Brian Franklin

Dubbed "The Humorist" by the New York Times, Brian Franklin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vows & Speeches, which he founded in mid-2021 with his wife and business partner, Nicole Franklin. As the main speechwriter for the company, Brian has helped clients write hundreds of vows, wedding speeches, ceremonies, presentations, and even eulogies. Through his work, he’s interviewed hundreds of engaged couples and wedding party speakers, and he is currently writing a book called Engaged: Things I Learned About Love And Partnership By Interviewing Engaged Couples (And Their Wedding Party Speakers) which is planned for an early 2026 release.

Brian has been quoted/featured in The New York Times, AP News, Forbes, The Miami Herald, Dallas Morning News, The New York Post, Brides, Bridal Guide, The Miami Herald, Politico, and more.

Prior to 2023, Brian was the founder and President of an award-winning political consulting firm, where he oversaw messaging, communications (including speechwriting), and advertising for state and federal campaigns nationwide. He also served for 10 years as board member for the bipartisan trade association, American Association of Political Consultants.

Before working in politics or weddings, Brian taught AP Government in what was the largest high school in the country, worked as a freelance advertising creative director and marketing consultant, and even wrote Sunday car ads for newspapers back when they had such a thing. In his early 20's Brian had long hair and had a really brief career as a signed singer-songwriter. (Which included a smattering of love songs, bringing this story full circle.)

Brian still plays guitar and thinks a lot of about cars, and lives in Los Angeles with Nicole, two dogs, three cats, and occasionally, one of their kids.