Vows & Readings
Wedding Vow from the Chinese Han Dynasty
New York is a delicious melting pot of ethnic groups and cultures—a Celebrant’s dream come true. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 10
“A” is for “Adore”
Many brides and grooms have a bit of stage-fright when thinking about writing their own vows. I recently came across a nifty book called Wedding
A Reading From Khalil Gibran
An upcoming couple selected the following reading by Khalil Gibran. It beautifully describes the importance of individual realization within the context of a loving marriage:
Pueblo Commitment Vow
I recently participated in a lovely, unique ceremony for Allie and Jon, both school teachers. They found the following Pueblo Commitment Vow, read by a
Words for the Wedding
When considering a wedding script, couples often focus on longer readings from religious texts or innumerable other sources. However, well chosen phrases, sprinkled in the
A Reading by Seamus Heaney
A recent bride and groom selected this reading by the Nobel Prize winning writer Seamus Heaney. In a simple, but lovely fashion, it uses the
Shoshone Wedding Song
Shoshone Wedding Song Bride/Groom: “Not a spirit, not a bird Made the lupine rustle. That was my heart you heard And the rustle of
An Arabic Blessing
Blessings that close the wedding ceremony offer a wonderful opportunity to honor the ethnic, religious, and cultural heritages of the bride and groom. While Irish
The Velveteen Rabbit
In recent years, a reading from the Children’s classic The Velveteen Rabbit has become a popular wedding reading. I recommend it, from time-to-time, when couples
