Birthday Speech or Toast for Father from Son or Daughter
How to Painlessly Write a Great Birthday Speech Or Toast for Your Dad in a Very Short Amount of Time Even If You Are Not Good With Words
Are you looking for great ideas on how to do any of these things?
- How to write a great birthday speech for your dad on his 50th, 60th, 70th, 75th, 80th, 90th birthday
- How to get good birthday speech examples you can model your speech after
- Ideas to help you say something about your dad on his birthday
… If you nodded yes all to that, then you are in good hands because I am going to walk you through everything you need to know about writing a great birthday speech toast for your dad on his birthday.
Most people underestimate the role fathers play in our lives. But if you have really been touched by a good father, then you know that you have been touched by a very special ''angel'' of love.
I never knew my dad. I saw him for just a week when I was 17 years old and later met him on his death bed. How sad!
But I am blessed to have a step dad who stepped up to the plate and performed admirably well.
I am sure you have such a responsible dad too and you are thinking about how to make him proud with your birthday message.
This thought gets a little intimidating if you are not good with words and have heard so many people say that only persons with a love for words can write something amazing. That’s a myth. So, please don’t fall for it.
You only have to know the ropes well enough to do that and you will pull a wonderful surprise even if you think you are not a natural writer.
It can also get pretty terrifying if you have ever experienced any setback concerning speaking in public. This new task will definitely bring back memories of that horrible moment and make you wonder if you can make dad proud.
Well, you should put that behind you if you really want to make a difference this time around. I have helped several nervous and tongue-tied speakers give brilliant speeches with flair and confidence and I can tell you that it’s not as hard as most people imagine it to be.
With that being said, let’s now look into this:
How to Write a Memorable Birthday Speech for Your Dad
First and foremost, let’s study the following example carefully. Then, we will break one of them down so you can figure out what goes into writing a great piece.
Dad’s 50th Birthday Speech
I would like to thank Samantha for this great example.
I don’t think there is a shadow of doubt in this room that I stand before all of you as a true, 100% daddy’s girl. Growing up, the biggest compliment you could have given me is to say how much I looked like Dad, how much I walked like Dad, how much my mannerisms were exactly like Dad’s.
I loved hearing it because it made me feel closer to Dad. I wanted to be closer to Dad because he is my best friend.
A lot of parents can’t wait for the day that their kids become old enough so they can have that coveted best friend relationship with each other. But for me, even at a young age, Dad had always played that hybrid older brother-young father role in my life.
I was very shy, didn’t have a lot of confidence and had practically no friends at the first primary school I attended. This meant that I longed for my weekends where I could escape with Dad to our glorious routine of KFC and lepak at Atria Shopping Mall.
This means that aside from bringing me weekly joy in the form of chicken nuggets, he is also 100% responsible for how fat I used to be. I think we both realized that my KFC obsession was about to hit a turning point when at the tender age of six or seven years old, I asked Dad if I could have the family size potato gravy all to myself. He said no.
But truly, on weekends, we lived my rockstars. Dad bought me my first PlayStation after realizing it was something I would have preferred over Barbie dolls, and he was right. He bought me everything from hamsters to badminton racquets, even though I didn’t particularly like badminton, I just wanted to make friends at school.
The stereotypical Asian dad is one who stoic, unfeeling and a bit of a workaholic. But Dad is different. Dad has always had an unwavering confidence in knowing exactly who I am. I wanted to be closer to my dad because he taught me about music.
When I was 11 years old, Dad took me to my first concert ever, Linkin Park live at Stadium Bukit Jalil. After the concert, he tried his best to get me home on time so I could still attend school the next day. But even if we had stayed out all night, I was adamant about going to school because I wanted to tell everyone about my cool head banging dad who preferred screaming rock to The Bee Gees.
It wasn’t just these big ticket events that were fun, the every day was an adventure with Dad. My fondest memories are of being picked up in Dad’s old Ford Escape, en route to completing a banal errand such as grocery shopping while listening to his latest music purchase.
It was through Dad that I had my first taste of TLC, a 90s all girl R&B group, of which the messages pertained to their songs actually became fundamental learnings for me. The first song Dad taught me is called ‘Unpretty’ and he explained to me that it was about inner beauty and self-acceptance.
The lyrics go:
You can buy your hair if it won’t grow
You can fix your nose if he says so
You can buy all the makeup that M.A.C. can make
But if you can’t look inside you
Find out who am I too
Be in the position to make me feel so damn unpretty
The second song by TLC, I now realized he taught me for a very good reason. In fact, I’m quite sure I was even subconsciously made to memorize it as we played it on a continuous loop. The chorus of it is as follows:
No I don’t want your number
No I don’t want to give you mine and
No, I don’t want to meet you nowhere
No, I don’t want none of your time and
No, I don’t want no scrub
A scrub is a guy that can’t get no love from me
Thanks for the early warning Dad.
I wanted to be closer to Dad because he inspires me to be the best version of myself.
Studies are extremely important in Dad’s household but any bad results were not dealt with your typical reprimands. Dad had a very different strategy of sitting me down and together we would discuss my grades, reevaluate my life and my values. This sort of logical reasoning was much, much worse than any form of physical pain because I hated to disappoint him.
My favourite story regarding this was the time I didn’t do so well in a mathematics exam. That day, the lesson was “Get it right the first time” “Get it right the first time Sam,” said Dad. “In my line of work, if I make a mistake or even a tiny miscalculation, buildings fall and people die. So, get it right the first time”.
In all seriousness, Dad was only ever tough on me if he sensed that I had not given my best. Because that is the way he lives his life, whether in work or play, a big undertaking or a tiny task, Dad always gave his 100%.
I wanted to be closer to Dad because when you look up “nice guy” in the dictionary, you see a photo of him.
You can call my Dad many things. A golf tragic, a by-product of a traumatic boarding school experience in rural NSW or even a Leeds United supporter till death do they part. But no title quite encapsulates who he is than the fact that my Dad is simply a really good person. He’s made many sacrifices for me, for the boys and for Aunty Lisa and has worn many hats.
Examples include being the unofficial driver to tuition and swimming practice, and agony aunt when life in Sydney gets a bit too overwhelming for me and I need a listening ear. By leading through example, he’s shown me the importance of respecting my elders and looking after Ma Ma and Goong Goong.
My Dad is kind to strangers, kinder to friends but there are no people in the world he loves more than family. And I’m sure all of you have a great Leslie moment where you came away from and couldn’t help but think “Les is such a good guy”.
Dad. I’m so proud to call you Dad. Thank you for loving me . The greatest gift you’ve ever given me is not the first PlayStation or the Backstreet Boys Greatest Hits cassette, but an infallible moral compass that I know will always guide me to do the right thing.
No matter how far apart we might be physically, or how many WhatsApp and Viber calls have died on us, or if I end up marrying my non-scrub husband one day, I know we will always be close. And I will always be your girl. Happy 50th Birthday.
I don’t know about you. But I did enjoy this special, wonderful birthday tribute to this great man. I am sure you are wondering how you can come up with something like that if not better.
The good news is... you can! Just stay put and let us do this together.
First and foremost, let’s start with Samantha’s introductory remarks.
Here you go:
‘’I don’t think there is a shadow of doubt in this room that I stand before all of you as a true, 100% daddy’s girl. Growing up, the biggest compliment you could have given me is to say how much I looked like Dad, how much I walked like Dad, how much my mannerisms were exactly like Dad’s. I loved hearing it because it made me feel closer to Dad’’
I particularly love this introduction because it is witty, sweet and warm. Before you attempt to write something like that, there are a few things I would like you to know about.
Here you go:
The writer could have begun with a short self-introduction although I am sure the emcee would have introduced her to the party guests. Nonetheless, she could have said something along these lines:
''Hello….Good evening everyone. I am Samantha….Dad’s little girl. I actually share the same birthday with him and I am happy that you have come from far and near to be with us tonight.''
What’s more, she could have gone on to thank his dad for asking her to give those brief remarks as well as other personalities who were at the birthday bash.
People like
- Your uncles and aunts
- His friends
- His neighbors
- His business associates
- His pastor
Please note: If your dad will be thanking all those people, you can simply say: ‘’Thank you everyone for coming.’’
Now, let us see how to start your opening remarks with a bang since every good speech has to start on a bright note.
First, you can modify and adapt the example above to suit your own writing needs if you are a Daddy’s girl.
Second, if you or your father is a Christian, you can start with a simple prayer that will bless his life. This simple but powerful prayer can work for you.
On this special day, may God bless you with many reasons to rejoice and be glad as you add another year today.
May God bless you so much and may God continue to fill your heart with happiness, love, joy, and peace. Happy birthday, dad.
Third, if you want everyone to breakout into laughter, you can probably show ta funny video as a surprise before you even deliver your birthday speech for dad. That would at least lighten up the mood.
Fourth, if you are a good singer, you can simply write some brief remarks about your father and sing it to the beat of a well-known song and your speech will be a massive hit.
Fifth, before you even start delivering your toast, you can gift dad a very special gift to show everyone how much you love and appreciate him. Can you think of a more perfect gift that will make dad so proud of you?
If you do that, then you better get it and deliver it to him and you will be admired and respected for being so kind and thoughtful.
Sixth, you can start on an emotional note by infusing your opening remarks with any of these touching quotes.
- “Dad: A son’s first hero, a daughter’s first love.” —Unknown
- “The power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched.” —Justin Ricklefs
- “It is a wise father that knows his own child.” —William Shakespeare
- “A father’s smile has been known to light up a child’s entire day.” —Susan Gale
- “A father doesn’t tell you that he loves you. He shows you.” —Dimitri the Stoneheart
Ok, I would like to use the second quote (underlined above) to illustrate how quotes can be used to write a captivating opening address.
''When I was growing up, dad used to say that every child needs a dad in their life because the power of a dad in a child’s life is unmatched. It is only when I grew older that I perfectly understood what he meant by that. He didn’t have to explain it to me but I got that from him when he rescued me from a wild stray cat that snuck into our house.
Mom was the first to spot that critter in our yard and she ran as fast as her legs could carry due to obvious reasons. Our screams awoke dad from his sleep and he dashed right to the spot where he…''
Did you notice how I insert those witty lines into that extract? That’s exactly how it is done.
Now, let’s see how you can write the body or outline of the toast itself.
Several people get excited about writing a memorable birthday tribute for their dad but they get stuck in the process and end up not sure of what to do next.
If you really want to get your creative juices flowing, there are a couple of simple steps you can follow to get it done.
First, you have to identify the kind of speech style you want to go with. Do you want to do something funny, sentimental, poetic, narrative, theatrical, musical or a combination of two or more styles? Choosing a style that best resonates with you will set you apart from the other speakers.
Then, you have to watch a couple of videos to get an idea of how such toasts are delivered if you have never come across one.
Well, here are two classics I found for you. Click the play button to watch them and see if there’s anything you can add to your own birthday message for dad from both clips.
Birthday Speech for Dad Video#1
Birthday Speech for Dad Video#2
After watching those video clips, you can start to put your ideas together based on what you know about your dad. Remember, this is not a biography. But an account of his life based on what makes him unique as a person.
For example, you can mention that he is kind, caring, and supportive and then you go on to support those qualities with a story or two about those traits.
Again, you can simply share memorable anecdotes about him, particularly those you were proud to be involved in.
Action Tip: Go grab your pen and paper and write down answers to these brief questions.
- What are your dad’s special qualities?
- What makes him a very special person to you, your family and those he comes into contact with?
- What memories do you have about him?
- What do you want to say to your dad on his birthday?
Now, using answers to the above questions as a guide, write down a brief outline of your speech as a first draft. You can then go back to edit it until you are very pleased with what you have got.
Now, let us go on to…
Proven Techniques to Help You End Your Speech on a Happy and Memorable Note
The closing lines of your birthday toast for your father is as equally important as your opening remarks. Granted, most speakers don’t end too well. All they do is to say their best wishes and go back to their seats.
There’s nothing wrong with that approach. But you can always look for more interesting ways of wrapping up on a bright note.
How can you do that? I am glad you have asked this great question.
First, you can simply say your well-wishes if you have nothing at all to say. Here are some good ones you can use.
- Celebrate this great day with the knowledge that nothing can take away the happiness you deserve in life if you do not give the green light to it. Happy birthday!
- May the coming years of your life be filled with unlimited happiness and joys. Happy birthday to the most amazing dad ever!
- Happy birthday dad! I wish nothing but absolute best for you as this is what you truly deserve! Proud to call myself your son(daughter) !
Second, you can give your dad a very beautiful and special gift and he will be so, so proud of you. What gift do you have in mind? You better think about it and give him something to laugh about.
Third, you can end by thanking your father for his love and support over the years. You might end your story with at least 3 reasons why you feel extremely thankful to have your dad in your life.
PS:Did You Know This Simple And Very Easy-To-Follow Plan Can Help You Come Up With The Best Birthday Speech Ever For Your Dad?
Dear Loving Son or Daughter,
The most precious gift you can gift your father are words because whatever you give him will fade sooner rather than later.
But your words will forever live in your father's heart and ultimately propel him to be a much better person down road.
Unfortunately, many speech givers are not so good with words and it gets a bit terrifying when you imagine what to say before your own family, siblings and loved ones who will be looking forward to hearing from you a very heartfelt birthday toast.
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Why? As you know, the current health crisis has caused severe hardships for most people.
Precious lives have been lost, jobs wiped out and families displaced, leaving everyone wondering what the future holds.
Yet, birthday celebrations are going on and people have to still inspire and motivate birthday celebrants with the right words.
Nonetheless, not everyone could afford our services even before the pandemic suddenly hit us.
So, we have dropped our normal rates so you can simply pay what you want after you have got your beautiful speech.
Please note: When life gets back to normal, this offer will be scrapped for good.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the event is in the future.
Even though we are going through this crazy time, if you do a poor job at it, your speech will be captured on video, and viewers will forever remember what you said and would not attribute your poor performance to the fact there was a deadly disease in town.
So, please take advantage of it now even if the birthday is in the future by simply paying what you want after you get your beautiful speech.
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