**Check out our newest blog posts:** five more nature quotes that are perfect for your outdoor wedding & more quotes, three poems, and three example wedding vows.

Whether you’re getting married outside or simply love the great outdoors almost as much as your sweetheart, we’ve hand-selected some of the best nature readings for your wedding ceremony. From Pablo Neruda to Carl Sagan to Mary Oliver, these passages and quotes from great writers and nature lovers will be the perfect addition to your wedding.

This John Muir wedding reading is one of our favorites, but just the first of twelve romantic nature-inspired quotes that you’ll find in this curated download!

“The sun shines not on us but in us. The rivers flow not past, but through us. Thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing. The trees wave and the flowers bloom in our bodies as well as our souls, and every bird song, wind song, and tremendous storm song of the rocks in the heart of the mountains is our song, our very own, and sings our love.”

Take inspiration from the flora and fauna with these 12 Nature Readings perfect for customizing your wedding ceremony, vows or programs!

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New Download: Nature-Themed Speech

This customizable nature-themed wedding speech weaves quotes, lessons, and advice from luminaires ranging from John Muir to Rumi to Dolly Parton so that you can give your loved one the perfect tribute on their big day.

Read our blog post that shares more about what’s included or download now and start practicing!

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Gettin' Hitched: A Complete Wedding Ceremony with Endless Possibilities

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Get married with a ceremony that feels like you. This full-length ceremony is 100% customizable, and we show you how to make it your own.

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Pride Edition! Gettin' Hitched: A COMPLETE WEDDING CEREMONY WITH ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES

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#loveislove: The Pride Edition is written with gender-inclusive language for same-sex and other couples who do not wish to be identified as "bride" and "groom" so you can create a wedding ceremony that feels like you.

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Your Love, In Writing: A DIY Guide to Writing Your Wedding Vows

$20.00

Sing your partner’s praises with completely unique vows, written by you… with a little help from a muse!

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Disney-Themed Wedding Speech

$15.00

Looking for a wedding speech to celebrate your friend's happily ever after? This customizable Disney-themed speech template weaves lessons and advice from your favorite Disney movies to create a loving tribute to your friend.

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Maid of Honor Made Easy: Two Complete Speeches with Endless Possibilities

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Toast your friend (or sister) with a completely unique speech, written by you… with a little help from a muse!

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Your (Best!) Best Man Speech: Two Complete Speeches with Endless Possibilities

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Toast your friend (or brother) with a completely unique speech, written by you… with a little help from a muse!

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Being asked to be the Maid of Honor for your sister is a unique honor and privilege. It means you get to stand beside her on one of the most important days of her life, offering your support and love. Capturing your sister’s essence in your speech can turn your words from a standard tribute into something deeply personal and unforgettable. But how do you do that?

Here are five creative ways to personalize your Maid of Honor speech.

5 Creative Ways to Personalize Your Maid of Honor Speech

Being asked to serve as the Maid of Honor is a big deal—it means the bride values your friendship, your support, and your ability to speak from the heart on her special day. But when it comes time to write the speech, it can be a little nerve-wracking. You want your words to feel authentic, heartfelt, and memorable. One way to make your speech stand out is to infuse it with personal touches that reflect your unique relationship with the bride.

Here are five creative ways to personalize your Maid of Honor speech.

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Being asked to be the Maid of Honor is a special moment. But along with that honor comes the task of writing a speech that’s meaningful, genuine, and memorable. It can feel like a lot of pressure to put your thoughts into words, especially when you want to do justice to the love and joy of the occasion. The key to crafting a beautiful Maid of Honor speech is staying true to yourself and the relationship you have with the bride.

Brainstorming Questions for a Sister's Maid of Honor Speech

Being chosen as the maid of honor for your sister's wedding is a special honor filled with love, joy, and a touch of nerves.

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Nature-Themed Wedding Vows: Full-Length Example

Whether you're exchanging vows under a canopy of towering trees, beside the gentle lapping of the ocean, or amidst the beauty of a blooming garden, there's something undeniably magical about incorporating nature into your wedding ceremony. These wedding vows…

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Are you tasked with delivering a wedding speech that captures the essence of the couple's love story? Look no further than the wilderness for inspiration! Nature has a way of evoking emotions and creating unforgettable moments, making it the perfect muse for crafting a nature-inspired wedding speech.

Unlocking Your Love Language: How to Express Your Deepest Feelings in Wedding Vows

In this guide, we will explore the art of crafting wedding vows that truly reflect your unique love story and love languages. From understanding the different love languages to incorporating personal anecdotes and heartfelt promises, we will provide you with the tools and inspiration to create vows that will leave a lasting impression on your partner and your guests.

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Peek Inside: Nature-Themed Wedding Speech

Our carefully crafted nature-inspired speech will help you deliver a memorable wedding toast that shares lessons on love, learned in nature. With thoughtful quotes from conservationists John Muir, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Cheif Seattle your speech is sure to hit the right tone for any wedding.

5 Example Wedding Vows for a Unique Ceremony

Writing your own wedding vows can be daunting, but these five examples of unique, non-traditional vows will help you find the perfect words to express your love.

Saying 'I Do' to Nature: 30 Wedding Vows Inspired by the Great Outdoors

Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, and what better way to celebrate than by saying "I do" surrounded by the beauty of nature? Take a deep breath, feel the sun on your face, and let's explore how you can say 'I do' to nature.

Peek Inside: 12 Wedding Readings for Nature Lovers

Looking for more nature-inspired wedding words?

New Download: Nature-Themed Speech

Looking for something else? We have toolkits for your ceremony, vows, and speeches to take the stress out of one piece of your wedding planning!

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