Birthday Speech
“You are the best!!! The speech went down brilliantly well. Thank you so very much. I will tell the world ‘if you want a speech writer you want Lawrence Bernstein.’ Look forward to working with you again.” – Julian H.
What makes a great birthday speech for myself? What should I include?
A powerful birthday speech from you should combine heartfelt gratitude, personal stories, and a touch of humour. Start with a warm thank you to your guests, reflect on meaningful memories or milestones, and add a light self-deprecating anecdote. Finish with your hopes for the year ahead. Great Speech Writing helps you shape that into a natural, memorable narrative.
How does Great Speech Writing work when writing a speech for your own birthday?
We start by gathering a detailed brief: we ask about your life stories, key moments, funny memories, and how you want to sound. We then craft a bespoke script that reflects your personality, mixing warmth, insight and wit. You review a draft, we revise, then support you with delivery advice , ensuring your speech feels entirely authentic.
Why should I choose Great Speech Writing instead of writing my birthday speech myself?
Our team specialises in social speeches , including birthday speeches. We’ve written countless, crafting speeches that feel deeply personal yet polished. Our expertise lets you skip the stress , we know how to balance humour and sincerity, structure your stories effectively, and make your voice shine. Clients consistently praise how natural and well received their birthday speeches are.
How long should my own birthday speech be?
While there’s no fixed rule, Great Speech Writing recommends keeping your speech concise , ideally under 10 minutes. That’s long enough to weave in stories, thank guests, and toast, but short enough to keep attention high. This aligns with our broader advice on speech planning, where structure, focus, and relevance are key.
Can Great Speech Writing help me if I already have a draft of my birthday speech?
Absolutely. We offer an editing and refinement service. You send us your draft, and our professional writers will polish your language, tighten the structure, sharpen the humour or emotional moments, and give delivery guidance , ensuring your existing ideas are elevated into a truly memorable speech.
We have a bunch of questions we’d be delighted to send through to help you gather the requisite information for your birthday speech. You can then decide whether to take it on yourself or to ask us for some help!
Please call us on 0207 118 1600, contact us by email, or, if it’s more convenient, fill-in the contact form on the right hand side of this page and we’ll get straight back to you.
“Just to let you know the speech and the evening went better than I could ever have imagined, Thank you and your team very, very, very much.” – Ravi G.
“The party and the speech were a hit! We must have hit the right balance on the sentimental, my wife especially enjoyed the tribute to her….way to go!!” – Chris M.
“My speech went very well, thank you. The theme fitted the day perfectly, and there were absolute fits of laughter. Mum said she felt touched. People laughed, I was relaxed. Thanks for all your help.” – Alex C.
“I was magnificent! I wasn’t squiffy, I didn’t gable. Thanks for the excellent speech, support and encouragement!” – Felicity G.
