Speech writing, demystified
Short guides for anyone who has to stand up and say something that matters.
May 19, 2026 · 9 min read
Eulogy Examples: 7 Real Eulogies You Can Adapt Tonight
Seven full eulogy examples — for a father, mother, grandparent, sibling, spouse, friend, and a short version — with structure notes and what to change.
May 19, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Write a Eulogy: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
A clear, practical guide to writing a eulogy when you don't know where to start — structure, length, what to include, what to leave out, and how to actually deliver it.
May 19, 2026 · 11 min read
Best Man Speech Examples: 5 Full Speeches You Can Steal
Five full best man speech examples — for a brother, a best friend, a short version, a heartfelt version, and a funny version. With notes on what makes each one work.
May 19, 2026 · 8 min read
Father of the Bride Speech: Structure, Examples & Timing
How to write a father of the bride speech that welcomes the room, honours your daughter, and lands the toast — with three full examples and a clear structure.
May 19, 2026 · 10 min read
Maid of Honor Speech Examples: 6 Full Speeches
Six maid of honor speech examples — for a sister, best friend, short version, funny version, and more. With structure notes you can adapt tonight.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Wedding Toast Examples: 10 Toasts for Every Role
Ten wedding toast examples for every role at the wedding — from best man and maid of honor to bride, groom, parents, and rehearsal dinner toasts.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Father of the Groom Speech: When You Should Speak (and What to Say)
Whether the father of the groom should give a speech, what to say if you do, how long it should be, and three full examples you can adapt.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
How Long Should a Best Man Speech Be? (The Honest Answer)
The ideal length of a best man speech, in minutes and words — plus what happens at every length, and the single biggest reason most best man speeches run too long.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Best Man Speech for Your Brother: How to Make It Personal
How to write a best man speech when the groom is your brother — what to lean into, what to avoid, and a full example you can adapt.
May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
How Long Should a Maid of Honor Speech Be?
The right length for a maid of honor speech — in minutes and words — plus what every length feels like and how to cut a draft that runs too long.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Write a Eulogy for Your Mom
A clear, gentle guide to writing a eulogy for your mother — structure, examples, what to include, and what to do when the words won't come.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Write a Eulogy for a Friend
A gentle, honest guide to writing a eulogy for a friend — what to say, how to honour a friendship that may not have been understood by everyone in the room, and a full example.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Funny Best Man Speech Lines That Actually Land
Funny best man speech lines that get real laughs — opening jokes, gentle roasts, callbacks, and the four types of jokes that always work.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Groom's Speech: Structure & Examples
What the groom's speech is for, the structure that works, how long it should be, and two full examples — one warm and traditional, one short and modern.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Mother of the Bride Speech: A Modern Guide
Whether the mother of the bride should give a speech, what to say if she does, how long it should be, and two full examples to adapt.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
The Wedding Toast Formula: Length, Structure, and the Closing Line
How long a wedding toast should be, the 4-part structure that always lands, and the closing line that signals applause without you asking for it.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Who Gives Toasts at a Wedding? The Full Order of Speeches
Who traditionally toasts at a wedding, the modern order of speeches, how long each should be, and what to do if no one's volunteering.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Write a Eulogy for Your Dad (When the Words Won't Come)
A simple structure for writing a eulogy for your father — what to include, how long it should be, and what to do when grief makes the page feel impossible.
May 17, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Write a Best Man Speech (That Doesn't Bomb)
A simple, proven structure for writing a best man speech that gets laughs, lands the toast, and leaves the groom proud — with examples and lines to avoid.
May 15, 2026 · 6 min read
Maid of Honor Speech Structure: The 6-Beat Template
A heartfelt maid of honor speech in 6 beats — what to say, how long to speak, and the one mistake almost everyone makes about timing.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Eulogy for a Grandfather: 3 Examples and a Simple Structure
Three full eulogy examples for a grandfather, plus a 5-line structure you can fill in tonight.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Eulogy for a Grandmother: 3 Examples That Sound Like a Real Person
Three short eulogy examples for a grandmother — warm, specific, and written for the ear, not the page.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Eulogy for a Brother: How to Write One That Sounds Like You
A structure and two full examples for a eulogy for a brother — for older, younger, and estranged siblings.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Eulogy for a Sister: 2 Examples and What to Avoid
Two full eulogy examples for a sister, plus three things almost every first draft includes that you should cut.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Eulogy for a Wife: How to Write One Without Falling Apart
A gentle structure for a eulogy for your wife, with one full example and advice on getting through delivery.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Eulogy for a Husband: A Structure and a Full Example
How to write a eulogy for your husband — a simple structure, one full example, and tips for delivery.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Eulogy for a Son: Writing the Hardest Speech of Your Life
Guidance and a full example for writing a eulogy for a son — gentle, honest, and built for the ear.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Eulogy for a Daughter: A Gentle Structure and One Example
How to write a eulogy for a daughter — with one full example and notes on what to skip.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Short Eulogy Examples: 5 Eulogies Under 2 Minutes
Five complete short eulogies you can read in under two minutes — for when grief, time, or both are tight.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Funny Eulogy Examples: How to Get a Laugh Without Going Too Far
Funny eulogy examples that honour the person without crossing the line — plus the one rule that keeps it kind.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Anniversary Toast Examples: 5 Toasts for 10, 25, and 50 Years
Five full anniversary toast examples for milestone years — short, specific, and easy to adapt for any couple.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Rehearsal Dinner Toast: What to Say (and What to Save)
A short structure and three example rehearsal dinner toasts — what belongs here and what to save for the wedding day.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Wedding Welcome Speech: 3 Examples for Parents and Hosts
Three short wedding welcome speech examples — for the father of the bride, the host, and a co-hosted ceremony.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Brother of the Bride Speech: A Structure and Full Example
How to write a brother of the bride speech — a five-step structure and one full example you can adapt.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Sister of the Bride Speech: 2 Examples That Sound Like You
Two full sister of the bride speech examples — for an older and a younger sister — with a simple structure.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Best Man Speech Template: A Fill-in-the-Blanks Structure
A best man speech template you can fill in tonight — five sections, the right length, and the right tone.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Maid of Honor Speech for Sister: 2 Full Examples
Two complete maid of honor speech examples for a sister — one for an older sister, one for a younger.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Maid of Honor Speech for Best Friend: A Full Example
How to write a maid of honor speech for your best friend — a structure and one full example with notes.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
Bride Speech Examples: 3 Full Examples in Different Tones
Three full bride speech examples — funny, heartfelt, and short — with a structure that works for any wedding.
May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
How to End a Wedding Speech: 10 Closing Lines That Work
Ten wedding speech closing lines you can steal — plus the one rule that makes any toast land.
May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Start a Wedding Speech: 12 Opening Lines That Work
Twelve wedding speech opening lines that aren't 'for those who don't know me' — plus the rule that makes hooks land.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Wedding Speech Jokes: 20 Lines That Land Without Being Cruel
Twenty wedding speech jokes that actually land — clean, warm, and easy to drop into your speech.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
10 Wedding Speech Mistakes to Avoid (and How to Fix Each One)
Ten wedding speech mistakes almost every first draft includes — and what to do instead, with examples.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
How to Give a Eulogy Without Crying (or How to Cry and Keep Going)
Practical advice for getting through a eulogy — what to do with your voice, your eyes, and the moments you can't.
May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Eulogy Opening Lines: 15 First Sentences That Set the Right Tone
Fifteen eulogy opening lines you can adapt — for a parent, grandparent, sibling, spouse, child, and friend.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Wedding Speech Order: Who Speaks When (and Why)
The traditional and modern wedding speech order, who speaks when, and how long each speech should be.
May 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Step-Father of the Bride Speech: A Structure and Full Example
How to write a step-father of the bride speech that honours the bride without overstepping — with a full example.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
50th Anniversary Speech: 3 Examples for the Golden Anniversary
Three full 50th anniversary speech examples — for a child of the couple, a grandchild, and the couple themselves.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Retirement Speech Examples: 3 Full Speeches for the Retiree and Colleagues
Three full retirement speech examples — one from the retiree, one from a colleague, and a short version.
May 19, 2026 · 6 min read
Memorial Service Speech: 3 Examples for a Service of Remembrance
Three memorial service speech examples — for a parent, a friend, and a colleague — with structure notes.