Invitation To Love

A beautiful poem from the Paul Laurence Dunbar Digital Collection

Invitation To Love

Come when the nights are bright with stars
or when the moon is mellow;
Come when the sun his golden bars
drops on the hay-field yellow.
Come in the twilight soft and gray,
Come in the night of come in the day,
Come, O Love, whene're you may,
And you are welcome, welcome.

You are sweet, O Love, dear Love,
You are soft as the nesting dove.
Come to my heart and bring it rest.
As the bird flies home to its welcome nest.

Come when my heart is full of grief
Or when my heart is merry;
Come with the falling of the leaf,
Or with the redd'ning cherry.

Come when the year's first blossom blows,
Come when the summer gleams and glows,
Come with the winter's drifting snows,
And you are welcome, welcome.

If you have some other wedding readings that you would like to share, please send them along.

Unique Wedding Readings - Lyrics from the Dave Matthews Band

My daughter and her husband are big fans of the Dave Matthews Band, so I was pleasantly surprised when I heard the lyrics of Loving Wings by the Dave Matthews Band.  This could easily be used for a very beautiful wedding reading, or even part of the prayers/blessings after the vows.  You read them and let me know what you think!

Loving Wings Lyrics

(written by: David J. Matthews)

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My heart was made of broken bones
My soul a bag of stick and stone
But you along this dusty road
Have come my love to take me home

So I give to you my everything
You've given me these loving wings
Angels have all gathered 'round
To hear me sing my love out loud

Your lightly love lifted me away
Out of a darkness cold and gray
Now I work beneath the midday sun
My cool blue water you have come

So I give to you my everything
You've given me these loving wings
Angels have all gathered 'round
To hear me sing my love out loud

So take your place here next to me
And I'll take my place there next to thee
And no matter how far we may roam
It's by your side I'll make my home

So I give to you my everything
You've given me these loving wings
Angels have all gathered 'round
To hear me sing my love out loud

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Children's Readings for Weddings

If there are children involved in the ceremony, and they are able to read, I love to suggest some great children's readings. Here are two of my favorites. The first is called "I Need a Friend" by Sherry Kafka, illustrated by Samantha Smith. This reading works best if there are two children who can take turns reading.

All by myself, I can dig for treasure - But I need a friend to hold the map.
All by myself, I can grow a flower - But I need a friend to give it to.
All by myself, I can throw a ball - But I need a friend to catch it.
All by myself, I can tell a joke - But I need a friend to laugh.
All by myself, I can climb a tree - But I need a friend to give me a post.
All by myself, I can draw a picture - But I need a friend to look at it.
All by myself, I can eat a sandwich - But I need a friend to have a picnic.
All by myself, I can run -But I need a friend to race.
All by myself, I can skin my knee - But I need a friend to feel sorry.
All by myself, I can know a secret -But I need a friend to whisper it to.
All by myself, I can dream a story - But I need a friend to listen to it.
All by myself, I can play alone - But I need a friend for sharing.

The second book is called "Together" by George Ella Lyon, with
pictures by Vera Rosenberry.

You cut the timber, and I'll build the house.
You bring the cheese, and I'll fetch the mouse.
You salt the ice, and I'll crank the cream.
Let's put our heads together, and dream the same dream!

I'll drive the truck, if you'll fight the fire.
I'll plunk the keys, if you'll be the choir.
I'll find the ball, if you'll call the team.
Let's put our heads together, and dream the same dream!

You dig for water, and I'll make a pail.
I'll paint the boat, if you'll set the sail.
You catch the fish, and I'll catch the stream.
Let's put our heads together and dream the same dream!


I just love both of these, and if you know of other readings that are great for kids to read, let me know about it!!!