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Readings and Speeches

Readings are one of the easiest ways to personalise your wedding ceremony and what type you choose will depend on your venue – religious readings and hymns, for example, are not permitted in a civil ceremony location.

Having readings at your ceremony is also a great way of including a special friend or relative in the day, especially if you haven’t been able to choose them as a member of the main bridal party.

Any public speaking can be daunting, but this handy section will guide you through and give you top tips on how to deliver a speech or reading to remember.

Simply choose from our ‘Wedding Readings and Speeches’ posts below to start planning your wedding like a pro.

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4 of the Best Wedding Speeches Ever

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Father of the Bride Speech Guide

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Wedding Reading Ideas for Every Kind of Ceremony 

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The Most Romantic Quotes for Your Wedding Day

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Funny Wedding Readings for a Standout Ceremony

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Best Wedding Readings for Children

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The Most Popular Modern Wedding Readings

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If you and your husband-to-be are lovers of literature, then fiction is a great place to start if you're looking for meaningful wedding readings....

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Speech Guide: The Traditional Running Order of Wedding Speeches

Confused about the running order of speeches for your wedding day? Expert speech writer Lawrence Bernstein tells us who, traditionally, should speak first. Here's your guide...