Wedding speech guides
Practical, step-by-step guides to writing and delivering a wedding speech — how to structure it, how long it should run, and how to keep your nerve.
- How to Write a Best Man SpeechThe seven-step method: find two stories, build the hook, land the turn, cut to length.9 min read
- How to Write a Maid of Honor SpeechThe two-story method: who she has always been, who she became, and the welcome that lands.8 min read
- How to Write a Father of the Bride SpeechBalancing host duties, the childhood story and the verdict on her partner — without the clichés.8 min read
- How to Write a Mother of the Bride SpeechUsing the small precise details only a mother has, instead of reaching for bigger words.9 min read
- How to Write a Groom's SpeechNinety seconds of thanks, then the part everyone is waiting for — and how to make the turn land.8 min read
- How Long Should a Wedding Speech Be?Target times and word counts for every role, and how to cut a speech without losing what makes it good.7 min read
- Order of Wedding SpeechesWho speaks when at a US reception, the modern variations, and how to schedule around the meal.7 min read
- Wedding Speech Mistakes to AvoidThe twelve mistakes that actually ruin wedding speeches, and the specific fix for each one.8 min read
- How to Calm Nerves Before a SpeechWhat actually works: preparation that removes uncertainty, and a routine for the ten minutes before.7 min read
- Is It OK to Use AI for a Wedding Speech?An honest answer from a company that sells AI speeches — including when the answer is no.8 min read
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