HomeCasa Heartfelt, funny wedding speech built from your own stories
Write a best man, maid of honor or family wedding speech from your real stories: three openings, a timed structure, a closing toast and a humor check that keeps it right for every guest. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. It includes 5 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.
Beginner · Text · Pending editorial review
Prompt
Act as a wedding speechwriter who knows how to make a room laugh and tear up without clichés or jokes that make people cringe.
Details:
- My role at the wedding: {{role}}
- The couple's names: {{couple}}
- How I know them and real stories I want to tell: {{stories}}
- Target length: {{length}} minutes
- Tone: {{tone}}
Deliverables:
1. Three different openings (a story, a surprising line, a short confession) to choose from; none starting with "For those who don't know me...".
2. A timed structure: a quick intro of who I am, one or two stories that show who each person is and who they are together, an emotional moment, a wish or piece of advice and the toast.
3. The full speech written to be spoken aloud: short sentences, a spoken rhythm and cues like [pause], [look at the couple] or [raise your glass].
4. A word count matched to the length (about 130 words per minute) and what to cut if it runs long.
5. Humor check: flag any joke that could make people uncomfortable (exes, drinking stories, inside jokes nobody gets, comments about the families) and suggest alternatives.
6. Cue-card version: the speech condensed into 5-7 cards with keywords so I do not read it.
7. Rehearsal and nerves tips for the day.
Constraints:
- Use only the stories and details I gave you. Do not invent memories, names or details; if a section needs something missing, mark it [FILL IN] and ask me.
- Give both partners equal space.
- If the information is too thin, ask me 3-5 specific questions before writing.
Format: openings as a list, the full speech with stage cues, a humor check table and the cue cards at the end.How to use it
The more specific your stories (where, what they said, what happened next), the better the speech. Pick an opening, read the speech aloud with a timer and rehearse it at least three times. On the day, bring only the cue cards.
Usage example
Role: best man · Couple: Emma and Jake · Stories: met Jake in high school; he missed his train on purpose the day he met Emma · Length: 4 minutes · Tone: funny with an emotional ending.
Sample output
Chosen opening (story)
Jake and I have known each other since high school. In all those years I've seen him late for exams, for dinners and for his own birthday. But only once have I seen him miss a train on purpose. [pause]
Structure (4 min ≈ 520 words)
| Part | Time |
|---|---|
| Who I am | 0:00-0:30 |
| The Union Station day | 0:30-1:45 |
| Who Emma is [FILL IN: a story or trait of Emma's] | 1:45-2:45 |
| Emotional moment and wish | 2:45-3:40 |
| Toast | 3:40-4:00 |
Speech excerpt
That day, Jake was at Union Station. His train was leaving in five minutes. And then he started talking to a woman. [look at the couple] The train left. Jake stayed. Emma, I don't know what you said to him that afternoon, but I've spent years trying to get Jake to be on time for anything, and you managed it in one conversation: he was late for everything else. [pause]
Emma, [FILL IN: what Emma brings to Jake's life].
Humor check
- ✅ The punctuality joke works: it's affectionate and everyone gets it.
- ⚠️ Skip exes and high school party stories.
I need from you
- A story or trait of Emma's so she gets equal space?
- How and when did he propose?
…
Key facts
- Category
- Presentations · Speeches
- Output type
- Text
- Level
- Beginner
- Designed for
- ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot
- Verified in
- Pending editorial verification
- Variables
- Your role at the wedding, The couple's names, How you know them and real stories, Length (minutes) and Tone
- Language
- English
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
- Nov 7, 2026
Frequently asked questions
How long should a wedding speech be?
Three to five minutes is usually ideal. At about 130 words per minute that is 400-650 words; the prompt fits the text to your target and tells you what to cut.
Which jokes should I avoid?
Anything about exes, heavy drinking, money or family conflict, plus inside jokes only two people understand. The humor check flags them and suggests alternatives.
Should I read it or memorize it?
Neither, entirely. Rehearse until you know the structure and use keyword cue cards: you will sound natural without the fear of going blank.
What is this prompt for?
Write a best man, maid of honor or family wedding speech from your real stories: three openings, a timed structure, a closing toast and a humor check that keeps it right for every guest.
Which AI tools does it work with?
It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Microsoft Copilot. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.
How do I customize the prompt?
Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Your role at the wedding, The couple's names, How you know them and real stories, Length (minutes) and Tone). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.
Do I need experience to use it?
No. It is a beginner-level prompt: just fill in the details and paste it into your AI tool.
Is this prompt free?
Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.
Can I trust the AI output?
Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.