Like a wedding-song all-melting Sings the nightingale, the dear one. – Heinrich Heine There are occasions, when, for lack of time, money or other reasons, the bride and groom prefer to have a very small wedding ceremony. This can still be followed by a formal or informal wedding reception later. If you prefer to have… [Continue Reading]
The Wedding Ceremony
Dearly Beloved, We are Gathered Here Today It’s Not Just I Do – The Parts of a Wedding Ceremony To begin, there are 4 major parts of a ceremony that each have their own music. They are: the prelude, the processional (including the bride’s processional), the interlude and the recessional. 1 & 2) The Prelude… [Continue Reading]
The Unity Candle Ceremony
May the Flames Unite Your Families As You Are United The Wedding Unity Candle Ceremony – Flames Merge to Unite Your Families For about 50 years in the U.S., couples in some church and secular wedding services have incorporated a unity candle ceremony. The roots of this ceremony are unclear, but may have borrowed from… [Continue Reading]
Ideas for Wedding Tosses and Releases
Throwing rice and other grains at the newly married couple after the ceremony has historically signified fertility and a life of plenty. Some cultures used nuts, coins or other symbolic items for the same reason. This custom is still carried on in many western cultures and throughout the United States. Depending on the location of… [Continue Reading]
The Unity Sand Ceremony
The unity sand ceremony is similar in purpose to the unity candle ceremony in that it allows other members of the newly united family to take part. As with the unity candle there are at least 3 vessels or vases.
