Choosing a wedding reading is about finding words that speak to you, not simply filling a space in your ceremony. These five modern readings for a celebrant wedding explore love as a home, an honest conversation, an act of understanding, an extraordinary coincidence and a willingness to make room for another person.

Amber and Chris wanted a surprise wedding ceremony that included their five children, honoured their community and reflected the values they lived by as a family. During a Shape Your Ceremony session, we transformed their ideas into a clear, inclusive celebration built around their family rules painting. Their story offers five creative DIY wedding ceremony ideas that other couples can make their own.

Want a wedding ceremony that feels personal, meaningful and completely yours? Follow this practical step-by-step guide to creating your own DIY wedding ceremony, from choosing someone to lead it and sharing your story to writing your vows and preparing for the day.