12 Romantic Love Poems to Read at Your Wedding Ceremony
August 28, 2022 | juliette
While we do love unexpected wedding ceremony readings, we have to admit that our hearts still skip a beat when we hear romantic love poems read during a ceremony. Where words fail, poetry says it all. These 12 romantic love poems would be perfect for any wedding ceremony. From modern poets to the classic greats, these poets found a way to express what everyone wants to say on the most special day of their lives.
god must have kneaded you and i
from the same dough
rolled us out as one on the baking sheet
must have suddenly realized
how unfair it was
to put that much magic in one person
and sadly split that dough in two
how else is it that
when i look in the mirror
i am looking at you
when you breathe
my own lungs fill with air
that we just met but we
have known each other our whole lives
if we were not made as one to begin with
To Love is Not to Possess by James Kavanaugh
To love is not to possess,
To own or imprison,
Nor to lose one’s self in another.
Love is to join and separate,
To walk alone and together,
To find a laughing freedom
That lonely isolation does not permit.
It is finally to be able
To be who we really are
No longer clinging in childish dependency
Nor docilely living separate lives in silence,
It is to be perfectly one’s self
And perfectly joined in permanent commitment
To another–and to one’s inner self.
Love only endures when it moves like waves,
Receding and returning gently or passionately,
Or moving lovingly like the tide
In the moon’s own predictable harmony,
Because finally, despite a child’s scars
Or an adult’s deepest wounds,
They are openly free to be
Who they really are–and always secretly were,
In the very core of their being
Where true and lasting love can alone abide.
The Earth Turned to Bring Us Closer by Eugenio Montejo
The earth turned to bring us closer,
it spun on itself and within us,
and finally joined us together in this dream
as written in the Symposium.
Nights passed by, snowfalls and solstices;
time passed in minutes and millennia.
An ox cart that was on its way to Nineveh
arrived in Nebraska.
A rooster was singing some distance from the world,
in one of the thousand pre-lives of our fathers.
The earth was spinning with its music carrying us on board;
it didn’t stop turning a single moment
as if so much love, so much that’s miraculous
was only an Adagio written long ago
in the Symposium’s score.
I’ll Be There For You by Louise Cuddon
I’ll be there my darling, through thick and through thin
When your mind’s in a mess and your head’s in a spin
When your plane’s been delayed, and you’ve missed the last train.
When life is just threatening to drive you insane
When your thrilling whodunit has lost its last page
When somebody tells you, you’re looking your age
When your coffee’s too cool, and your wine is too warm
When the forecast said “Fine”, but you’re out in a storm
When your quick break hotel, turns into a slum
And your holiday photos show only your thumb
When you park for five minutes in a resident’s bay
And return to discover you’ve been towed away
When the jeans that you bought in hope or in haste
Just stick on your hips and don’t reach round your waist
When the food you most like brings you out in red rashes
When as soon as you boot up the bloody thing crashes
So my darling, my sweetheart, my dear…
When you break a rule, when you act the fool
When you’ve got the flu, when you’re in a stew
When you’re last in the queue, don’t feel blue’cause
I’m telling you, I’ll be there.
Variations On The Word Love by Margaret Atwood
This is a word we use to plug
holes with. It’s the right size for those warm
blanks in speech, for those red heart-
shaped vacancies on the page that look nothing
like real hearts. Add lace
and you can sell
it. We insert it also in the one empty
space on the printed form
that comes with no instructions. There are whole
magazines with not much in them
but the word love, you can
rub it all over your body and you
can cook with it too. How do we know
it isn’t what goes on at the cool
debaucheries of slugs under damp
pieces of cardboard? As for the weed-
seedlings nosing their tough snouts up
among the lettuces, they shout it.
Love! Love! sing the soldiers, raising
their glittering knives in salute.
Then there’s the two
of us. This word
is far too short for us, it has only
four letters, too sparse
to fill those deep bare
vacuums between the stars
that press on us with their deafness.
It’s not love we don’t wish
to fall into, but that fear.
This word is not enough but it will
have to do. It’s a single
vowel in this metallic
silence, a mouth that says
O again and again in wonder
and pain, a breath, a finger
grip on a cliffside. You can
hold on or let go.
Roads Go Ever Ever On by J.R.R Tolkien
Roads go ever ever on,
Over rock and under tree,
By caves where never sun has shone,
By streams that never find the sea;
Over snow by winter sown,
And through the merry flowers of June,
Over grass and over stone,
And under mountains in the moon.
Roads go ever ever on
Under cloud and under star,
Yet feet that wandering have gone
Turn at last to home afar.
Eyes that fire and sword have seen
And horror in the halls of stone
Look at last on meadows green
And trees and hills they long have known.
Touched By an Angel by Maya Angelou
We, unaccustomed to courage
exiles from delight
live coiled in shells of loneliness
until love leaves its high holy temple
and comes into our sight
to liberate us into life.
Love arrives
and in its train come ecstasies
old memories of pleasure
ancient histories of pain.
Yet if we are bold,
love strikes away the chains of fear
from our souls.
We are weaned from our timidity
In the flush of love’s light
we dare be brave
And suddenly we see
that love costs all we are
and will ever be.
Yet it is only love
which sets us free.
Love Song by Henry Dumas
Beloved,
I have to adore the earth:
The wind must have heard
your voice once.
It echoes and sings like you.
The soil must have tasted
you once.
It is laden with your scent.
The trees honor you
in gold
and blush when you pass.
I know why the north country
is frozen.
It has been trying to preserve
your memory.
I know why the desert
burns with fever.
It was wept too long without you.
On hands and knees,
the ocean begs up the beach,
and falls at your feet.
I have to adore
the mirror of the earth.
You have taught her well
how to be beautiful.
The Passionate Shephard to His Love by Christopher Marlowe
Come live with me and be my love,
And we will all the pleasures prove,
That Valleys, groves, hills, and fields,
Woods, or steepy mountain yields.
And we will sit upon the Rocks,
Seeing the Shepherds feed their flocks,
By shallow Rivers to whose falls
Melodious birds sing Madrigals.
And I will make thee beds of Roses
And a thousand fragrant posies,
A cap of flowers, and a kirtle
Embroidered all with leaves of Myrtle;
A gown made of the finest wool
Which from our pretty Lambs we pull;
Fair lined slippers for the cold,
With buckles of the purest gold;
A belt of straw and Ivy buds,
With Coral clasps and Amber studs:
And if these pleasures may thee move,
Come live with me, and be my love.
The Shepherds’ Swains shall dance and sing
For thy delight each May-morning:
If these delights thy mind may move,
Then live with me, and be my love.
Unending Love by Rabindranath Tagore
I seem to have loved you in numberless forms, numberless times…
In life after life, in age after age, forever.
My spellbound heart has made and remade the necklace of songs,
That you take as a gift, wear round your neck in your many forms,
In life after life, in age after age, forever.
Whenever I hear old chronicles of love, its age-old pain,
Its ancient tale of being apart or together.
As I stare on and on into the past, in the end you emerge,
Clad in the light of a pole-star piercing the darkness of time:
You become an image of what is remembered forever.
You and I have floated here on the stream that brings from the fount.
At the heart of time, love of one for another.
We have played along side millions of lovers, shared in the same
Shy sweetness of meeting, the same distressful tears of farewell-
Old love but in shapes that renew and renew forever.
Today it is heaped at your feet, it has found its end in you
The love of all man’s days both past and forever:
Universal joy, universal sorrow, universal life.
The memories of all loves merging with this one love of ours –
And the songs of every poet past and forever.
I Carry Your Heart With Me by e.e. cummings
i carry your heart with me (i carry it in
my heart) i am never without it (anywhere
i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done
by only me is your doing, my darling)
i fear
no fate (for you are my fate, my sweet) i want
no world (for beautiful you are my world, my true)
and it’s you are whatever a moon has always meant
and whatever a sun will always sing is you
here is the deepest secret nobody knows
(here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows
higher than soul can hope or mind can hide)
and this is the wonder that’s keeping the stars apart
i carry your heart (i carry it in my heart)
Soneto 17 by Pablo Neruda
No te amo como si fueras de sal, topacio
o flecha de claveles que propagan el fuego:
te amo como se aman ciertas cosas oscuras,
secretamente, entre la sombra y el alma.
Te amo como la planta que no florece y lleva
dentro de si, escondida, la luz de aquellas flores,
y gracias a tu amor vive oscuro en mi cuerpo
el apretado aroma que ascendió de la tierra.
Te amo sin saber cómo, ni cuándo, ni de dónde,
te amo directamente sin problemas ni orgullo:
asi te amo porque no se amar de otra manera,
sino asi de este modo en que no soy ni eres,
tan cerca que tu mano sobre mi pecho es mia,
tan cerca que se cierran tus ojos con mi sueño.
Sonnet 17 by Pablo Neruda (translated by Stephen Tapscott)
I do not love you as if you were salt-rose, or topaz,
or the arrow of carnations the fire shoots off.
I love you as certain dark things are to be loved,
in secret, between the shadow and the soul.
I love you as the plant that never blooms
but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers;
thanks to your love a certain solid fragrance,
risen from the earth, lives darkly in my body.
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where.
I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride;
so I love you because I know no other way
than this: where I does not exist, nor you,
so close that your hand on my chest is my hand,
so close that your eyes close as I fall asleep.
After Love Poems
We adore these love poems to read at wedding ceremonies. Whether they are used it in lieu of more traditional pieces of the ceremony, read by a close friend or relative, or even read from one of you to the other, these love poems have a way of touching our hearts more closely than we know—especially the moment before “I do.”
Romantic Love Poems for Her
If you want to keep your emotions contained in a short poetry, short love poems for her are simply perfect. In just a few stanzas, you can express your love and devotion for her. You can also let her know who owns your heart in a very romantic way. Here's my sample of short poems of love for your wife or girlfriend. I hope this helps. Feel free to share this to her.
The Queen of My Heart
I’ll be the warrior to fight for our love;
We’ll fly together, fly higher that the dove.
I’ll be your wall and shield you from danger;
I’ll take all the pains, for to me they are no stranger.
You’ll be the queen in the kingdom of my heart;
And then I’ll be the king, so we’ll never be apart.
You’ll be my majesty— I will serve you forever;
And for all of times, I will leave you never
Sweet Love Poems for Her
Express your love through romantic poems about love. Love poems for her that come from your heart is one of the most romantic ways to tell her how much you love and cherish your girl. Let her know that you care and appreciate by expressing these short, cute and sweet love poems for your girlfriend, fiance or wife.
My Future Wife
The sugared scent of the marigold in full bloom;
Can’t even overpower your presence in the room.
Even in the middle of the crowd, you are the only girl I see;
In the front of the altar, it is the place for you and me.
The majestic rainbow etched in the bright blue sky;
Can’t catch my attention when you are passing by.
You are the one who fill color into my life;
And it will be of extreme joy, if you will be my wife.
Poems For her Beauty
Open your heart with her. Let her know what's inside by writing her a sweet and romantic love poems for her coming from your heart. Love poems come from your heart are perfect to win a girl's heart. Who knows, by uttering the words of love through poems, you will be able to gain her love and finally the say “yes'! So here's one example of love poem that come from my heart that hopefully give you inspiration to write your own love poems. If you're not a poet yourself, you can share this poem that I personally wrote. Cheers!
Shall I?
Shall I forget the face of a bright sunshine?
Whose beauty is comparable to an angel so divine;
Shall I overlook your smiles that are so sweet?
Just a glimpse of you knocks me off my feet.
Shall I pass a day without seeing you?
O r miss a chance to prove my feelings are true;
Shall I think twice to win your heart?
Living without you will tear me apart.
Shall I not recall the way your hair dances in the summer air?
And how your laughter warms my cold winter;
Your gentle breath swifts right through the autumn’s call,
Shall I confess this love or wait until the next fall?
Shall I hold your heart or will forever yearn for it?
I long for the day when our lips would meet;
Shall I live another day without saying how much I Iove you?
Or shall I die as a friend veiling these feelings for you?
Cute Love Poems for Her
You met this girl, you were attracted. You're thinking of ways to make her notice you and fortunately to be attracted to you too. How about giving writing a poem a try? Write how affected you are to see her by writing a few stanzas.
The Beauty in You
No man will not notice the beauty in you
It’s like you are an angel out of the blue
Your face may not launch a thousand ships
But it’s your heart and soul that are for keeps.
You mesmerize me with your innocent smile
But it’s your eyes that had me there for a while
How I wish everyone would appreciate
The beauty in you which is never to hate.
I Love You Poems for Her
Looking for a romantic way to say “I Love You” to your girlfriend or wife? Why don't you try writing a love poem for her? Grab a pen and pad, get your coffee or drink ready, sit where you can be inspired and get ready to write a poem that will express your love. For inspiration, here's one I love you poem for her that I wrote. Hopefully, this one will probably give you inspiration to write. If it didn't and you like the wording of this love poem, feel free to share this one.
I Love You
I love the way you nag and glare
It makes me know how much you care
I love the way you walk, just like a man
Not really sexy but it sure is fun.
I love you just the way you are
No pretentions even from afar
I love you because you love me too
Just like the way I do.
love poems for girlfriend
Love can also be expressed using short poems. Here are some of the best short love poems that you can write on your love card or ecards to send for your special someone. Make him/her feel more loved and appreciated with these romantic short love poems
Short Love Poem Her – Sunset at the Shore
Sunset at the ShoreIn the place where the water meets the sky;
Is the love that surrounds us as every time goes by.
Even in joyfulness, even in times we cry;
Our love will never stop but will keep on rolling by.
In the place where the seashore meets the bay;
Is the love that abounds us through the heat of every ray.
The sun may go down but at the end of the day;
The flaring shades of love will always have to stay.
~ 365greetings
MysteryMystery
The blaze of sunshine touches my face;
As I woke up with your thoughts I can’t erase.
And then outside the window, the view I start to gaze;
Tryin’ to solve the mystery as complex as a maze.
I don’t know what I feel— I think I’m falling;
Hanging at the edge with hopes someone is catching.
My heart is to fragile, don’t want to see it breaking;
I hope you feel the same, or else I will be crying.
~ 365greetings
Love Poems for her that will Make Her Cry
LUCKIEST
I never thought that this day would be so wonderful
Seeing your face that's absolutely beautiful
Every smile of you gives my life a reason to be bountiful
The beauty that you possess can make every boy a fool.
Every time I hear the echoes of your angelic voice
All other sounds vanished even the smallest noise.
You always show the perfectly craved poise
If ever your love would be mine,
I’m the luckiest among all boys.
Poems To Make Her Feel Special
DO YOU EVER THINK
Do you ever think why my heart sparkles?
It is because of your glimmering eyes that twinkle.
Do you ever think why my bones giggle?
It is because of your touches that gives me tickles.
I just wanted to ask why your beauty is endless?
It really gives me nights that were sleepless
I just can’t care to give you my attention a little less
All I wanted is to own and give my touch and caress.
I Love You Poems
Don’t know how to say I love you? Then you may want to do it the poetic way. Here are some I love you poems that you can use to express your feelings to your special someone. These I love you poems contain words of love that will make your recipient love you more and feel more special. You may also include these romantic love poems to a love card, Valentine ’s Day card or anniversary card as your message.
Summer Love
Summer LoveIf my love for you is in every grain of sand;
All of the beaches will surely run out of land.
The land to be its shore and the sea will dominate;
With the waves of love that cause my world to rotate.
If my love for you is in every bark of palms;
Trees will be naked under the sun that chants a psalm.
They will be dancing to tune of the soft breeze;
Then I’ll whisper "I love you," and then you’re filled with bliss.
By 365greeting
Love You Like
Love You LikeI love you like the space that ain’t finite;
Even when things are torn and pieces won’t fit.
I love you like the sand that is countless;
The love I have for you is truly boundless.
I love you like the lovebirds in a cage;
We’ll never be apart in every turn of page.
I love you like the trees love the soil;
I’ll stick with you forever, our love will never spoil.
By 365greeting
Romantic Love Poems
With romantic love poems, you can make your birthday gift, wedding gift, mother’s day gift or any gift for different occasion and flowers extra special. All you have to do is to find the most romantic love poems and write it in a form of love letter or love notes. You can use our original romantic poems about love
Romantic Love Poem: Hearts Bound Together
Hearts Bound TogetherYou gracefully roam the expanse of my mind.
It makes me feel the love that causes my heart and yours to bind.
I feel so lucky because you are one-of-a-kind;
And someone like you is impossible to find.
So escape all the worries, clear all the fears;
Erase all the loneliness, wipe away the tears.
Because I will stick with you for all these coming years;
And at the peak of our love, we will rejoice with all our cheers.
Romantic Love Poem For Your Girl Friend: Nerdy Love
Nerdy LoveNo certain equation can solve for the amount of love I feel for you.
Even scientific methods can’t prove it, darling it is true.
Language can’t provide the words to express how much I love you.
Physics can tell the magnitude of the force of our love, it doesn’t even have a clue.
Logical explanations are genuinely not enough;
To comprehend the love that makes us oh so tough.
We are connected at the hip, even when times get rough.
Even when pressure sets in, we will just get through it then laugh.
Me with You
Me with YouI almost gave up in my life with walls painted blue;
‘Till magnificent love touches me through you.
Now we will face the obstacles of life together.
I really want this to be a routine that will last forever.
When I was alone, I can’t stand on my own;
Then heaven sent you here when the angels had flown.
Since then I become so stronger than ever;
Look up to my promise that I will leave you never.
Short Love Poems for Her
Your Love
If you were not in my life I’d be aimless
Drifting through life’s ebbs and flows
Your love is something so priceless
My compass to reach life’s goals
Precious Blessing
Your smile makes me weak at the knees
And brings my defenses down
Our love will continue to be
My most precious blessing from above
Eternal Love
The first time I saw your face
I knew that love had finally found me
Our bond outlasts time and space
A love that will last for eternity
My Girl
Never has a prettier girl
Walked the face of this earth
Every night I get down on my knees
And thank the angels for your birth
Love at First Sight
At first sight our gazes were entirely locked
My heart skipped a beat and my jaws dropped
For never have I seen a more beautiful sight
Than when you walked into my life on that first night
Romantic Love Poems for Her
Words of Love
If I had the words to describe my feelings for you
I would be the happiest man in the universe
But words seem to fail me time and time again
So I have to settle for the words in this verse
Your touch, your smile, your presence and soul
Mesmerize and entangle me completely
If I had but one ambition, one utter goal
It would be to stay by your side for eternity
One in a Million Love
From the moment I saw you I just knew
That you were my one in a million, my love so true
Since then many years have passed between us
Yet our bond is as strong as it ever was
You complete my life in so many ways
Without you by my side I won’t survive the days
Your love lifts me to greater heights
And fulfills every desire I’ve had for my life
A Precious Love
What other way is there to profess my love?
I’ve gone on my knees and thanked the heavens above
For you are my most precious and sacred treasure
A woman whose beauty knows no measure
Your love is such an indescribable blessing
It’s rather wondrous and completely amazing
Each day I share with you is a wonderful surprise
I can spend an eternity just staring into your eyes
Simply Amazing
If beauty and brains were to ever be described
They could take your name, and have it inscribed
For your face is carved out by angels above
Carefully crafted with dedication and love
Your presence is enough to stop the sea from waving
And your smile is enough to persuade ships from sailing
I can’t wait to see you each and every day
For you make life amazing in every way
For You
My love, for you I’ll cross a thousand rivers
I’ll face my ultimate fears
Just so I might hold you one more time
And kiss away your tears
I’ll swim across treacherous oceans
And run across barren desert planes
Until I’m back in your loving arms
My love, for you I’ll do it all over again