Is this a good reading?

“These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow and forever.
“These are the hands that will work alongside yours as together you build your future.
“These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch will comfort you like no other.
“These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief wracks your mind.
“These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes, tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
“These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.
“These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one.
“These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.
“And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

09'er crashing... This reading was read at FH's cousin's wedding and was loved by the whole family- I want to do it SO BADLY, but... since it was done already, I don't think we will The way I saw it was where it was actually read by two people- a close friend/family member of the bride and a close friend/family member of the groom- it was one reading that I can guarentee EVERYONE will listen to.

make sure you check with your officiant to confirm that your readings don't have to be from the bible.

we had an interfaith ceremony presided by a priest and a rabbi, our readings needed to be 1 from the old testament and 1 from the new testament.

if you have that same situation, you could use that as a 3rd reading ... or have the officiant incorporate it into the ceremony.

it is beautiful and very touching & moving. expect tears!




ETA: This is the longer version of the one you posted, I think its the one the PP is referring to:

BRIDE'S NAME, please face GROOM'S NAME, and hold his hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life. These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams. These are the hands you will lace with expectant joy against your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you. These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time. These are the hands that will work long hours for you and your new family. These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy. These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief is in your mind. These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you.



GROOM'S NAME, please hold BRIDE'S NAME hands, palms up, where you may see the gift that they are to you. These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she pledges her love and commitment to you all the days of her life. These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go. These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you've both had a long hard day. These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times. These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving. They are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness. These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child that together you have created a new life. These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged will be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.

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Posted by ZeppsGirl

Can this be used in a Catholic mass?

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I'd imagine that would depend on who is officiating it, each church may be different. Your best bet is to ask them.

That is beautiful

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Posted by I Love my bear

FH and I read this together holding hands at pre-cana, it was SOOO moving I had tears in my eyes, it's really beautiful. Defiantly I would choose it!

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We read the long version, but this part:
'These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time' is where I lost it, OMG I was so moved by it.