Unique Wedding Ceremonies

Finding an Officiant to Perform Wedding Ceremony

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:14:12 -0600

If you are in a mixed religion marriage, a new trend is to have two officiants. Each one would of course represent the religious affiliation of the bride and groom. For example, a Jewish bride and a Christian groom may have a rabbi and a minister to preside over their wedding. Another idea would be to choose a non-religious ceremony and thus a non-religious officiant. For this you may want to choose a Unitarian pastor. Or, you may want to go for someone who has no religious ... Tags: Perform Wedding Ceremony

Understanding the Order of Wedding Ceremony

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:14:12 -0600

The bridal march music will be played, and the bride will walk down the aisle escorted by her father or the man she has chosen to 'give her away.' When the bride takes her place beside the groom, the minister will then give a brief speech about the sanctity of marriage which begins with the phrase Dearly Beloved. After the speech he will ask who gives this woman in marriage to this man, at which time the bride's father and mother will speak up and say 'I do' or 'We do.' Afte... Tags: Order Of Wedding Ceremony

Traditional Wedding Ceremony Wording

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:14:12 -0600

The opening words of the officiant are perhaps some of the most traditional of the entire ceremony. As you are probably already aware, the opening words go something like this: Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here in the presence of these friends and family to join Bride's Name and Groom's Name in holy matrimony, which is honorable among all men and is not to be entered into lightly or unadvisedly, but rather reverently, advisedly and solemnly. Into this estate these two peo... Tags: Wedding Ceremony Wording

Are Humorous Wedding Ceremonies a Good Idea?

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:14:12 -0600

If you're looking for something delightfully different when planning your wedding, you may want to take a look at Are Humorous Wedding Ceremonies a Good Idea?. The important thing is to keep the ceremony meaningful and of course know the difference between funny and inappropriate. You can bring a sense of humor to your ceremony while retaining the romance and meaning. There are a variety of ways to add a bit of comedy to your ceremony. One way is by writing your own lighthea... Tags: Humorous Wedding Ceremonies