speech example for a 60th Birthday party...

psd99 · 16 Apr 2016 at 15:55

anyone got a decent speech for a 60th by any chance?

trying to pluck up the courage to do a speech for my mother's 60th next year
thought might as well get the ball moving

if anyone can provide some type of advice or a speech example I would be grateful

thanks

Skidder · 16 Apr 2016 at 15:58

make it personal and natural, don't copy

crapler8 · 16 Apr 2016 at 16:39

What ever your hearts wants to say... it doest have to be much

NexusK · 16 Apr 2016 at 17:27

Happy birthday, glad you're not dead yet.

psd99 · 18 Apr 2016 at 14:45

lol so no speech examples then?

MooMoo444 · 18 Apr 2016 at 14:51

I might be thinking a bit overly modern here, but why the hell is there a speech at a birthday party?

Craig321 · 18 Apr 2016 at 14:52

MooMoo444 said:
I might be thinking a bit overly modern here, but why the hell is there a speech at a birthday party?

This. Didn't do any speeches for my Dad's 60th, but then our family is like that

Not needed at all imo

oulton · 18 Apr 2016 at 14:54

I don't think a speech is necesarry.

Just a good old 'hip hip hoorrraayyy' should do nicely.

psd99 · 18 Apr 2016 at 14:57

so we got like 80-90 guests
hired out a venue - it is a special birthday 60 etc

thought it be nice to say a few words, share some stories, humor and thank the guests for attending.

ADT · 18 Apr 2016 at 14:59

"Happy birthday mom, i love you now let's have some cake"

Thekwango · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:00

psd99 said:
so we got like 80-90 guests
hired out a venue - it is a special birthday 60 etc

thought it be nice to say a few words, share some stories, humor and thank the guests for attending.

it's a birthday party, not a wake! save the speeches for when your mum is not around. have everyone raise a glass and wish her a happy 60th and let it be at that.

gjrc · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:02

Thekwango said:
it's a birthday party, not a wake! save the speeches for when your mum is not around. have everyone raise a glass and wish her a happy 60th and let it be at that.

this.

thank her for being a great mother and say you look forward to the next 60.

HazardO · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:03

oulton said:
I don't think a speech is necesarry.

Just a good old 'hip hip operation' should do nicely.

^ This

Craig321 · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:03

"You're a good mum, grats on getting old"

randal · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:06

Why not, I think it's a nice gesture that too often gets lost because people would rather not. Sure it takes you out of your comfort zone, but that's part of the reason why it's special because it's something you wouldn't normally do.

I'd start by thanking people for coming, especially as there's likely to be people who have travelled a long way to attend. Then maybe go on to share some funny memories, or special moment in your life that you've shared with your Mum. You obviously love and care for her very much, so it'd be a great time to mention something along those lines. Then a toast to the birthday girl, wish everyone a great evening and safe onward journey then get tipsy and dance with your Mum. Sorted.

beachBOYken · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:08

Say anything, everyone will be ****** not long after anyway to remember what you said.

BennyC · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:12

psd99 said:
thought it be nice to say a few words, and thank the guests for attending.

^ There's your speech.

"thought it be nice to say a few words - special occasion blah blah blah'
"share some stories/humour - x 3"
"thank the guests for attending".

That was difficult.

MooMoo444 · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:22

gjrc said:
this.

thank her for being a great mother and say you look forward to the next 60.

The next 60 is a bit optimistic

gjrc · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:32

MooMoo444 said:
The next 60 is a bit optimistic

yes but it might be "funny"

Cosimo · 18 Apr 2016 at 15:35

psd99 said:
lol so no speech examples then?

"Happy birthday, enjoy every day as you now might not make it to the next one"

"You're a wonderful mum"

"Raise your glasses and voices to name"

Sing HB...

You don't need a long speech. A few words from the heart will do.