At the wedding of your daughter you often only get the chance to do something right once. There's a lot more to being a "father of the bride" than just nodding and handing over your credit card! Fathers play an important role in the wedding of their daughters and with every important moment you make special memories for many people. So fathers, be careful!
1. When the groom asks for your permission
It is not uncommon for the bridegroom to first ask or request permission from the bride's father to ask his daughter's hand. For the groom this moment can be very exciting and also very emotional, so be serious and get prepared for the day. Also, you must be respectful even if your father say "NO". He is the only man who loves you allot in this world. So give him the respect he deserve and don't force him to say Yes for him. You can ask him for the reason for that No. If there's any misunderstanding, then try to resolve the issue and convience your father in a very respectful way.
2. When the groom does not ask for your permission
In India, it is more common that the groom ask permission from the bride's father to marry his loving daughter. But in some cases, it does not happen. Definitely it hearts but still do not be angry if the groom does not first come to you before he asks your daughter to marry. Keep patience and give them your blessings.
3. Be clear about the financial support
If you do not have a budget to (partially) finance the wedding, then be clear about it immediately. The bride and groom can then take this into account from the start and manage the expenses within the budget. Making a wedding budget is easier for them and chances are less that there will be disappointment.
4. Start composing your speech on time
As said, fathers play an important role in their daughter's wedding. Chances are high that you are going to give a speech. It is important that you think in time how this speech should look like. Nobody likes a very short or an unnecessarily long speech.
5. Practice your dance steps
At her wedding, you as a father will also dance with your daughter. A wonderful moment, perhaps very emotional. Practice your dance steps a couple of times so that, even if it all gets too bad for you, you will continue to dance naturally.
6. Men do not cry
But fathers do! The wedding is a day full of emotions: happiness, humor, relief, excitement and perhaps sadness. Make sure you have tissues in your hand, whether or not for yourself. Tipping away your daughter's tears is a wonderful gesture.
7. Giving your daughter away is a wonderful moment
One of the most beautiful moments of your life takes place this day: you are going to give your daughter away. Difficult, emotional and above all very beautiful. Prepare yourself, because no matter how often you play it in your head, nothing matches the real feeling. Good luck!
