The Speak Easy

Standing up to speak at a wedding can feel daunting. You might know exactly what you want to say, but worry about how it will come out. The nerves. The wobble in your voice. Forgetting your words. The quiet realisation that every eye in the room is on you.

The Speak Easy is supportive, confidence-building speech writing and coaching for anyone speaking on the day, from the nervous Best Person to the quietly emotional parent. Together, Dawn helps to shape the words and the delivery, so you can speak with clarity and impact, without the sweaty-palm panic.

Wedding Speech Writing & Coaching: With Confidence, Calm & Connection

What the support looks like

The Speak Easy is for you if:

• You’re giving a wedding speech and feel nervous about it

• You want your words to land with both humour and meaning

• You’re worried about rambling, freezing, or sounding awkward

• You want help shaping what you say and how you say it

• You’d like calm, practical support from someone who understands live delivery

This is for people who care and want to do it well.

Who this is for

There’s no single formula here. Dawn works in a way that feels supportive and practical. This might include:

• Talking through what you want to say and why it matters

• Structuring your speech so it flows and makes sense

• Editing for clarity, humour, and timing

• Removing waffle while keeping personality

• Coaching on delivery, pacing, breathing, and projection

• Reassurance that you can do this

Some people want writing help. Others want delivery coaching. Most want a bit of both.

What's included

• A calm, supportive initial conversation

• One-to-one speech writing and/or editing support

• Help shaping structure, tone, and timing

• Guidance on how to open and close with confidence

• Practical delivery coaching (voice, pace, presence)

• Tools to manage nerves on the day

• Encouragement, reassurance, and honest feedback

Everything is tailored to you, your role, and your comfort level.

Why you can trust Dawn with this

Dawn has spent many years speaking and performing in front of large audiences, long before becoming a celebrant. As a public speaker and former singer in a Vintage Harmony trio, she's deeply familiar with standing up in front of a crowd, projecting her voice clearly and confidently, using pacing, tone, and well-timed pauses to hold attention and managing nerves so they don't get in the way.

That experience means Dawn doesn't just help write speeches. She helps people deliver them with confidence and presence.

The Speak Easy is from £50 per hour, depending on the level of writing and coaching support needed. If you're not sure what would help most, Dawn is always happy to talk it through and find the right fit.

You don't need to be loud, funny, or polished. You just need to be yourself and Dawn will help you get there.

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