So I asked my aunt to do a reading but her response was I will be so nervous. She was like I guess I will do it. I thought she would be very excited to be part of it. I was not expecting that reaction and response. Now I am not sure what to do. My mom thought someone else would have been better that is good at public speaking. I should have listened. What do I do now? Do I try to get someone else?
Re: Reading Issue
Don't make her read straight from the Bible. Type it out and put it in large font so she's not struggling to read it. She may just be nervous about public speaking and disappointing you by not reading it perfectly on your wedding day. I agree -- provide her the reading as soon as you can so she can get comfortable with it. My favorite aunt and my husband's favorite aunt both did readings and I knew one would be a far better reading so we just gave her the longer one.
So let it go. Just have your priest ready to do the reading as your Plan B if the piece can't be omitted and your aunt can't or won't do it.