Readings: Expressing Your Love

When choosing readings for your wedding ceremony, many couples look for words that capture the depth of their connection — something that feels intimate, sincere, and timeless. “Friend Poem” by [...]

Few poets have captured the mystery and magic of love as beautifully as Jalal-al-Din Rumi, the 13th-century Persian mystic whose words continue to inspire couples across centuries. Choosing [...]

When planning a wedding ceremony that is not happening in a house of worship, scripture passages aren’t chosen lightly, or often. But for those who believe in God, they reflect the couple’s [...]

There are some words that feel as if they’ve been waiting centuries for your wedding day. Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116 is one of them—an ode to love that refuses to bend, break, or fade. It speaks to [...]

Couples might be drawn to this quote from Ernest Hemingway because it captures a kind of love that feels deeply lived-in. It’s not about grand romantic gestures or dramatic declarations—it’s [...]

Choosing readings for your ceremony is not something to take lightly. The readings can, and should, help tell your love story and your outlook for marriage. Be sure to take some time reviewing [...]

Some of the greatest songwriters and musicians are also some of the greatest poets. Whether it’s song lyrics or written poetry, they can provide the written word to all of the emotions that [...]

This passage makes an ideal ceremony reading for couples that feel a soul-deep connection. It illuminates the idea that even in the next life, their souls (or atoms) will seek each other. This [...]

Spending the time to thoughtfully plan your wedding ceremony helps to set the tone for your marriage. For the couple that wants to highlight their wedding as the beginning of a journey, I [...]

To be honest, I’ve never equated weddings and Walt Whitman together. However, an excerpt from Song of the Open Road can resonate with a couple and their values. The poem embraces freedom [...]