Know your real length
The report shows exactly how long your speech took and your pace, so you can trim to the three to five minutes most couples hope for.
Stage Coach for wedding speeches
Give the toast they quote for years
Rehearse your wedding speech in private, as many times as you like. Stage Coach times it, counts your filler words, and tells you where the story drags and whether the toast lands.
- No card needed to try it
- Your video stays in your browser
- Report in 1 to 3 minutes
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A warm, well-built talk with a story that earns the room. Slow down through the numbers and give the close one clear ask.
- Message87
- Voice74
- Presence82
156words / min
2.1fillers / min
72%eye contact
- Opening story hooks the room in ten seconds
- Pace hits 186 words a minute on the data slide
- Four fillers in 20 seconds at the transition
Drill Rehearse 7:50 to 8:40 with a two-second pause after each number 90-second take
Sound familiar?
Rehearsing alone leaves you guessing.
- You have one chance, in front of everyone who matters to the couple.
- Most wedding speeches run long, and you have no idea how long yours really is out loud.
- Rehearsing in front of friends means spoiling the stories before the day.
- Nerves make you rush the funny part and mumble the heartfelt part.
How Stage Coach helps
Specific notes you can act on tonight.
Land the opening and the toast
Your first and last minute each get a grade and one concrete fix, because those are the parts everyone remembers.
Fewer "ums"
Fillers are counted and marked on a timeline, so you can smooth out the spots where you hesitate.
Privacy for your stories
Your video stays in your browser, and the couple never hears a word until the day.
A practice plan
Three sessions between now and the day.
- 1
Two weeks out
Record a first run-through. Cut anything that runs past five minutes, starting with inside jokes.
- 2
One week out
Record again and compare. Drill the opening and the toast until they feel easy.
- 3
The day before
A final run-through at a slower pace than feels natural. On the day, you will speed up.
Writing the script first? The free speech length calculator turns your word count into minutes.
Sample Stage Report
Here is what a Stage Report looks like.
This is the complete report from one 18-minute rehearsal. It shows the notes a speaking coach would give, pinned to the second they happened, and the exact words the speaker used at each moment.
- 81 Stage Score, plus Message, Voice, and Presence
- 7 timed moments with the words spoken
- 6 delivery numbers, from pace to eye contact
- 3 drills and a rewritten closing paragraph
Pricing
Start free. Pay only for the practice you use.
- FreeOne session up to 5 minutes, full report
- $12One session up to 20 minutes, never expires
- $25Three sessions, to rehearse one big talk until it is ready
- $29 a monthEight sessions a month for regular speakers
Every session includes up to six scored drill takes. Full pricing and plan details.
FAQ
Questions, answered
How long should a wedding speech be?
Three to five minutes is a good target for most toasts, which is about 400 to 650 words at a comfortable pace. Our free speech length calculator converts your script to minutes.
Can I try it for free?
Yes. Your first session is free and records up to 5 minutes, which covers most wedding speeches. After that, a single session is $12, or $25 for three.
Does anyone else see my video?
No. Your full video stays in your browser for replay. Audio and up to six still frames are used for the analysis and deleted within 24 hours.
Guides for your next rehearsal
On stageHow to Calm Nerves Before Public Speaking: 15 Techniques by TimingFifteen practical public speaking anxiety tips, organized by when to use them, from rehearsal the week before to handling a shaky voice in the middle of your talk.Read the guide →On stageWhat to Do When Your Mind Goes Blank on StageForgot what to say on stage? Eight recovery moves with word-for-word lines, why blanking happens, and how a one-page talk map keeps it from derailing your talk.Read the guide →On stageHow to Practice a Speech With AI Feedback, and What to Fix FirstA practical rehearsal routine that uses recorded run-throughs and AI coaching to fix pace, filler words, eye contact, and weak sections before you step on stage.Read the guide →
Rehearse it tonight.
Try a free 5-minute sessionNo card needed. Your video stays in your browser.