“The poem was the most personal and moving part of our ceremony and something we will treasure for our entire lives.”
–Rebecca, bride
FINALLY, A WEDDING READING THAT CAPTURES THE MOMENT AND TELLS YOUR LOVE STORY
Tell the Story of Your Journey
Hi, I’m Marty. I’m a tall romantic with a Master of Fine Arts degree.
I craft original wedding poems that tell a couple’s unique story. I ask questions to learn what makes their love special — to best celebrate the joy, struggle, and triumph of their singular journey. As an accomplished poet, I’ve learned to listen, observe, and shape emotion and experience into language. And I do it from scratch. It’s like having your very own tortured poets department.
Immortalize your story with genuine poetry, the best means language has found to translate the heart onto the page.
Your heart. Your love. In words.
Immortalize Your Love
These poems are commissioned by couples themselves, or are gifted to couples by loved ones. An original wedding or anniversary poem is a totally unique and profoundly moving gift, often unexpectedly so. A great poem telling a beautiful story is a powerful thing.
Along with the custom-written poem, the couple has the option to receive a copy printed on letter-pressed stock, matted and framed. So the poem can serve as both a memorable part of the ceremony and a cherished keepsake for years to come. The poem’s text can also be used for invitations, programs, thank-you notes, and a wide variety of other purposes.
Samples
Your original, custom-crafted wedding poem will be printed on your choice of hand-letterpressed stock. It will then be matted and framed to your specifications, selected from a variety of visual options.
Samples of each letterpressed theme below.
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Sperryville, Virginia
Read and displayed at ceremony, printed on program
Portland, Oregon
Read at ceremony, printed on program and thank-you cards
Chebeague Island, Maine
Read at ceremony, featured in wedding video
“It will easily be the most unexpected and appreciated gift for any couple starting their lives together.”
—Clayton, groom
Building your wedding poem:
How does it work?
We’ll work together to focus in on the story you want to tell and the way you want to tell it.
Detail Gathering: I’ll send you a few questions to help you gather details about the most important aspects of the couple’s journey (how they met, the engagement, the ring, the venue, etc.). You’ll send that information back to me, and I’ll likely reply with some clarifying questions that will help me lay out the blueprint for your poem. These first interactions can also be done over phone or Zoom if you’d like, though by and large most people prefer the convenience of email correspondence.
Drafting: I’ll cobble away at your masterpiece. Within a couple weeks, I’ll email a draft. Spend some time with it, awash in its romantic splendor, while also finalizing your decisions about the visual options.
Edits and Options: We'll discuss any small edits you want to make. One round of revisions is included for free. And, if applicable, you’ll provide your choices for framing, matting, and layout.
Approval: I’ll make the revisions, mock up your poem on your chosen backdrop, and send you the proof for approval. Respond with any last tweaks to the layout, and then we’re ready to finalize!
Congratulations!
…on your engagement, or on the approaching union of friends or family you adore.
Let me know how I can help you celebrate.
In the meantime, if you’re intrigued by Custom Wedding Poems, take a look at more samples to get further inspired. And start thinking about what your own custom-crafted poem will sing about. Then, head to the options page to get a sense of the visual possibilities for your framed final product. There’s also an FAQ page for other questions.
If you’d like to chat further about anything, or if you’re ready to get the poetry ball rolling, just head to the contact page to track me down.
All my best,
Marty Moran
Founder & Poet
Custom Wedding Poems