Speeches for festive occasions
Find inspiration for wedding speeches, confirmation speeches and birthday speeches.
Wedding speech examples
Find inspiration for wedding speeches – perfect for parents, best friends and the toastmaster.
See wedding speechesWedding speech from parents
Inspiration for touching and personal wedding speeches from mum and dad.
See parent speechesGroom's wedding speech
Examples of romantic and funny speeches from the groom.
See groom speechesBride's wedding speech
Find inspiration for the bride's speech – personal and heartfelt examples.
See bride speechesFunny wedding speech
Make the guests laugh with a funny wedding speech. See examples with humour and charm.
See funny speechesWedding welcome speech
Examples of warm and elegant welcome speeches for the reception.
See welcome speechesWedding speech to the couple
Examples and tips for a memorable wedding speech – from parents, best man and friends.
See wedding speechesConfirmation speech examples
See examples of confirmation speeches with tips on structure and content.
See confirmation speechesConfirmation speech from parents
Touching and personal confirmation speech examples from mum and dad.
See parent speechesConfirmation speech from grandparents
Get inspired for a warm confirmation speech from grandparents.
See grandparent speechesBirthday speech
Examples of funny, touching and personal birthday speeches.
See birthday speechesSpeech for a 40th birthday
Find inspiration for the perfect 40th birthday speech.
See birthday speeches (40)Speech for a 50th birthday
Get inspired for a touching or funny 50th birthday speech.
See birthday speeches (50)Speech for a 60th birthday
Find inspiration for the perfect 60th birthday speech.
See 60th birthday speeches70th birthday speech
Examples of touching and funny speeches for the 70th birthday.
See 70th birthday speechesBaptism speech
Find examples of baptism speeches with advice on content and tone.
See baptism speechesFarewell speech for a colleague
Find examples of farewell speeches for a colleague – personal, funny and touching.
See farewell speechesThank-you speech at confirmation
Examples of thank-you speeches from the confirmand – short, personal and heartfelt.
See thank-you speechesBest man speech
Find examples of best man and maid of honour speeches – funny, touching and personal.
See best man speechesFather of the bride speech
Find inspiration for the father's speech to the bride. Touching and personal examples.
See father of the bride speechesToastmaster duties
Get an overview of the toastmaster's role and duties at the party.
See toastmaster guideInspiration for speeches
A good speech is one of the most memorable parts of any celebration. Whether you're giving a wedding, confirmation or milestone birthday speech, it's about finding the right balance between personal stories, humour and heartfelt wishes.
Wedding speeches are typically the most formal. Parents welcome guests and share their joy, while the best man or maid of honour often tells funny anecdotes about the couple.
Confirmation speeches have a more relaxed tone. You can be a bit funny and tease the guest of honour – but always end with warm words.
Birthday speeches vary greatly depending on the age. For milestone birthdays, it's popular to look back on past decades with humour and nostalgia.
Personal stories are the secret to every great speech. Tell a specific story instead of generic compliments.
Also think about when the speech fits into the programme. Coordinate with the toastmaster.
Practise your speech out loud at least twice before the event. It builds confidence and ensures good timing.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write a good speech?
Start with a personal greeting, tell a story or memory, and end with a warm wish or toast. Keep it between 3–5 minutes.
How long should a party speech be?
A good party speech typically lasts 3–5 minutes, which is about 500–800 words.
When are speeches given at weddings?
Speeches are usually given during dinner – often between courses. The couple's parents speak first, then the best man/maid of honour.
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