wedding dance packages. Surprise everyone with your patented moves.
I also strongly suggest that you plan a post-wedding vacation for just your wife and yourself. It will be needed. - 30299
The father of the bride on the other hand passes out a boatload of money to pay for almost everything. Therefore, unless he plans on spending all of his money on the wedding, there are a few things that he must know and do.
1. Be part of the planning process. If youre not involved you might as well shouting, Free Money. Dont take charge of the planning, but offer your help and suggestions in the areas that you know about. A wedding reception is nothing more than a large, expensive party with a lot of rules.
2. Get used to dealing with insane women. There is something about weddings that causes insanity in all women. At least six times before the wedding occurs you will be accused of trying to ruin everything. Suck it up. For the most part your wife and daughter will just want to complain. For this you need to learn only two phrases, That bitch, and Those bastards. Repeat frequently.
3. Figure out where your money is going. Generally most weddings spend about half the budget on the reception. So far in 2009, weddings have been averaging $16,000 to $19,000 according to the weddingreport.com. That means that receptions are running about $8,000 to $9,500. Theres a lot of room in there to save some money.
4. Prepare your wedding toast. Even if you do a fair amount of public speaking, practice your toast. The words you say only count for a small percentage of how people interpret your toast. They will be watching your body language and the way you say the words. Eye contact is critical. Write down the toast well before you give it and practice it standing up (youll be delivering your toast standing).
5. Dance, dance, dance. You and your daughter will be doing one of the first dances while everyone watches. Find out what song she wants played and take lessons to learn how to dance it. Many dance studios offer wedding dance packages. Surprise everyone with your patented moves.
I also strongly suggest that you plan a post-wedding vacation for just your wife and yourself. It will be needed. - 30299
About the Author:
If you are a Father of the Bride, then you need Ken York's Father of the Bride Wedding Guide. It will save you money and help preserve your sanity. Ladies, get the book for your father of the bride.
