The Pretty Witty Company
Your ideas in
verse
... and beyond.
Bespoke poetry and speeches
for special people and occasions.
'Rip-roaringly funny' - Jane Robertson
Give the Gift of Rhyme
Poems by commission
Witty, warm and funny, I'll forever capture in rhyming couplets your special person or occasion. Can also be delivered unframed or by PDF. Prices start at £240
Bespoke Speeches
Hilarious and heartfelt speeches written for you to deliver and bring the house down. These can be in verse or prose, and delivered as a PDF or on beautiful card in a font size of your choice. Prices start at £225
Celebrancy & Performance
Need someone to say what you can't and speak when you aren't able? I can do the hard bit for you, leaving you the space to celebrate, take advantage of the free bar, or just sit back and remember. POA.
** Celebrancy coming soon **
"It is honestly the best present I have ever had. Every line of the poem was so personal, funny and embarrassing. Sums up my life, my misdemeanours, my family, my friends and my loved ones in the most beautiful poem. I cried and I laughed but every time I walk past it now hanging in my hall, I smile. Thank you Sally for being so talented and creative.
Ciara Pryce
‘'Mic drop” entertainment! There wasn’t a dry eye in the room … even the Best Man had to take a moment!!
It was quick witted, emotional, heart warming and now, framed, sits with pride in their home.
I cannot recommend Sally highly enough'
Sandra Handscomb
Thank you, thank you! This was such a special gift for us to share with Tam and then for her friends to retain and remember her by. We have this poem to remember Tam by forever, all thanks to you. Seriously from the bottom of mine and Nadiah's hearts, thank you so much for helping us create this memory. Suspect this is not the last time you'll be hearing from us.
Dave Mattinson
Behind the Words
Hello there,
I'm Sal and I'm so glad you found me.
I've been writing about special people and occasions since 2018 and in that time, have spread a lot of love and joy, to more than 500 people.
Whether it's for a big birthday or anniversary, whether it's for a wedding or tribute, a special friend or a colleague, I'd love to help you express yourself and wow the crowd or your recipient in hilarious and heart-felt verse. And for those of you feel rhyme might get you in tangle, I also write non versey speeches.
I'll work alongside you, with your ideas, to really get to know your special person or people, and to create the perfect poem or speech, just for you.
There won't be a dry eye in the house.
'The level of talent, in terms of the poetry composition was truly outstanding. Our parents were both completely blown away. I cannot recommend highly enough and such a delight to work with it made the whole experience perfect.'
Paul C
'I was secretly worried Sally wouldn't be able to capture my sister's essence without having met her. I didn't need to worry. My sister was overwhelmed by the result and described it as 'the best present ever.' I know she will treasure it always.'
Julia Crellin
How Does it Work?
It's as simple as this: Get in touch by pressing the button above or by clicking on one of links at the bottom of the page and I'll get right back to you.
I'll send you a simple questionnaire to get things started. After that, we'll chat and fill in any blanks. This is how I get to know the person/people I'm writing about. Then we'll have some back and forth, until I get the right balance of stories so that I can write the very best poem or speech, and I'll keep going until you are 100% happy.
I usually ask for two weeks notice, but can write to shorter timelines if required. Don't leave it too late however, as I can get very busy. Then, I'll either send it to you by PDF, print it on beautiful art paper (in a choice of colour options) for you to frame at home, or I can pop it in a frame for you and post. That's it!
'A masterpiece. It had me in pieces.'
Katie Emery
A little bit about me ...
A mum to three humans and two dogs, I've always loved writing, being creative and making people happy. My friends and family would tell you that I'm a good egg, but also something of walking disaster, that I'm the last to leave a party, and that I'm a woman with a questionable Friday night gin habit. I have just completed my first half marathon, however, so I'm trying to earn it ...
I used to work in TV Comedy in casting, then as a Script Editor and Producer in Drama, and I also tried my hand at screenwriting for a while, predominantly in Children's Drama. I loved it and during my TV years, I was nominated for a few big awards. I had a lot of incredibly happy 'I love my job' moments, such as sitting in wing-backed armchairs with June Brown during gales in Wales and pretending to smoke Rothmans by a roaring fire for seven nights straight, or filming David Morrissey and Annette Crosbie ice-skating in sequins under the Blackpool illuminations, or sitting on a catering bus with Alison Steadman, literally chewing the fat. I worked with incredible directors and with some of the finest screenwriters in the land, as well helping develop a host of new writers, some of whom ended up being Oscar and Bafta nominated. I even helped get a TV show made which I also wrote for, and which my children and all of their friends loved watching. (Cool mum kudos. Score! It was about football, I couldn't resist the pun ... )
None of these things, however, have brought me as much joy as writing about special people. This is because I don't believe anything is more precious or important than the people we are lucky enough to love and value in life.
Expressing that love, on your behalf, and in rhyme or otherwise, is honestly why I think I'm here. So please get in touch if you think I can help. I can't wait to hear from you.
Sal x
