Make Your Wedding Fun: Tips For Laughter And Joy

A wedding is a joyous occasion, but that doesn't mean it has to be stuffy and boring. Injecting a little humour into the ceremony can lighten the atmosphere, calm nerves, and keep guests entertained. From funny vows and ring exchanges to humorous readings and opening remarks, there are plenty of ways to add a touch of levity to your special day.

Whether you're writing your own vows or working with an officiant, it's important to keep the humour tasteful and inclusive. Avoid inside jokes or crude humour that might confuse or offend guests. Instead, opt for light-hearted quips, playful banter, and amusing anecdotes that reflect your personalities and relationship. After all, it's your day, so feel free to make it funny!

Funny vows

Your wedding vows are a chance to inject some humour and personality into your ceremony. They can help calm nerves and create a relaxed atmosphere for your guests. However, it's important to keep the tone light and inclusive, avoiding any mean-spirited jokes or anything that might make your partner or guests feel uncomfortable.

For the TV Addicts

• "I promise to never watch the next episode on Netflix without you, no matter how much I want to."
• "I promise to pause the TV when you want to talk the entire way through."
• "I vow not to carry on watching a Netflix series we started together without you. Or at least pretend it’s the first time I’ve watched it when we watch it again."
• "I promise to love you through Ikea, be it during the buying or assembly of furniture procured therein."

For the Foodies

• "I promise to make you a bacon sandwich when you’re hungover."
• "I promise to buy you your favourite chocolate when you’re sad, even if it takes two supermarket trips."
• "I promise to refill the toilet paper that you very likely will never refill. I mean, how hard is it, really?"
• "I promise to open the bedroom window when you are hot, even if I am totally freezing."

For the Animal Lovers

• "I promise to embrace all your weird habits, even when you eat peanut butter out of the jar with a spoon."
• "I promise to continue to defend you every time my parents tell me you're weird."
• "I vow to protect you from spiders as long as we both shall live."
• "I promise to always wash up when you cook the dinner."

For the Sports Fans

• "I promise to listen when you’re talking to me about sports, beer, or whatever you talk about, and not just look at my phone saying, 'Hmm, yes.'"
• "I promise to always support your dreams, even the one about [insert far-fetched dream]."
• "I promise to laugh at all your jokes, even when I'm the only one."
• "I promise to take your side when our children inevitably attempt to gang up on us."

For the Adventure Seekers

• "I promise to get up at 6 am on holidays to 'make the most of the trip', even though I'd rather stay in bed."
• "I promise to always be your partner in crime, even when it means getting into trouble."
• "I promise to be there when you start marathons and finish actual marathons."
• "Let's be dumb together—just plain stupid. Make bad choices, eat the wrong things, take wrong turns, and then let's tell great stories, the same ones—forever and ever until no one can stand us but each other."

Humorous readings

"When Harry Met Sally"

> "I love that you get cold when it’s seventy-one degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour-and-a-half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you’re looking at me like I’m nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it’s not because I’m lonely, and it’s not because it’s New Year’s Eve. I came here tonight because when you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody... You want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."

"I Wanna Be Yours" by John Cooper Clarke

> 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 Rely On You" by Hovis Presley

> I rely on you like a camera needs a shutter

> like a golfer needs a putter

> like a buttered scone involves some butter

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> I rely on you like an acrobat needs ice cool nerve

> like a hairpin needs a drastic curve

> like an outside left needs a body swerve

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> I rely on you like a handyman needs pliers

> like an auctioneer needs buyers

> like a laundromat needs driers

> like The Good Life needed Richard Briers

"Yes, I'll Marry You" by Pam Ayres

> 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.

"Falling in Love is Like Owning a Dog" by Taylor Mali

> First of all, it’s a big responsibility, especially in a city like [edit]. So think long and hard before deciding on love. On the other hand, love gives you a sense of security: when you’re walking down the street late at night, and you have a leash on love, ain’t nobody going to mess with you. Because crooks and muggers think love is unpredictable. Who knows what love could do in its own defence?

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> On cold winter nights, love is warm. It lies between you and lives and breathes and makes funny noises. Love wakes you up all hours of the night with its needs. It needs to be fed so it will grow and stay healthy.

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> Love doesn’t like being left alone for long. But come home and love is always happy to see you. It may break a few things accidentally in its passion for life, but you can never be mad at love for long. Is love good all the time? No! No! Love can be bad. Bad, love, bad! Very bad love.

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> Love makes messes. Love leaves you little surprises here and there. Love needs lots of cleaning up after. Sometimes you just want to get love fixed. Sometimes you want to roll up a piece of newspaper and swat love on the nose, not so much to cause pain, just to let love know... Don’t you ever do that again!

"A Word to Husbands" by Ogden Nash

> To keep your marriage brimming,

> With love in the loving cup,

> Whenever you’re wrong admit it; Whenever you’re right shut up.

Lighthearted opening remarks

A great way to start a wedding ceremony is to begin with a warm and humorous welcome to set a lighthearted tone. Here are some ideas for lighthearted opening remarks:

"Welcome, family, friends, and loved ones. We are gathered here today, surrounded by the beauty of creation and nurtured by the sights and sounds of nature, to celebrate the wedding of [bride] and [groom]. You have come here from near and far to share in this commitment they now make to one another, to offer your love and support to their union, and to allow [bride] and [groom] to start their married life together."

"Welcome, everyone, to this joyous occasion, where two people who are absolutely crazy about each other have decided to take the leap into marriage. Today, we're going to witness the union of [bride] and [groom], who have chosen to combine their lives, their hearts, and their Netflix accounts. [Bride] and [groom], do you take each other to be your lawfully wedded partner in crime? Do you promise to love, honour, and cherish each other, even when [groom] forgets to take out the trash or [bride] leaves the toilet seat up?"

"Welcome, everyone, and thank you for being here today to witness this public celebration of two beautiful people's love for each other. I asked the couple what they wanted me to include in this ceremony, and they told me to keep things light and funny but, most importantly, to keep it short. I'm guessing we all want to hit that open bar a little earlier today... You've been asked here today because you are all an important part of [bride's name] and [groom's name]'s life. Maybe you were that childhood friend who taught [bride's name] that bugs don't actually taste that great, or who showed [groom's name] how to sneak out of their bedroom window at night. We won't name names, but we're glad you're here."

"Dear friends and family of the bride and groom, we welcome and thank you for being part of this important occasion. We are gathered together on this day to witness and celebrate the marriage of [bride's name] and [groom's name]. Every one of us has a deep desire to love and be loved. Your marriage today is a public and legal affirmation of the bonding that you had already begun. Marriage is a commitment that will allow you to share your lives together. Marriage will stretch you as individuals, deepen your love for one another, and bring out the best in each other. So, enjoy your marriage and let it be a time of waking each morning and falling in love with each other all over again."

"You may all settle down and take a seat. For some of you here today, this isn't the first time you've heard me say that, right? I'm [name], [relation to couple], and I'll be the officiant today. Now sit down, all of you! We have a wedding to get to. That's right. Welcome! Friends and family, all these generations of loved ones, we see you all and we are honoured and delighted to be here today, showing our support for these two as they continue down this road together."

Amusing ring exchange

An amusing ring exchange is a great way to bring some levity to your wedding ceremony. Here are some ideas to make your ring exchange a fun and memorable part of your special day:

Choose a Fun Theme

Pick a theme that reflects your shared interests and incorporate it into your ring exchange. For example, if you both love food, the officiant could present the rings on a small plate with a funny message like, "These rings are almost as delicious as your love!" Or, if you're adventurous eaters, "Bugs may not taste great, but love is sweet. Let these rings be a reminder that you'll always be there to hold each other's hair back."

Lighthearted Vows

Add a touch of humour to your vows during the ring exchange. For instance, "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love, and I promise to never take it out on you when I'm hangry." Or, "With this ring, I promise to love you, care for you, and always be faithful—even when you snore."

Playful Inside Jokes

Incorporate inside jokes or references that are special to the two of you. For example, if you bonded over your shared love of a particular TV show, you could say, "With this ring, I promise to never watch the next episode without you and always bring snacks for our binge-watching sessions."

Creative Ring Bearers

Instead of having the traditional ring bearer, get creative! You could have a trusted guest bring the rings to the altar in a fun way, such as inside a tiny treasure chest or hidden within a bouquet of flowers. This unexpected presentation will surely bring smiles to your guests' faces.

Interactive Ceremony

Make your ring exchange interactive by including your guests. For example, you could have the rings passed from guest to guest before the exchange, with each person making a silent wish for your marriage. This not only involves your loved ones but also adds a heartfelt touch to the ceremony.

Remember, when adding humour to your ring exchange, ensure that the jokes are lighthearted and not at the expense of anyone present. Keep it clean, and most importantly, make it relevant to your unique relationship!

Comedic interludes

The Chemistry Experiment

This funny wedding ceremony script involves the couple in a chemistry experiment. The couple each take a substance, such as chocolate sauce and a glass of milk, and pour them together. The officiant can say something along the lines of: "So now I'm going to ask them if they're willing to do this chemistry experiment with me, with all of us, and publicly declare their love and commitment to one another." The couple then pour the substances together, stir them, and take a sip!

The Ring Exchange

The ring exchange is a great opportunity to add some humour to the ceremony. For example, the officiant can say: "I give you this ring as a symbol of my love for you. May it also constantly remind you that you are stuck with me forever." Or, for a more lighthearted approach: "I give you this ring to symbolize my love for you. It’s a reminder that I’ll be a faithful partner to you. It’s also a reminder that I’ll be by your side always, sharing your stuff."

The Vows

The vows are another great opportunity to add some humour. For example, the couple could promise to always make their famous banana milkshake or split the difference on the thermostat. Or, for sports fans, they could promise to always support their favourite team. For dog lovers, they could promise to always love their partner as much as their dog.

The Introduction of the Bridal Party

The introduction of the bridal party can be made humorous by including some fun facts or stories about each person. For example: "Introducing Jason, the best friend and college roommate of the groom. Jason has known the groom for 10 years and is eternally grateful to the bride for taming the groom's wild side and helping him calm down. Without her, the groom never would have passed Western Civ."

The Reading

The reading is another opportunity to add some humour to the ceremony. A fun and appropriate reading could be Dr. Seuss's "Oh, the Places You'll Go!".

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