Ceremony, vows & readings: Readings

One or two readings, each one to three minutes, read by people who will enjoy it.

The key points

Religious, literary or modern
Check permissions for printing
Give readers the text early
A microphone for everyone

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Can a song lyric be a wedding reading?

Yes, reading lyrics aloud is common and lovely. Reprinting them in a program may need permission, so leave them out of printed materials.

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What if our families disagree about wedding traditions?

Ask each family why a tradition matters, choose the most meaningful ones, and share the decision together. A smaller moment, like a reading or a family recipe, can honor a tradition you don’t include in full.

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Ceremony, vows & readings: Readings

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