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Ceremony Readings

Ceremony readings  are almost as important as the vows  in weddings, as they enable the betrothed couple to tell their guests just how they feel about each other and express their love through poetry  or literature.  The passages you choose can be recited by anybody that you feel is important to your wedding: a godparent, a best man, the maid of honour. Make sure to choose something that you both like and, if you want, have the words printed out on the wedding programs  so that they are a lasting reminder of your special day.

Religious

Some popular readings during weddings come from a variety of religious texts such as the Bible,  religious figures such as reverends, and various cultures such as that of the Navajo  from North America. Depending on your beliefs, these traditional readings can be worth looking into.  This site offers a few popular Biblical passages for weddings. 

Literature and Music

For non-religious readings, there are lots of options for your wedding. Consider poetry, literature and even song lyrics  when trying to decide what fits best with your ceremony. Check out some of the names below to get started.

Literature

Poetry

More Guides

The wedding ceremony is probably the most important part of the entire day. It has the most sombre mood and is the moment where the bride  and groom  see each other for the first time in their new lives together. Let us help you plan your big day with some of our wedding themed guides!

Ceremony Checklist: Do you have all the bouquets for the bridesmaids?  Does the ring bearer have the rings? Make sure you have everything in order so there's less to worry about during your ceremony.

Ceremony Order: It seems pretty standard, but there are different ways to order your ceremony. For example, typically the readings are done before the vows. Check out our guide for more tips.

Ceremony Music:  Figure out what song you want to walk down the aisle to, and after you are married, what song to exit with as a new couple.

Wedding Vows: There are many different ways to write how you are feeing about your partner. Let us help you figure out where to get started.

External Links:

  • About.com: Popular wedding readings from literature.
  • EasyWeddings.com: A list of some popular readings and an overview of other wedding details.
  • ZDaily.com: Archived love poems.