Writing a speech
Thinking about speeches, this is a public service announcement: if you have a sister, or a brother, or a close friend who you think will probably ask you to make a heartfelt speech at their wedding then listen up. Even if you haven’t had an invite yet, start making notes.
The worst that could happen is that they never get married and you have a really lovely note that you could pop in a card on their 40th birthday. If you don’t make a start then the worst that could happen is you stay up all night before the wedding and you still can’t remember anything inspirational from their life at all. Don’t be that last-minute person.