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How to Find a Reading for a Wedding Ceremony

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A ceremony reading is a piece of prose or poetry that is read aloud during the wedding ceremony. It can be religious or secular in nature and is usually read by a close friend or family member who is not in the wedding party as a way to honor said family member or friend.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Look for readings that have a special meaning to you as a couple. You are the focus of the day and therefore the readings should completely reflect who you are and what you believe in.

  2. Step 2

    Be appropriate and true to the formality of your ceremony. Comedy is great but may not be a good idea for a formal wedding, at least during the ceremony readings.

  3. Step 3

    Know the rules of the church you are holding your ceremony in. Some churches are very strict with what you can read, so be respectful and ask before you spring a reading on your church. If you are having a ceremony in a place other than a church, it is open ended on what you decide.

  4. Step 4

    Use love as your major focus and look to the great love stories you have read and pick passages from them.

  5. Step 5

    Pick your favorite poem or sonnet.

  6. Step 6

    Ask your friends, family and officiate for advice on suggested readings. They might have an idea that you would not have thought of.

  7. Step 7

    Be creative, write your own reading.

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JaneFord said

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on 7/9/2008 WEDDING CEREMONY READINGS
http://www.weddingreads.com/wedding_readings/

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