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Cue the Applause: A Speech to Remember Turns 10
It’s been ten years since the launch of A Speech to Remember. Wow, time goes by fast! I thought to myself, what’s the best way to mark...

Holly Blum
Jun 244 min read


Say 'I Do' to Extra Income: Tips for Becoming a Wedding Officiant
Guest author Tina Martin shares 8 tips for becoming a wedding officiant.

Holly Blum
Jan 153 min read


Inspiration for Your Next Wedding Speech Starts Here
Six sources of inspiration for your next wedding speech.

Holly Blum
Apr 26, 20243 min read


Here’s Why AI Can’t Really Replace Speechwriters
As the popularity of AI continues to rise, it’s tempting to believe that AI can replace humans in nearly every aspect of life, including...

Holly Blum
Oct 10, 20232 min read


What NOT To Say in Your Next Wedding Speech
Wedding speech givers, we understand. You feel pressure to deliver a winning speech. Something that is going to entertain the bride and...

Holly Blum
Jan 25, 20233 min read


If You Need Material for Your Next Speech Here’s How to Find It
“Help! I have to give a speech and I don’t know where to start!” I get this a lot. If you’re looking for inspiration for your speech,...

Holly Blum
Jan 9, 20222 min read


Three Steps to Writing a Great Parent Speech for Your Child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Mazel tov! Your child is about to become a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a significant milestone in every Jewish family. Your son or daughter has...

Holly Blum
Nov 7, 20212 min read


Weddings Are Back And Busier Than Ever—Here’s How To Get Ahead
Weddings are back and busier than ever. Although timelines are being condensed to make up for lost time, you can do THIS to get ahead.

Holly Blum
Aug 9, 20213 min read


5 Reasons Why Your Wedding Toast Should be 5 Minutes Or Less
We’ve all experienced it. The wedding where the speeches went on and on…and on and on and on. At my cousin’s wedding, after the ninth...

Holly Blum
Apr 13, 20212 min read


Five Ingredients To Giving A Winning Speech
Delivering a winning speech or toast isn’t always easy. Rambling thoughts, inappropriate stories and awkward pauses can quickly cause...

Holly Blum
Feb 28, 20212 min read


How To Write An Awesome Love Letter
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, there’s no better time to pen a good old-fashioned love letter. In the age of social media...

Holly Blum
Feb 10, 20213 min read


5 Tips To Make Your Speech Shine On Screen
When it’s speech-time, I would argue that there’s even more on the line delivering a virtual speech than in-person one.

Holly Blum
Jan 19, 20212 min read


Let It Flow: How To Deliver A Speech That Doesn’t Ramble
How do you make sure your speech flows in a way that engages the audience, leaving them wanting more, not less? Here's some advice.

Holly Blum
Jun 7, 20203 min read


In Focus With Photographer Jamie Kilgore
The always optimistic Jamie Kilgore opens up about photography and what she's doing while NY remains on pause.

Holly Blum
May 2, 20203 min read


Thirty Minutes With World-Class Event Artist Carolyn Dempsey
The dynamic Carolyn Dempsey of Carolyn Dempsey Design opens up about her creative process and so much more.

Holly Blum
Apr 26, 20206 min read


The Mother-Daughter Duo Behind Monique Banks Party
Find out how Monique Banks and her daughter Ariel make sure every celebration is an unforgettable experience.

Holly Blum
Apr 12, 20204 min read


The Secrets Behind Making A Great Photo Album: Wendy Goldstein, Album Accomplished
It’s the perfect time to take all those photos clogging up your digital space and let Wendy work work her magic.

Holly Blum
Apr 5, 20205 min read


Just Do You: Preserving Authenticity In Your Next Speech
Even if the words you choose are perfect, if you fail to make a meaningful connection to those words, your audience will know instinctively.

Holly Blum
Mar 8, 20203 min read


5 Easy Steps To Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
If the thought of answering the question, “How do I love thee?” is making you break out into a cold sweat, don’t worry. You can do it!

Holly Blum
Feb 12, 20202 min read


Five Easy Ways To Jumpstart Writing Your Speech
If you’re feeling a sense of dread that you’ve been asked to make a speech, you’re not alone. These tips may be just what you need!

Holly Blum
Jan 19, 20203 min read
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