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A Humorous Wedding Reading from the Song, "I Wanna Be Yours"

I Wanna Be Yours

by John Cooper Clarke

 

I wanna be your vacuum cleaner
breathing in your dust
I wanna be your Ford Cortina
I will never rust
If you like your coffee hot
let me be your coffee pot
You call the shots
I wanna be yours


I wanna be your raincoat
for those frequent rainy days
I wanna be your dreamboat
when you want to sail away
Let me be your teddy bear
take me with you anywhere
I don’t care
I wanna be yours


I wanna be your electric meter
I will not run out
I wanna be the electric heater
you’ll get cold without
I wanna be your setting lotion
hold your hair in deep devotion
Deep as the deep Atlantic ocean
that’s how deep is my devotion

 

 

Enjoy!

Love and Soul Always, Kay

Scripture Reading From the Royal Wedding

I was moved when James Middleton read the bible scripture at the Royal Wedding.  Not because it was the Royal Wedding -- well, the Royal Wedding had something to do with it.

Given what Kate and William are about to endure as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, I found the words in this scripture reading to be powerful and moving.

The scripture below isn't the exact wording that James read.  He read from a modern American version of the Bible during the service.

"I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all"

Romans 12: 1-2, 9-18

 

Here is a video of James Middleton reading the Scripture at the Royal Wedding.

 

Enjoy!

Love and Soul Always, Kay

(Photo: AP)

A Romantic Wedding Reading: The Promise

“The Promise”, by Heather Berry

Within this blessed union of souls, where two hearts intertwine to become one, there lies a promise.

Perfectly born, divinely created, and intimately shared, it is a place where the hope and majesty of beginnings reside.

Where all things are made possible by the astounding love shared by two spirits.

As you hold each other’s hands in this promise, and eagerly look into the future in each other’s eyes, may your unconditional love and devotion take you to places were you’ve both only dreamed.

Where you’ll dwell for a lifetime of happiness, sheltered in the warmth of each other’s arms.

Wedding Reading: The Magic of Love

"The Magic of Love," by Helen Steiner Rice

"Love is like magic, and it always will be,

For love still remains life's sweet mystery.

Love works in ways that are wondrous and strange,

And there's nothing in life that love cannot change!

Love can transform the most commonplace

Into beauty and splendor and sweetness and grace.

Love is unselfish, understanding and kind,

For it sees with its heart, and not with its mind.

Love is the answer that everyone seeks;

Love is the language that every heart speaks.

Love can't be bought, it is priceless and free.

Love, like pure magic, is life's sweet mystery!!

Wedding Reading: A Point When One's Life Becomes Two

I am such a fan of spiritual wedding readings.  I found this lovely reading one evening while reading through Yoga blogs.

It is written by Krishan Singh.

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There comes a point in one's life, where we are drawn inward.

A unique experience to each of us.

A quest to understand who we truly are.

Along this journey inward, we discover new light upon ourselves.

Yet this light was always there.

Then we find that in order for this light to shine forth with more brilliance, we must share this light with another.

At just the proper moment the other will appear, but not until a certain amount of work on the self is complete.

And thus a point in one's life becomes two.

Discovery of who we are together becomes the journey.

Marriage is a foundational key.

It unlocks the hearts of two, and unifies.

Love permeates the foundation and builds the journey of togetherness.

By Krishan Singh

A Spiritual Wedding Reading by Kahlil Gibran

As I have said so many times before, I love special poems and readings for wedding ceremonies.  This poem from the book, The Prophet, by Kahlil Gibran, is perfect for a wedding ceremony reading.

 

"You Were Born Together"

"You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore.  You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.  Aye, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.  But let there be spades 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 of you be alone, even as the strings of the lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.  Give your hearts, but not into each other’s keeping.  For only the land 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."

Love & Soul Always, Kay

An Irish Blessing That's A Great Ceremony Reading

May the road rise to meet you,

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face,

The rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

May God be with you and bless you;

May you see your children's children.

May you be poor in misfortune,

Rich in blessings,

May you know nothing but happiness

From this day forward.

May the road rise to meet you

May the wind be always at your back

May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home

And may the hand of a friend always be near.

May green be the grass you walk on,

May blue be the skies above you,

May pure be the joys that surround you,

May true be the hearts that love you.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

 

Love & Soul Always, Kay

True Lovers Find Each Other

Without words, without even understanding,

lovers find each other.

... The moment of finding is always a surprise,

like meeting an old friend never before known.

 

-- Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

 

 

Love & Soul Always, Kay

The Importance of Love

Love is more important than anything else.  It is what ties everything completely together.

Colossians 3:14

Because of You . . .

You are my husband/wife.
My feet shall run because of you.
My feet dance because of you.
My eyes see because of you.
My mind thinks because of you.
And I shall love because of you.

 

-- Intuit Wedding Vow

 

 

 

 

 

Love & Soul Always, Kay