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We’re just obsessed with this poem! Love Me When I’m Old poem by Bee Rawlinson is the loveliest wedding reading. In this poem, the speaker asks the reader to love them even when they’re old and proceeds to list activities they can do together that show their love even when they’re old. Like going to bingo and swapping dentures (so glamorous!). The light adoring humour in this poem will make your guests chuckle along at reality and the blessing of growing old together. The last line is our favourite! If you decide this wedding reading is the one for you, you can download it via our free PDF version!


Love Me When I’m Old

by Bee Rawlinson  

Love me when I’m old and shocking
Peel off my elastic stockings
Swing me from the chandeliers
Let’s be randy bad old dears.

Push around my chromed Bath Chair
Let me tease your white chest hair
Scaring children, swapping dentures
Let us have some great adventures

Take me to the Dogs and Bingo
Teach me how to speak the lingo
Bone my eels and bring me tea
Show me how it’s meant to be

Take me to your special places
Watching all the puzzled faces
You in shorts and socks and sandals
Me with warts and huge love-handles

As the need for love enthralls
Wrestle with my damp proof smalls
Make me laugh without constraint
Buy me chocolate body paint

Hold me safe throughout the night
When my hair has turned to white
Believe me when I say it’s true
I’ve waited all my life for you

Love me when I'm old poem

One of our personal faves, this wedding poem by Bee Rawlinson is great for every ceremony! Get your copy below!

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If you like the humour of the Love Me When I’m Old poem by Bee Rawlinson, then you’ll love our roundup of funny wedding readings. Everyone will remember your wedding ceremony if it makes them giggle and swoon! Another way you can treasure the memories from your wedding day is with wedding keepsakes!

Leah Blundell

Written by Leah Blundell

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