Best Man
Funny is not the same as embarrassing.
Build a speech around genuine stories, good judgement and humour that works for the entire room rather than only the people who already know the joke.
Wedding Speeches
Say what matters.And say it well.
A wedding speech is unlike almost anything else you will be asked to give. The room is full of people you know, the subject matters personally, and you may only get one opportunity to say it.
John helps you turn what you want to say into a speech that sounds like you — and prepare until you are ready to stand up and give it.
The Speech
Personal enough to matter.Structured enough to land.
The difficulty with a wedding speech is rarely having nothing to say.
It is usually having too much.
Stories, memories, jokes, family, emotion and years of shared history all compete for a limited amount of time.
The work is deciding what deserves to stay.
John helps speakers find the material that matters, create a clear structure and remove the parts that dilute the speech.
The result should not sound professionally written. It should sound like you on your best day.
Groom
The groom's speech has a lot of ground to cover.
Structure the thanks, stories and personal moments so that the speech feels genuine rather than like a list of obligations.
Father of the Bride
Balance family history, warmth, humour and the significance of the occasion without becoming overly formal or sentimental.
Maid of Honour
Shape personal stories and observations into a speech that feels natural, affectionate and confident.
The Work
From blank pageto standing ovation isn't the process.
The objective is simpler: create a speech worth listening to and prepare you to deliver it properly.
- Finding the right stories
- Deciding what to leave out
- Structuring the speech
- Writing and editing
- Balancing humour and sincerity
- Opening strongly
- Ending well
- Rehearsing aloud
- Controlling pace
- Managing nerves
- Preparing for the room
The Process
Make it yours.
01
Find the Story
Start with the people, memories and moments that actually matter.
02
Build the Speech
Give the material a structure so the audience always knows where you are taking them.
03
Say It Aloud
A speech exists to be spoken. Rehearsal reveals problems that are invisible on the page.
04
Make It Yours
Refine the words and delivery until it sounds natural coming from you.
My best man speech had people laughing and crying. Three months later guests still mention it. Worth every session.
They may only hear it once.Make it worth hearing.
Tell John about the wedding, your role and where you are with the speech.
Get in Touch