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Unlike most people, Monday morning is my favorite time of the week.
That’s when I hear back from fathers, best men, maids of honor and others who knocked their speeches out of the park over the weekend.
I write speeches, but I’m really in the relationship business. I create surprisingly fun, warm and original speeches but my real goal is to make this one of the best experiences of your life as you bring family and friends together.
Here’s how it all started for me. After earning a B.A. in communication studies and an M.A. in journalism on scholarship, I began my career in marketing agencies creating strategy and writing ads, films, speeches, books, websites and other materials for Fortune 500 companies and global nonprofits.
CEOs and other executives at client companies began asking me to write their speeches for weddings, funerals, anniversary, retirements or other social events in their personal lives.
And along the way, something interesting and unexpected happened. I felt, for the first time, that I was adding some real value to the world. Put another way, the world doesn’t need another ad campaign for insurance… the world desperately needs kickass wedding and other social speeches (and if you’ve been to a wedding recently you know what I’m talking about).
Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked with everyone from billionaires and CEOs… to FedEx drivers, firefighters, dentists, investment bankers, F-18 and physicians. I can report these speeches drive everyone at least a little crazy because they push you out of your comfort zone.
And there is a strong emotional component to weddings where a father is speaking to his only daughter or a maid of honor is honoring her lifelong best friend.
I've helped thousands of speakers knock their speeches out of the park at weddings in the Grand Ballroom of The Plaza New York, Sydney Opera House and Karma Beach in Bali.... to banquet halls, country clubs and backyards around the world.
This is the easiest and most enjoyable way for you to nail your speech and create unforgettable memories for the bride, groom and guests. In addition to helping make this one of the best experiences of your life, I want you to hear, “That was the best wedding speech I’ve ever heard!”
Book early to ensure availability then relax. This is going to be easier and more fun than you think.
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I was a little nervous about having to give the speech of a lifetime. Den set me up and captured the essense of what i wanted to say. All his tips and recommendations made me Nail It!!!! First rate experience
This is the third time I've worked with Den. And like before, my father speech went amazing! Not a dry eye in the house and lots of laughing. He also had a great recommendation on the father-daughter dance which went great! An unforgettable night all around.
I worked with Den on my best man speech for my brother and emailed this to him after receiving the first draft. The speech was easy to deliver and I got a ton of compliments starting with my brother and sister in law. If you need help Den is your guy. 'The first word that comes to mind is WOW! What a great speech, you captured things beautifully. It already feels very comfortable, and my confidence is strong. The edits will be minor, mostly just adding a few names. I am so happy that I reached out to you and thank you so much as I could not be more impressed.'
Den helped craft my father of the groom speech at my son's wedding last October. I had previously engaged Den to help with my father of the bride speech at my daughter's wedding. In both cases, Den knocked it out of the park. Not only is he a very talented speech writer, but he made it a point to take the time to get to know me so that each speech reflected MY OWN words and thoughts. Den also did a wonderful job of preparing me to deliver my speeches. I would never claim to be a great public speaker, but when I stood up and took the mike at both weddings, I was totally calm and confident and it showed in my delivery. Simply put, Den is the real deal.
Den delivered a lot more than I expected. His process helped bring out memories and other things I had forgotten or would have overlooked. Throughout our work together he truly cared about putting something together that was unique and fit my personality and relationship with the bride and groom. Then his delivery tips helped me 'nail it' in front of 300 people! It was all easier than I thought it would be. I highly recommend Den's service and will definitely return for my next speech.
The speech was another huge hit! My kids and all the guests loved it! The bit at the end was totally unexpected and blew everyone way. I swear the laughter went on for a full minute. Thanks again for another life changing speech! Until next time, Den. Thank you.
This was a much more enjoyable and effective process than I expected. Den went beyond surface questions into the psychology of who I am, who my daughter and son-in-law are, and what is at the heart our relationship. The result was a speech that 100% honest, fun and warm. I've been worried about this speech for a year but pulled it off much easier and better than I expected with Den's help. I got many compliments at the reception and during brunch the next day. I highly recommend Den.
Hi Den! I hope that you and your family had a wonderful weekend. Just a post-wedding update :-). On Saturday evening, I had the pleasure of giving the speech as the last speaker in front of a packed crowd at the reception, and I must say, WOW! I've never felt as confident and prepared as I did that night, and you are to thank for that! This was indeed money well spent! The speech took eight minutes as planned, and many individuals who approached me afterward mentioned its impact on them, including my brother and new sister-in-law. There was laughter and tears. The three speeches made ahead of me were all very thoughtful and appropriate for the occasion; however, the stories and context of my remarks that you wrote indisputably established the speech as the MAIN EVENT of the reception. I am so thankful for having the foresight to seek a talented professional who knows how to tell stories and has an impactful way with words. You gave me all the tools necessary to succeed and gave my self-esteem a much-needed boost. For future speeches, you are my most significant asset, and im sure that is the case for many others. Thank you so much, Den; your services and process are phenomenal!
Thanks to Den my best man speech was a roaring success. Can't thank him enough for his help or recommend him high enough to others. He has this down to a science and it's a very fun process. Best to you Den!
Den assisted me with my father of the bride speech and was fantastic. I am so grateful to him. The father of the bride speech had me stifled, both in terms of organization and content. After weeks of trying to hammer it out, I turned to Den and he crushed it for me. He was delightful to work with, flexible in terms of incorporating some ideas I had, and organized the speech perfectly. It really was one of the best experiences of my life, and I am extremely pleased with how the speech went. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to give the best possible speech for a special occasion!