(*Of course, if you’re looking for more than ‘advice’, check out all the different ways the Speechy team can help you write & deliver a great speech. Or check out our new AI-powered team member, SpeechyAI.)
‘(Of course, if you’re looking for more than ‘advice’, check out Speechy’s bespoke speechwriting service. We also have a range of excellent speech templates that might be just what you need.)
(*Of course, if you’re looking for more than ‘advice’, check out our eulogy writing service or our eulogy template.)
(Of course, if you’re looking for more than ‘advice’, check out Speechy’s bespoke speechwriting service. We also have a range of excellent speech templates that might be just what you need.)
If you’ve landed here, chances are you’re either panicking about an upcoming speech or determined to make sure yours is the one guests actually remember for the right reasons. Either way — good news — you’re in the right place.
Wedding speech expert Heidi Ellert-McDermott has been featured in The New York Times, The Drew Barrymore Show and BBC Sounds Best Men podcast – sharing her unique and inspiring wedding speech ideas.
She’s the author of The Modern Couple’s Guide to Wedding Speeches and, through Speechy, has helped thousands of people around the world turn nerves into standing ovations.
And yes – whether you’re a father of the bride, bride, groom, best man, maid of honour, or someone who just got landed with the mic – we can help you too.
I’m Heidi, founder of Speechy. Before this, I spent years as a TV director and comedy writer. I’ve worked with Sharon Osbourne, Richard Hammond, and countless comedians you’ve laughed at without realising I had a hand in the script. These days, my focus is on helping people like you deliver speeches that sound effortless, natural, and – crucially – funny without being cringey.
But Speechy isn’t just me. We’re a small team of professional writers, broadcasters, and comedians. Between us, we’ve:
Written for BAFTA-winning shows like Horrible Histories.
Directed household names (Sharon, Richard, and yes, I can tell you who’s surprisingly brilliant with autocue).
Spent months in the BBC Writers’ Room honing punchlines.
Ghostwritten for comedians who headline at Edinburgh Fringe.
Our collective experience means your speech doesn’t just get polished — it gets a proper creative process behind it.
Anyone can Google a few gags and string together some thank-yous. But trust us, guests have heard those speeches before. They’re predictable, a bit dull, and easily forgotten.
What an expert gives you is:
Structure that works – so your stories flow and your punchlines land.
Humour that’s actually funny – not Googled gags recycled from the ’90s.
A unique voice – your speech will sound like you, not like every other best man in history.
Confidence – knowing your speech has been checked, tested, and road-ready.
We’ve seen it all — the grooms marrying later in life with 200-strong guestlists, the daughters who were childhood firecrackers but grew into kind, brilliant women, the brides who wanted to roast their partners lovingly without crossing the line. Every client is different, and so is every speech.
Over the last decade, we’ve worked with people from every corner of the globe — the UK, US, Australia, India, Africa, and everywhere in between.
Our client list includes:
Multi-millionaires, politicians, and celebrities who wanted total discretion.
Truck drivers, teachers, and hairdressers who just wanted their words to land.
Couples who wanted to break tradition with joint speeches.
Same-sex couples who wanted speeches that reflected their love story, not outdated templates.
One thing unites them all: the desire to deliver a speech that feels authentic, gets laughs, and makes people cry in the best possible way.
We know not everyone wants or needs the same level of help, so we’ve built a range of services.
We invested in building our own AI tool, trained by our team, to help you create speeches that are funny, heartfelt, and personal. Think of it as the cleverest template in the world — only it’s designed by actual writers.
👉 Check out our AI speech examples and reviews.
Our downloadable templates are affordable but smart. They prompt you with the right questions so your speech is rooted in personal stories, not generic waffle.
Already written a draft? Brilliant. Now let us cut the boring bits, sharpen the jokes, and keep the thank-yous concise with our awesome Edit Service. We guarantee every line will earn its place.
This is our premium writing package. We work with you from start to finish, getting to know you and your stories, then crafting a speech that feels authentic and effortless. You’ll get drafts, edits, and something that truly sounds like you.
Nerves about performing? I’ve directed TV presenters for years, and I know all the tricks to make you look and sound confident. Our delivery coaching combines a rehearsal plan, written notes, and a live Teams session with me.
Want it all? We’ll design the ultimate bespoke package for you – from writing to coaching to delivery. No stress, just a flawless speech that your guests will never forget.
Don’t just take our word for it.
Read our best man speech examples, groom speech examples, and bride speech examples. Lots more to be found on our blog.
Explore AI-generated speeches that prove SpeechyAI is as sharp as we promise. Here an example of a Father of the Bride SpeechyAI speech.
Check out our 5-star Trustpilot reviews from clients around the world.
As one client put it: “I laughed, I cried, and I got a standing ovation. I couldn’t have done it without Speechy.”
Working with a wedding speech expert doesn’t mean your speech won’t be yours. In fact, it ensures it will be. Our job is to make sure your stories, humour, and love come through clearly — without the waffle, the nerves, or the clichés.
Whether you want quick AI help, a professional edit, or a fully bespoke experience, we’d love to help you create a speech that guests will talk about for years.
👉 Explore our services, or get in touch today to start working with me and the Speechy team.
The Speechy team are TV-trained scriptwriters/comedians by trade & we’ve helped 1,000s of speakers around the world deliver their dream speech.
Our advice has been quoted everywhere from The New York Times to Grazia and from Forbes to The Observer. Our founder has also featured on the BBC Sounds’ Best Men podcast with Jason Manford and written ‘The Modern Couple’s Guide to Wedding Speeches’, published by Little, Brown.
