Wedding Ceremony Humorous Readings

From LoveToKnow Weddings

Are you looking for a verse or poem so that you can give one of the most memorable wedding ceremony humorous readings of all times? Many couples and wedding guests are introducing humorous readings into their special day in order to showcase a little personality and create more interactive ceremonies.

Express your joy through humor and laughter.

Wedding Ceremony Humorous Readings

Who Gives Readings?

At weddings, there are always certain people who are expected to speak during the reception and often during the actual ceremony. These people include:

The Bride
The Groom
The Maid of Honor
The Best Man
Groomsmen
Bridesmaids
Parents of the Couple
Close Friends of the Couple

If you're one of these people, you may be expected to speak during the actual ceremony. If you're not expected to speak during the ceremony, you will probably have to say a few words or wedding wishes during the reception. This decision is up to the happy couple, but being prepared to speak can make it less stressful and will give you the opportunity to be more prepared.

Timing

Often at weddings that incorporate humorous readings, the readings are pre-arranged and part of the wedding ceremony itself. The couple will sometimes read a funny marriage poem before, after, or in place of their vows. The couple will sometimes ask a close friend or member of the wedding party to read a short work before they exchange vows. When part of the actual ceremony, the readings serve as a way to remember the ceremony itself as something more than just a basic wedding. It's also another way for the couple to make their wedding their own.

Humorous readings can also be incorporated into the reception by any one at the wedding. Those giving speeches will sometimes try to give a humorous wedding toasts or may instead choose to read a humorous verse of limerick.

Whatever way you decide to incorporate a reading is up to the originality and personality of the wedding itself. Be sure to discuss humorous readings with the couple before hand so that they're not offended if humor was something they were not intending on.

Writing Humorous Readings

Whether you're the bride and are looking for a reading to recite along with your vows, or a guest looking to bring some humor into your wedding speech at the reception, you can try writing your own humorous words for an even more personal touch.

Important Note About Humor

Many people find humor difficult to write because what may be humorous to the writer may not go over well with a wedding crowd. It is also important to not go too far over the line and border on being offensive or inappropriate. Be sure to keep people rolling in laughter with your reading--not in fury!

Ideas for Writing Humor for a Toast

If you're interested in writing something humorous to read:

Bring up a funny story from the couple’s past and relate it in a sweet way to their relationship. For example, if the couple once had their car break down, you can relate the story to the ups and downs of love and how they were able to get through it together. By doing this, your humorous reading can be both funny and sweet--the perfect combination for weddings!
The way that children feel about weddings can often be humorous. If there are any children in your family, considering sharing how they feel about weddings. Even better, if the children are at the wedding, find a way to incorporate them into your reading.
Coordinate with another person to create a funny example of why the couple is perfect for one another. For example, the mother of the groom and the mother of the bride can partner to share humorous stories of their children's youth and why those events make the couple meant to be. Other couplings that can work would be the maid of honor and the best man, groupings of good friends or any other pairing that makes sense.
Consider writing a respectful 'roast' of the couple.

Ideas for Humor for the Couple

If you are the bride or the groom and would like to bring humor into your actual ceremony, here are some great ways to do so:

Humor adds joy to a marriage.

Consider reading a humorous poem. Many people think to read romantic poems at a wedding but if you'd like to be more humorous you can read a funny poem. Some great examples include a selection from Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne, a selection from Dr. Seuss, Shel Silverstein's work or something along those lines.
The bride and groom can create humor by reading examples from old wedding guides and comparing them with more modern guides. A similar idea can be done by reading dating advice and ending with a few words about being grateful for the end of dating.
You can also consider sharing a funny personal story about your relationship with your partner and how it's only helped you to love them more.