READINGS
Here are some sample Readings to help get you started. You are not limited to choosing any of these for your ceremony. You may have a favourite Reading from another source which reflects your relationship, beliefs and feelings towards one another . . .
READING No. 1
Adapted from 1 Corinthians 13
Love is patient and kind
It is never jealous,
Love is never boastful or conceited
It is never rude or selfish
It does not take offence
and is not resentful
Love takes no pleasure in other peoples faults
But delights in the truth.
It is always ready to excuse
to trust to hope.
It is always ready to endure
whatever comes.
Finally, true love does not
come to an end.
READING No. 2
EVERY DAY YOU LIVE
Everyday you live
Learn how to love,
Take time with each other.
Restore each other's soul
with loving words.
Receive love with as
much understanding as you
give it.
Find that which is within yourselves
Then you can share it
with each other.
Do not fear this marriage
But keep open hearts
and sincere minds.
Be sincerely interested in
each other's happiness.
Be, too, constant in your love
and in your actions
From this, as you know,
comes security and strength.
All that we love deeply
becomes part of us
So eventhough you retain your individuality
Today in a real sense you also become one
in a true unity.
That this may be deep and rewarding,
Today, the day of your marriage
Try to commit yourselves,
Fully and freely and trustingly
To each other, without reservations
READING No. 3
LOVE IS THE REASON
Love is the reason why this day
was chosen by you both
To begin your lives together -
And love is the reason why
You both will give with all your hearts
For the good of each other.
Love is the reason
That together you will become one -
One in hope,
One in believing in life and
One in sharing the coming years.
