Written by 19th-century Scottish novelist Robert Louis Stevenson, Marriage is One Long Conversation would make for a sincere, genuine wedding ceremony reading. Tackling the realities of married life head on and acknowledging that things may not always be perfect, especially when you're passionate about something, this short passage comes to the positive conclusion that time and compromise lead to a strong relationship. Showcasing the importance of communication, and learning from each other as the years go by, this ceremony reading would be perfect for a close friend or family member.

Ceremony Reading: Marriage is One Long Conversation by Robert Louis Stevenson

Marriage is one long conversation,
Chequered by disputes.
The disputes are valueless
But they ingrain the difference.
The heroic heart of woman prompting her at once
To nail her colours to the mast.
But the intervals, almost unconsciously,
And with no desire to shine,
The whole material of life is turned over and over,
Ideas are struck out and shared.
The two persons more and more
Adapt their notions to suit the other,
And in the process of time, without sound of trumpet,
They conduct each other into new worlds of thought.

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