.It is hard to let go of your little girl, especially when your letting her go and having to now except a new person into your family. The father of the bride has a lot on his plate come the wedding day. To add to the whole special event he must also give a speech during the reception. Most father of the bride speeches begin with a short and sweet introduction of thanking the people that came and attended for coming, then they usually move alone for about ten to fifteen minutes. These speeches do not have to be long, if you get out everything you want to say, then that is it you are don and can enjoy the reception worry less.