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 in Manchester, Halifax, Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford and North Yorkshire (Skipton, Harrogate, York). 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, 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 Hannah Wroe Gill, established in 2017 and based in West Yorkshire, but available all over the world. Hannah can write with just your words or those of nominated loved ones too, even if they’re unable to attend on the day.

As well as regularly working on traditional toasts and speeches, her reception writing range also includes innovative wedding toast and speech ideas that can be designed from scratch. It's an exciting combination: a unique creative process, quality of writing and choice you won’t find anywhere else.

Hannah’s reception writing offer includes:

• flexible help and advice with any toast or speech you already have underway
• the creation of traditional toasts and speeches, written with your own words
• 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 a couple of other close friends
• multi-part speeches, which might cover the different stages of a couple's life together, presented by a small group

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.

Her wedding ceremony range includes:

• engaging 'Story so far' or ‘The Why’ sections, sharing your relationship's journey or your perspectives on the day
• original wedding readings and personalised poems, usually written with the words of loved ones
• bespoke wedding vow and ring exchanges
• words to accompany any symbolic act e.g. handfasting, written with family and friends' words
• 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 too. Years after, clients say guests still reminisce.

There’s nothing so powerfully personal.

Hannah Wroe Gill