The Power of Words: Choosing the Perfect Wedding Readings Beyond flowers, playlists, and the dress, few moments linger like the readings. The right passage—tender, wit...
The Power of Words: Choosing the Perfect Wedding Readings
Beyond flowers, playlists, and the dress, few moments linger like the readings. The right passage—tender, witty, or quietly profound—can transform a ceremony into something deeply personal and unforgettable.
While many couples still choose sacred texts, today’s ceremonies often blend classics with contemporary voices—lines from favorite novels, poetry, songs, or film. The touchstone is simple: choose words that sound like the two of you.
Timeless Love in Poetry
For language that feels elemental and ardent, Pablo Neruda remains unparalleled. Consider this excerpt from Sonnet XVII:
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way.
Few lines capture the steadiness of devotion more simply—or more beautifully.
Another enduring choice is Wilferd Arlan Peterson’s The Art of Marriage, beloved for its clarity and warmth:
A good marriage must be created.
In the marriage, the little things are the big things.
It is never being too old to hold hands.
It is remembering to say “I love you” at least once a day.
These lines remind us that love is made in the ordinary—habits of care repeated, day after day.
The Final Word
Readings are more than script; they become part of your story. With WeTwo Customization, you can let those words live on—vows, a favorite verse, or a lyric—subtly printed or engraved on select pieces. Imagine a throw embroidered with your wedding date or a mug etched with the lines that mean the most to you. Keepsakes like these turn a moment into something you can touch and treasure.
