Wedding Readings
A successful marriage can learn a lot from bike riding.
A tip for a successful marriage, try biking together. Over the years Bill, my husband, and I have done a lot of biking as it gives us an opportunity to see the world around us at a better pace, to share time and experiences together and we’ve also had some wonderful...
“Marriage” written by Anon
Paul chose this reading to recite at his son and daughter in laws’ intimate lakefront wedding ceremony last month. It’s not a romantic poem however it describes the reality of marriage. The final 3 words hit home with me… marriage is madness. This poem is beautifully...
Rejoice in the incredible odds…(that) you two somehow found each other.
In the gorgeous Chapel Gardens of Stoneridge Estate, Manab and Alex exchanged their romantic weddings vows with their closest family and friends as witnesses. Family is very important to these two wonderful people with beautiful souls and family played important roles...
I Like You
After 17 years as being a marriage celebrant I have learned that it is not only important to love the person you are marrying, they have to be your best friend and someone you like! I know, it seems obvious... anyway, here is my favourite reading that I read on top of...
Even the title of this reading appeals to me “The Game” by BJ Falken
The following reading was recited on Friday in the snow on the pontoon at Jacks Point, at Kysee and Craig's wedding ceremony and although it wasn't the first time I heard it, for some reason, the words hit home to me. This is a photo of the stunning view at Jacks...
The Prophet – Kahlil Gibran
It has been quite some time since I have heard the following read in a ceremony, however it is still one of my favourites, as I like they way it encourages independence in a very honest way. The beliefs and thoughts about love and marriage which motivate these two...
THE most popular reading for this season
My favourite this month, so far, was a proposal from a wonderful man to his then beautiful girlfriend. The proposal was full of beautiful words, dreams and hopes - I felt very privileged to be able to share it with the couples closest family and friends, there wasn't...
Who would have thought you could compare falling in love to owning a dog?
The first time I heard this reading two vets were marrying and something like 4 of their 6 dogs were present at their outdoor ceremony. Given that I have 2 gorgeous golden Labradors I found that I could relate to it in more ways than one! I think this reading would...