- Nonreligious readings
Meaningful words without assumed religious language.
A secular reading can come from literature, poetry, a letter, family history, or something written specifically for the two of you. Keep it short enough to hold attention and natural enough for your reader to deliver comfortably.
Three approaches.
About partnership
“May you be a safe place for one another to return to—and a brave place from which each of you can keep growing.”
About everyday love
“A life together is built in grand celebrations, but it is sustained in ordinary mornings, shared decisions, and the kindness offered when no one else is watching.”
About joy
“May your marriage hold serious promises without ever becoming too serious to laugh together.”
Read each option aloud before choosing it. The right reading should sound comfortable in your reader’s voice and add something meaningful to the ceremony.
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