10 unique wedding readings for 2025
Wedding readings are a beautiful way to infuse your ceremony with deeper meaning, personality, and emotion. Whether you're planning a religious or civil ceremony, carefully chosen readings can help express your love story, values, and hopes for the future.
The significance of wedding readings
Wedding readings serve multiple purposes:
They add depth and personality to your ceremony.
They provide an opportunity to include loved ones in your special day.
They help you express your shared vision of marriage.
They create memorable and heartfelt moments for you and your guests.
While trends may change, some readings remain timeless favourites. Here are the top 10 most popular wedding readings for 2025:
“I Love You” The Princess Bride (the movie)
"The Art of Marriage" by Wilferd Arlan Peterson
"Love" by Roy Croft
"The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams (A personal favourite!)
"The Bridge Across Forever" by Richard Bach
"The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran
"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
"Captain Corelli's Mandolin" by Louis de Bernières
"The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
"A Lovely Love Story" by Edward Monkton
The beauty of choosing a celebrant
One of the greatest advantages of working with a celebrant is the freedom to personalise your ceremony completely. Unlike traditional religious ceremonies, which may have restrictions on readings, a celebrant-led ceremony allows you to be as creative and unique as you desire.
This means you can incorporate readings from your favourite books, films, or even song lyrics that hold special meaning for you as a couple. For example, you might choose a passage from a favourite novel, a quote from a film that resonates with your relationship, or even lyrics from a song that's significant to your love story.
Quirky and off-the-wall ideas
Don't be afraid to think outside the box when it comes to your readings. If you and your partner share a love for a particular film, why not include a memorable scene or quote? A perfect example is the heartfelt monologue from "When Harry Met Sally":
Harry to Sally… "I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle in your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
This type of reading can add a touch of humour and relatability to your ceremony, making it more personal and memorable for both you and your guests.
Remember, the key is to choose readings that resonate with you as a couple and reflect your unique love story.
In conclusion
Wedding readings are a powerful tool for personalising your ceremony and sharing your love story with your guests. Whether you opt for traditional favourites or quirky, unexpected choices, the most important thing is that the readings reflect your relationship and the commitment you're making to each other. Don't be afraid to think creatively and choose readings that truly speak to your hearts – after all, it's your special day!