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Traditional Ceremony Order |
Our definition of a
traditional ceremony is one that follows a more formal
structure and includes elements of the Christian Religion. |
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Contemporary Ceremony Order |
This ceremony
involves the greatest amount of flexibility and involvement in
planning. |
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Elopement Ceremony Order |
Our Elopement Wedding Ceremony
is simple yet elegant.
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Ceremony Order Explanation |
The following is an explanation of the more common
components of a wedding
ceremony. |
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Declaration Of
Intent
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A common
component for years has been the asking of the
couples by the Officiant of their intentions to
marry. |
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Marriage Vow Samples
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In
this section we have provided samples of both
traditional and contemporary vows. We
have many to choose from. |
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Blended Family Vows |
You will
find in this section vow samples that are
perfect for the couple who are blending their
families together. |
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Vows For Remarriage |
Already
Married? Looking to renew your commitment to
each other? these vows are perfect. |
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Renewal Vows |
Perfect for the couple who
after years of marriage wish to recommit
themselves to each other. |
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How To Write Your Own Vows |
To give your vows that special
personal touch, follow our guidelines for
writing your own vows. |
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Ring Exchange Samples |
You will find in this section suggestions
for the exchange
of rings. |
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Meaning
Of The
Rings |
A great
addition to when you exchange rings as husband
and wife. |
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Family & Guest Affirmations |
Suggestions
for 'being given away', or affirmations for the families as
well as for the guests. |
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Romantic
Readings
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Check
out these readings! We have suggestions for some romantic
readings appropriate for your special day. |
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The Unity Candle Ceremony
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The unity candle is a
common element added to many wedding ceremonies. It
involves three separate candles, the middle one being the
'unity candle'. |
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The Memorial Candle
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If you would like to include a special
moment of remembrance for a loved one, you can do so with a
memorial Candle.
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The Sand Ceremony |
If you choose not
to use a Unity Candle during your ceremony, the
sand ceremony can be a beautiful and meaningful
addition to your vows. |
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The Rose Ceremony |
We are familiar with two
wedding traditions in which roses are used. In
one, the mothers are given roses as tokens of
the bride and groom's love for family. |
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The Wine Ceremony |
This Ceremony represents
that the two individual lives are now combined
like the two wines into one single life. |
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The Hand Ceremony |
A very intimate and special
addition to your ceremony. |
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Breaking Of The Glass |
The breaking of the glass at the end of a
wedding ceremony serves to remind of everyone of
two very important aspects of a marriage. Learn
more here |
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Scripture
Readings |
Listed here are some of
the more
common scripture readings
we have used at
ceremonies. |
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Wedding Ceremony Benedictions |
Samples of
commonly used benedictions for a more religious
ceremony.
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Wedding Ceremony Prayers |
Samples of
commonly used prayers
for a more religious
ceremony. |
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Wedding Ceremony Template |
This is a working template to
help design your personal ceremony. |
