Funny Wedding Poems For Your Ceremony In 2024

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There are many aspects to a wedding, and while some parts may be solemn and serious, it helps if there are fun parts to make the ceremony more memorable. While a marriage is a serious affair, this is one event that does not have to be all serious. And this is where funny wedding poems come in.

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If you are looking to inject some humor into your wedding ceremony, then consider funny love poems for wedding or just comical wedding poems which can be used in wedding readings or even toasts. When choosing however, you need to consider the type of reaction you want to invoke. Are you trying to get your guests to laugh out loud, or just giggle? Your quirky wedding poems can come from a favorite movie, song, or book.

Below we have some tips and ideas that can help you invoke just the right feelings with funny wedding poems for ceremony.

Brides Often ask

What is a good quote for wedding?

The best wedding quotes are short and sweet. Phrases such as, “Wishing you the best today and always”, “Best wishes for a fun-filled future together”, or “Lots of love today and beyond”, would suffice to convey your wishes.

What should I read at my friend’s wedding?

When you are not sure what to choose for a reading, the classics are always a great idea. You could consider one of the following.

  • A Marriage by Mark Twain.
  • Ever Mine, Ever Thine, Ever Ours by Beethoven.
  • Sonnet 116 by William Shakespeare.
  • Love and Friendship by Emily Brontë
  • Forever is Composed of Nows by Emily Dickinson.


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Short Funny Wedding Poems

When you are searching for just the right words for wedding readings, sometimes short poems convey them best. Short and straight to the point is a way to get your audience involved in the fun in no time at all and with maximum impact. If you have this in mind, then short and funny wedding poems can do the trick.

“I like you a lot. You’re funny and kind. So let me explain what I have in mind. I want to be Your Personal Penguin. I want to walk right by your side. So I want to be Your Personal Penguin. I want to travel with you far and wide.”

– Your Personal Penguin by Sandra Boynton

“To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you’re wrong admit it;
Whenever you’re right shut up.”

– A Word to Husbands by Ogden Nash

“True love is the greatest thing, in the world-except for a nice MLT — mutton, lettuce and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean and the tomato is ripe.”

– The Princess Bride

“We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.”

– Dr. Seuss

“Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love. How on earth can you explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love? Put your hand on a stove for a minute and it seems like an hour. Sit with that special girl for an hour and it seems like a minute. That’s relativity.”

– Albert Einstein
Most aspects of a wedding have a time limit, and when you are working with limited time, then you need short poems for your reading, speech, or your toast. While a lot of poems about love and marriage can be soppy or romantic, if you are the couple that brings the fun, or is always the life of the party, you would want to bring some laughter too. If you are this couple, then funny wedding poems is the way to go. You can ensure that this theme carries throughout your wedding by starting with it. Include short humorous wedding poems on your save the date cards and even your wedding invitations if possible.

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Love Funny Wedding Poems For Ceremony

Wedding readings and marriage quotes would be incomplete without words about love and romance. Being a union between two people in love, the base theme of a wedding is love, and therefore an extremely personal affair. Expressing this love during the event can be done through speeches, readings, poems or toasts. However, these words of love don’t always have to be serious or solemn. Heartfelt words can also be conveyed through fun. And this is why we have funny wedding day poems.

“Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn’t it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up. You build up all these defences, you build up a whole suit of armour, so that nothing can hurt you, then one stupid person, no different from any other stupid person, wanders into your stupid life … You give them a piece of you. They didn’t ask for it. They did something dumb one day, like kiss you or smile at you, and then your life isn’t your own anymore. Love takes hostages. It gets inside you.”

– The Sandman by Neil Gaiman

“Yes, I’ll marry you, my dear,
And here’s the reason why;
So I can push you out of bed
When the baby starts to cry,
And if we hear a knocking
And it’s creepy and it’s late,
I hand you the torch you see,
And you investigate.

Yes I’ll marry you, my dear,
You may not apprehend it,
But when the tumble-drier goes
It’s you that has to mend it,
You have to face the neighbour
Should our labrador attack him,
And if a drunkard fondles me
It’s you that has to whack him.

Yes, I’ll marry you,
You’re virile and you’re lean,
My house is like a pigsty
You can help to keep it clean.
That sexy little dinner
Which you served by candlelight,
As I do chipolatas,
You can cook it every night!

It’s you who has to work the drill
and put up curtain track,
And when I’ve got PMT it’s you who gets the flak,
I do see great advantages,
But none of them for you,
And so before you see the light,
I do, I do, I do!”

– Yes, I’ll Marry You by Pam Ayres

“More than a catbird hates a cat, Or a criminal hates a clue, Or the Axis hates the United States, That’s how much I love you. I love you more than a duck can swim, And more than a grapefruit squirts, I love you more than a gin rummy is a bore, And more than a toothache hurts. As a shipwrecked sailor hates the sea, Or a juggler hates a shove, As a hostess detests unexpected guests, That’s how much you I love. I love you more than a wasp can sting, And more than the subway jerks, I love you as much as a beggar needs a crutch, And more than a hangnail irks. I swear to you by the stars above, And below, if such there be, As the High Court loathes perjurious oaths, That’s how you’re love by me.”

– To My Valentine by Ogden Nash

“What’s Mickey without Minnie,
Or piglet without pooh,
What’s Donald without Daisy?
That’s me without you.

When Ariel Doesn’t sing,
and Pooh hates honey,
when Tigger stops bouncing,
and Goofy isn’t funny.

When Peter Pan can’t fly,
and Simba never roars,
when Alice no longer fits
through small doors.

When Dumbo’s ears are small,
and happily ever after isn’t true,
Even then, I won’t stop loving you.”

– Manticore The Great

“Put the love, good looks and sweet temper into a well furnished house. Beat the butter of youth to a cream, and mix well together with the blindness of faults. Stir the pounded wit and good humour into the sweet argument, then add the rippling laughter and common sense. Work the whole together until everything is well mixed and bake gently for ever.”

– Recipe For Love by Unknown
From classic romantic quotes and poems, to modern day readings, there is always a way to inject some fun into your wedding. A great time for such quotes could be during your wedding vows, if you have decided to write your own. In recalling fun memories, you could use a favorite quote or poem.

These can also be added in wedding readings by close friends or family members. Comic relief being a great way to shake off wedding nerves, will be much appreciated by not only the guests, but by the couple as well. So, while going through all of the necessary and serious marriage rites, be sure to enjoy a giggle or two at your ceremony.

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Funny Wedding Wishes Poems

If you are looking for comical ways to congratulate the bride and groom, then perhaps consider some funny wedding wishes poems. These can be funny and at the same time sincere. Nothing like a heartfelt line to reach out to your friends and make them laugh at the same time. This type of message could be part of a memory you all share, an experience or just your thoughts towards the couple.

“Congratulations!
Today is your day.
You’re off to Great Places!
You’re off and away!

You have brains in your head.
And you have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself any direction you choose.
You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who’ll decide where to go.

…Oh! The Places You’ll Go!

You’ll be on your way up!
You’ll be seeing great sights!
And you’ll join the high fliers who soar to high heights.
You won’t lag behind, because you’ll have the speed. You’ll pass the whole gang and you’ll soon take the lead. Wherever you fly, you’ll be best of the best. Wherever you go, you will top all the rest.
Except when you don’t.
Because, sometimes, you won’t.”

– Oh The Places You’ll Go by Dr Seuss

“No more
Late night partying
No more
Random traveling
No more
Spontaneous spending
No more
Whimsical splurging
For you will now
Be entering
Your married lives
So slow and boring
Congratulations.”

– No More by Unknown

“The fierce Dinosaur was trapped inside his cage of ice. Although it was cold he was happy in there. It was, after all, his cage.
Then along came the Lovely Other Dinosaur.
The Lovely Other Dinosaur melted the Dinosaur’s cage with kind words and loving thoughts.

I like this Dinosaur thought the Lovely Other Dinosaur.
Although he is fierce he is also tender and he is funny.
He is also quite clever though I will not tell him this for now.

I like this Lovely Other Dinosaur, thought the Dinosaur. She is beautiful and she is different and she smells so nice.
She is also a free spirit which is a quality I much admire in a dinosaur.

But he can be so distant and so peculiar at times, thought the Lovely Other Dinosaur.
He is also overly fond of things.
Are all Dinosaurs so overly fond of things?

But her mind skips from here to there so quickly, thought the Dinosaur. She is also uncommonly keen on shopping.
Are all Lovely Other Dinosaurs so uncommonly keen on shopping?

I will forgive his peculiarity and his concern for things, thought the Lovely Other Dinosaur. For they are part of what makes him a richly charactered individual.

I will forgive her skipping mind and her fondness for shopping, thought the Dinosaur. For she fills our life with beautiful thoughts and wonderful surprises. Besides, I am not unkeen on shopping either.

Now the Dinosaur and the Lovely Other Dinosaur are old.
Look at them.
Together they stand on the hill telling each other stories and feeling the warmth of the sun on their backs.

And that, my friends, is how it is with love.
Let us all be Dinosaurs and Lovely Other Dinosaurs together.
For the sun is warm.
And the world is a beautiful place.”

– A Lovely Love Story – Edward Monkton

“They’re both not wholly perfect
But who are we to judge
He can be pig headed
Whereas she won’t even budge!

All that said and done
They love the time they spent together
And I hope as I’m sure you do
That this fine day will last forever.

He’ll be more than just her husband
He’ll also be her friend
And she’ll be more than just his wife
She’s be his soul mate – till the end.”

– He Never Leaves The Seat Up by Unknown

“Never heeding advice that was always well-meant
Never counting the cost until it’s all spent
And for you two today it’s about to begin
And for all that the two of you had to put in
Some days filled with joy, and some days with sadness
Too late you’ll discover that marriage is madness.”

– Marriage by Unknown
These wedding wishes can be made during a wedding toast, can be written in a card, or even during a reading at the wedding ceremony. All you have to remember is that this day is not about you, but about the couple. So, try to choose your words carefully. Also, while trying to be funny, be cautious not to cross the line into saying something dark. You want to keep your wedding reading poems humorous and light. Some topics can be fun but sensitive. Any jab at the wedding or marriage should be a light one. Keep their feelings in mind, and in the end wish them lots of love and a long and happy life together.

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Funny Wedding Anniversary Poems

A marriage would be incomplete without the celebration of milestones achieved together. Whether it is your first year, 10th, 20th, 25th or 50th, they are all worth celebrating. And just like at your wedding, while these are very serious events, it’s a great idea to keep them fun and light-hearted when sharing your love with your nearest and dearest. For this you could draw some inspiration from funny wedding anniversary poems.

“I love you. Okay? Want it louder? I love you. Spell it out, should I? I ell-oh-vee-ee why-oh-you. Want it backward? You love I.”

– The Princess Bride

“You have a gift that’s sweet
And rare.
It’s just that you’re a perfect pair.

The years go by
With no regret
Because you are a perfect set.

What matter if this thought is sappy?
So long as both of you are happy.

Happy Anniversary!”

– A Gift by Denise Rodgers

“My wife and I have been married for forty-seven years, and not once have we had an argument serious enough to consider divorce; murder, yes, but divorce, never.”

– Jack Benny

“Most modern calendars mar the sweet simplicity of our lives by reminding us that each day that passes is the anniversary of some perfectly uninteresting event.”

– Oscar Wilde

“The longer you’re with someone the more you rub off on each other.
So I don’t expect that at this point there is much of you left as individuals.”

– Unknown
So, don’t be afraid to break the norm, and inject your celebration with some fun. This important part of your relationship is a time for gifts, food and just having fun together. Being in love and together for whatever number of years is a thing of joy that is worth celebrating. Anniversaries are a way to remember the time that has passed and look to the future for even better times ahead. Along with some romance and countless promises, there should also be a reason to laugh. So, find the right funny wedding anniversary poems to put a smile on the face of your loved ones, give them a laugh and add some fun to something so serious and sacred.

Funny Wedding Poems For Friends

There are many aspects to a wedding celebration, and while a number of readings might be serious, romantic and sentimental, there should be pockets of laughter and fun as well. This is where funny wedding poems come in. If you want some mirth and a light atmosphere, you can give the room some extra warmth with funny wedding poems for friends that will turn a serious affair into a relaxing one.

I wanna be your vacuum cleaner
breathing in your dust
I wanna be your Ford Cortina
I will never rust

If you like your coffee hot
let me be your coffee pot
You call the shots
I wanna be yours

I wanna be your raincoat
for those frequent rainy days
I wanna be your dreamboat
when you want to sail away

Let me be your teddy bear
take me with you anywhere
I don’t care
I wanna be yours

I wanna be your electric meter
I will not run out
I wanna be the electric heater
you’ll get cold without

I wanna be your setting lotion
hold your hair in deep devotion
Deep as the deep Atlantic ocean
that’s how deep is my devotion

– by John Cooper Clarke

4lb of love
1lb of good looks
1/2lb of sweet temper
1lb of butter of youth
1lb of blindness of faults
1lb of pounded wit
1lb of good humour
2lbs of sweet argument
1 pint of rippling laughter
1 wine glass of common sense
A dash of modesty

– by Anon

‘Love is the ultimate outlaw. It just won’t adhere to any rules. The most any of us can do is to sign on as its accomplice. Instead of vowing to honor and obey, maybe we should swear to aid and abet. That would mean that security is out of the question. The words ‘make’ and ‘stay’ become inappropriate. My love for you has no strings attached. I love you for free.’

– by Tom Robbins

Unite the guests and shake off any wedding related tension with funny wedding poems for the ceremony or wedding reception for a more memorable day.

A wedding can be a very serious and boring affair if you let it. However, it is possible to spice things up with some funny wedding poems. These can come in handy when written on wedding stationery, used in wedding readings, toasts or speeches. Give your friends and family a laugh, something to remember your special day by.

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