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.

RESOURCES

For 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-speech

Video with Susie Wilkins “Wedding Speech But HATE Speaking In Public? Watch This!”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zxZtS1oeyY

2019 article on Psycom.net: https://www.psycom.net/glossophobia-fear-of-public-speaking

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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

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This 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! 🧡

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These 5 wedding mistakes are breaking my heart this wedding season. And on the planning and lead-up side to your wedding, you might dismiss them. They may not seem as important as other things, or that they’ll have much of an impact on your day. But on the other side of your wedding, I see people genuinely upset, disappointed and sometimes angry too that they didn’t give themselves the best chance of success.

And perhaps the worst part is that these 5 heartbreaks come from real couples who have shared their regrets with me after the fact, and they could've been dodged.

These lessons hit hard for weddings and for life in general.

RESOURCES

Ep38: Yes, You Need a Photo Captain (or 2) and This Is Why with Valentina Perez Studio

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This episode of the Unbridely Modern Wedding Planning Podcast is brought to you by Easy Name Change.

You simply choose which companies you need to notify, and they send you detailed process instructions for each of your companies, plus ready to send forms, letters, and emails, so you just attach your marriage certificate to them and you're done!

More info on how to change your name after you get married: https://unbridely.com/blog/name-change-after-marriage

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Joe Karso from Do Better Weddings is on a mission to help men seriously lift their groom game. He shares some eye‑opening mindset shifts and super practical ideas that make it easier for grooms to stop being passengers and actually show up as real partners in the planning, on the day and beyond.

We talk about what it looks like when a groom is genuinely present and supportive, how tiny, thoughtful actions can completely shift how supported a bride feels, and why “I don’t care, do whatever you want” isn’t the easygoing line a lot of guys think it is.

And because Joe is driven to over-serve, he’s also created a FREE Groom’s Survival Guide for Unbridely Podcast listeners. It is packed with simple, doable ways for grooms to pull their weight and feel proud of how they’ve shown up. Joe shares exactly how your groom can get his hands on it, right at the end of the episode.

So if you’re tired of feeling like the default project manager of your own wedding, or you’ve got a groom who wants to help but needs a game plan, Joe’s got you.

RESOURCES

FREE Groom Survival Guide: https://dobetterweddings.co/

Send 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.*

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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/htwwvtds

This 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

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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 show

Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridely/
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Email the Unbridely Podcast:
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