Weddings & Engagements

Guidance for writing wedding speeches for various roles in the wedding party. Articles cover traditional formats and tips for different speakers.

50th Birthday Speech

Master the balance between humor and heartfelt moments to give a memorable 50th birthday speech that honors the guest of honor.

Best Man Speeches: Tips and Template

A practical guide to writing and delivering your best man speech without the panic, including a ready-made template.

Best Woman Speech

Give your best woman speech the structure and confidence it deserves, even without a traditional template to follow.

Bride Speech: Tips and Template

Here are some practical tips for writing and delivering a bride's wedding speech that lands well with your guests.

Bridesmaids or Matron of Honour Speech

Tips for giving a bridesmaid or matron of honour speech that's funny, heartfelt and keeps your guests entertained.

Engagement Party Speech: Toast to Couple

How to write a heartfelt engagement party toast that celebrates the couple without awkward moments.

Engagement Speech by Couple

A practical guide to planning and delivering an engagement speech that works for any couple, formal or casual.

Father of the Bride Speech

Help your father of the bride speech hit the right notes with a proven template and practical tips for the big moment.

Father of the Groom Speech

Tips for writing a heartfelt father of the groom speech that doesn't need to be long or funny.

Groom Wedding Speech

How to write a groom's wedding speech that balances heartfelt emotion with humour so your mates don't think you're being sappy.

Mother of Bride Speech

More mothers are giving speeches at weddings now, and here's how to plan one that works for your daughter's big day.

Writing a Speech for a Civil Partnership or Same-Sex Wedding

Help writing a speech for a civil partnership or same-sex wedding that breaks from tradition.