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Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker (Ward County Notary Services)

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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® CRS,ABR,PSA,RCS-D, CFSP
Big Block LPT Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
Coastal San Diego, Veteran's & Retirees Services

Congratulations! My son was just married in July, these are surreal moments for parents. Having DJ'd over 2,000 weddings I'll share this:

Father Daughter Dance is a nice moment to share a sentimental story with her. A nice toast is often the privilege of the Father of the Bride too. Be sweet with your humor (not embracing) and short with the toast. Let her shine and just be her Dad. Enjoy!

Oct 11, 2024 06:14 AM
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Carry some cash in case there are problems. I can't remember what exactly happened but both Dad's saved the day.

Help & keep her calm.

Oct 11, 2024 06:13 AM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
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Support her and her spouse as best you can, and love them.

Oct 11, 2024 06:08 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Just be you, stay out of the way and be there for support if needed. She already knows you are a good Dad! Congrats!

Oct 12, 2024 04:53 AM
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Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Write a check. Deed to a new house is easy to wrap as long as you don't get a paper cut Bob "RealMan" Timm 

Oct 11, 2024 06:04 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Offer love and support. Don't get drunk at the wedding, lol.

Oct 12, 2024 06:56 AM
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Congratulations again, Bob - continue to be as supportive as you can.  Although I have or never will be in such a situation, I understand, "Yes, dear" is a reply that works well when anything is requested of you.  

Oct 12, 2024 12:39 AM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Congratulations Bob!!!  Remember whos day it is..Relax and enjoy it...Watch Father of the Bride (Steve Martin) 

Oct 11, 2024 10:35 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home again, home again...

Don't blink, before you know it, it's over.  Take a moment to take it all in.. take those mental videos and snapshots.  Spend a few quiet moments with her (and if you feel so inclined, with her soon-to-be...) you'll relish those moments.

The father of the bride gets a few moments to address those attending... take advantage of it.. speak slowly, and from the heart.  Nobody expects you to be too polished, too funny, too perfect... just be genuine.

and most importantly... try to enjoy it...your baby is about to be married.  Congratulations!

Oct 11, 2024 08:25 AM
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Richard Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Your loving nature is at work in your most decent question Bob "RealMan" Timm thank you. TRY THIS:  I loved you all my life, best I knew how. Now, you will have someone else to look over your well-being & to grow with. You turned into a beautiful young woman & I am proud of you. I will never stop being your dad. I look forward to getting to know my new son. I am very happy for you. 

Oct 11, 2024 06:38 AM
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Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
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A few Hugs and Kisses are always nice Bob "RealMan" Timm and smiles 

Oct 11, 2024 04:25 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

 

This is exciting news.  Congratulations to Tina and her Dad! 

You have some wonderful tips here.  Enjoy the day! 

Oct 11, 2024 09:57 AM
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Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

When my little girl got married, Father daughter dance was important,  and she wanted the DJ to stay long so, I kick in more money for one more hour.  I made it a point to be on the dance floor lots to show her I was having a good time also.  Since I had lots of family from Pennsylvania coming to Ohio, I did up bags with goods for each of the rooms.

Oct 11, 2024 08:44 AM
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Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Bob "RealMan" Timm 

Congratulations, the best you can do is, BE THERE! That will be the most important to her.

Oct 14, 2024 02:11 PM
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

Best Wishes to the new couple.  You should have a heart felt speech prepared and make sure everyone feels welcome.

Oct 12, 2024 01:28 PM
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Carla Freund
Keller Williams Legacy - Apex NC - Apex, NC
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Congratulations Bob "RealMan" Timm! That's very exciting. Be available, keep the peace, be prepared with whatever she's asked you to do (speech, dance, walk down the aisle, etc.), don't complain, and give her a blank check. Ok, maybe not a blank check but whatever you feel you can contribute. Congratulations & All the best to the bride and groom.

 

Oct 12, 2024 11:15 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Congratulations. Support and cash can make a difference.

Oct 12, 2024 05:03 AM