All About the Ceremony: How Will YOU Say ‘I Do’?

In the past, couples had very little choice when it came to wedding ceremonies-there was a rigid structure that was followed in religious and non-religious ceremonies alike and as a result there was very little room for originality in the service. These days, there is scope to personalise your ceremony at almost every turn, even with a religious service, and couples are taking full advantage of this fact when organising their ceremonies. Whether you are slightly more conservative and appreciate the history and structure of a traditional wedding, or a bit quirky and like to put your signature stamp on the day, there are now more options than could ever be considered in terms of ceremony. Here are a few different ways in which you could consider the actual ceremony.

Tradition with a Twist

For many brides to be, those time-honoured words and rituals that make up a traditional wedding hold an important place in visions of their own wedding days, and therefore it is important that their wedding ceremonies adhere to certain structures. Having said this, there is no reason that the traditional bride can't inject a bit of originality into the service through things like music, poetry or meaningful prayer, and a popular choice among traditional brides looking to personalise things is to have a live singer or quartet playing a song of their choosing during the signing of the register. There are also several options in terms of the wording of vows, which can help cater the ceremony to individual beliefs and relationships.

Casual Elegance

More and more brides are opting for less formal ceremonies, and the traditional setting of a church or hall can be interchanged for just about anywhere. Gardens, beaches and other picturesque outdoor locations make for elegant and understated ceremonies, and with a more casual setting there is room for a more relaxed, yet equally meaningful approach to the ceremonial structure itself, with many couples writing their own vows and choosing ceremonies appropriate to the destination.

Perfectly Personal

For brides with a real flair for standing out, the ceremony doesn't have to follow any sort of traditional structure at all, providing the legal requirements for a marriage ceremony are met. A civil celebrant will usually be extremely amenable to any way a couple wants to personalise the day, from quirky wedding vows to unconventional entrances and bridal parties.

By applying a bit of imagination and consideration to how you'd like things to go during your ceremony, you and your partner can create a ceremony that honours the special and unique bond you both share. All weddings are not created equal, and on this one day, the possibilities are endless.