How to choose civil ceremony readings

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…then check it is suitable.

When you have found one or more perfect readings, your next mission is to speak to the registrar and check they agree that it is suitable, as well as ask their advice on when in the service you can have them read out.

Finally, decide who will read it!

Lastly… you need to decide who will be reading for you at the ceremony.

Most couples choose a close friend or relative, (which makes a great way to include them in your big day if they aren’t already helping out as bridesmaid or usher for example), but you could also choose to read it out yourself if you like, or hire a professional speaker if you are feeling particularly grand!

Just make sure you think carefully about who you ask, as they will need to be able to speak clearly and loudly and, although being asked to give a wedding reading is an honour, it can also be quite a daunting experience, so you shouldn’t take it for granted that the person you ask will be thrilled to bits!

The trick is to get someone who you are happy to give the reading and who is happy to do it (and can ideally project their voice to the back of the room!)

All you need to do then, is let the registrar know the name of who will be reading and you’re all done!

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