Wording & examples
What to include, with examples to make your own — cover lines, the ceremony order, hymns, readings and thanks.
Hymns have a unique power to unite a room. Their familiar melodies and rich, reverent words invite everyone to lift their voice together—filling your ceremony with warmth, joy and a true sense of occasion. Whether you’re drawn to traditional favourites or a more contemporary sacred song, choosing the right wedding hymns can shape the spirit of your day beautifully.
Read the wording →Finding the right words for your order of service can feel unexpectedly tender. This little booklet holds the sequence of your ceremony, certainly, but it also sets a tone — it welcomes your guests, shares the names and moments that matter, and quietly reflects who you are together.
Read the wording →Your wedding vows are the quiet heart of your ceremony—the moment you speak promises that will shape your shared life. Whether you choose timeless words or write your own, they deserve to feel completely, joyfully you.
Read the wording →The words spoken during your ceremony settle into the quiet moments—the ones you’ll remember long after the last petal falls. Choosing a reading or poem that truly speaks to you both can feel like a joyful treasure hunt, and you don’t need to search alone. We’ve gathered a collection of warm, elegant options, from beloved classics to fresh, little-known gems.
Read the wording →Your order of service helps guests follow your ceremony and keep a lovely memento of the day. It is also one of the easiest pieces of stationery to get right — the wording is mostly a simple running order.
Read the wording →A church wedding follows a fairly traditional order. Your vicar or minister will confirm the details, but this example shows the usual shape and wording you can build from.
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