Father of the Bride jokes for weddings in December

The best thing you can do to keep any speech relevant and fresh is to have a few topical jokes thrown in to the mix. These should all be related to the day and occasion though; this isn't your audition for Have I Got News For You. Whether it's a public holiday, a chunk of tawdry celebrity gossip or a football team getting an absolute leathering; reference it if it fits the bill. Our selection of topical father of the bride speech jokes gets an update more often than a Windows operating system. See, topical right? Kinda.

Displaying 17 topical father of the bride speech jokes

  1. For weddings December 1-25

    As we're coming up to Christmas, (Groom) might like to take some seasonal inspiration for a happy married life to come. My advice is to be on your best behaviour all year, (Groom). Then you should get exactly what you want. Although to be on the safe side, you'd best write a list…

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  2. For weddings December 1-25

    A wedding at this time of year can remind us all what Christmas is really about - presents, parties and booze.

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  3. For weddings December 1-25

    Getting married is very much like waking up on Christmas morning, there's been days of anticipation, weeks of preparation and everyone is excited but remember, unlike with Christmas presents, you can't keep the receipt and exchange your partner at a later date.

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  4. For weddings December 1-25

    Since it's the holiday season, I'd like to remind (Groom) that marriage is a lot like the Salvation Army bell ringer standing outside the grocery store - the more money you can give her, the less guilt you'll have.

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  5. For weddings December 1-25

    It’s appropriate that (Bride) & (Groom) should get married at Christmas. He’s a card and she’s a cracker.

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  6. For weddings December 1-25

    With this being a Christmas wedding, my mind goes back to the time my daughter was sitting on Santa's knee, demanding 'a beautiful dress like a princess, and a big party for all her friends'…. This was about a fortnight ago, and I understand the old fella playing Father Christmas at the garden centre is recovering well.

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  7. For weddings December 1-25

    As it's Christmas, we thought (Bride) could work the theme a bit and ride to the wedding reception on a donkey. She declined, however, as she was worried her ass might look big….

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  8. For weddings December 1-25

    A Christmas wedding is always special, of course, because it was at Christmas time that Jesus got married. Then at Easter his new wife Mary laid lots of little chocolate eggs all over the garden for the children to find … I’m a bit sketchy on the detail, I’m afraid. Religion’s not my strong point.

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  9. For weddings December 1-25

    Traditionally, this is the time of year when a rosy-faced, rather chubby old gentleman in ridiculous clothes tries his best to make everyone happy, no matter what the cost. But enough about me, there's Santa Claus to consider too.

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  10. For weddings December 1-25

    The shops are already full of Christmas stuff and it won't be long before the first trees and decorations go up. We're ahead of the game today - my beautiful daughter could light up the room just with her radiant smile…. And while we don't have Rudolph with us at the reception, there may be a few red noses later on.

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  11. For weddings December 1-25

    Continuing the Christmas theme, you'll notice there are three wise men here on the top table…. there's me, of course, Jeremy the witty and erudite best man, and the wisest of all, Mark, the discerning young gentleman who chose my lovely daughter to be his partner in life.

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  12. For weddings December 1

    On this day back in 1835 Hans Christian Andersen published his first book of fairy tales and, of course, we are all gathered here today to celebrate (Groom) and (Bride)’s happy ever after.

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  13. For weddings December 13

    On this day back in 1577, Sir Francis Drake left England to begin his 3 year circumnavigation of the globe. Of course, getting married is much like a naval expedition, you need to be thoroughly prepared, have chosen the correct mate and make sure you have plenty to drink.

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  14. For weddings December 14

    Today's wedding coincides with that historic day back in 1918 when women were allowed to vote and finally got their own say, ironic then that today is the last day that (Groom) will get to voice his own opinion...

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  15. For weddings December 26

    Boxing Day may seem like an unusual choice for a wedding, but it makes sense when you think about it. After all, a successful marriage consists of several rounds, it requires stamina and determination, and at times you'll feel like you're on the ropes. And (Bride), I'm sure you'll all agree, looks a knockout today…

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  16. For weddings December 26

    Boxing Day is a funny day for a wedding, some would say. As these two can't keep their hands off each other, Wrestling Day might have been more appropriate.

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  17. For weddings December 27-31

    My daughter (Bride) has always been a party animal. She gets bored very easily - which may be why she decided to get married in between Christmas and New Year, just in case things got a bit dull…

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