WEDDING SPEECH WRITER
Wedding Speech Writer
Looking for a wedding speech writer to help ghostwrite your upcoming toast?
Wedding Words by Katelyn specializes in writing wedding speeches for everyone in the wedding party from the maid of honor to the mother of the bride.
Ready to alleviate your stress and anxiety? Hiring a speech writer is your answer. Find out how we can work together to write a wow-worthy wedding speech that you’ll be proud to recite.
“Lifesaver! I was dreading having to give a speech.
It was a very collaborative process and Katelyn cared so much about getting it right and making sure I was happy with it. I felt so prepared and even surprised myself with how comfortable I was giving my speech on the actual day.
Best of all, I got tons of compliments on my speech and moved the bride to tears!”
– Amy
What is a Wedding Speech Writer?
Think of me as your panic attack antidote this wedding season.
Celebrities hire ghostwriters to transcribe their memoirs. Politicians hire speech writers to articulate their public addresses. You can hire a wedding speech writer to write your wedding speech.
My process is completely custom. No fill-in-the-blank templates. No AI. We meet with every client over a video call to learn the specifics of your unique story. Then, we analyze the conversation to understand what will make the most impactful toast, and we listen to your voice so the speech is infused with your personality.
As a wedding speech writer, my goal is to remove your stress and increase your confidence when it comes to creating your wedding speech. Your speech will be one of the few things the couple will have as a keepsake from their wedding day, and they’re likely going to rewatch you reciting your speech for years to come.
Why not work with a professional to make sure your speech is something you can be proud of and have the words you say do justice to how you feel?
How It Works: Your Custom Wedding Speech in 3 Simple Steps
Whether you’re giving a toast as the father of the bride, mother of the groom, maid of honor, or best man, we make it easy to go from overwhelmed to ready, with a wedding speech that’s heartfelt, funny, and completely you.
The Discovery Call
We start with a 1-on-1 video interview where we dig deep into your memories, stories, and connection with the couple. Clients often say it feels like a mix between catching up with a friend and a mini therapy session (in the best way).
You’ll never have to stare at a blank page or guess what to say. We guide you every step of the way.
The First Draft
We take everything you shared and turn it into a personalized, professionally written wedding speech. One that sounds like your voice, captures your heart, and feels natural to deliver.
No templates.
No AI.
Human crafted.
Then, we’ll revise it together if needed until it’s exactly right. We do not limit the number of revisions you receive. Our team works to edit the speech until you approve it. Though truthfully, most clients are raving about their speech after just one revision.
Rehearse with Confidence
Our speech writing service includes a 1-on-1 delivery coaching session where we’ll practice your speech together and fine-tune your pacing, tone, and confidence level. And don’t worry, we’ve helped even the most nervous of public speakers feel more confident.
Ready to give the kind of speech people actually remember?
We’ll help you say what you feel, without the stress.
Wedding Speech Writing Services
At Wedding Words by Katelyn, I offer wedding speech writing services for anyone who plans to give a wedding speech.
What is your role in the wedding? Click through to learn more about these services:
Maid of Honor
When Jenna, a powerhouse sales manager, reached out to me, she was juggling a demanding job, a cross-country move, and the responsibility of giving a maid of honor speech for her lifelong best friend.
They’d been inseparable since high school, roommates for years, and bonded through every stage of life. But when it came time to turn that deep history into a wedding speech, she was completely overwhelmed.
“I don’t even know where to start,” she told me on our first video call. “I want it to feel meaningful, but I don’t have the time or mental space to write it the way I want to.”
We talked through their friendship (which was so sweet), shared stories (she had lots of funny ones), and the personality of the bride.
I sent over a first draft a few days later, and her response?
“UMMM THIS IS PERFECT. I literally don’t want to change anything. Wow. Amazing job!! Honestly it’s exactly what I was looking for!!! Thank you!!!!”
The best speeches don’t come from pressure. And they definitely don’t come from doing it alone. They come from love, clarity, and the right support.
Best Man
When I first spoke with Chris, he had a dozen hilarious stories about his best friend, and zero idea how to turn any of them into a best man speech that wouldn’t make the groom’s grandma blush.
They’d spent their twenties tearing through New York City: late nights, inside jokes, shared apartments, and an unshakable bond built the only way he knew how: over years of shenanigans. But when it came time to give his toast, he didn’t want to stand up there with just a highlight reel of bar stories.
He wanted it to feel real.
What he didn’t have? A single sentence about the bride.
Through our process, we took those wild stories from their youth, and found the heart behind them, the loyalty, and the deep friendship that had lasted more than a decade. And yes, we found a way to bring the bride into the speech with genuine warmth and appreciation, even if Chris didn’t know her as well.
The result? A speech that had the whole room laughing and shedding a tear.
Mother of the Bride
When I met Susan, a proud southern mom, it was immediately clear how much love she had for her daughter. Their bond was palpable…rooted in years of laughter, honesty, and countless nights watching Gilmore Girls together.
She wanted her speech to reflect that closeness, but also to resonate with a room full of wedding guests.
Together, we found a way to weave in those beautifully specific details—the inside jokes, the coffee-fueled chats, the Lorelai-and-Rory-level connection—while grounding it in something everyone could feel: the love between a mother and daughter.
When Susan practiced the speech for the maid of honor, it brought her to tears.
I watched the wedding video of her delivering the speech and Susan absolutely nailed it…just like in true Lorelai fashion.
Father of the Bride
When I started working with Mark, a devoted dad preparing his father of the bride speech, he didn’t struggle with what to say…he had more stories than we could fit on a page. What he struggled with was the fear of breaking down while saying them.
He wanted to honor his daughter with words that reflected their relationship, but he was worried that the moment might overwhelm him. So we worked together to shape a speech that honored the depth of his love and helped him stay grounded in the delivery.
We balanced the heartfelt, tearjerking moments with light, playful anecdotes…ones that made the audience laugh, gave Mark breathing room, and allowed the emotion to land without overtaking him.
Then we practiced together…refining his pacing, identifying where to pause, and helping him own the moment.
On the wedding day, he delivered it beautifully. He didn’t break down.
But he did let a few vulnerable moments peek through…just enough to move the room.
His speech was heartfelt, composed, and unforgettable…exactly what he hoped it would be.
Mother of the Groom
Writing a wedding speech as a mother of the groom comes with its own set of emotions. But for Maria, there was an added layer—her husband, the groom’s father, had passed away several years earlier.
She wanted to celebrate her son and welcome his new spouse with open arms. But she also wanted to honor her late husband’s presence, without turning the speech into something too somber.
“How do I include him,” she asked, “without upsetting my son?”
This is something I’ve helped many parents navigate…finding the right words to honor someone who’s no longer physically present, while still keeping the tone full of warmth and joy.
We found that balance.
Together, we crafted a speech that beautifully reflected her bond with her son, lovingly acknowledged his father, and struck the ideal emotional tone.
Her son felt his father’s presence. The guests felt the love. And Maria delivered every word with grace.
Father of the Groom
When I met David, a father of the groom, he was proud, and not just because his son was getting married.
He and his son worked side by side in the family business, and he’d watched his son grow from a kid with questions into a man with vision.
The challenge? He didn’t want his speech to sound like a performance review.
“I don’t want to make this all about work,” he said. “But I do want to share what makes him such a solid, dependable guy.”
We focused on the traits that showed up both in business and in life—his integrity, thoughtfulness, confident leadership—and paired those with personal memories that made the speech feel intimate, not corporate.
The result was a heartfelt tribute that honored both the father-son relationship and the man his son had become.
It struck the perfect balance, and on the wedding day, the room was full of laughter, love, and just the right touch of legacy.
“I outsource everything in my business when I can't get to it. It made sense to do the same with my wedding toast.”
– Brandi
Common Questions About Wedding Speeches
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The rule to wedding speeches is that there are not hard and fast rules anymore. Every wedding is unique to the couple and so is the speaker lineup. So whether you’re a maid of honor and best man, or a man of honor or a best woman…whether you’re a parent of the bride or a parent of the groom…or if you don’t have an official wedding party title but are still giving a speech…as long as the couple has asked you to give a speech at their rehearsal or reception, then congrats! For more information on wedding speech etiquette, reference our wedding toast speaking guide.
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You should hire a wedding speech writer if…
You’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed about your upcoming wedding speech.
You’re not a writer.
You have a public speaking fear.
You’ve waited until the last minute to write your wedding speech, and now it’s crunch time!
You have so many ideas, feelings, and memories, but you’re completely overwhelmed with how to bring everything together.
You want the bride or groom to feel special, loved, and appreciated.
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The ideal lead time to write a wedding speech is four to eight weeks. However, I can accommodate shorter timelines. Reach out ASAP to learn about availability.
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Most wedding speeches are between three to six minutes in length. When in doubt, keep your wedding speech on the shorter side. Otherwise, you will lose the attention of guests, and your speech could be the reason dinner is served late and dancing time is cut short.
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Of course! Read what past clients have said on our testimonials page, Wedding Wire, and The Knot.
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I have a B.A. in journalism, which means I’m a strong writer, but it also means I’m exceptional at asking questions. (which I’ve been repeatedly told). This is the key to writing someone else’s story. I have a genuine curiosity to understand and analyze someone’s unique story.
After writing wedding speeches for people all over the world (literally—I’ve worked with people in Japan, Australia, England, and Canada), I know how to deliver a wedding speech that will convey the most important elements, captivate guests, and make you feel confident.
Plus, I’m a lifelong student and am continuously studying the science of storytelling and public speaking.
“I would definitely use this service again. The ease of having someone help to organize your thoughts and feelings in a speech can be intimidating, so why not let someone else do it for you?
It is well worth the money just knowing you have someone who is proficient at proofreading and putting it together so it flows smoothly.”
– N.G.
Meet Katelyn, Your Wedding Speech Writer
I’m Katelyn, founder of Wedding Words by Katelyn.
Since 2017, I’ve been helping stressed-out wedding party members calm their nerves and spark confidence by providing custom-written wedding speeches.
With a B.A. in journalism, I’ve always been obsessed with asking people the right questions to understand their unique story.
I’ve helped maids of honor who didn’t know how to balance humor and heart…best men who wanted their speech to be more than a string of inside jokes…and parents who were feeling the weight of the moment and needed someone to help carry it with them.
I believe wedding speeches should have clarity, resonance, and most of all…feel like you.
You bring the love. I’ll help you bring the words.
My work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, HuffPost, Vogue, Elle, Brides, Bustle, and more.
More than a speech…a moment of clarity
Over the years, I’ve lost count of how many clients have finished our first call and said, “Wow…that felt like therapy.”
Because we go there…into the real stuff. The messy moments. The meaningful ones. The memories you haven’t thought about in years, but suddenly realize are the heartbeat of your relationship.
That’s where the magic lives.
Our signature wedding speech writing process is designed to do more than just write a “good wedding speech.”
When you work with our team, you’re not just getting access to skilled writers and delivery coaches. You’re working with people who truly care, who know how to ask the right questions, listen for the details that make your story one of a kind, and turn all of it into a speech that feels like raising a glass to something real.
Because the best wedding speeches don’t come from templates. They definitely don’t come from AI.
They come from you…your story…your truth.
Speech Examples
Here are some excerpts from clients who have given their permission to share parts of their speeches.
Maid of Honor Speech Intro Example
Good evening, everyone. My name is Ashely and I’m the bride’s maid of honor.
Like all good love stories, Jacey and mine started with a first date. We were set up by my now husband, Luke, who was Jacey’s college friend.
We met for dinner and similar to most first dates, there was a hidden agenda. For me, it was evaluating if Jacey could be roommate potential.
I showed up wearing a Target sundress and flats. Meanwhile, Jacey walked in with voluminous curls, smoky eyes, lipstick, and a smile that showed me she deserved that toothpaste commercial she had booked. I felt like the Loch Ness monster and just thought, “Who is this girl??”
Over the next two hours, I learned that this girl was the coolest, funniest person and that I had to live with her.
Mother of the Bride Speech Excerpt Example
As a new mom, I was often asked about motherhood. And while it’s hard to remember much from those days that followed the sleepless nights…I fondly remember saying to people, “This is the fun part.”
When Scotty was three…watching him search for bugs in the backyard was the fun part.
When he was eight…hearing him tell the same riddles over and over….and over again…was the fun part.
And when he was 16 and sat behind the wheel all by himself for the very first time…it was both the fun and scary part.
Marriage can be a lot like this. Full of growth and new stages…but my hope for you both is that each stage of your marriage inspires you both to say, “This is the fun part.”