ADVICE | Annemarie Juhlian
4 EASY STEPS TO CREATEMEMORABLEAND FUN CEREMONYMOMENTS
Annemarie Juhlian is a Seattle, WA Non-Denominational Wedding Officiant & Minister. She works with couples of all faiths and traditions to create contemporary and personalized ceremonies. Annemarie has been recognized by The Knot and Wedding Channel in 2011 as the “Best of The Knot Wedding Officiant – Seattle.”
Ah, the famous “walk down the aisle!” In my work life as a boring wedding ceremony? Out! A personalized and meaningful ceremony? In!
It’s your wedding ceremony so kick it up a bit. Consider how to best create personalized and fun ceremony moments that not only celebrate your loving relationship but give your family and friends a better sense of who you are as a loving couple.
And here is what is true: If you are being within a religious institution, your options for a "personalized wedding ceremony" may be somewhat limited. If you are being married outside of a church or religious tradition, you have many flexible and creative options in terms of designing a beautiful and personalized wedding ceremony for your day.
So, with this said, take a look at these four steps to help you create a fun and inspired wedding ceremony…
Ceremony Venue “Vantage” –What do I mean by this? Take advantage of the unique elements that surround the venue where you will be married and work these into your ceremony.
For instance, if you are being married waterside or on a beach, put your vows in a degradable “message in a bottle” and toss it into the water for good fortune. If you are exchanging vows at a country estate with animals, inquire about a horse drawn carriage for post-ceremony get-away. Or if you are being married at a winery, have the winery special label a bottle of wine for your ceremony and celebrate your vows with a toast within your ceremony.
Get Real About Your Officiant: Your Officiant sets the tone for your ceremony and has full control of your ceremony. I don’t share this to stress you out but to motivate you to take the time and effort to find the absolute best person to celebrate
your marriage and to personalize your ceremony.
As you interview and select your Officiant, go for the person who provides you with creative ideas and whose personality resonates with you and your partner. If possible, hold out for a professional who truly wants to know you both a bit and who will be at your wedding day with joy and anticipation.
Note: If you are being married in a church or within a religious or spiritual tradition, your selection options with regard to your choice of Minister, Pastor or Rabbi may be somewhat limited.
If you are being married at a venue outside of a religious tradition, and depending on what part of the country you live, you most probably will have a great selection of Inter-faith Officiants, Non-Denominational Ministers, Celebrants and Secular Officiants for your wedding ceremony.
Get Creative With Your Wedding Party - To personalize your ceremony, how about involving your wedding party in your ceremony? Consult with the person officiating your wedding ceremony for ideas around this. Perhaps this includes the passing/blessing of your wedding rings by your wedding party during your ceremony or a lively group reading.
Your Vows: Kick Things Up A Bit! If you like and desire traditional vows, go for it. If you want to take the opportunity to kick things up a bit, do it! Your ceremony is a marvelous opportunity to share very personalized and heartfelt wedding vows. And this is one of the best ways to create a most memorable "ceremony moment."
There is no right or wrong way to write and deliver non- traditional wedding vows. Focus on what you love and admire about your Sweetheart and what you want your family and friends to know about this special person on your wedding day.
One idea to create very unique vows? Decide on the length of your vows and send them separately to your Officiant/ Minister. On your wedding day, your vows will be handed to you and they will be a surprise for the two of you to share with each other. There is something about "surprise wedding vows" that couples really like and this also is a treat for family and friends as well.
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