readings
Choosing the perfect reading for your wedding ceremony isn't difficult when you and your spouse-to-be take the time to discuss how you'd like to sum up your wedding day. Whether in the form of a poem or spiritual text, readings for the ceremony reveal a lot about a couple's personality.
Begin by asking your intended how he envisions what your big day represents. Do the words unity; love, understanding and happiness come to mind? Make a list of buzzwords that you believe symbolize your relationship. When you've painted a picture of what your wedding day means, begin looking at books, poems and scriptures that closely resemble your list. You also can:
Consult with the person officiating at your ceremony for suggestions on specific readings or sources. It's best to seek advice early in case he has reservations about what you may have chosen.
Consider using readings your parents or grandparents used at their wedding ceremonies. The gesture is guaranteed to stir up good memories.
Also look back to weddings you've attended. Was there a particular reading that caught your attention? If you're trying to be unique, check with friends who may have kept lists of potential sources they didn't use in their weddings.
Readings should contain a genuine reflection of a couple's feelings for each other. Some couples are concerned about choosing something that's too 'mushy' or over-dramatic. To avoid selecting something neither one of you wants:
Keep it real. Find a reading that truly describes your personality as a couple. If something like 'my love for you is brighter than the stars above' just doesn't cut it, steer clear of it.
Keep it short. It's great that you want to profess your love for each other before your family and friends. But make sure you don't overdo it.
Keep it simple. Remember the cliché 'less is more'? It's a good one to follow.
Begin by asking your intended how he envisions what your big day represents. Do the words unity; love, understanding and happiness come to mind? Make a list of buzzwords that you believe symbolize your relationship. When you've painted a picture of what your wedding day means, begin looking at books, poems and scriptures that closely resemble your list. You also can:
Consult with the person officiating at your ceremony for suggestions on specific readings or sources. It's best to seek advice early in case he has reservations about what you may have chosen.
Consider using readings your parents or grandparents used at their wedding ceremonies. The gesture is guaranteed to stir up good memories.
Also look back to weddings you've attended. Was there a particular reading that caught your attention? If you're trying to be unique, check with friends who may have kept lists of potential sources they didn't use in their weddings.
Readings should contain a genuine reflection of a couple's feelings for each other. Some couples are concerned about choosing something that's too 'mushy' or over-dramatic. To avoid selecting something neither one of you wants:
Keep it real. Find a reading that truly describes your personality as a couple. If something like 'my love for you is brighter than the stars above' just doesn't cut it, steer clear of it.
Keep it short. It's great that you want to profess your love for each other before your family and friends. But make sure you don't overdo it.
Keep it simple. Remember the cliché 'less is more'? It's a good one to follow.
