“Oh my God. Have you heard what happened at Sam and Anita’s wedding?” “Yes. Fortunately she came round quite quickly.” “But imagine watching your aunt being pulled-up from the floor during the speeches!” “I know. Anita must just hate that best...
OK – you’ve got a speech to write very soon. Here’s one solution: call us on +44 (0) 207 118 1600 and we’ll write it for you. We work seven days a week and are used to offer last minute speech...
I hope you find these tips useful. We write groom speeches for clients around the world. We can read your first draft and make suggestions on how to improve it, or write it for you from scratch. Here's...
You are so proud of your daughter. You want to entertain your guests. And you want your family to know how much you love them while telling your son-in-law just how welcome he is in your lives. And then it all...
If you are worrying about your wedding speech, you’re not alone. We speak to best men, fathers of the bride, brides and grooms every day. Each has his or her own concerns, but here are the eight questions we are asked...
We all love Joanna Lumley. But her monologue at last night’s BAFTA awards just goes to show that even those of us who usually know how to draw a laugh out of any room can still get it all horribly wrong....
Congratulations – you’re going to get married. And double that, because you’re also going to give a bride speech! If you’re undecided about whether or not to speak, please do it! It is the 21st century. There’s no reason on earth...
You don’t need to look beyond this blog to know that a great speech requires all sorts of ingredients. It needs to be relevant, clear, seamless and original. It has to leave an audience wanting more, whilst understanding that for all...
So many clients approach us to make their speeches funny, but the key is all about balance. It’s an emotional day, and the very best speeches will sprinkle the lighter stuff with some really touching moments. If your aim is to...
The social event of the year. Apparently, many of Ms Middleton’s relatives are distraught to have been left off the list. The photos will be worth millions and an invitation is, literally, priceless. And rumour (aka Elle Magazine and EOnline) has...
Theo Eze joined us in April. He arrived with some excellent references, a strong CV, a sense of humour and this: Dear Theo, So you’ve spent the last four years on Regent Street rubbing elbows with dossers (sorry, English students). I...
Every year, millions of people celebrate Burns night: an evening of revelry to honour the life and work of the great Robert Burns. And yet, search the internet for tips on crafting a Burns speech, and you’d be surprised how little...
We’ve all heard those classic school ‘leavers’ stories. The one about the sixth formers who dismantled the headteacher’s VW and reassembled it on the school roof. Or the 1st XI football team who sprayed indelible messages in weedkiller on the school...
This short video of a eulogy is given by a granddaughter for her grandmother. It demonstrates how a speech that really matters to a speaker and their audience can go in one or two very different ways. The ‘before’ section covers some important...
“Ladies and gentlemen. Good evening. I’ve been so nervous about this moment… …that this is, in fact, the fourth time today I’ve stood up from a warm seat with a damp piece of paper in my hand.” Yup, it’s that old...
Last weekend some friends attending a wedding locally came to stay. They left early on Saturday afternoon and returned, noisily, around half past one on Sunday morning. Over breakfast we heard about the sermon, the bride’s dress, the flowers, the first...
If you’re preparing a speech for an upcoming retirement bash, you are either retiring, or speaking about someone who is. These clearly require different approaches. So firstly, let’s focus on the retiree: You are retiring You’ve been working in the same...
The envelope opens. A name is read out. Silence turns into raucous applause. You’ve done it. You’ve won. You can pat yourself on the back and crack open that champagne. Except, ah, hang on a minute. There’s just one final task...
Before reading on, if you are short of time and ideas we can help by writing our office party speech for you! Please call Lawrence on +44 (0)207 118 1600 to discuss the options available. The tree is up, the stockings...
At the core of everything we do is a belief that each speaker, subject and audience is different. And so we don’t believe in templates. However, there are a few things that are expected at every Bar / Batmitzvah. These lists...
Ever seen a brilliant speech crucified because of poor delivery? If your delivery isn’t up to scratch, the content will fall on deaf ears. It won’t be the speech your audience remember, but the way it was given. Here are...
Great Speech Writing can give you lots of advice on how to give a memorable Mother-of-the-Bride speech, but how you apply this will very much depend on your reason for speaking in the first place. All these scenarios require different approaches...
Some people don’t think about writing their Groom, Best Man or Father-of-the-Bride speech until a few weeks, or even days, before the big event. I know – because many of them call me in a last minute panic.
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Great Speech Writing HQ is sadly bereft of Lords a Leaping and French Hens this year. There’s not even a pear tree in sight. So we thought it might be best to stick to our strengths and offer twelve...
We contemplated growing moustaches for ‘Movember’ – but we ‘Photoshoped’ Lawrence and the results were just too sinister. So we decided to do something for Charity in a way no one else can: £100 to Charity if we can’t improve your business pitch...
You’re right. The Best Man Speech is the hardest of the lot. And it gets a whole lot trickier when it becomes a job-share. You may think there’s safety in numbers, but not when it comes to delivering a joint Best...
The Olympics are almost here. You may be losing sleep about Paula Radcliff’s foot or Dwain Chambers’ urine sample, but there are others with more pressing issues to address.
Because irrespective of the athletics, the wedding season continues, with a daunting...
So your daughter is about to flee the nest. The date is set and the venue is booked. You’ve been tapped for a hefty contribution towards the planning of the day. You’re keeping lips sealed about the cost of roses versus...
One of the most common questions I’m asked by Best Men is what proportion of their speech should be sincere and what proportion funny. The answer obviously depends very much on the individual but I generally advise a 75/25 balance in...
The wedding ‘season’ is almost upon us. If you’re a Groom, you may already be worrying about what to say in your speech – and how to minimise your chances of a ‘tumbleweed’ moment. As ever, we’re quick to point...
Speech tips for Oscar winners - how to avoid turning that special moment into a squeamish performance that will tarnish your celebrity for ever more....
The next course takes place on Thursday 17 November. It has a business focus, and is relevant to you if you need help communicating under pressure, winning a pitch, or simply refining and improving the way you sell yourself and...
We were honoured and delighted that the Queen and her son and heir took a few hours off from their busy schedules to spread the word on our behalf on Friday. Thank you Ma’am....
It is no secret that every speaker at a wedding will have people to thank. And I am asked regularly to suggest who should be thanked, by whom, and how best to word them....
No two wedding speeches should be the same. However, the best speeches are topical and relevant which means that they are affected by events in the outside world.
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OK, Harry, here’s the beef. In two months time you’ll be standing in front of hundreds of people, faced with a notoriously nerve-wracking bit of public speaking. For mere mortals, the best man’s speech is bad enough. For you, it’s...