For Spiritual Couples
For spiritual couples, a wedding ceremony can be made even more meaningful with readings that reflect their deep connection, love, and shared sense of purpose. Below are a few short, beautiful readings that would work well in a ceremony that’s centered around spirituality and love.
Readings
The Art of Marriage
by Wilferd A. Peterson
This reading focuses on the spiritual and everyday aspects of building a life together.
The little things are the big things. It is never being too old to hold hands. It is remembering to say 'I love you' at least once a day. It is never going to sleep angry. It is at no time taking the other for granted; the courtship should not end with the honeymoon, but continue through all the years. It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives. It is standing together and facing the world. It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family. It is speaking words of appreciation and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways. It is not expecting the husband to wear a halo or the wife to have wings of an angel. It is forming a relationship where you can share the deepest parts of your soul.
Union
by Kahlil Gibran (from The Prophet)
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet offers spiritual wisdom about love and partnership, which resonates deeply with those seeking a soulful connection.
Let there be spaces in your togetherness,
And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.
Love one another, but make not a bond of love:
Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.
Fill each other’s cup, but drink not from one cup.
Give one another of your bread, but eat not from the same loaf.
Sing and dance together and be joyous,
But let each one of you be alone,
Even as the strings of a lute are alone,
Though they quiver with the same music.
Give your hearts, but not into each other’s keeping.
For only the hand of Life can contain your hearts.
And stand together, yet not too near together:
For the pillars of the temple stand apart,
And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow.
A Blessing For A Marriage
by James Dillet Freeman
A gentle and loving prayer for a couple to embark on a lifelong journey together.
May your love be like the two of you,
strong, and lasting, and ever-growing.
May your hearts be open to each other
and to the world you share.
May your spirits be nourished with compassion,
and your minds be filled with joy.
May you know that the God of your hearts
walks with you in every season,
guiding you through the changes,
and giving you strength in the struggles.
May you always remember the blessing
of each other’s love,
and may it be your refuge, your joy, and your peace.
On Love
from The Talmud
(Jewish Wisdom)
A beautiful passage from Jewish tradition that speaks to the sacred nature of love.
The highest form of love is that which binds two hearts in one soul.
When two people share a love that is deep, true, and lasting,
they reflect the very spirit of the universe.
In this love, they find their true selves,
their connection with one another, and with the Divine.
This love is not just about passion or attraction,
but about walking hand in hand through life,
building a home, and sharing a future together.
For when two hearts are united in love,
they become a reflection of the Divine love that created the world.
The Song of the Soul
by Rumi
Rumi’s words offer spiritual depth and an understanding of the soul’s connection through love.
I am yours, don’t give myself back to me.
Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love.
It will not lead you astray.
I have lived on the lip of insanity,
wanting to know reasons,
knowing I should not.
I have lived this way.
And now I am living here,
in the space between the stars,
where the soul is bound only by love,
and love alone.
A Blessing for the Couple
by Unknown
This is a beautiful and simple blessing for a couple on their wedding day, focusing on love, peace, and growth.
May your love always be a light in the darkness,
a peace in times of trouble,
and a joy in times of happiness.
May you be as strong together as the oak tree,
and as gentle as the breeze.
May your hearts be full of compassion,
and your spirits filled with grace.
May you walk hand in hand through this life,
finding peace, and love, and light in each other,
today, and always.
Marriage is a Journey
by Unknown
A short, spiritual reflection on the journey of marriage as a spiritual path.
Marriage is a journey, not just a destination.
It is the joining of two souls on a path of growth,
learning, and deepening love.
Together, you will walk through life,
creating new memories,
sharing new experiences,
and holding each other through both the calm and the storms.
With each passing day, your love will deepen,
and you will discover new ways to honor and cherish each other.
May your journey be blessed,
and your love be a beacon of light to guide you forward.
For Adventure, Travel Loving Couples
These readings beautifully capture the essence of adventure, curiosity, and the deep connection that comes from explorations. Whether you’re traveling the world or journeying together through life’s highs and lows, these words can help express the excitement and meaning behind your shared voyage.
Readings
The Journey
by Mary Oliver
This reading focuses on the spiritual and everyday aspects of building a life together.
One day you finally knew
what you had to do, and began,
though the voices around you
kept shouting their bad advice—
though the whole house
began to tremble
and you felt the old tug
at your ankles.
'Marry me, marry me!'
But you didn’t stop.
You knew what you had to do,
though the wind kept blowing
and you felt the call to wander.
You walked down the road,
you turned, you left,
you kept on walking,
and you arrived where you began.
And in this knowing, you are free.
Love is the Bridge Between Two Hearts
by Rumi
Rumi’s words are perfect for couples who see their relationship as a shared adventure, crossing borders and embracing life together.
Love is the bridge between you and everything.
Love is the light that is shining in your life.
It’s the way that you see the world,
it’s the force that guides you,
across every mountain,
through every storm,
and into each other’s arms.
You are my journey and my destination,
my every step, and the reason I take it.
I Will Not Ask for a Lighter Load
by Unknown
This reading speaks to the sense of partnership and courage it takes to walk through life’s adventures together, no matter where they lead.
I will not ask for a lighter load
but for the strength to carry what is mine to bear.
Let us journey together through the unfamiliar and the unknown,
side by side, through the rugged terrain
and the smooth paths.
Let us laugh together, and cry together,
as we explore new places, and new parts of ourselves.
Wherever we go, we will go together,
and that, I know, will make all the difference.
The Road Not Taken
by Robert Frost
This classic poem is about the adventures that come from the paths we choose, and how the journey, shared together, shapes our lives.
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
The Adventurer's Prayer
by Unknown
This reading perfectly encapsulates the spirit of travel and exploration, ideal for couples who love to experience the world together.
May the roads rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And the rains fall soft upon your fields.
May you be bold enough to explore the unknown,
wise enough to navigate the challenges,
and brave enough to share every journey together.
May you discover the world,
not only through your travels,
but through the eyes of each other,
and may love always be the compass
that guides you back home to one another.
All Who Wander Are Not Lost
by J.R.R. Tolkien
This short but poignant quote from The Lord of the Rings celebrates the freedom of the open road and the joy of wandering together.
Not all who wander are lost.
The world is full of places to discover,
and there is no greater adventure
than the journey you will take together.
In every journey, you’ll find your way,
with love to guide you,
and curiosity to lead you forward.
Come to the Edge
by Christopher Logue
This poem is about stepping out into the unknown, taking risks together, and embracing life's unknowns as a couple.
Come to the edge.
We might fall.
Come to the edge.
It’s too high.
Come to the edge.
And they came,
and he pushed them,
and they flew.
The Adventure of Love
by Unknown
This short reading speaks to the exciting and transformative journey of love and partnership.
Love is the greatest adventure,
the one that will take you places you’ve never been,
to moments that will change you forever.
It will carry you through lands unknown,
and along paths you never imagined walking.
In this adventure, you will grow,
and through the joy and the trials,
you will discover a life more beautiful
than you ever dreamed of.
A Journey Together
by Unknown
This reading captures the essence of life as an adventure, with each step forward taken together.
We set out together,
with dreams as our map and love as our guide,
ready to explore the vast world of possibilities before us.
Hand in hand, we step into the unknown,
knowing that no matter where life takes us,
we will be together—
sharing every sunset and sunrise,
every twist and turn,
as we journey through life side by side.
Love is an Adventure
by Unknown
This short, powerful reading speaks to love’s ability to be both an adventure and a steady foundation for life’s challenges.
Love is an adventure, a journey with no end,
a story that will never stop unfolding.
It’s a road to be traveled with no map,
a mystery to be solved with every step.
It’s the unknown and the familiar,
the constant and the changeable,
and it’s better, deeper, and richer
because we are exploring it together.