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Poems for your Ceremony

Poems for your Ceremony


Izzy Turner-Hicks
Izzy Turner-Hicks Updated:
8th of March 2023

Having a reading or a poem during your ceremony is lovely way of expressing your love for each other to your friends and family, as well as involving someone dear to you by asking them to do a reading. Whilst some may think reading a poem at your wedding is a little too traditional, we've found a few short verses that would be a perfect meaningful addition to any ceremony.

National poetry month

These poems are short and sweet; perfect for your ceremony, to incorporate into your vows or a great addition to any speeches throughout the day. 

roy-croft-poem

-- Roy Croft

christy-ann-martine-poem-2

-- Christy Ann Martine

dr-seuss-poem

-- Dr Seuss

christina-rossetti-poem-2

--Christina Rossetti

christy-ann-martine-poem

-- Christy Ann Martine

to-my-bride-steven-reiser-poem (1)

--Steven Reiser

wedding-day-poem

--Anon

Do you think you will incorporate a poem into your ceremony? 

Want to know more?

Read our guidance on writing your own vows here

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Izzy Turner-Hicks

About the author


Izzy Turner-Hicks

Izzy has been writing about weddings for nearly 10 years. Izzy is recently married and since her big day, she's been able to add her own experience of the planning process to her articles.

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