Speech guides
How to structure the speech, what to say, full examples and delivery tips, for every role.
Weddings
Best Man Speech Examples: Four Full Speeches You Can Adapt
Four complete best man speech examples for a childhood friend, a brother, a college roommate and a nervous speaker, plus how to make one sound like you.
Best Man Speech for Brother: Two Examples and Family Tips
How to write a best man speech for your brother, with a full example from a younger brother, a short one from an older brother, and tips on family stories.
Best Man Speech: A Simple Structure, Full Example and Tips
How to write a best man speech that lands, with a five-part structure, a full example, opening lines, toasts and the mistakes that sink most speeches.
Father of the Bride Speech UK: Running Order, Structure, Example
How to write a British father of the bride speech, from the welcome and thank-yous to the toast, with timings, a full example and advice for blended families.
Father of the Bride Speech: How to Write It, With an Example
A practical guide to the father of the bride speech, covering what to say as host, how long to talk, a full example speech and tips for staying composed.
Groom Speech UK: Running Order, Who to Thank and a Full Example
How to write a British groom speech that answers the father of the bride, thanks everyone in the right order and toasts the bridesmaids, with a full example.
Groom Speech: What to Say, Who to Thank and a Full Example
How to write a groom speech that thanks the right people, honors your new spouse and gets a laugh, with a full example, opening lines and delivery tips.
Maid of Honor Speech Examples: Sister, Best Friend and Funny
Read four complete maid of honor speech examples, from a younger sister, a lifelong friend, a college roommate and a one-minute funny toast.
Maid of Honor Speech for Sister: Structure, Examples and Tips
Build a maid of honor speech for your sister around one childhood story, with a gentle way to mention parents and examples from older and younger sisters.
Maid of Honor Speech: Structure, Example and Opening Lines
Write a maid of honor speech that feels personal, with a four-part structure, a full example, opening lines, closing toasts and tips for staying composed.
Mother of the Bride Speech: What to Say, With a Full Example
How to write a mother of the bride speech that feels personal and warm, with a simple structure, a full example, a short rehearsal dinner version and tips.
Wedding Vows Examples: Romantic, Funny, Short and Blended Family
Complete wedding vows examples that are romantic, funny but sincere, short and simple, or for a blended family, plus what to include and how long to speak.
Eulogies and memorials
Eulogy for Dad: Son and Daughter Examples and How to Write Yours
Write a eulogy for dad around what he taught you, with a full example from a son, a short one from a daughter and ways to stay composed while you speak.
Eulogy for Grandma or Grandpa: How to Write It, With an Example
How to write a eulogy for grandma or grandpa, with a simple structure, a full example, opening and closing lines and tips for getting through the day.
Eulogy for Mom: What to Say, Two Examples and Tips for the Day
How to write a eulogy for your mom from the everyday details only her children knew, with a daughter's full example, a son's short one and help for siblings.
How to Write a Eulogy: A Step-by-Step Guide With Examples
How to write a eulogy step by step, from gathering memories and choosing a theme to length, tone, gentle humor, practice and the day of the service.