The wedding ceremony, while traditionally shorter in length than the reception following, is often regarded as the most meaningful part of the wedding day. We’ll look at each of the different elements that go into planning the ceremony below, from picking out your wedding rings to customizing the ceremony format, writing your own wedding vows and more.
Unfamiliar with the structure of a wedding ceremony? You may want to start here:
Need a meaningful quote for your ceremony program? Some couples use a quotes they’ve heard a family member say in the past, a meaningful snippet from their favorite novel, or a humorous line from a movie or TV show. Here are a few of our favorite wedding, marriage and love quotes – please feel free Read more
Preludes, interludes and readings…oh my! So just how do these various pieces fit together to form a flowing and meaningful wedding ceremony? While there are many ways in which you can personalize the structure of your wedding ceremony, the basic format can be broken down into the following simple wedding ceremony outline.
Declaring your wedding vows in front of your fiancé, family and friends is one of those special moments during a wedding that can be heartfelt to you as a couple and undoubtedly meaningful to everyone else in attendance. Writing your own wedding vows is a wonderful way to make the wedding ceremony even more special, Read more
The possibilities are unlimited when it comes to choosing readings for your wedding ceremony. Whether you select love poetry, quotes from a favorite movie or excerpts from a novel that has touched you both, your guests will be honored to have you share these readings with them. Here are a few examples that we particularly Read more
In order to become legally married, you will need to obtain a marriage license in advance of your wedding day. Local marriage laws vary from state to state in terms of paperwork required and specific procedures for picking up your license. Additionally, a few states still require blood tests in order to get a marriage Read more
Selecting wedding bands certainly isn’t an easy decision, however many couples find this to be a very meaningful part of their wedding planning journey since these simple rings symbolize commitment and unity. In addition, the purchase of wedding rings should be a lot less time intensive than purchasing an engagement ring since bands are normally Read more