These
are the typical parts included in a wedding.
You are free to pick as many or as little of these as you would like. The ü marked ones we have found to be the most important in any wedding.
ü Gathering
Words - "welcome we are gathered here today..." o
Opening
Prayer/Blessing - "I would like to bless this couple as they..." o
Blessings
to Four Directions - Earth, spiritual, shaman, pagean, wicca o
Chuppah
Ceremony - Jewish o
Support
From Families: Bride, Groom o Charge To Couple ", I counsel you, as husband and wife, to always give respect to one another even when you disagree,.." o Candle lighting Ceremony - "Fire is belived by many to..." o
Readings
or Song - performed by guest
o
Wine
Ceremony - many meanings, much like vows and rings ü Vows " I vow to love you..." o
Promises "I promise to..." (Vows and pr omises are almost the same, this is also where you get to say 'I-do" o
Renewing
of Promises o
Family
Promises - the family gets to make a promise to the couple o
Family
Unity Candle - used normally to welcome children into a blended family o
Affirmation
of the Community o
Rings "the ring is a symbol of.." o
Concluding
Blessing o
Benediction o
Dove
Release (or butterfly) o
Hand-fasting - hands get tied or cuffed together
o
Rose
Exchange Ceremony o
Nuptial
Knot - tying a ceremony cord or rope ü Marriage
Pronouncement o
Breaking
the Glass - Jewish ü Presentation
of Couple These are just a few of the parts, more can be added, any of them (Some form of exchanging of I-do's and pronouncement will need to occur)
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We do all ceremonies includung renewal of vows, commitment ceremonies, same sex and more. |
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"making your wedding memorable" |
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