One of the few hazards of being an English professor is that when a friend or relative gets married, they might invite you to read a love poem at the wedding. It’s an honor to be asked, of course, but ...
Just hours after the announcement of Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement, and the media frenzy that followed, a friend of mine told me that the nation's new obsession with all things ...
There’s nothing more inspiring or touching than a romantic wedding. Like seriously, aren’t weddings just great? Everyone is wearing a fancy suit or dress, there’s cake and dancing, and the bride and ...
Wedding planning can be such a stressful, family-pleasing, wallet-busting process that sometimes you forget what you're doing it all for. Choosing readings for your wedding ceremony can be a ...
Lovebirds rejoice, because I've picked out 18 great, romantic poems to incorporate into your wedding vows, because there's more to declaring your feelings than "love, honor, and cherish." Whether you ...
A poem by Leo Marks was read at the Clinton-Mezvinsky wedding. I don't think anyone will be using that poem for cryptographic purposes ever again. But don't blame it on Chelsea. In fact, she deserves ...
When it comes to weddings, everyone wants their special day to be as unique as possible. From the flowers and the venue, down to the bridesmaid dresses and the cake, the bride and groom always want to ...
So, you're getting married? Mazel tov! It's time to pick a dress, get the hall, and plan what you're going to say to your bride or groom. Of course, writing your vows can be the hard part. It can be ...
Small, huge, camp, Star Trek-themed … weddings have changed beyond recognition, but we’re still reading out the same old Shakespeare sonnets. What to read at a modern ceremony? Plus, leading poets ...
What makes a good poem for a wedding? Vanessa Kisuule investigates the best and worst of matrimonial verse. Show more Weddings... finally! An all too rare moment for poems to shine! Time for all those ...