How to Personalize Your Wedding Ceremony
The most important part of your wedding day is the ceremony itself. Everyone knows the traditional vows and while they will always be cherished, here are some ways to personalize your ceremony.One of the most popular ways to personalize your ceremony is to ask relatives that mean a lot to you and your groom to do a reading. At my wedding my aunt and uncle did readings from the Old and New Testaments and my husband’s aunt read a special prayer. Special prayers are another great way to add a personal touch to your wedding. Choose one that means something to the two of you or one from your particular culture or ethnic group.If you’re having programs, this is a terrific way to personalize things. Add a special prayer or note; a memorial to loved ones no longer with you, or even a treasured family photo or two. Our programs had Irish and Polish wedding blessings (I’m Irish, hubby is half Irish half Polish) a special family prayer, and a memorial to our deceased family members.
You can also personalize your ceremony by writing your own vows. Give yourself plenty of time and don’t worry about trying to sound like a Hallmark card. Whatever you come up with is sure to be heartfelt and treasured by your other half. If writing isn’t your thing, consider reading a favorite poem or even singing a song that means a lot to the two of you. You can also speak to your church’s or venue’s music director about having a special song or piece of music played for you.
A mother’s ceremony is another sweet way to add a personal touch to your ceremony. My husband and I had our priest read a special statement and then we handed roses to our mothers as a special piece of music played. They both loved it and even cried!
If you or your fiancé has children, including them is an especially poignant way to personalize your ceremony. Arrange to present them with a special ring or pendant as a way of symbolizing the creation of your new family.
Share with us your ideas for personalizing your ceremony!
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