Unique ceremony elements

[~*Kate*~]

We might already have a thread like this, but I can't find it. Post pictures or ideas for unique ceremonies.



This is what gave me the idea: These people had a lyrical ballet performed in the middle of their ceremony.
http://www.thehudsonsrock.com/collages/catherinejohn022.jpg
source (http://www.thehudsonsrock.com/catherinejohn.html) (more pictures from same wedding at link)

[Mrs. Bebe]

We had a special lighting of a memory candle for my father and a table set up with a few key memory items right beside the alter. It was like having him there...

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s204/zitadube/wedding%20photos/Pro%20Shots-%20Best/ZitaJasonBest-071.jpg

[Aramelle]

We adapted the unity candle ceremony to incorporate a passing of the light amongst all of our guests and WP.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/Aramelle/Pro%20Pics/IMG_2052.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/Aramelle/Pro%20Pics/IMG_2058.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a252/Aramelle/Pro%20Pics/IMG_2067.jpg

[Mel]

our WP carried candles to "light the way" to a happy marriage

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[~Arielle~]

We didnt really do anything different but I made this beautiful crushed velvet bag with a rhinestone "C" and some green rhinestones for when Evan broke the glass during our ceremony. Also, in the picture is a beautiful wedding Kiddush cup we used during the ceremony to drink the ceremonial wine :)

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[carolinalady67]

We did a Rose Ceremony. The vase from it sits on our fireplace mantel now and we each put a rose in it each year on our anniversary.



"Your gift to each other for your wedding today has been your wedding rings - which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect; and a public showing of your commitment to each other.

You now have what remains the most honorable title which may exist between a man and a woman - the title of "husband" and "wife." For your first gift as husband and wife, that gift will be a single rose.

In the past, the rose was considered a symbol of love and a single rose always meant only one thing - it meant the words "I love you." So it is appropriate that for your first gift - as husband and wife - that gift would be a single rose.

Please exchange your first gift as husband and wife. In someways it seems like you have not done anything at all. Just a moment ago you were holding one small rose - and now you are holding one small rose. In some ways, a marriage ceremony is like this. In some ways, tomorrow is going to seem no different than yesterday. But in fact today, just now, you both have given and received one of the most valuable and precious gifts of life - one I hope you always remember - the gift of true and abiding love within the devotion of marriage.

Lisa and Chris, I would ask that where ever you make your home in the future - whether it be a large and elegant home - or a small and graceful one - that you both pick one very special location for roses; so that on each anniversary of this truly wonderful occasion you both may take a rose to that spot both as a recommitment to your marriage - and a recommitment that THIS will be a marriage based upon love.

In every marriage there are times where it is difficult to find the right words. It is easiest to hurt who we most love. It is easiest to be most hurt by who we most love. It might be difficult some time to words to say "I am sorry" or "I forgive you"; "I need you" or "I am hurting". If this should happen, if you simply can not find these words, leave a rose at that spot which both of you have selected - for that rose than says what matters most of all and should overpower all other things and all other words.

That rose says the words: "I still love you." The other should accept this rose for the words which can not be found, and remember the love and hope that you both share today.

Lisa and Chris, if there is anything you remember of this marriage ceremony, it is that it was love that brought you here today, it is only love which can make it a glorious union, and it is by love which your marriage shall endure."

[-->Kat<--]

wow... that brought tears streaming down my face! I am going to share this with Dave & see what he thinks about possibly having this in our ceremony.

Thanks for sharing!

[-->Kat<--]

We found a cute / funny poem that my daughter is going to read in the middle of the ceremony:

He never leaves the seat up
Or wet towels upon the floor
The toothpaste has the lid on
And he always shuts the door!

He’s always busy working
On things around the house
But he always takes the time
To give a wink to his future spouse

She romances him and dines him
Home cooked dinners and the like
She even knows his favourite food
And spoils him day and night!

She's thoughtful when he looks at her
A smile upon his face
Will he look that good in 50 years
When his dentures aren't in place?!

He says he loves her figure
And her mental prowess too
But when gravity takes her over
Will she charm with her IQ?

She says she loves his kindness
And his patience is a must
And of course she thinks he's handsome
Which in her eyes is a plus!

They're both not wholly perfect
But who are we to judge
He can be pig headed
Where as she won't even budge!

All that said and done
They love the time they spend together
And I hope as I'm sure you do
That this fine day will last forever.

He'll be more than just her husband
He'll also be her best friend
And she'll be more than just his wife
She'll be his soul mate 'till the end.

This poem is for Katina & David
As they start their journey now
It's a token of the love they share
And the thought behind each vow

[-->Kat<--]

Oh... and we're going to have our officiant start off like this:

Mawwage. Mawwage is what bwings us togeder today.
Mawwage, that bwessed awwangement, that dweam within a dweam.
And wove, twue wove, wiww fowwow you fowevah...
So tweasuwe youw wove...

(Tony clears his throat and speaks normally)


Gotta love April Fools Day weddings!

[Mel]

i love how much fun you guys are building in! way to be yourselves :highfive: