Hello brides and grooms!
I have a new wedding tip for you. This one comes from the heart and I can attest to these tips as a wedding minister. This tip is about your wedding ceremony. This is the beginning of the wedding and can set the tone for your reception and even your marriage. I have noticed that the couples who have the cute and funny ceremonies seem to have the longer and happier marriages. One reason for that is the importance of laughter and fun in a marriage. I firmly believe you have to be able to have fun with your spouse, if you can't be silly and have fun or be child like and goofy as well as being partners and in love with your spouse then you might need to rethink your match.
Let's get on with some tips.
1. Keep your vows simple. Whether you choose to repeat traditional vows or write your own you don't want your guests sitting there looking at their watches wondering when the party is going to start. If you are writing your vows make them personal (but not too personal, we don't want to hear about bathroom stuff) and sweet and under 3 minutes. And if you can help it at all don't wait until the last minute to write your vows, writing them the week before or week of the wedding is fine.
2. Make a program. Now this is something that not all couples do and it can be due to budget or preference. But I can tell you that I have heard from a lot of guests that they like having a program, especially for longer weddings and especially destination weddings. It also makes for a nice souvenir.
3. Schedule a rehearsal. I feel pretty strongly about this, it really makes everyone in the wedding party feel so much more secure and less nervous for the "Big Day" as they get a run through with a rehearsal. Everyone needs to see the layout and know where to stand, where to walk and so forth and this includes the minister. I personally prefer to schedule a rehearsal for a wedding I am officiating especially if it is a location that I have not been to yet. A rehearsal is always a good idea.
4. Invite your officiant. It is always nice to receive an invitation to the wedding reception for myself and my husband or a plus one. I often decline when I get an invitation on the day of the wedding because I have already made plans with my family after the wedding or scheduled an appointment, but had I known ahead I could have stayed longer.
5. Don't forget to include both sides of the families. Even though your wedding day is about you and your groom, it is good to listen to your families and their wishes. You and your groom can take that information and decide together how it will play out, and remember you cannot please everyone and ultimately it is your day.
Remember to enjoy this most special of days.
Kathryn
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