Tips on Wedding Toasts with Beth Sherman

For the second-to-last episode of Season 5, we’ve got stand-up comedian and ghostwriter, Beth Sherman, on the show to share some practical and hilarious tips for giving toasts and speeches at weddings. About Beth Sherman:Beth Sherman is a stand-up comedian and writer who has won SEVEN daytime Emmy Awards. You’ve very likely seen Beth’s work on shows like Ellen, The Tonight Show, David Letterman, and more. She is absolutely hilarious and has recently fallen into a little sideline writing, adding comedy to all kinds of speeches, especially wedding speeches.She has ghostwritten nearly a hundred best man speeches, grooms’ speeches, father-of-the-bride speeches, toasts for the rehearsal dinner, speeches for friends and family acting as officiants — she’s even ghostwritten the vows themselves.We are SO glad to have her on the show today and we have a feeling that everyone out there is going to have a great time listening to this episode. We talked about:What exactly is ghostwriting and how does the ghostwriting process workWhat makes for a "good" toast or speechOur thoughts on roastingSome of the best and most memorable speeches we've seenTips for delivering a great toastHow you should print your toast or speechWhere you should stand when giving your toastHow to make sure everyone can hear you (It's easier than you think!)Where to put your best jokeWhether you should try to memorize your speechWhere to put your drinkWhether the couple should give a speech at their reception Links mentioned:Beth ShermanSupport the ShowWarby ParkerDPNAK WeddingsDaniel Moyer Photography Join the "Ringer Club" to dive deeper into wedding planning alongside an incredible community of fellow Ringers and gain further access to Danielle and Dan. (We couldn't do it without your amazing support!) Follow along on the socials:Podcast Insta: @putaringonitpodcastDanielle's Insta: @dpnakDan's Insta: @danielmoyerphoto
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