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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 39 MIN

172: How to Give an Amazing Wedding Speech (even if you're really nervous) with Authentically Funny Speeches

from Unbridely - Modern Wedding Planning · host Camille Abbott

Did you realise that the success, or dismal failure, of your wedding speeches can throw your reception timeline, energy and atmosphere into total chaos?Poorly planned, badly timed, rambling, or offensive speeches can affect everyone from your caterers, to your friends, your videographer to your DJ.We’re throwing it back to one of your all‑time favourite and value-packed episodes of the Unbridely Podcast: Episode #34 with multi‑Emmy award‑winning comedy writer and founder of Authentically Funny Speeches, Beth Sherman.Beth breaks down her foolproof 6-part speech structure that keeps things heartfelt, hilarious, and crucially, short because you’re aiming for that sweet 3-5 minute spot to avoid derailing your meal service and letting everyone hit the dance floor on time with a bit of enthusiasm left. This is fundamental gold for wedding reception planning.So if the thought of giving a wedding speech makes your palms sweat and your voice go wobbly, or you’ve asked someone to do a speech at your wedding and they seem less than thrilled, this episode is exactly what you, or they, need.You can set them up for success by sharing this episode with them. RESOURCESFor 10% off any of Beth’s speech writing packages, use the code UNBRIDELY at checkout. Authentically Funny Speeches: https://authenticallyfunnyspeeches.com/The FREE Ultimate Wedding Speech Writing Guide: https://authenticallyfunnyspeeches.com/free-how-to-write-a-wedding-speechVideo with Susie Wilkins “Wedding Speech But HATE Speaking In Public? Watch This!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zxZtS1oeyY2019 article on Psycom.net: https://www.psycom.net/glossophobia-fear-of-public-speakingSend Unbridely a 90-second audio message on Speakpipe: https://www.speakpipe.com/unbridelypodcast*The Unbridely Podcast is sponsored by its listeners. When you purchase products or services through links on our website or via the podcast, we may earn an affiliate commission.*------ This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Unbridely’s ebook How To Write Wedding Vows That Don’t Suck https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtdsThis is for YOU if you want to write the unique and heartfelt wedding vows your fiancé deserves, but don't know where to start. 🤔AND want to get it done in 20 minutes or less. 💪Grab your instant pdf download of the Unbridely ebook 'How To Write Wedding Vows That Don't Suck' for just $27 now! 🧡https://unbridely.com/shop/htwwvtds ----- Unbridely acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we record this podcast on, the Kaurna People. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Support the showFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/or TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbridelyEmail the Unbridely Podcast:[email protected]

Did you realise that the success, or dismal failure, of your wedding speeches can throw your reception timeline, energy and atmosphere into total chaos? Poorly planned, badly timed, rambling, or offensive speeches can affect everyone from your caterers, to your friends, your videographer to your DJ. We’re throwing it back to one of your all‑time favourite and value-packed episodes of the Unbridely Podcast: Episode #34 with multi‑Emmy award‑winning comedy writer and founder of Authentically Fu...

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