Page 2: Wedding Poems

Using wedding poetry in your wedding ceremony, program, invitations or even in a wedding speech adds a special romantic touch to your day and helps you express your feelings about love, marriage and your new life together.

Poets have written of love and relationships for thousands of years, and their poetry has become a source of inspiration for many couples on their wedding day - and for good reason. There are so many heartfelt wedding poems that you should have no trouble finding one that perfectly fits the nature of your relationship.

Wedding poetry may be used during the ceremony itself, on the wedding invitations, in your wedding program or as part of a wedding speech or toast. Even if poetry isn't your favorite thing (or your fiance's favorite thing), there's no denying that it creates a very special mood for your wedding.

When choosing wedding poetry, look for a poem that's not too complex or difficult for the average guest to understand - you'll want everyone to enjoy the poem and not be left wondering what it meant. If the poem will be used as a reading, make sure the reader practices reading slowly and clearly, so that your guests don't miss the heartfelt messages being conveyed.

All Because of You
Author: Kate Reneigh Woodruff

I awake each day with a smile
And greet it with a laugh;
The world is a treasure to me
Because of you.

Every time I think of something sad,
I replace the thought- with you!
My mind is instantly changed
And my heart is filled with gladness.

Every breath I take is meant for you,
I live this life surrounded in joy
And I bathe in the promise of your love,
My soul belongs to you.

Each time I see something beautiful
I want to take it and bring it to you;
My life has so much meaning now
All because of you.

ALWAYS AND FOREVER
Author: Robert Small

As I write, I'll sing this song
for the greatest love I've ever known.
To my heart, you have the only key,
I beg of you, never set me free.

I prayed to God for a love so true
now, I, realize He already knew.
In time my prayer WAS answered,
the most wonderful woman
HE BLESSED ME WITH YOU.

What we share feels so right
to say I love you every night.
Wonderful moments shared,
precious memories, still tell me you care.

I see your shadow,
as I lay myself to sleep.
Dreams of you, oh so sweet
in my heart, I will keep.

Look into my heart, my life.
Tell me, what do you see?
can you feel the need, the want, as I
to be your husband, you my wife.

Much joy and happiness you've brought me.
If I had life to live again, I'd want to with you,
my lover, my best friend.
Always and Forever, I'll love you till the end.

Wedding Song Lyrics : I will Marry My Best Friend
Author: Unknown

Today, I will marry my best friend
The one I will always turn to.
Confide and be strong,
In my friend and my lover.

Today, I will marry my best friend,
To drink of love's eternal fountain.
Where we turn our heads from the past,
And trust in God to guide our paths.

Today, I will marry my best friend,
Traveling together as one.
Our dreams at last have came true,
As we live our lives together forever.

Today, I will marry my best friend,
Where our lives are not our own.
We place our lives in God's hands,
and let him carry us all the way to the end.

Wedding Song Lyrics : Forever and A Day
Author: Unknown

You have my heart
You have my soul
You have my life
For enterinty to hold

I could never ask for a better man
to stand beside me til the very end
You are not only my husband,
but you are my Best Friend

Today I give you a promise
to always stand beside you
through thick and thin.
And to always be your best friend
til the very end.

And that you may never wonder
or worry if I'll stay cause today
is the day where I make you this promise
to always be here til the end of our days.

With all my love,
Forever and A Day


Poets such as Robert Graves, Elizabeth Barret Browning, e.e. cummings and Lord Byron have written timeless poems of love that may be perfect for your wedding, but a simple online search will yield hundreds more for you to choose from.