14 wedding readings from songs (from David Bowie to Metallica!)
When it comes to wedding readings, sometimes the best sentiments come from the hands of musical wordsmiths. From David Bowie to Paul Simon and the Decemberists to Metallica, there’s are wedding readings from songs for every music fan from any generation.
Here are a few of our favorites…
Here’s why you can “forget” to exchange rings at your ceremony
Bryan and Chris had a little snafu in their ceremony that turned into a killer moment that they actually recommend! We agreed and couldn’t wait to recommend totally forgetting to exchange your rings at the ceremony. Yep, you read that right. Here’s what happened that led to a private ring exchange…
Tear-jerking (but not too romantic) family wedding readings for all your sisters and pals
My older sister has given me a TON of advice throughout my life, no less so throughout the process of planning my wedding. I want to find a poem or reading to ask her to read that expresses how important this advice has been without being too sappy or evoking God’s perspective too much or too bluntly. A lot of readings I come across are more specifically about the couple committing to one another, and I’d like something more along the lines of seeing a new couple through this life stage and supporting them as they beginning their journey as married folk. Help!
Show a movie scene instead of readings at your ceremony
If you’ve got access to some video equipment at your wedding ceremony, this idea from Liz and Adam’s movie-themed wedding might be your ticket to a killer ceremony. In lieu of readings, they used surprise movie scenes to illustrate their love for each other. Here’s how they got it done…