Whether you're just looking for help with your speechwriting or want to do something different with your reception, Words and Wisdom can help. 500+ 5-star reviews. Experienced speechwriter working for clients across Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Cheshire and worldwide. LGBTQ+ inclusive.

'How can you convey your feelings over a lifetime, past, present and future in a few lines?

With thoughtful and imaginative guidance, Hannah supported us in putting all our emotions into words, words which will stay with us for the rest of our lives. Not only was our piece of writing just so special, but she also involved our family and close friends by creating text written with their words, too.

A constant source of inspiration, creativity, support and reassurance, Hannah's involvement made our day one of the best of our lives. We can't express how grateful we are to her.'

Alison + Gareth

Words and Wisdom is a bespoke writing service run by professional writer, speechwriting coach and ceremony consultant Hannah Wroe Gill. Established in 2017, it's based in West Yorkshire, but Hannah's writing and coaching is available to clients all over the world. She can write with just your words and/or those of nominated loved ones too, even if they're unable to attend on the day.

As well as regularly working on toasts and speeches that are elegantly traditional in structure and style, Hannah's reception writing range also includes innovative wedding toast and speech ideas that are uniquely designed. It's such a rewarding mix: the singular Words and Wisdom process and a quality of writing and range of choice you won't find anywhere else.

Her reception writing offer includes:

• flexible help and advice with any toast or speech you already have underway
• this can include specific coaching advice about your performance on the day
• the creation of traditional toasts and speeches, written with your own words
• traditional toasts and speeches, but written with a variety of contributors' words
• speeches and toasts from the perspectives of different speakers e.g. mothers of the brides
• mirror-image paired toasts, ideal for any newly married couple to perform (crafted from their words)
• a best man's speech created with the words of multiple contributors, perhaps involving other close friends
• multi-part speeches, which might cover the different stages of a couple's life together, presented by a small group of speakers (the contributor pool could be wider)

As well as her reception writing, Hannah creates versatile wedding ceremony elements which can be easily imported into any Registrar-led or church wedding. All her wedding ceremony writing has been developed in line with General Register Office guidance and is informed by more than 15 years of real wedding experience.

Her wedding ceremony range includes:

• bespoke writing interwoven throughout your legally compliant Registrar-led wedding script
• bespoke scripts designed to be led by family members or friends
• engaging 'Story so far' or 'The Why' sections, sharing your relationship's journey or your perspectives on the day
• original wedding readings, written with either your words and/or those of loved ones
• bespoke wedding vows and ring exchanges
• words to accompany any symbolic act, e.g. a handfasting, written with family and friends' words
• personalised poems to close your ceremony, usually written with the words of loved ones
• advice via a flexible ceremony consultancy service (from an hour's consultation to extended help)

It's hard to quantify the profound impact bespoke writing can have, making a day truly yours. It's as much about the process, reflecting on what's most important to you, as it is about the beautiful text. Everything is heightened when you go bespoke, not least your loved ones' reactions, and involving them directly makes the experience even more resonant.

The right coaching can make all the difference too. Whether a client simply wants a second opinion on a first draft so they know how they can best improve it, or they would like regular help through the process from start to finish, having an experienced and friendly professional like Hannah on side really does boost both quality and confidence.

In either case, there's nothing so powerfully personal - years after, clients say guests still reminisce. Just contact Hannah to find out more.