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Hi, I'm Heidi Ellert-McDermott 👋
Warm, Fun, Nosy
I love a good love story. Especially the bits that don’t make the wedding website. Tell me how you met, what drives you mad and why you love them anyway. That’s where the best speeches begin.
I’m Heidi, former BBC director, author of The Modern Couple’s Guide to Wedding Speeches and the person behind Speechy. My favourite part of the job is getting to know you: the unlikely love stories, family legends and little quirks that make your relationships yours. Together with my brilliant team, I turn those details into speeches that get the room laughing, make your favourite people feel loved and sound unmistakably like you.
Speechy Pricing & Costs

Pricing for suppliers

Prices Start at
£29
Maximum price
£500
Low cost / DIY Our downloadable templates and SpeechyAI help you create your own speech, with expert prompts, structure and delivery tips. Mid range / Expert assistance Already have a draft? Our Edit Service strengthens the humour, sharpens the structure and makes the heartfelt moments count. Delivery Coaching helps you bring it all to life with confidence. Luxury / Bespoke speechwriting Let our writers take care of the words. Includes a questionnaire, personal research chat, a speech crafted around your stories, refinements and delivery advice. Prices vary by service and season. Visit our website for current prices, or get in touch and we’ll help you choose the right option.
Speechy Details

Products and Services

Speech Writer
Vocal Coach
Last-Minute Orders
Toastmaster / Master of Ceremony
Celebrant / Officiant
Speechy Full Description

The best wedding speeches become the epicentre of the day. They bring everyone together, add heart and humour, and kick-start the celebrations with a welcome hit of dopamine.

They’re a chance to tell your favourite people what they mean to you, share the stories that deserve an audience and make a room full of people feel connected. They can also be the bit guests are still talking about years later.

WHO WE ARE

Speechy brings BBC and comedy writing experience to your wedding speech. Our team’s credits include writing for celebrities, politicians and professional comedians. We know how to find the story, build the laughs and make the meaningful moments count.

But the most important voice is yours. Our job is to help you sound like yourself at your funniest, warmest and most articulate.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Don’t think you have anything funny to say? Not sure how to describe your relationship without reaching for a cliché? Have enough stories for a three-hour Netflix special?

We’ll help you work out what deserves the microphone.

For our bespoke service, we start with a questionnaire and an online research chat so we can properly get to know you, the people you’re celebrating, and the stories behind your relationships. Then we shape your thoughts into a speech with original humour, a clear thread and a proper emotional payoff.

No Googled gags, tired platitudes or lines that could belong in anyone else’s wedding speech. Every word is built around you. You review the draft, we refine it together, and we share advice to help you deliver it with confidence.

Already written something? Our editing service helps your best material shine, strengthening the structure, sharpening the comedy and making every word earn its place.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Bespoke speechwriting: A personal speech built around your stories, your relationships and your sense of humour

• Speech editing: Expert help to turn your draft into something you can’t wait to deliver

• Downloadable templates: Structure, inspiration and creative prompts for people who want to write their own

• SpeechyAI: Our AI speechwriting tool, designed to help you turn your answers and anecdotes into a personal speech

From brides and grooms to proud parents and best mates, we help anyone who wants to add an awesome moment to the wedding day.

A LITTLE REASSURANCE

Our clients share their experiences on Trustpilot, and Speechy’s expertise has featured in The New York Times, Brides and Forbes.

We take your speech seriously. Which is precisely why it can be so much fun.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Heidi Ellert-McDermott
Hi, I’m Heidi, Speechy’s founder, former BBC director and author of The Modern Couple’s Guide to Wedding Speeches. I love getting to know our clients and turning their stories into speeches full of heart and original humour. No Googled gags or wedding clichés! Our clients rather like working with us too: check out our ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating. Whether you’re itching to grab the mic or quietly dreading it, let’s make your speech a highlight. Heidi x

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2015
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3
Reviews
(7)
(7)
TW
Happy couple married in May
November 2026
Incredible Support from Heidi at Speechy
I can’t thank Heidi at Speechy enough for her help with reviewing and refining my groom’s speech. She struck the perfect balance between polishing my words and keeping my voice intact. Her feedback was thoughtful, constructive, and incredibly reassuring. I now feel genuinely confident and ready to deliver it on the big day. If you're looking for expert guidance with warmth and professionalism, I highly recommend Speechy!
GA
Happy couple married in November
November 2026
The Best Wedding Hack I Never Knew I Needed
Heidi wrote me a wedding speech that was heartfelt, funny, and felt completely true to my personality. […] What impressed me most was how patient and supportive Heidi was during the drafting stage. […] On the day, the speech landed perfectly — it had everyone laughing and complimenting me afterwards. […] I’m so grateful to Speechy for making what felt like a daunting task into something enjoyable and memorable.
PW
Wedding: December
November 2026
Highly responsive and exceptional quality
I asked Speechy for help writing my Father of the Bride speech. […] It was amazing. Such a significant improvement, little themes that stylishly joined together different parts of the speech, punchy and appropriately quite emotional. […] The reaction was incredible. Not a dry eye in the house, plenty of laughter, and a total delighted married couple, family and friends. […] You helped make it a very special day.
K Walker
Happy couple married in March
November 2026
The Ultimate Pros
Heidi and Team are the ultimate pros. With such pedigree backgrounds, its what you would expect, but its the personal touches and people that you interact with in a business, especially a very personal process like this, that really make the difference and stands out. I used the online structure initially, which was brilliant in itself, but then to be able to work with Heidi directly, discuss the meaning and emotion behind the words, was such a unique and personal service. The team discussed my
Chris F
Wedding: June
November 2026
Brilliant Service - Highly Recommend
I used Speechy to help write my Best Man speech and I cannot recommend them enough. The speech writing itself was fantastic and they delivered it with a really swift turnaround.I also booked their "Power Hour" service and spent it with Heidi. I absolutely loved the session, and it completely transformed my mindset. I was quite nervous before, but thanks to Heidi, I now feel incredibly confident going into the big day.Speechy is a great company that offers excellent value for money. If you are ne
CR - Trustpilot
Happy couple married in August
November 2026
5 star service
I was nervous about finding the right words and even more terrified of speaking in front of a large crowd, but Heidi made the entire process seamless. Heidi captured exactly what I wanted to say with warmth and humor, and the coaching sessions gave me the poise and calm I needed on the big day. The speech went over wonderfully, with plenty of laughs and happy tears. Hiring Heidi was the best decision I made!
MR - Trustpilot
Wedding: July
November 2026
World Class Speech Writing & Delivery
How could I deliver it to a room full of people, full of expectation, hanging on my every word? The answer is Speechy and their phenomenal speech writing and delivery coaching service.[…] I can genuinely say so many guests came up to me on the day and said how much they enjoyed my speech/what a great speech it was. […] Thank you, Heidi, you went above and beyond, your services are worth every penny.
Speechy Location & Contact Details

Address

Parklands, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

It's all done online!

Nearest Town

Bristol

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

Is getting help with my wedding speech cheating?

Nope. Plenty of wedding speakers now get a helping hand, whether from a professional writer or an AI tool. But you deserve more than a ChatGPT speech that could be about anyone.

We ask questions, uncover your stories and find the humour in your relationships, creating something that sounds like you and means something to everyone listening. Your feelings, our wordsmithery. You take the credit. We won’t tell.

What makes Speechy different?

We’re a team of TV comedy writers, journalists and storytellers with BBC backgrounds and experience writing for celebrities, politicians and comedians.

We find the humour and heart in your real stories. No Googled gags, tired platitudes or lines that could be said at any other wedding.

How does your bespoke speechwriting service work?

We start with a questionnaire and an online research chat to get to know you, the people you’re celebrating and the stories behind your relationships. Then we craft a speech with original humour, a clear thread and a proper emotional payoff. You review the draft, we refine it together, and we share delivery advice.

What's the best product or service for me?

Check out the Speechy site to find out more about all the options.

Still not sure? Email us at hello@speechy.com, and we'll set up a call or an online meeting to talk it through. No obligation!

Will my speech still sound like me?

Absolutely. We listen to how you talk, understand your sense of humour and use words you’d actually say. The aim is you on a very good day: funny, thoughtful and surprisingly well prepared. Your stories and feelings are the foundation of every bespoke speech.

What if I’m not funny or don’t have any good stories?

You don’t need a catalogue of wild adventures. Often, the best material is in the everyday details: their peculiar habits or the little things they do for you.

We ask the questions that uncover those gems, then turn them into affectionate humour and meaningful moments.

Can you improve a speech I’ve already written?

Yes. Our edit service sharpens the structure, strengthens the humour and makes the heartfelt moments count, while keeping your voice.

We can also help with AI-written drafts. Email us your speech before booking and we’ll give you an honest steer on whether an edit is right for you.

Do you write for all wedding speakers and couples?

Yes, whether it's you, your dad, your sister, or your best mate - we help anyone planning to deliver a wedding speech.

We welcome LGBTQ+ couples, blended families and anyone doing things their own way. We work with clients worldwide, so you don’t need to live in the same timezone.

How far ahead should I book?

The earlier, the better, especially during wedding season. Booking ahead gives us time to develop your speech together and leaves you time to rehearse. Wedding approaching alarmingly fast? Contact us with your date and we’ll tell you what’s possible.

Can you help if I’m nervous about delivering my speech?

Definitely. Our online delivery coaching helps with pace, pauses, emphasis, body language and landing the laughs. We rehearse with you and give practical, personal feedback. You don’t need to become a polished performer; you just need to feel comfortable connecting with the people in the room.

Press & Awards
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special OfferA little wedding gift: 10% off! Bridebook users can enjoy 10% off Speechy until 31 December 2026 (not to be used in conjunction with other offers). Contact us and mention Bridebook to get your promo code and let’s make your speech one of the highlights of your day.