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Poetry & Readings
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You can make your wedding an even more
personal affair by including a reading, which
can either be read by you or a friend or family
member. Readings are a fantastic way of
summing up what you feel about each other or
expressing what marriage means to you. There
is a vast choice of suitable passages or poems
from which to select; your only restriction
is that it must not contain any religious
references, nor, of course, be offensive to
anyone attending.
If you are finding it difficult choosing a reading,
sit down together and think about any poems,
authors or pieces of writing that you have
enjoyed or that have moved you most.
A wide selection of readings can also be found
on the Internet under ‘Civil Weddings Readings
and Poems’.
The Sonnet by William Shakespeare is a
traditional love poem that is always popular at
weddings. The lyrical language suits the high
emotions you are bound to feel on the day.
However, if you would prefer something more
modern, or your readers are too daunted at
the prospect of attempting a sonnet, modern
poetry offers many options too! Pam Ayres’
comedic verse warmly and amusingly conveys
the reality of married life in a way that is bound
to bring a smile of recognition to everyone who
hears it.
Thank you for conducting our beautiful wedding ceremony.
You were wonderfully calming and made us feel at ease both before
and during the ceremony. We had an amazing time.
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