Wedding planning tips for Wedding Ceremony Readings Ceremony readings are a great way to personalise your wedding, and include friends and family members. There are some popular favourites for readings, including poems and song lyrics, but what you choose is up to you. For civil ceremonies you have to avoid any religious content. Select something with words that truly express your love for one another. It doesn’t have to have personal significance before your ceremony, but it will certainly hold a special meaning for both of you afterward!