This ceremony reading is by an iconic poet who many of us would have studied - and perhaps under appreciated! - at school, Emily Dickinson. But as an adult, coming to her poetry is such a treat and while her work can often revolve around the morbid, Dickinson also has pieces like this one. Forever – is composed of Nows – (690) is light and optimistic, making it the perfect Emily Dickinson wedding reading for fans of hers who still want something appropriate for the occasion.

Forever – is composed of Nows – (690) by Emily Dickinson

Forever – is composed of Nows –
‘Tis not a different time –
Except for Infiniteness –
And Latitude of Home –

From this – experienced Here –
Remove the Dates – to These –
Let Months dissolve in further Months –
And Years – exhale in Years –

Without Debate – or Pause –
Or Celebrated Days –
No different Our Years would be
From Anno Dominies –

Find more alternative ceremony readings

Photo by  Tomasz Kornas Photography via One Fab Day