The very thought of giving a speech in front of an audience can give you sleepless nights. Some people are born orators; while others start shivering the moment they are asked to speak out in public. However, a moment as special as an engagement party requires the bride's father to make a speech honoring his daughter and the groom. The engagement party speech need not be a very long one. It could be an inspiring or funny quotation followed by a short emotional speech. Still confused? Check out our engagement party speech ideas that will ensure you don't end up feeling embarrassed and come out with that perfect engagement party toast.

* Start by thanking all those who could make it to the party. Address personally if someone has come from a long way or someone who is very old, yet took the pains to join the celebration.
* Begin with a nice quotation about a father-daughter relationship. It is very touching and sets the perfect mood for a moving speech. You can find many such quotes on the Internet.
* Start with her childhood and proceed to teenage, college years and finally come to the present situation.
* You can include any specific incident that is fondly remembered by the family of the bride. It could be hilarious and in good humor as long as it does not embarrass the bride.
* Finally address the groom's family and the groom and tell them that you are looking forward to the day when your precious daughter marries him and begins a new life.