Answers for the worriers

Is this book for professional speakers or normal people?

Normal people. Especially the ones who are breaking out in hives rn. You don't need public speaking experience to write a great wedding toast. This book walks you through the entire process, from brainstorming what to say to actually delivering it without your hands shaking.

In my speech, can I include a story from me and my besties time at camp?

Probably not. The best wedding speech stories are short, specific to the couple, and don't need a disclaimer beforehand. If the story is mostly about you, happened before the couple got together, or requires context that half the room won't have, leave it out. The book has a full chapter on picking the right stories and cutting the ones that'll make everyone uncomfortable.

Is this book going to make my speech cringe?

No. It's literally going to do the opposite. Most wedding speeches are cringe because people fall into the same traps: inside jokes nobody gets, rambling without a point, or reading a generic template off their phone. This book shows you how to structure a speech that's personal, funny when it should be, and actually lands with the room.

What if I ignore this book and wing it?

Historically speaking? You're fcked. Most people who wing their wedding speech end up going too long, freezing at the mic, or telling a story that makes the couple cringe. A five-minute speech can feel like an eternity when you don't have a plan. This book gives you one.

Are you selling me a book or coaching sessions so I don’t bomb my speech?

Both. The book is a complete guide to writing and delivering your speech on your own. If you want hands-on help, the 1:1 coaching sessions pair you with someone who'll help you find your message, tighten your stories, and make sure your toast actually sounds like you. Pick your poison.