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Simple Ceremony Readings for Your Wedding

February 19, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

When it comes you choosing the readings for your ceremony, you might be feeling a bit lost—especially if you’re a couple who likes to rock to the beat of your own drums and go the non-traditional route. Have no fear! We’re here to help, babes. When thinking about your ceremony readings, it’s important to choose something that represents the two of you. So, if cool and casual is your thing, a simple ceremony reading might be the best fit for your day.

Here are Junebug’s favorite simple ceremony readings for your wedding:

Atticus Poetry

I just need you and some sunsets.

A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway

We ate well and cheaply
and drank well and cheaply
and slept well and warm together
and loved each other.

photo by Anni Graham

Butterflies Rising

you said,
tell me where you’ve been, love

and i thought of all the lost roads,
and dark corners,
and heavy work, and heartbreak,
and of all the healing

and i just said…
on my way here

Heart Talk by Cleo Wade

And if you want love…the really good kind…you are going to have to get your hands dirty.

Apricot Memoirs by Tessa Guinery

Life should be lived with a spirit of
adventure, loads of good conversation
and a heart ready to celebrate others.
Love your lover. Make love under the
stars. Let your heart feel risk. Keep it
wild. Let spontaneity lead, keep things
fresh, and say “I love you” a million
times a day. Share a meal and some
rouge with your tribe. Don’t be tight-
fisten with what’s in your hands—be
generous! Generous with your words,
your creativity, and your love. Live
large, and heed to your convictions.
Don’t let me sun set upon anger,
and be bold even when you feel like
retreating to your safe, little cave.
Most importantly, have faith and,
love God with all your heart, mind,
and soul.

photo by Henry Tieu Photography

“the one” by Rupi Kaur

they should feel like home
a place that grounds your life
where you go to take the day off

The Nightmare Before Christmas

“My dearest friend, If you don’t mind, I’d like to join you by your side. Where we could gaze into the stars, and sit together, now and forever. For it is plain as anyone could see, we’re simply meant to be.”

photo by Katelyn Ortego

Van Gogh

I feel
that
there is
nothing
more truly
artistic
than to
love people

Jane Austin “Sense & Sensibility”

My heart is, and always will be, yours.

Sex and the City

“His hello was the end of her endings. Her laugh was their first step down the aisle. His hand would be hers to hold forever. His forever was as simple as her smile. He said she was what was missing. She said instantly she knew. She was a question to be answered. And his answer was ‘I do.’”

photo by Maggie Grace Photography

Wild Awake by Hilary T. Smith

“Love lets you find those hidden places in another person, even the ones they didn’t know were there, even the ones they wouldn’t have thought to call beautiful themselves.”

“There Will Be Time” by Mumford and Sons, featuring Baaba Maal

But in the cold light I live to love and adore you
It’s all that I am, it’s all that I have
In the cold light I live, I only live for you
It’s all that I am, it’s all that I have

photo by Cedar & Pines

Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

If ever there is tomorrow when we’re not together… there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart… I’ll always be with you.

Mother Teresa

Spread love
wherever you go.
Let no one
ever come to you
without leaving
happier.

photo by Kayla Esparza Photograph

We hope these simple ceremony readings have you inspired, feeling a little mushy, and ready for your turn to say them at the alter!

RECOMMENDED READING: 13 Unexpected Wedding Ceremony Readings

photo by Maggie Grace Photography

Stylish Industrial Detroit Wedding at Galleri 2987

February 19, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

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When Lizzie and Robert’s wedding vision was inspired by their favorite bar—an intimate, literary-inspired speakeasy—and we’re obsessed with how they pulled it off at Galleri 2987 in Detroit. Instead of a registry, the duo asked their guests to each bring a book that was important to them and, in return, the couple gave copies of their favorite books as favors. From these simple, clever ideas, to stylish details that Every Little Detail helped to plan at every turn, we’re certain you will love this day! We’re grateful ME+HIM Photography was there to capture it all with brilliance.

The Couple:

Lizzie & Robert

The Wedding:

Galleri 2987, Detroit, Michigan

Since we wanted the wedding to be comfortable, we wanted the vibe to reflect places where we like spending time. Part of our inspiration came from our favorite bar, an intimate, literary-inspired speakeasy. We’re also pretty low-key people, so we didn’t want the vibe to be overly formal and overwhelming. This led us to our natural and understated decor.

We both love to read, and books have been important to us throughout our relationship. So instead of a registry, we asked our guests to bring us books that were important to them. In return, we gave copies of our favorite books as favors. We chose a selection of books that both of us had read and loved, collected several copies of each, and had a bookshelf in our reception space. We wrote notes about each choice so that guests could choose and take home a book of their own.

Don’t worry about tradition or trends–trust your own instincts and your vendors. Your vendors probably have a lot of good advice and expertise (ours certainly did). However, only you can decide which traditions you do and do not want to include (or if you want to make up something completely original!).

The Wedding Team:

Photography – ME+HIM Photography
Event Planning & Floral Design – Every Little Detail
Wedding Venue – Galleri 2987
Catering – Bigalora
Cake – Sweet Heather Anne
DJ – AB Music
Stationery – Jade Social Design
Makeup Artist & Hair Styling – Detroit Glam Squad
Wedding Dress – Sarah Seven
Bridesmaids’ Apparel – Brideside
Groomsmen’s Apparel – The Tux Shop on Woodward

Congratulations, Lizzie and Robert, and many thanks to Junebug member ME+HIM Photography for sharing their day with us! For more of ME+HIM’s work, be sure to check out their page in our directory of the world’s best wedding photographers.

Modern Luxurious Austrian Wedding at Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron

February 18, 2020 | Junebug Weddings

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With breathtaking views and elegant, modern touches, Lynn and Justin’s wedding at Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron has our hearts beating fast for every detail! The couple gave a non to their Chinese roots with touches of blue and white porcelain that was the absolute perfect touch of sentiment and class to their decor. They also hand wrote “thank you” notes as favors and placed them in small boxes their parents brought from China. We’re positively obsessed with Lynn and Justin’s ring bearer, their golden retriever pup! If you’re one to swoon over all things classic and pretty, we know you’re going to love the images Candida & Max Jan Photography captured so beautifully of this sweet wedding day.

The Couple:

Lynn & Justin

The Wedding:

Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron, Salzburg, Austria

We wanted real guests, real celebration, and real emotions. We didn’t want anything cliche or for pure formality. We tried to create the wedding with the goal that everyone, including ourselves, could feel absolutely comfortable and enjoy each moment of the day.

Our families are from China so I want to bring in some tradition Chinese elements to the wedding. I always like the blue and white porcelain and want to keep the color palette simple. So it’s mostly blue and white jars and white flowers with greenery.

Walking down the aisle to the classical interpretation of an EDM song that means a lot for us while our guest being on the same page with us. There were a lot of happy tears.

Don’t think too much of “how a wedding is supposed to be”. Pick the things that are most important to you and devote your most effort on those. Let go of the rest. If you don’t care about those, your guest won’t either.