SERENADE: Songs that make great ceremony readings

Long gone are the days where “Love is patient, love is kind” was one of two readings to choose from. Couples are choosing excerpts from movie scripts that they heard on their first date, or a poem that sums up their mutual love for their cat. So when most couples have a song, why not turn to your favourite tunes for your wedding ceremony? Here are our picks for some lyrics-turned-readings that could make your ceremony even more you.

Better together - Jack Johnson

For our super chilled out couples, Jack Johnson’s 2005 hit “Better Together” has us feeling like we’re lazing on a sandy beach with a cocktail in our hand and our love by our side.

There is no combination of words I could put on the back of a postcard
No song that I could sing, but I can try for your heart.

How deep is your love - Bee Gees

Your guests will be swaying to the classic words of all round cool cats the Bee Gees in their 1977 song “How deep is your love”. You won’t be livin’ in a world of fools when you’re inspired by these dulcet tones and sweet feathered haircuts.

I believe in you
You know the door to my very soul
You're the light in my deepest, darkest hour
You're my saviour when I fall

Dangerously in love - Beyoncé

Woo your love with a direct quote from Queen Bey - I'm grateful to have you by my side. Look into their soul and recite these beautiful words from her 2003 song “Dangerously in love”.

My happiest moments weren't complete if you weren't by my side
You're my relation in connection to the sun
With you next to me there's no darkness I can't overcome
You are my raindrops, I am the seed

(Your love keeps lifting me) Higher and higher - Jackie Wilson

Be inspired by Jackie Wilson’s 1967 top 10 hit for a boppy ode to your lover. Disappointment will never show his face again with these motivational and energetic words.

I'm so glad, I've finally found you
Yes that one, in a million girls
And I whip, my loving arms around you, honey
I can stand up, and face the world

Two strong Hearts - John Farnham

Getting married is a simple case of feeling love and devotion, and no better described by any Australian other than Farnsey himself in his 1998 floor filler “Two strong hearts”.

We've got two strong hearts
We stick together like the honey and the bee
You and me
We've got two strong hearts
Reaching out forever like a river to the sea
Running free