There is a long and rich tradition linking poetry to the marriage ceremony, beginning with the Greeks, who invented a form known as the epithalamium. Whether you’re looking for a poem to read for your significant other or to toast the newly married couple, browse this selection of popular wedding poems to share for any type of couple or ceremony. Popular Classic Poems to Read at Weddings 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, from World English BibleLove is patient and is kind… “How Do I Love Thee? (Sonnet 43)” by Elizabeth Barrett BrowningHow do I love thee? Let me count the ways… “Now” by Robert BrowningOut of your whole life give but one moment!… “This Union” by HafezThis / Union you want... “[Again and again, even though we know love’s landscape]” by Rainer Maria RilkeAgain and again, even though we know love’s landscape... “Epithalamion, [Happy Bridegroom]” by SapphoHappy bridegroom, Hesper brings… “Sonnet 18 [Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?]” by William ShakespeareShall I compare thee to a summer’s day… “Sonnet 116 [Let me not to the marriage of true minds]” by William ShakespeareLet me not to the marriage of true minds… “Marriage Morning” by Alfred Lord TennysonLight, so low upon earth… “Song of the Open Road, I” by Walt WhitmanAfoot and light-hearted I take to the open road…
