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(*Of course, if you’re looking for more than ‘advice’, check out our eulogy writing service or our eulogy template.)
(Of course, if you’re looking for more than ‘advice’, check out Speechy’s bespoke speechwriting service. We also have a range of excellent speech templates that might be just what you need.)
If you’re searching for “Mother of the Bride Quotes” that will add warmth, wit, or a touch of wisdom to your speech – you’re in the right place. Whether you’re looking for something sweet, something funny, or something seriously profound, we’ve curated a brilliant collection to inspire and enhance your tribute to your daughter.
This guide includes:
Whether you want to get laughs or tears (or both), we’ve got you covered.
A quick word of advice from someone who’s helped thousands of mums write their wedding speeches (hi, I’m Heidi Ellert-McDermott, founder of Speechy)…
Quotes can add gravitas, humour or help you express feelings that are hard to articulate. But don’t let them do all the work.
Want help making this work for you? Check out our Mother of the Bride Speech Template.
“Nobody has ever measured, not even poets, how much the heart can hold.” – Zelda Fitzgerald
Perfect to sum up the overwhelming emotion of the day.
“I knew when I met you an adventure was going to happen.” – A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
That moment you met your daughter for the first time. Pooh nailed it.
“Some people arrive and make such a beautiful impact on your life, you can barely remember what life was like without them.” – Anna Taylor
Think toddler tantrums and glitter glue – and how much you’d miss them now.
“You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest, and most beautiful person I have ever known-and even that is an understatement.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
Written romantically. Delivered maternally.
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn
Short, elegant, and ideal for a heartfelt eulogy.
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne
Yes, Pooh again. Because this one just fits.
“A daughter is one of the most beautiful gifts this world has to give.” – Laurel Atherton
Simple, sincere, and a perfect introduction to a heartfelt reflection.
“A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart.” – Emily Windsnap (Liz Kessler)
This one transitions nicely into stories of growing up, milestones, or emotional turning points.
“Now remember! As far as anyone knows, we’re a nice, normal family.” – Homer Simpson
Perfect with a side-eye to your daughter’s teenage friends.
“Watching your daughter being collected by her date feels like handing over a million-dollar Stradivarius to a gorilla.” – Jim Bishop
Especially true if the groom had to win you over.
“Yeah, you know, boys, a nuclear reactor is a lot like a woman. You just have to read the manual and press the right buttons.” – Homer Simpson
Can only be said by a woman!
“It’s not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it.” – Dorothy, The Golden Girls
Sassy and self-aware. A perfect match for the original tone.
“Any mother could perform the jobs of several air traffic controllers with ease.” – Lisa Alther. Witty, warm, and perfect for a speech or blog celebrating a slightly chaotic but loving mother-child bond.
“No matter how old she may be, sometimes a girl just needs her mum.” – Cardinal Mermillod (but add: ‘…especially when she’s trying to figure out how to budget for a wedding.’)
“When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway.” – Erma Bombeck
Perfect for a mother who’s loving and wonderfully opinionated.
“Children are a great comfort in your old age—and they help you reach it faster, too.” – Lionel Kauffman
“It doesn’t matter if the guy is perfect or the girl is perfect, as long as they are perfect for each other.” – Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting. A beautiful line that reminds us love isn’t about ticking boxes – it’s about finding someone who fits you. Great for celebrating a partnership that worked in its own wonderful, imperfect way.
“Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” – Aristotle. Poetic and timeless. This quote suits couples who felt spiritually or emotionally inseparable—those rare bonds that go beyond logic or words.
“You don’t love someone because they’re perfect. You love them in spite of the fact that they’re not.” – Jodi Picoult. This quote is perfect for speeches that celebrate real love: flawed, funny, sometimes frustrating, but enduring. Especially fitting for couples who weathered storms together.
“Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Lovely if you’re celebrating a couple with shared dreams and values.
“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” – Audrey Hepburn
Perfect when toasting a lifelong love story.
“Love is a canvas furnished by nature and embroidered by imagination.” – Voltaire
Great if you want to suggest love is as creative as it is natural — especially fitting for artistic couples.
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” – Maya Angelou
Ideal for couples who’ve had a long-distance relationship or overcome challenges.
“I love being married. It’s so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.” – Rita Rudner Works especially well if your daughter’s dad is sitting beside you 😉
“To keep your marriage brimming, With love in the loving cup, Whenever you’re wrong, admit it; Whenever you’re right, shut up.” – Ogden Nash
A classic bit of poetic wisdom. This line works brilliantly to lighten the tone mid-speech—and earns laughs from any couple in the room.
“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” – Ruth Bell Graham
A wonderfully honest take on what really makes a marriage last. Perfect as a gentle reminder between jokes or anecdotes.
“Marriage is not just spiritual communion, it is also remembering to take out the trash.” – Joyce Brothers
Down-to-earth and very relatable. This works especially well for couples who believe in teamwork and banter.
“Love is blind, but marriage is a real eye-opener.” – Pauline Thomason
Punchy and playful. A good way to set up a story about adjusting to married life or learning what real love looks like.
“A marriage is not a noun; it’s a verb. It isn’t something you get. It’s something you do.” — Barbara De Angelis
A thoughtful quote that segues well into a personal observation or story.
“What counts in making a happy marriage is not so much how compatible you are, but how you deal with incompatibility.” – Leo Tolstoy
“Marriage: love is the reason. Lifelong friendship is the gift. Kindness is the cause. Til death do us part is the length.” – Fawn Weaver
A beautiful quote to use just before a heartfelt toast.
“Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads which sew people together through the years.” – Simone Signoret
Use when describing the everyday strength of the couple’s relationship.
“In every marriage more than a week old, there are grounds for divorce. The trick is to find — and continue to find — grounds for marriage.” – Robert Anderson
For when you want to offer advice with a wink.
And of course, Speechy’s Groom Quotes and Bride Quotes offer plenty of inspiration too.
We’ve worked with hundreds of amazing mums to write meaningful, memorable speeches.
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Quotes won’t carry your speech. But they will elevate it.
Make them personal, use them wisely, and deliver them with love. That’s how your speech becomes unforgettable.
And you can quote me on that.
The Speechy team are TV-trained scriptwriters/comedians by trade & we’ve helped 1,000s of speakers around the world deliver their dream speech.
Our advice has been quoted everywhere from The New York Times to Grazia and from Forbes to The Observer. Our founder has also featured on the BBC Sounds’ Best Men podcast with Jason Manford and written ‘The Modern Couple’s Guide to Wedding Speeches’, published by Little, Brown.
