I'm delighted to tell you that starting next week the fabulous Amanda of First Milk will be doing a series of guest posts on 'words to read at your wedding.' If you read Amanda's blog, you'll know that she uses words with grace and precision, like she has a personal love affair with each one. Because of this, I asked Amanda if she would pick some readings that would work for weddings. I think we can all agree that First Corinthians, while (achem) classic, is perhaps a *tad* over used. I know that many of you, like us, are casting a wide net, and trying to figure out some interesting and evocative readings to use for your ceremony.
One of the things that I hate most about most wedding resources is that they read like they have been written for an exceedingly dull seventh grader (wedding magazines, I'm looking at you). So, in collecting these readings, we didn't go easy on you. We kept in mind that Team Practical is a collection of bright and well educated individuals who just happen to be getting married. I hope that this collection of words challenges you and makes you think. And most of all, I hope you find something in it that speaks to you.
Amanda is doing three posts, on the first day of the next three weeks. Stay tuned for Tuesday. And Amanda, welcome!
Photo via MorBCN's Flickr
I’m really looking forward to this series of posts. We’re writing our own ceremony and we’ve been searching quite a bit to discover readings that we both find meaningful.
January 16, 2009 4:43 am
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all i can say is…thank god! can’t wait for this!
January 16, 2009 6:14 am
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What a great idea! I adore Amanda, no doubt the perfect person for this job. I can’t wait to see what she comes up with.
January 16, 2009 7:12 am
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Hurray!
January 16, 2009 7:56 am
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Wow – I can’t begin to tell you what a fabulous idea this is! I’m very excited to read them.
January 16, 2009 8:06 am
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Oh, yay, I’m super excited about this.
January 16, 2009 10:19 am
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can’t wait!
January 16, 2009 10:36 am
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yay Amanda!!!
January 16, 2009 10:44 am
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Thanks, Meg! I’m so looking forward to it. Happy weekending, xo.
January 16, 2009 1:23 pm
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I am really looking forward to Amanda’s posts! This is such a great idea.
January 17, 2009 6:05 pm
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Ugh, I had the hardest time choosing readings, just because I <3 literature. Even though I'm already hitched and should probably move on, I look forward to reading some Lurvely Poetry, if for no other reason than to get all gooey inside. :)
January 18, 2009 11:07 am
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I’m excited about this series. It’s a great reminder that the most important part of wedding is the marriage! And in the midst of party details, the actual commitment ceremony can get too easily overlooked. Putting the focus back on the ceremony often puts the rest of the details back into focus.
January 18, 2009 2:39 pm
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I can’t wait either! You’re bang on about the wedding articles – many are not written for me at all.
January 18, 2009 2:43 pm
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Ooh I am very excited about this! It’s too late for me, but it sounds like exactly what I was looking for all those months ago, so I can imagine all the brides stumbling across it and I’m excited for them!
January 19, 2009 5:14 am
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Can’t wait. Thank you!
January 19, 2009 9:26 am
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