Once we’ve worked our magic writing with our clients, we’re often asked if using notes and cue cards is okay on the day. Of course, do what you’re comfortable with, but the Speechy team suggests you DO. Great delivery is equally as important as a great speech. The last thing you want is to lose […]
Brides often think the speeches are beyond their control. Insert finger shaking GIF of choice. Yes, despite popular belief (myths created by menfolk long, long ago), us girls do have a say in the speeches. Even if you opt not to give a speech yourself, you can still say a big fat NO to your wedding […]
Love is a bugger to describe without sounding cheesy or resorting to clichés. A great quote is a fab way of nailing what you want to say without succumbing to plagiarism or comfort eating. Clever people have that knack of articulating stuff that seems impossible to describe. Those ‘unique’ feelings often turn out to be […]
If the thought of delivering your wedding speech is filling you with dread, then fear no more. The Speechy team have worked in TV for decades, picking up the tricks of the trade from top presenting talent. After directing celebs such as Top Gear’s Richard Hammond, Sharon Osbourne, and Mel Giedroyc, we know how to […]
The Speechy team have helped hundreds of happy couples around the world craft their dream wedding speech. Sometimes it’s their first marriage; sometimes it isn’t. But no matter how many times you’ve been married, each speech should be treated as unique. There are, of course, various reasons for remarriage. Divorce. Death. A mutual break-up. A […]
The father of the bride speech is often one of the highlights of a wedding. You’ve got a whole lifetime of material at your disposal – which means almost guaranteed laughs and more than a couple of tugs at the heartstrings. However, there are pitfalls. Common mistakes include over-sentimentality, over-thanking and simply dragging on too long. […]
A wedding can be quite formulaic (unless you’re the couple getting hitched and then, of course, it’s completely unique and generally amaaazinng). Speeches add that essential dose of personality and humour that all great occasions need to make them awesome.
So here’s a few ideas to ensure your speeches really say something at your wedding.
When you’re writing your groom speech, plagiarism isn’t allowed but quoting clever people is. Quotes are a great way of nailing the romantic bit of your speech without it being cringey, cheesy or resorting to clichés. The Speechy team have written 100s of amazing speeches for grooms around the world but as much as we […]
We’re here to help you write the perfect bride speech for your wedding. First, decide who’s going to be giving the speech. You? Her? Or, even better, do it together. Next, watch these videos to get some inspiration. Finally, take Speechy’s advice. We’re experts at creating awesome moments. Then BOOM – deliver a speech that’s […]
As if writing a great speech isn’t enough of an achievement, guess what? Now you’ve got to read the thing out. First of all, we cannot emphasise this enough; it is more than acceptable to use notes or cue cards when reading your wedding speech in front of an audience. This isn’t the West End. […]
