Mother of the Bride Speech Videos – Lessons & Inspiration

Delivering a mother of the bride speech is still a relatively new tradition in the UK, but we’re thrilled to see more mums grabbing the mic. From our years writing and coaching speeches, we know how powerful it can be when a mother shares her stories, humour, and heartfelt advice.

That’s why we’ve pulled together some brilliant mother of the bride speech videos that show the different ways mums have nailed it. Each one teaches a lesson in structure, humour, and delivery – and yes, even the occasional prop.

“Don’t be afraid of breaking tradition. If you’ve got something worth saying – and you do – then say it with style.”
– Heidi Ellert-McDermott, The Modern Couple’s Guide to Wedding Speeches

And remember, if you’d rather not go it alone, the Speechy team (and our AI sidekick, SpeechyAI) can help you craft a speech that sounds like you at your very best.

The Funny Mummy

It’s not just the best man who gets the laughs. This mum starts with a warning – “it’s more of a roast than a toast” – and immediately sets the tone.

What works:

• A clear style from the first line.

• Great comic timing with funny family anecdotes.

• A surprise emotional twist at the end that lands all the harder after the jokes.

As a team of professional writers, we often remind clients: humour and heart go hand in hand. The laughs make space for the sentiment.

👉 Need more comic inspiration? Check out our guide to mother of the bride jokes.

Prop-er Good Speech

We usually steer clients away from props. Too often they slow down the rhythm and distract from the story. But this speech is a great example of breaking the rule.

The bride’s childhood letter becomes part of the storytelling, while the jokes keep flowing. The audience doesn’t sit awkwardly waiting for a reveal – the story drives the prop, not the other way around.

It’s emotional, it’s funny, and let’s be honest – more cowboy hats at weddings should definitely be encouraged.

Delivering a speech needn’t be intimidating. We can have you delivering your speech as well as a stand-up comedian, with a bit of help from our delivery coaching service.

The Storytelling Speech

In the US, mother of the bride speech videos are more common, but this example proves Brits can keep up. Instead of lots of anecdotes, this mum uses just one – the story of how the bride once stood up the groom.

Short, sharp, and memorable. In just three minutes, she manages to set up their relationship, make the room laugh, and sit down to rapturous applause.

We often tell mums: don’t worry about length. It’s not about minutes on the mic, it’s about making an impact.

The Take-My-Advice Speech

Not every mother’s speech has to be a roast. This one mixes sentiment with practical marriage advice. It starts heartfelt, then slips in some playful wisdom from years of experience.

Why it works:

• Personal perspective – no one else in the room can give this advice.

• Relatable humour – everyone knows the quirks of long-term love.

• Balance – heartfelt enough to move, funny enough to entertain.

This style is especially good for mums who want to avoid stand-up mode but still raise laughs.

Final Advice…

Be funny. Give good advice. And, most importantly, share a good and honest story about you and your daughter’s relationship.

For more tips, mums, worry not! We’ve got you sorted over on our Mothers of the Bride Advice page.  

Check out our full range of services if you need further help.