Readings

Popular Ceremony Readings

Looking for a ceremony reading or blessing? Here are five of our favorites: To Love is Not to Possess by James Kavanaugh To love is not to possess, To own or imprison, Nor to lose one’s self in another. Love…

How to Choose Your Readings

You know you want at least one reading at your wedding, but not sure what to pick?  Here are a few tips: Pick something that is reflective of how you both feel about your wedding, relationship, or future.  The theme…

Ask the Editor: Agnostic Guest at a Religious Wedding

My friends are getting married next week, and I am going to the wedding.  The only thing is that they are religious and I’m agnostic.  I considered not going to the ceremony because I know there will be praying at…

Choosing Readers

Choosing someone to read something at your wedding should not be delegated to anyone who simply didn’t make the wedding party “cut.”  Make sure to choose someone is naturally extroverted, good in front of large groups of people, quickly adaptable,…

Ceremony Readings and Blessings

Looking for a ceremony reading or blessing? Here are five of my favorites: To Love is Not to Possess By James Kavanaugh To love is not to possess, To own or imprison, Nor to lose one’s self in another.…

The Promise of Love

Long−term committed relationships are as common for gay and lesbian couples as they are for heterosexual couples. Over the years, I’ve performed a number of commitment ceremonies for same−sex couples. With the legalization of same−sex marriages in California, this…

We Do!

There are many personal life situations that traditional wedding planning etiquette does not address. One example of this is how to incorporate children from a previous relationship into the wedding ceremony. The bride, the groom or both may have…