My son is getting married shortly and as Father of the Groom I'm not normally involved in the speechmaking ect.
However, would like to make a contribution in some memorable way.
Thought about a surprise speech but can anyone think of any other form of surprise, say a prank or joke of some sort or open to suggestions..
Any sensible ideas would be appreciated
Thanks
2006-09-26 02:07:01 · 31 answers · asked by Molinet 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It sounds to me like YOU are wanting to be remembered. Remember it's about your son and future daughter-in-law, not you.
2006-09-26 02:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by CJP 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The score cards from KD are def the best idea - that would make me laugh out loud, but anything more over the top than that and you're in dangerous territory. I'm getting married soon and if my hubby-to-be's father organised that i would find it hilarious, but I cant think of anything else i would be happy with. In fact, i'm not sure why you would want to pull a prank at all? If you want to be involved you could make a speech - although it's not traditional, neither is pulling a prank on the couple. More and more brides are choosing to make speeches too these days, and that isnt traditional either. Good luck!
2006-09-26 02:20:59 · answer #2 · answered by vix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless your "surprise" is in the form of an appreciated gift, new car, new house, money for honeymoon, money for down payment, room of furniture, or paying off student loans, or something equally generous and loving, I STRONGLY suggest you keep it to an appropriate speech.
You are looking at a lifetime(well after you die even) of resentment and hatred from your future daughter in law if you pull some stupid prank trying to be funny. Not to mention your son, your wife and probably everyone else there.
Do you want to be known as the boob who ruined his own son's wedding, because I can promise you that will be on your tombstone no matter how long you live.
Think this through several times and if you still want to do it, have yourself committed right before the ceremony.
2006-09-26 02:45:09 · answer #3 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a newlywed, I would NOT suggest a prank or joke. They are under so much stress & want there day to be perfect, the last thing they want is to be laughed at, hurt or something like that. Remember this is there day, they are the ones to be remembered & put 1st. I think perhaps pulling them aside as a couple after the ceremony & telling them how much you love them, are proud of them, will be there for them, and are so happy for them would be so wonderful and sweet and would be a time from the wedding that they will always remember.
Perhaps get something for them that they wanted for the wedding that they thought was beyond reach or funds and surprise them with it at the wedding (ie:band, gift, trip to somewhere, etc).
Something more heartfelt will go much further than something uncalled for on there wedding day. Would you rather your son & soon to be daughter-in-law looking back on there wedding day with happiness or wondering if they should send a tape to America's funniest video's because it was a joke?
Good luck and Congrads!
2006-09-26 04:16:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anne Marie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Dont know if you will like this - give all the male guests a door
key and the oldest lady guest one too - during the speeches say
now the happy couple are married no-one else should try to harm their relationship - then ask all the men to stand and return the keys that belongs to the bride - all the men will stand up - then
ask all the ladies to do the same - just the oldest lady guest will
stand to return her key - this went down really well at my brother
in laws wedding.
2006-09-26 02:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by sue66fun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with KD
"When the bride and groom kiss after they are announced a couple, have the brides maids and groomsmen hold up score cards. Like 9.5 or 10."
I think anything more than this would make you seem like a ****. I would hate to be pranked on my wedding.
It is a special day, not a kids party.
KDs idea is cute, and includes a group of people that they love and care about. It won't be all about you.
2006-09-26 02:14:37 · answer #6 · answered by gideon9595 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't familiar with Vaseline, I suggest you spend some time together. Vaseline is oily, feels extremely greasy, is clear, and does not easily come off, even after washing your hands. These properties make it the perfect substance to put wherever an unsuspecting hand might push, touch, or grasp. Such places include, but are not limited to: door knobs, lamp light knobs, car door handles and stereo dials, hair brush handles, curling iron handles, cooking utensils, phones, alarm clock switches, any metal handles, light switches, many more places that I'm sure will pop into your head! You can always make her do something horrible video tape it and put it on the internet. You should video tape her and see what she does all alone. Then put it on youtube. You could dye her hair too
2016-03-27 10:25:57 · answer #7 · answered by Susan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try not to piss off your future daughter in law....but I've seen it where someone writes "help me" on the bottom of the groom's shoes, so when he's kneeling in the church it's visible.
OR you could make an announcement that since your son is now married, all keys to his apartment/house must now be returned, and then have all kinds of funny people come up to give him keys (ie little old ladies). That one's funny without really ruining the bride's day! (ie making a mess)
2006-09-26 02:24:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are steps you can take to actually build a strong, stable marriage and avoid divorce. Read here https://tr.im/WgOLy
Here are some key steps to apply to your marriage:
- Start by understanding and being informed.
You can never be too informed about tools, methods and studies about building successful marriages. Understand the risk factors like your age and maturity at marriage can determine how successful it will be, the anatomy of an affair and what you can do after infidelity. Understand the success factors like the personal and psychological circumstances that will influence your marriage, what are the tools and approaches available to you in dealing with conflict, and numerous other relevant data. All this information is readily available to you whether through self-help material, through a counselor, support group or other venues. In fact, we have made it our commitment to provide these to you in different formats to help you make the best marriage you can.
The thing is, remember, this is information is not available for you to begin hyper-psychoanalyzing your relationship, yourself and your partner. It's not a matter of spewing trivia for the sake of conversation ' information is there for you to ponder over and internalize to help you transform yourself and your marriage. That includes maturing to such a point that you become more competent in your knowledge but more prudent in approach.
2016-04-21 18:28:32 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make an announcement that you're running a contest to name their first born (or next child if applicable) and to do so you're taped a special ticket under someone's chair in the audience. Whoever gets the ticket gets to name their first child. Everyone will look, but nobody will find the ticket. Suggest that if it's not in the audience it has to be under the chair of somebody in the wedding party. Here's the key to the joke though: make sure the ticket is taped under the bride's chair :) Make it seem like it was completely unintentional.
2006-09-26 02:21:00 · answer #10 · answered by Hector S 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Might be cautions on pranks unless you are very close to your soon to be daughter-in-law and she has a GREAT sense of humor. At my cousins wedding one of the groomsmen bought all of them dark sunglasses which they wore at the ceremony, did not go over well.
Don't get me wrong I LOVE a good prank, but Brides can be a handful on THEIR DAY. Maybe something at the reception when everyone is starting to relax? Decorate the car?
Good Luck and enjoy the wedding!
2006-09-26 02:12:53 · answer #11 · answered by reevesfarm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋