How to write every kind of speech.
Short, practical guides drawn from what actually works in the room — structure, tone, sample excerpts, and the mistakes to avoid. Prefer to skip the writing? Let SpeechDrafter write it for you.
Weddings
Best man, maid of honor, parents, and the couple themselves — every role covered.
- Best Man SpeechHow to Write a Best Man Speech
A clear framework for writing a best man speech that's funny, warm, and appropriate for every seat in the room — plus a sample excerpt and pitfalls to avoid.
Read the guide → - Maid of Honor SpeechHow to Write a Maid of Honor Speech
A template for writing a maid of honor speech that celebrates the bride, acknowledges the couple, and lands with warmth — plus a sample excerpt.
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Work & Professional
Retirements, farewells, awards, welcomes, and keynotes.
Life Events
Eulogies, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, roasts, and toasts.
- EulogyHow to Write a Eulogy
A compassionate framework for writing a eulogy that captures who someone was, with an example excerpt and practical advice on length, tone, and delivery.
Read the guide → - Birthday SpeechHow to Give a Milestone Birthday Speech
How to give a milestone birthday toast — for 30, 40, 50, 60 and beyond — without clichés about aging. Structure, tone, and a sample excerpt.
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20 speech types supported. New guides added monthly.