Your wedding words team
REMOVING STRESS, SPARKING EXCITEMENT
You know what you want to say, but you don’t quite know how to say it.
→ How do you write about everything you feel for the person you love?
→ How do you pick the perfect story to share?
→ How do you know if your speech is too long, too short, too boring?
Let us help answer those questions and find the right words for you.
At Wedding Words by Katelyn, we help you articulate exactly what you want to say with calm and confidence, humor and heart.
Meet the Founder
Hi, I’m Katelyn, your wedding vow and speech writer.
My B.A. in journalism supports my already inquisitive nature. I adore true stories and regularly catch myself asking those Oprah style questions that unearth the heart of someone.
A personal experience led me to become a wedding writer. After my grandpa passed away, my dad wanted desperately to write a eulogy that would honor how he felt about his father. But, no matter how many times he reworked each paragraph, something was missing—the heart.
My dad loved his father but like most people, he’s not a writer. His eulogy lacked the details that would make the speech specific to his father and it was missing the sentiment that would capture precisely how he felt.
I collaborated with my dad to rewrite the eulogy, using stories and emotions my father expressed to me in his own words.
When my dad read the completed piece, through teary eyes he said, “This is exactly what I wanted to say…I just didn’t know how to put it into words.”
Let's collaborate together to put your heart into words.
meet the team
Meet our trusted pros who help to craft your custom vows, speeches, and toasts, and work to create an elevated experience that puts our clients at ease.
Julia Hoff
Writer
Born and raised in the Napa Valley, Julia knows a thing or two about romance, and a good toast. She’s got an English degree from UCLA, an associate’s in theater from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, and over a decade of experience writing screenplays. Now she brings that same heart and humor to the wedding world. When she’s not writing, you can find her doing stand-up in Los Angeles (whether you want to or not!). Special skills include making bolognese, basketball, and NYT Thursday crossword puzzles. She lives in Los Feliz with her girlfriend and their dog, Pony.
before you say “i do”
What to Expect as a Wedding Words Client
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EXPERIENCED WRITERS
In true journalistic style, Wedding Words writers have the knack for asking intentional questions, listening to stories, and taking the time to understand the relationship history, and love behind the vow or speech.
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RESONANT STORYTELLING
Great listening makes great storytelling possible. We’ll take your feelings and bring them onto the page with humor and heart. You know what you want to say, we know how to help you say it in a way that sounds like you.
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PROMPT & CLEAR PROCESSES
We’ll walk you through our signature process that’s rooted in a collaborative approach and no-judgment sharing. You’ll stay informed along every step, from first draft to final delivery, all while accommodating tight timelines.
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PEACE OF MIND & CONFIDENCE
Wedding days are full of emotion–stress about your vows or speech doesn’t need to be one of them. Feel confident knowing you have a well-crafted script to rely on, and additional tips and training to ensure you deliver at the mic like a pro.