In most families, there are few relationships so unique and special as one a girl shares with her father. Mothers are almost always found to be more invested and involved in building their child’s character. They shape a secure future for them and ensure their well-being. Fathers are often somewhat of a wild card in their children’s lives, particularly their daughters. A father can be caring to the point of giving in to all his daughter’s whims and fancies. This may sometimes have the effect of spoiling the child, often much to the chagrin of the mother. A father is also sometimes found to be strict and stern, on top of being almost detached from his daughter’s life. This makes him the most intimidating figure for the child in the entire household. The father is often a boogeyman for a mother to invoke to discipline a disobedient girl.
As per traditionally assigned gender roles, fathers are generally expected to be stoic and firm, for the better or for the worse. This makes their gestures of affection for their daughters all the more moving. These gestures, though far and in between, are enough to reduce the most virile person to a puddle of tears. And what better occasion to shed off your fragile machismo and embrace your profound emotions than on the day of your daughter’s wedding?
Here is a list of some of the most touching and heartfelt messages that daughters have received from their fathers on their wedding day. The good people on youtube might also like to call it a Try Not To Cry Challenge. You may feel like calling your parents by the time you have finished reading this article.
“Despite having 34 years to prepare a father of the bride speech for my daughter, I am still left standing here today, speechless at how beautiful she looks.”
Instead of going with an artfully composed speech or a couplet, this dad speaks his mind. It’s the simplicity that makes this one all the more genuine and sincere. On a day so emotionally charged and intense as her wedding, it must feel overwhelming for a bride to have her father compliment her looks.
“I don’t know what your future holds for you, and I know that twenty years from now many things will have happened that we can’t predict. But whatever happens, and wherever you go, your Mum and I know you’ll always have each other’s love, and you’ll always have ours.”
All anyone needs in life are the assurance that there will always be someone who will be there for them, come what may.
“Of all the things I’ve done in my lifetime, being your father and caring for you is by far my biggest achievement yet.”
Children grow up idolizing their parents and looking up to them, every child’s first hero is their father and they dream of growing up to become like him. It is almost an invariable childhood conditioning, almost all us have dressed up in our dad’s office clothes and adult shoes in our childhood.
People always look for approval and validation from the people they look up to, and parents almost always top the list. Having your father proclaim that you are his proudest achievement validates all that you have done in life, it’s a lot more than mere words.
“Here’s to the past, for all that you’ve learned. Here’s to the present, for all that you share. Here’s to the future, for all that you’ve got to look forward to.”
Whichever father came up with this almost Shakespearean-sounding quote definitely has a way with words.
Someone put this on a greeting card!
“When you and I shared that moment earlier, that glimpse of the eye as I walked you down the aisle – just know that’s a moment I will cherish forever.”
Last but most not least, a father being up close and personal and sharing his sentiments with his daughter. It’s a reminder that you don’t have to be a gifted orator to make grown men bawl their eyes out like babies.
I am going to have to get a new box of tissues now.
