20 ChatGPT prompts to write a welcome speech
You know the room you're welcoming, you just need the right words to open it. Paste in [who you're welcoming] and [the occasion] below and let ChatGPT draft something warm, well-paced, and easy to say out loud.
In short: This page contains 20 copy-paste ready prompts, organized into 5 categories with a description and pro tip for each. The first 5 prompts are free instantly, no signup needed. Hand-curated and tested by the AI Academy team.
Wedding and reception welcomes
4 promptsWelcoming guests as the officiant
1/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two about-45-second officiant welcomes for [bride and groom names] that set a [warm and joyful, or lightly humorous] tone. Practice the one that matches the ceremony, then open with it in your voice.
Write a short welcome to open a wedding ceremony as the officiant for [bride and groom names]. Mention that we're gathered to celebrate them and set a [warm and joyful, or lightly humorous] tone. Keep it to about 45 seconds and give me two versions.
Pro tip: Read both versions out loud and time them, officiant openers land best under a minute.
Parent welcome at the reception
2/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two parent welcomes as the [mother or father] of the [bride or groom] for [couple's names] at [location], thanking travelers and speaking about your [daughter or son], one sentimental and one lighthearted. Use the tone you can say without rushing.
Help me write a welcome speech as the [mother or father] of the [bride or groom] to open the reception for [couple's names]. I want to thank guests for traveling to [location] and say a few words about how happy I am for my [daughter or son]. Give me two versions, one more sentimental and one more lighthearted.
Pro tip: Name one or two specific guests who traveled far, it makes the welcome feel personal instead of generic.
Welcoming guests to a destination wedding
3/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes three destination-wedding welcomes for [couple's names] in [location], around [90 seconds, or 150 words], in heartfelt, playful, and mixed tones. Thank people for the trip, then keep the tone that matches your weekend.
Write a welcome speech for [couple's names]'s destination wedding in [location], thanking guests for traveling and briefly explaining why we chose this place. Keep it around [90 seconds, or 150 words] and give me three tone options: heartfelt, playful, and a mix of both.
Pro tip: Add one detail about the venue or the trip itself, guests remember specifics more than general thank-yous.
Emcee opening remarks for the reception
4/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two emcee openings for [couple's names]'s reception that welcome guests, preview [dinner, toasts, first dance], and hand off to [next speaker or event], in an [upbeat, or relaxed] energy. Mark the handoff, then say it once and step aside for your next speaker.
Draft opening remarks for me as the emcee of [couple's names]'s wedding reception. I need to welcome everyone, briefly outline what's coming ([dinner, toasts, first dance]), and hand things off to [next speaker or event]. Keep the energy [upbeat, or relaxed] and give me two versions.
Pro tip: End on a concrete handoff line so the next speaker or moment has a clean cue to start.
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Conference and event welcomes
4 promptsOpening remarks for a conference
5/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two conference openings for [conference name], a [one or two day] event about [topic], thanking attendees and giving a shoutout to [sponsors or organizers], one under 60 seconds and one closer to 2 minutes. Use the short one if your room is already restless.
Write opening remarks to welcome attendees to [conference name], a [one or two day] event about [topic]. Thank them for attending, mention what they can expect from the day, and give a quick shoutout to [sponsors or organizers]. Give me two versions, one under 60 seconds and one closer to 2 minutes.
Pro tip: Put the housekeeping details (wifi, restrooms, schedule) at the very end so the warm welcome lands first.
Welcoming attendees to a workshop
6/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two under-90-second workshop welcomes for a [half-day or full-day] session on [topic] at [company or organization], setting expectations and welcoming [number] attendees. Invite questions, then start on time so you stay on schedule.
Help me write a welcome for a [half-day or full-day] workshop on [topic] at [company or organization]. I want to set expectations for what people will learn, encourage questions, and welcome [number] attendees by name if possible. Keep it under 90 seconds and give me two tone options.
Pro tip: Ask one quick question to the room right after the welcome, it turns a monologue into a conversation immediately.
Kicking off a product launch event
7/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two product-launch welcomes for [product or company name] that thank guests and build excitement around [key theme or milestone] without spoiling the reveal, at different energy levels. Keep the version that hypes without giving your surprise away.
Write welcome remarks to open a product launch event for [product or company name]. Thank guests for coming, build a little excitement about what they're about to see, and mention [key theme or milestone] without giving away the reveal. Give me two versions with different levels of energy.
Pro tip: Save the biggest detail for the main presentation, your welcome should tease it, not explain it.
Welcoming guests to an industry meetup
8/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two casual meetup welcomes for a [industry] night hosted by [organization or company], thanking people for showing up after [work hours, or on a weekend] and explaining [food, drinks, or activity]. Say it conversationally, then let people mingle around you.
Draft a casual welcome speech for a [industry] networking meetup hosted by [organization or company]. Thank people for showing up after [work hours, or on a weekend], explain the format of the evening, and mention [food, drinks, or activity]. Keep it conversational and give me two short versions.
Pro tip: Keep sentences short and drop formal phrasing, meetup welcomes read better when they sound spoken, not written.
Welcoming new members
4 promptsWelcoming a new member to a club or association
9/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two warm [30 to 60 seconds] welcomes introducing [new member's name] to [club or association name], with one detail about their [interest, skill, or job]. Add that real detail, then introduce them to the room in your voice.
Write a welcome speech to introduce [new member's name] to [club or association name]. Mention how they joined, one detail about their background like [interest, skill, or job], and why we're glad to have them. Keep it warm and around [30 to 60 seconds], and give me two versions.
Pro tip: Include one small detail about the new member's interests, it gives current members something to talk to them about afterward.
Welcoming new employees on their first day
10/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two friendly under-2-minute welcomes for [number] new employees at [company name], covering [mission or values] and [what to expect this week]. Say it on day one, then point them to the person who will walk them around for you.
Help me write a welcome speech for [number] new employees starting at [company name] today. I want to welcome them to the team, briefly mention our [mission or values], and let them know [what to expect this week]. Keep it friendly and under 2 minutes, give me two versions.
Pro tip: Say each new hire's name out loud if the group is small, being named in a welcome speech is memorable on day one.
Welcoming a new member to a church congregation
11/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two short, [gentle and sincere] welcomes introducing [new member's name] to the congregation at [church or community name]. Use the version that feels like your community, then greet them after.
Write a warm welcome speech to introduce [new member's name] to our congregation at [church or community name]. Mention how they came to join us and express that they're part of our community now. Keep the tone [gentle and sincere] and give me two short versions.
Pro tip: Keep it brief and sincere rather than elaborate, a short heartfelt welcome usually means more than a long one.
Welcoming a new board member
12/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two professional-but-warm about-90-second welcomes introducing [new board member's name] to the board of [organization name], covering their [field or expertise] and [committee or focus area]. Confirm the facts, then introduce them at your table.
Draft a welcome speech to introduce [new board member's name] to the board of [organization name]. Mention their background in [field or expertise] and what they'll bring to the [committee or focus area]. Keep it professional but warm, around 90 seconds, and give me two versions.
Pro tip: Lead with why their specific background matters to the board's current priorities, not just their job title.
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Meeting and workplace welcomes
4 promptsOpening a team meeting for a new initiative
13/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two team-meeting openers for [project or initiative name], explaining why it matters for [team or company goal] and setting expectations for the [length or format], one formal and one casual. Use the casual one if this is your internal kickoff.
Write a short welcome to open a team meeting where we're kicking off [project or initiative name]. Welcome everyone, mention why this matters for [team or company goal], and set expectations for the meeting's [length or format]. Give me two versions, one formal and one more casual.
Pro tip: State the meeting's end goal in the first two sentences, people focus better when they know what the meeting is for.
Welcoming guests to a town hall
14/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two under-90-second town hall welcomes at [company or organization name] for [number] attendees, explaining the format for [questions or discussion] and naming [key topic]. Open with it, then stick to the format you just promised.
Help me write welcome remarks to open a town hall at [company or organization name] with [number] attendees. Thank people for joining, briefly explain the format for [questions or discussion], and mention [key topic] we'll cover. Keep it under 90 seconds and give me two versions.
Pro tip: Tell people exactly when and how they can ask questions, it reduces interruptions and makes the format feel organized.
Welcoming visitors touring the office
15/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two friendly under-a-minute welcomes for [number] visitors from [company or school name] touring [your company], covering what you do and what they will see. Greet them at the door, then start the tour.
Write a quick welcome speech for [number] visitors from [company or school name] touring our office at [your company]. Mention what we do, what they'll see on the tour, and thank them for coming. Keep it friendly and under a minute, give me two versions.
Pro tip: Mention one thing they'll actually see on the tour, it gives visitors something concrete to look forward to.
Kicking off an all-hands meeting
16/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two all-hands openers for a [monthly or quarterly] meeting at [company name], previewing [updates, wins, Q&A] and welcoming [new hires or guests], at different formality levels. Name the new people, then hand off to your first update.
Draft opening remarks to welcome everyone to our [monthly or quarterly] all-hands meeting at [company name]. Set an upbeat tone, preview the agenda ([updates, wins, Q&A]), and welcome any [new hires or guests] by name. Give me two versions with different levels of formality.
Pro tip: Open with one recent win before anything else, starting an all-hands on a high note carries through the rest of the meeting.
Ceremony and formal welcomes
4 promptsWelcome remarks for a graduation ceremony
17/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two about-2-minute graduation welcomes for [school or program name]'s class of [year], greeting graduates, families, and faculty and acknowledging [challenges or milestones]. Time it once, then open the ceremony with the version that fits your room.
Write welcome remarks to open the graduation ceremony for [school or program name]'s class of [year]. Welcome graduates, families, and faculty, and briefly acknowledge the [challenges or milestones] this class has been through. Keep it around 2 minutes and give me two versions.
Pro tip: Name the specific class year and one shared milestone, generic graduation language is easy to spot and forget.
Welcoming guests to an awards gala
18/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two welcomes to open [gala or awards event name] benefiting [cause or organization], thanking guests and sponsors and previewing the [dinner, awards, or program], one warmer and one more formal. Use the warmer one if your night is a fundraiser first.
Help me write a welcome speech to open [gala or awards event name] benefiting [cause or organization]. Thank guests and sponsors for attending, mention what the evening will raise money for, and preview the [dinner, awards, or program]. Give me two versions, one warmer and one more formal.
Pro tip: State the cause and the ask clearly near the top, gala welcomes should remind people why they're there before the program starts.
Welcoming family at a naming or christening ceremony
19/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two tender about-60-second welcomes to open a [naming or christening] for [child's name], greeting family and friends and mentioning how happy [parents' names] are to share the moment. Keep the shorter feeling if your room is already emotional.
Write a short welcome speech to open a [naming or christening] ceremony for [child's name], welcoming family and friends who've gathered. Mention how happy [parents' names] are to share this moment. Keep the tone tender and around 60 seconds, give me two versions.
Pro tip: Keep it short and let the ceremony itself carry the emotional weight, the welcome just needs to gather everyone's attention warmly.
Welcoming guests to a milestone birthday or anniversary
20/20✨ What it does
This prompt writes two about-90-second welcomes for a [50th birthday, or anniversary] celebration for [name or couple's names], thanking guests and setting a [celebratory, or nostalgic] tone. Share one real reason the milestone matters to you, then start the night.
Draft a welcome speech to open a [50th birthday, or anniversary] celebration for [name or couple's names]. Thank guests for coming, share one reason this milestone matters, and set an [celebratory, or nostalgic] tone for the night. Keep it around 90 seconds and give me two versions.
Pro tip: Pick one specific memory or reason the milestone matters, it beats a generic 'thanks for coming' every time.
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