This is the fun part!

What kind of wedding ceremony do you want to have?

The first place to start is to think about weddings you have been to. Make a list of what you loved about their ceremony and what you didn't love.

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Secondly, write down 5 adjectives to describe your dream wedding ceremony. These 5 adjectives should set the vibe for the ceremony. Do you want it to be fun? joyful? formal? sincere? loving? caring? silly? irreverent? geeky? 

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Next, begin to think about what elements you may or may not want to include in your ceremony. A traditional ceremony usually involves:

• A welcoming by the celebrant

• A procession (walking down the aisle)

• Opening remarks

• The couple's story (how they met, fell in love, became engaged, etc)

• Personal vows

• Legal vows 

• The monitum

• A ring exchange

• Certificate signing

• A pronouncement ("i now pronounce you...")

• The kiss

• The Recessional (walk back up the aisle)

• Closing remarks

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However, try to think of what else you could include:

• Poetry

• A reading

• Vows for your guests to affirm

• A music performance

• a special ritual

• Involving your guests (such as having them pass the rings around, or having surprise witnesses)