Here is one of my favorite Angelou poems on love, “Touched by an Angel,” in its entirety—and what I happen to think would make for a lovely secular reading at a wedding ceremony.

The Apache wedding blessing Elliott Arnold, 1912-1980 Now you will feel no rain, For each of you will be shelter to the other. Now you will feel no cold, For each of you will be warmth to the other.

Wedding readings are a case in point. The internet has more love poems that you could shake a diamante-clad veil at, but choosing something that speaks to you is a tough proposition.

When you're planning to walk down the aisle, you can draw inspiration for your vows from these short wedding poems. They will help you express your love in the sweetest way possible.

May there be more comedy than melodrama. The best romantic poems to write in a wedding card 1) Your wedding day will come and go, but may your love forever grow.

If you have a wedding coming up, you'll want to find the perfect message for them. Here's our round up of quotes and poems to consider.

Now, we are thrilled to reveal the winning poem, a beautiful string of verses titled Ours. The poem, written by Jo Fisher, is fittingly unique and gorgeously unusual, and worthy of being read out ...

I was a guest at one laid-back garden wedding where a guest solemnly, and with a completely straight face, read the entire lyrics to Chaka Khan’s "Ain’t Nobody" (including the “oh oh oh ohs”).