Some of the most magical ceremony readings come from films and TV, a wonderful example being of course the Airport Quote from Love Actually. The world was understandably gripped by the Netflix romantic drama One Day that is an adaptation of the best-selling book of the same name by David Nicholls which was published in 2009. It follows Emma and Dexter who unexpectedly meet for the first time on their graduation night and after an evening of almost-romance, their lives become inexplicably entwined. Lovers of the book will love this extract where Emma ponders the possibilities of the future and stresses the importance of living life to the fullest, cherishing friendship and finding true love.

Ceremony Reading: An Extract from One Day

"What are you going to do with your life?"

In one way or another it seemed that people had been asking her this forever; teachers, her parents, friends at three in the morning, but the question had never seemed this pressing and still she was no nearer an answer…

"Live each day as if it’s your last", that was the conventional advice, but really, who had the energy for that? What if it rained or you felt a bit glandy? It just wasn’t practical.

Better by far to be good and courageous and bold and to make difference.

Not change the world exactly, but the bit around you. Cherish your friends, stay true to your principles, live passionately and fully and well.

Experience new things. Love and be loved, if you ever get the chance.

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