Ceremony Planning

Plan your perfect wedding ceremony with our complete guide. Ceremony order, reading suggestions, vow writing tips, and traditional vs modern options.

1 Traditional Ceremony Order

  • Prelude music and guest seating
  • Processional (wedding party entrance)
  • Opening words by officiant
  • Readings or prayers
  • Exchange of vows
  • Ring ceremony
  • Declaration of marriage
  • First kiss
  • Recessional

2 Personalizing Your Ceremony

  • Write your own vows for a personal touch
  • Choose readings that reflect your relationship
  • Include unity ceremonies (candle, sand, handfasting)
  • Involve family members in readings or blessings
  • Add cultural traditions that are meaningful to you
  • Consider a moment of remembrance for loved ones

3 Ceremony Logistics

  • Sound system for outdoor ceremonies
  • Weather backup plan
  • Ceremony rehearsal timing
  • Coordinate with your officiant on script
  • Assign someone to cue the music
  • Place tissue boxes at the end of rows

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