The readings are a vital part of the ceremony, not only for what they say, but also for who says them.  You have the opportunity to involve people who are important to you but perhaps not already involved in the ceremony, or you may have those in the service carry this responsibility as well.

Chances are that you already have pieces that are important to you and reflect deeply on the occasion, and it’s wonderful to share those.  But in case you need something more, the pages below have some traditional, and not traditional, poems and passages for major life events.