Modern wedding readings

Wedding readings are a beautiful way to personalize your ceremony and show guests a little bit about you two as a couple. And because the words shared before your vows are so special, choosing the right reading is key. Here, we're sharing the best wedding ceremony readings from literature, poetry, film, and more.

These unexpected wedding ceremony readings are perfect for couples who want to add a meaningful and unique passage to their day.

Song lyrics, poems, and book excerpts all make great non-religious wedding ceremony readings to add a personal touch to your big day.

Realistic wedding readings which highlight the ups and downs, tears and laughter, as well as celebrating love are gaining in popularity with modern couples.

Nonreligious wedding poems are such an interesting balancing act... You want something emotional and heartfelt, but also a little not too heavy. You want a dash of funny, and a hint of modern -- I mean, not that Robert Fulghum and Captain Corelli’s Mandolin aren't great, but it's nice to introduce your guests to something they haven't heard before

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Whether you’re having a traditional church wedding or reciting your vows at your venue, we’ve chosen some of our favourite wedding readings, no matter the type of ceremony. From sentimental poems, to classic readings and even humorous pieces, here are some of our most-loved choices…

This lighthearted wedding ceremony script includes a fun wedding reading about marriage and the nature of lasting love, funny marriage vows, insights from Wilferd Arlan Peterson's “The Art of a Good Marriage," a humorous 'unplugged' wedding announcement, and much more! An original wedding script written by ordained AMM Minister Sherri Crawford.

When I am helping couples to plan their wedding in Central Park, one of the things I do is to write the ceremony wording with the couple. What I usually do is start off by sending them a list of ba…

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