Legal Marriage Requirements
We thought it would be nice to hear from a recent bride today, so here is some great advice from Kath about satisfying the legal marriage requirements in your state:
“Avoid surprises and look up the legal requirements for marriages and civil unions in the state you’re marrying a few months before the wedding is scheduled [...]
Wedding Ceremony Readings
It’s not at all uncommon today for brides and grooms to add their own flair to their vows by having people close to them recite wedding ceremony readings. The readers are usually friends and relatives who, for whatever reason, were not chosen to be in the wedding party. Having wedding ceremony readings is a great [...]
Religious Wedding Ceremonies vs. Non-Religious Wedding Ceremonies
Here’s a great question about wedding ceremony planning that we recently received:
I’m getting married this summer, and everything wrt wedding planning is going smoothly. I’m actually surprised how easy everything has been, since I didn’t know much about weddings before getting engaged. The only problem? My family and my fiance’s family practice very different religions [...]
Non-Religious Wedding Ceremonies
If you’re having a civil ceremony, i.e., one where there are no religious elements to the wedding and it will not take place in a house of worship, the officiant is usually a government official or a layperson who has been authorized by the government to perform wedding ceremonies. A mayor, justice of the [...]
Alternative Reception Venues
Unless you have your heart set on marrying in a church or other religious institution, consider choosing an alternative space that can accommodate both your wedding ceremony and wedding reception. Many beautiful and elegant spaces are not typically used for weddings, but can be rented out for events. Make a list of the of museums, [...]
Sand Ceremony
The sand ceremony (also sometimes known as the unity sand ceremony) is a ritual that can be performed by the bride and groom after they say their wedding vows. It’s a beautiful and sacred ceremony that’s by now known all over the world, but isn’t as old as most couples think it is. That’s not [...]
Wedding Ceremony Basics: Before You Say ‘I Do’
A bride who said her “I dos” this past August wrote to tell us how much she enjoyed all the wedding planning advice here at Daily Wedding Planning Tip, and we are so glad we could help! But we did ask one thing of her in return for the help we offered… no, not her [...]
Traditional Wedding Vows
early Beloved, we are gathered together here in the sign of God – and in the face of this company – to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony, which is commended to be honorable among all men; and therefore – is not by any – to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly – but reverently, discreetly, advisedly and solemnly. Into this holy estate these two persons present now come to be joined. If any person can show just cause why they may not be joined together – let them speak now or forever hold their peace.
Wedding Ceremony Tips
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