Your Church of England Wedding in the Benefice of Boldre and South Baddesley

Readings
There are many popular and exciting readings. Read some of these together and see if what they say seems important to you.

  • God creates women and men to look after the earth (Genesis, Chapter 1, verses 26-28)
  • A love poem between two lovers (Song of Solomon, Chapter 2, verses 10-13; Chapter 8, verses 6&7)
  • Jesus teaches how to live life that brings true happiness (Matthew, Chapter 5, verses 1-10)
  • Jesus teaches about marriage, and welcomes children (Mark, Chapter 10, verses 6-9 and 13-16
  • What happens when Jesus attends a wedding reception (John, Chapter 2, verses 1 - 11)
  • Love, actually! (1 Corinthians Chapter 13)
  • Committing to each other (Ephesians Chapter 5, verses 21-33)
  • Seeing the good side… (Philippians Chapter 4, verses 4 - 9)
  • Getting the perfect relationship (Colossians Chapter 3, verses 12 - 17)
  • Being a good lover! (1 John Chapter 4 verses 7 - 12)

Your minister will be pleased to help you choose the right readings for your wedding service. As well as other Bible readings, she or he may be happy for you to include a suitable non-religious reading. Choices have been as diverse as 'Winnie the Pooh' and 'Captain Corelli'!