504 - Don’t Ruin the Wedding Speech: What Actually Works and What to Avoid

Bridechilla - Wedding Planning Podcast

Evergreen Podcasts

Relationships, Society & Culture

4.8 • 625 Ratings

🗓️ 30 March 2026

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Wedding speeches can go very right… or very wrong. Brian Franklin, co-founder of Vows and Speeches, joins me to share the biggest mistakes, the horror stories you won’t believe, and how to actually nail your speech without overthinking it or making it awkward. We get into what makes a speech land, what instantly loses a room, and how to strike the balance between heartfelt, funny, and memorable without rambling or oversharing. In our sponsored segment, Wendy White, senior manager of training and development for celebrations at Sandals, joins us to share insights into planning unforgettable multi-generational weddings and honeymoons at Beaches Resorts, part of Sandals’ iconic family-friendly collection. Discover how these resorts cater to every age and interest, making family celebrations seamless and joyful. Sandals Resorts offers some of the best adults-only all-inclusive resorts that bring guests closer to the vibrancy, authenticity and spirit of the Caribbean. Start planning your dream wedding at http://sandals.com/. You can also call 1-800-SANDALS or 1-800-BEACHES to learn more. Find Bridechilla online: - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebridechilla - Instagram: https://instagram.com/bridechilla - Website: http://thebridechilla.com Bridechilla is a production of Evergreen Podcasts. TAKE OUR SHOW SURVEY HERE! ⁠https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FCT5DRM⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Today's episode is sponsored by Sandals Resorts.
0:08.7	Let's get this party started and embrace your inner bride chila.
0:12.7	What's up, Chillas?
0:14.7	We have Brian Franklin back with us today.
0:17.1	He is the co-founder of Vows and speeches. Wonderful company he founded with his wife,
0:21.7	Nicole, after they were sticking tired of a bunch of crappy vows and speeches at weddings that
0:26.7	they went to. Brian, can't wait to hear all of your stories from your first experiences today.
0:32.4	Thanks for having me, Leah. I'm glad to be here and excited to this. Yeah, it's been a lot,
0:37.1	I think about a year since we last talked to you.
0:39.5	So I'm sure a lot more has happened in the wedding space for you.
0:43.1	And I'm sure personally as well, for those not familiar with you, can you just give a brief
0:48.4	background about you and your company?
0:50.7	Sure.
0:51.2	So we formed the company in 2021.
0:54.0	And what we do is we help people write and
0:56.0	rehearse their wedding vows, their wedding speeches, their ceremony scripts, and other kinds
1:02.6	of speaking events as well, not just weddings, but we've done everything from
1:05.9	our mitzvahs to eulogies. And but at any rate, we help people personalize it.
1:12.4	It's very, very high touch, extremely personalized stuff.
1:16.4	We'd start with an interview.
1:18.0	We'd give you unlimited revisions.
1:20.5	And we just make sure you're happy and that you're confident going in.
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