--- title: wedding toasts and special events description: Learn how to write and deliver a wedding toast or speech for a special occasion! Actor and speech expert Dr. Gary Genard will show you how. The Genard Method, Boston --- [![Genard Method Public Speaking Training](https://www.genardmethod.com/hubfs/images/bg-brand.png)](https://www.genardmethod.com/) ### Get email updates on dynamic public speaking! Search... Search # Weddings and Special Events  ![Toasts_for_special_ocassions](https://www.genardmethod.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GENARD_METHOD_IMAGES/Toasts_for_special_ocassions.jpg?width=508&name=Toasts_for_special_ocassions.jpg) ## Speak well on that special occasion! Got a wedding toast, testimonial, eulogy, or other special occasion speech coming up? Need to do your best at this once-in-a-lifetime event? Worried you won't rise to the occasion? If nerves are getting the better of you, we're here to help. Here's the good news: you already have everything you need to succeed! The guests at your event simply want you to speak from the heart. Our goal is getting you to do that with a maximum level of confidence. [Download a free cheat sheet for a simple exercise to calm your nerves before speaking.](https://www.genardmethod.com/how-to-calm-nerves-before-speaking) You don't need to be a great speaker, though we'll show you the techniques that will give your speech warmth and impact. You don't need the skills of an actor—though you'll learn the same powerful tools for influencing an audience. In just three one-hour sessions, you'll become more self-assured, start enjoying yourself, and move listeners just the way you're hoping to. ## The Speaking on Special Occasions Package: Our package for **speaking on special occasions** features 3 hours of one-on-one speech coaching in our Boston-area office. Here's how the sessions work: - Session 1: Fine-tuning the speech or toast you've prepared. - Session 2: Practicing your talk and "getting the feeling right." - Session 3: Polishing your performance with videotaping and supportive feedback. You'll be working with Dr. Gary Genard, creator of The Genard Method of performance-based speech training. As a professional actor and communications professor, Dr. Genard spent thirty years perfecting his system that allows anyone to give a polished and successful performance, whatever their speaking ability or experience. You'll connect with and move your audience with just the right tone for the occasion. And you'll probably be amazed at how comfortable it all feels! If you need help writing your speech or toast, Dr. Genard is available for that as well.  Take a look at Dr. Genard's article ["Toasts & Testimonials: Speaking on Special Occasions."](https://www.genardmethod.com/blog/bid/128658/Toasts-Awards-Testimonials-Speaking-on-Special-Occasions) ## What are you waiting for? So set your mind at rest and get started today boosting your confidence and skills. We look forward to hearing from you!  ### Call (617) 993-3410 or [contact us](https://www.genardmethod.com/contact) to learn more. ### [Speech Coaching](https://www.genardmethod.com/speech-coaching) - [ABOUT](https://www.genardmethod.com/about) - [Training Techniques](https://www.genardmethod.com/about/theater-based-techniques) - [Dr. Gary Genard](https://www.genardmethod.com/about/dr-gary-genard) - [What Our Clients Say](https://www.genardmethod.com/testimonials) - [Client List](https://www.genardmethod.com/about/client-list) - [Media](https://info.genardmethod.com/garygenardinthemedia) Arlington, MA 617-993-3410 - [STORE](https://info.genardmethod.com/store) - [RESOURCES](https://www.genardmethod.com/resources) - [BLOG](https://www.genardmethod.com/blog) - [COACHING](https://www.genardmethod.com/coaching) - [CORPORATE TRAINING](https://www.genardmethod.com/coaching)  - [Leadership Communication](https://www.genardmethod.com/corporate-training/leadership-development-public-speaking) - [Group Presentation Skills](https://www.genardmethod.com/corporate-training/speak-at-your-best) - [Executive Speech Coaching](https://www.genardmethod.com/coaching/executive-presentation-skills) [![Global Gurus](https://www.genardmethod.com/hubfs/GLOBAL%20GURUS%20LOGOS/logo-globalgurus%20communication-2022.png) Global Gurus named Gary to its list of the World's Top 30 Communication Professionals for the ninth consecutive year in 2022. ](http://www.globalgurus.org/communication/communicationgurus30.php)