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Free tools for American speech-givers: get a structured outline and three opening lines for your maid of honor or best man toast, rehearsal dinner toast, eulogy or retirement speech in under a minute. Written in American English.
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Speech outline generator
Tell us who it's for, three stories and the tone you want. Get a section-by-section plan with timings and three ways to open.
Speech timer
Paste your draft to see how long it takes to say out loud at about 130 words a minute.
Room check
Catch the line about the ex, the stray curse word or the bachelor party story before Grandma hears it.
Teleprompter and cue cards
Rehearse with a scrolling teleprompter, hear your speech read back and print numbered cue cards.
Toasts and speeches we help with
Best man and maid of honor toasts, father and mother of the bride speeches, groom and couple thank-yous, rehearsal dinner toasts, eulogies and retirement speeches.
Free guides
Maid of honor speech: how to write it, with sample lines
A simple five-part structure for a maid of honor speech, sample lines you can adapt, and the mistakes that make guests cringe.
Best man speech: a structure that works, with examples
How to write a best man toast for an American wedding: a six-part structure, sample jokes that land, and how long to talk.
Rehearsal dinner toast: what to say and who gives one
Who usually toasts at a rehearsal dinner, what to say, and short examples for hosts, parents, the wedding party and the couple.
Father of the bride speech: structure and sample lines
How to write a father of the bride speech for an American wedding: welcoming guests, talking about your daughter, welcoming your new son- or daughter-in-law and the toast.
Mother of the bride speech: ideas, structure and examples
How to write a mother of the bride speech or toast, whether you're speaking alone, as host, or alongside the father of the bride.
Groom speech: what to say and who to thank
A short, heartfelt groom speech or thank-you toast for an American wedding: who to thank, what to say about your spouse and how to finish.
Retirement speech: how to write one, for yourself or a coworker
How to write a retirement speech for a coworker, your boss or yourself: structure, sample lines and how to keep it warm and short.
How to write a eulogy: a gentle step-by-step guide
A calm, practical guide to writing and delivering a eulogy at a funeral or memorial service, with a simple structure and example lines.