A traditional church ceremony will include two or three readings. The couple should speak to the ceremony officiant and spend time choosing the texts.

• The officiant will be able to make suggestions to the couple of popular or favourite readings.
• Church readings are usually religious. If there are two or three readings, then the couple may be allowed to also have a non-religious poem or text.
• Usually close friends, relatives or godparents are asked to make a reading. It is a nice balance to have both male and female readers.
• They should be confident public speakers who will not feel overwhelmed by the prospect.
• The couple should provide the readers with a copy of the reading far in advance of the wedding so that they have time to practise.

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