Guides
How to say the right thing.
Practical guides for eulogies, wedding speeches, birthday toasts, and retirement send-offs — written for people who care about getting it right.
Wedding Thank-You Speech: What to Say When You Mean It
The couple's speech at the end of the reception is the one the whole room has been waiting for. Here's how to write something that honours everyone without turning into a list.
Read guide →What to Say at a 50th Birthday: A Speech Writing Guide
A 50th birthday is a moment worth marking. Here's how to write a speech or toast that captures what this milestone looks like on this specific person — not just any person turning fifty.
Read guide →How to Write a Funny Birthday Speech That Still Lands
Birthday speeches that try too hard to be funny usually aren't. Here's how to write something genuinely funny — warm, specific, and not at the birthday person's expense.
Read guide →How to Start a Eulogy: Opening Lines That Work
The first sentence of a eulogy is the hardest to write. Here's how to open in a way that grounds the room, honours the person, and gives you somewhere to go.
Read guide →Mother of the Bride Speech: A Practical Guide
The mother of the bride speech carries its own emotional weight. Here's how to write one that honours your daughter, welcomes her partner, and stays in the room long after the day.
Read guide →Groom's Wedding Speech: How to Write One Worth Remembering
Most grooms freeze when it comes time to write their wedding speech. Here's how to say something genuine, specific, and brief — without it sounding like a thank-you list.
Read guide →How to Write a Eulogy for a Parent: What to Include
Losing a parent and being asked to speak at the funeral is an enormous thing. This guide is for when grief has made the words go quiet — and you still need to stand up and say something.
Read guide →Maid of Honour Speech: How to Be Funny, Warm, and Brief
The maid of honour speech is the one the bride will remember most. Here's how to write something that holds both laughter and sincerity — without going on too long.
Read guide →Writing a Retirement Speech: How to Honour a Career in Five Minutes
A retirement speech needs to do more than list accomplishments. Here's how to write one that captures the person behind the career — whether you're their manager, colleague, or the retiree themselves.
Read guide →How to Give a Birthday Toast That Actually Lands
A birthday toast doesn't need to be long or clever — it needs to be true and specific. Here's how to write one in under an hour, whether it's for a milestone or just a Tuesday.
Read guide →How to Write a Wedding Speech: Tips That Actually Work
Most wedding speeches are forgotten before the reception ends. Here's how to write one that sticks — whether you're the best man, maid of honour, parent, or partner.
Read guide →Father of the Bride Speech: How to Get It Right
The father of the bride speech is the one everyone remembers. Here's a practical guide to writing something honest, warm, and worth the room going quiet.
Read guide →The Best Man Speech: What to Say (and What to Skip)
A best man speech doesn't need to be stand-up comedy or a wedding roast. Here's how to write one that's funny, warm, and actually lands on the day.
Read guide →Eulogy Examples: Short Eulogies That Actually Work
Three short eulogy examples, broken down line by line — so you can see what makes a eulogy land, then borrow the shape for your own.
Read guide →How to Write a Eulogy: A Step-by-Step Guide
Writing a eulogy is one of the hardest things you'll ever be asked to do. Here's how to approach it when you don't know where to start — from the first line to the final word.
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