Poems for Weddings
Finding poems for weddings is rather like a treasure hunt. It takes a lot to find the perfect one that expresses just how you feel about your new partner, but isn't so hard to read that you're embarrassed just saying the words out loud. Love Sonnets
Love sonnets are a lyrical poem that are written in a distinct style. We recognize them as classical poetry, usually written in Shakesperean or Italian style. Although Shakespeare didn't invent the sonnet, his are the most well known. Familiar lines such as: Sonnet 152 In loving thee thou know'st I am forsworn,But thou art twice forsworn, to me love swearing,In act thy bed-vow broke and new faith torn,In vowing new hate after new love bearing.But why of two oaths' breach do I accuse thee,When I break twenty? I am perjured most;For all my vows are oaths but to misuse theeAnd all my honest faith in thee is lost,For I have sworn deep oaths of thy deep kindness,Oaths of thy love, thy truth, thy constancy,And, to enlighten thee, gave eyes to blindness,Or made them swear against the thing they see;For I have sworn thee fair; more perjured I,To swear against the truth so foul a lie!–William Shakespeare So if you love the old English classics, try looking up "love sonnets Shakespeare" and you'll have plenty to choose from! Classical Love PoemsIf you are daunted by the old English tongue, perhaps some familiar poetry that has been ageless. Recognize this? How Do I Love Thee How do I love thee? Let me count the waysI love thee to the depth and breadth and heightMy soul can reach, when feeling out of sight.For the ends of Being and ideal GraceI love thee to the level of everyday'sMost quiet need, by sun and candlelight.I love thee freely, as men strive for rightI love thee purely, as they turn from praiseI love thee with the passion put to useIn my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith.I love thee with a love I seemed to loseWith my lost saints, --I love thee with the breath,Smiles, tears, of all my life! -- and, if God choose,I shall but love thee better after death. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning Modern Love Poems for WeddingsAlthough not as famous as the written authors, there are literally thousands of poems written by eager romantics and shared with you on the internet. Perhaps reading some of these will inspire your own pen to write words from your heart. Remember - it doesn't have to necessarily rhyme. It just needs to speak how you feel about your love. Poems for Weddings on CardsBeen browsing in the Hallmark store lately? Some of those cards say "just the right thing" within being quite as flowery as the classical poems. My daughter treasured a card her fiance had given her that she had it inscribed on her clear glass unity candle! It brought a personal touch into the service that was "just between them". Discount Florist Supplies     If you can't see the slideshow above, you can download a free Windows Media Viewer.
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