Finding the right poem or verse to accent your wedding invitation can be a very enjoyable process. The perfect selection of text is an expression of your relationship that will help to give your guests an idea about the type of wedding they may be attending. While including text is not necessary within the rules of etiquette, this search for a way to manifest your love in words can be a romantic and fun experience. Inviting your guests is one of the first steps in preparing your wedding. It is an important part of the process.

The type of wedding that you are planning will define the style of invitation, and within that, the verse or poem. If you are planning a traditional wedding ceremony that is going to emphasize the romantic aspects of your relationship, then elegant, classical styles of poems are popular. Try one of Shakespeare's sonnets to impress your guests with a combination of elegance and intellectually stimulating beauty. Many poems from renaissance England deal very beautifully with romantic love in a very metered, formal and traditional manner. Famous quotes about love are also very popular ways of enhancing the invitation. Whether it is choosing a famous philosopher's words on love, or that of an acclaimed artist, a good touching quote can perfectly accent an invitation to a traditional ceremony.

For somebody who is planning a more religious ceremony, there is an abundance of options. Choosing a text from your faith's sacred book that deals with issues of romantic love or marriage is a very popular method for filling out your invitation. For those having a Christian ceremony, excerpts from 1 Corinthians chapter 13 are extremely popular. There are also countless poems dealing with issues pertaining to the intermingling of love and religious faith. Examples of these sorts of poems can be found from a wide variety of time periods and backgrounds. Finding the right style of poem is really up to you.

If your ceremony is not traditional or religious in nature, you still have many options when it comes time to choose the right verse or poem to put in your invitation. Indeed, if you are having a personalized, possibly even custom ceremony, your options for wedding invitation texts are boundless. Choosing a humorous poem is one popular route. Many poets have written works that deal with issues of romantic love and marriage in a way that is not mocking, but funny. They purposely use awkward imagery and metaphor, or are sappy to such an extent that they cannot be taken seriously. Whatever method the poet uses to make the reader laugh, these works can meet your needs perfectly if you are seeking to have a laid back, fun atmosphere for your wedding. If your wedding is going to be on a beach, choosing a poem that discusses the beauty of the ocean or the splendor of the sand could provide the perfect clue to guests as to what type of ceremony they will be attending.

Perhaps you are not looking for a poem for your invitation or you do not have any favorites that seem to fit perfectly with your relationship. Furthermore, you have no interest in grabbing an anthology of love poems and sorting through them. If this is the case, you have other options for text that are used frequently in wedding invitations. Quotes from movies or TV shows are used frequently to supplement the invitation. Choosing appropriate dialogue from your favorite movie can create an instant connection between yourself and the guests. The right quote can be extremely powerful because movies and shows tend to be better known than poems. Because of this popularity, there is a better chance that your guest will understand and appreciate the text. This will increase the ease of communication with the guests and allow them to be better prepared for the event.

No matter what type of wedding ceremony you are planning, the invitation serves as the first contact with your guests. The style you choose will help them determine what to wear and what kind of reception activities to expect. These factors make every part of your invitation extremely important. Take as much time as you can allot to designing the wedding invitations. Having the perfect verse or poem can have a significant impact on the overall effectiveness of the invitation. The key is to find something that works for you. The choice of text will inform your guest about what you are emphasizing at your wedding. Be sure to communicate what you want, and this is why choosing the correct text is important when planning your wedding invitation. The text not only suggests the atmosphere of the wedding, but also provides your guests with a sense of what to expect.