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Wedding Readings: Centuries of Writing and Rituals on Love and Marriage Paperback – March 1, 1996

by Various (Author), Eleanor Munro (Editor)

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This rich collection of writings on the nature of love and commitment has long delighted brides and grooms of every denomination. Culled from both sacred and secular texts, and suitable for either traditional or informal wedding ceremonies, these selections might be included in Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, interfaith, and non-denominational exchanges of vows.

Among the passages appropriate for readings by parents, friends, or the bride and groom are selections from Plato and Sappho, Rilke and Auden, Ecclesiastes and Euripedes, Shakespeare and Donne, pascal and Montaigne, Emily Dickinson and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. There are love songs from the Aztecs and Eskimos, Hindu and African wedding prayers, a Buddhist marriage homily, a Shaker hymn, and Irish blessing, excerpts from Coptic Orthodox and Greek Orthodox marriage services, and passages from the Old and New Testaments, some familiar, some surprising. With myriad choices, Wedding Readings will help you add a special, personal touch to your marriage ceremony.

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Munro here gathers appropriate prose, poetry, songs, and prayers from various religions and nationalities. With wedding season rapidly approaching, this is bound to be popular.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Penguin Books; Reprint edition (March 1, 1996)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0140088792
ISBN-13: 978-0140088793
Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.6 x 7.7 inches
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Average Customer Review: 8 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #239,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #34 in Wedding Ceremony, Vows & Toasts
- #71 in Wedding Planners
- #150 in Christian Poetry (Books)

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Elaine G.

Four Stars

August 9, 2016

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

I'm a minister. I quoted some of this content at my first wedding ceremony. Lovely collection.

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Mercury76

Borrow, don't buy.

November 20, 2015

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The readings are a bit...dusty. Some are wild. Some are excessive. I didn't actually use anything from this book in our wedding.

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JSB

Great Resource Book!

February 18, 2006

Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase

I've lost track of the number of weddings that I've conducted or assisted using this book. My wife and I originally used it to find readings for our own wedding 16 years ago. Since then, I've given it to many about-to-be-wedded couples, and they inevitably love it. An uncommonly thoughtful and wide selection of great quotes & readings.

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J. P. Reynolds

A luminous collection

August 19, 2013

Format: Paperback

I'll begin by saying that I wish this book was available in e-book format - it is that good!

This is such a rich, diverse collection of readings. For years I've recommended it to couples whose ceremonies I've officiated and I've yet to have a couple who did not find the book helpful. Even grooms, who often are resistant to readings, appreciate the range of selections offered here.

In short - this is a wedding resource classic!

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christine

essential

January 7, 2009

Format: Paperback

For those looking to personalize their wedding ceremony, this is the book for you. While my husband and I wanted some traditional elements, we were aching to find some fresh new readings and verses to incorporate into our ceremony. We were not binded by the regulations of a church service (although I believe we could have still used many of our passages), so we felt free to choose scriptures, poems and readings from all over the globe. All in all, I felt we prepared a refreshing, beautiful and sentimental ceremony. Best of all, it was actually FUN planning this part of our wedding- it helped us reconnect amongst the circus of flowers, photographs, invitations, etc. My sister is getting married next fall, and so I bought her this book for Christmas. She agreed that it was one of the best compilations she has seen out on the market.

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Lisa

Great book for finding readings for a special ceremony!

January 19, 2000

Format: Paperback

I really enjoyed all the readings this book included. It has religious and non religious readings. It includes sonnets, love poems and passages from the Bible. If you want some alternative selections for your ceremony, I definately recommend this book. Whether you are Jewish, Christian or Atheist this book really has something for everyone. Some of the readings they include in this book would be great to be recited at the reception, or be placed in your wedding program or invitation. I would recommend reading this book from cover to cover so that yu don't miss any of the special passages that you may want to incorporate!

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Four Stars

May 22, 2016

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Interesting and helpful.

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Amazing book for inspiration and actual use for ceremony.

July 17, 2011

Format: Paperback

This book not only provides inspiration but, in the vows section gave us an introduction to our program and we used the translation of the 7 blessings for our actual ceremony! When it says it includes vows it includes traditional vows from an assorment of religions as well as some poetic vows written by brides or grooms.

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