Sacred Unions Offers Tips on Wedding Ideas & Etiquette

What an amazing journey the two of you are on! As the months and days lead up to your wedding, your available budget is surely being taxed. So how do you set the stage for a personal wedding without adding to your budget? Here are some last-minute (and free!) ways that you can add your personalized touch to your special day.

Include your parents in your ceremony. As customary in Jewish weddings, you can have both of your parents escort you down the aisle, one on each arm. The groom's parents can escort him too. When the officiant asks, "Who represents the families in the blessing of this marriage?" both sets of parents can stand together and say, "We do."
Write your own wedding vows. This will allow you to personalize your vows in replace of, or in addition to, the prewritten vows by your officiant. Be sure to talk about your ideas with your officiant.
Choose a special father and daughter dance. Ask your father if there is a special song that he'd like to have played while he dances with you. If he doesn't have a favorite, pick a song that has special meaning for you that he'd enjoy as well.
Make welcome notes for each table that states each guest's name who will be seated at the table along with their relationship with the couple. It's a great icebreaker.
Ask a friend or family member to say the blessing before the meal instead of your officiant.
Dress up the cake table by asking your parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. to bring framed pictures of their wedding day and place them on the table (of course, leaving room for the plates!).
Make a personal toast. In addition to your best man's toast, write a few words of thanks yourself to thank your guest for coming. You can also acknowledge lengths of marriage (10, 25, 50 years, etc.) from your guests, any birthdays, etc.

Article by Laura Lane, Sacred Unions

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My name is Laura Lane and I am a non-denominational minister in Sedona, Arizona. It would be my honor to celebrate your new commitment to each other by officiating your wedding and assisting you in planning your wedding in Sedona or other Arizona wedding venues. My goal is to turn your heartfelt dream into a wonderful reality. For more information visit:
Website: www.mysedonawedding.com
Email:laura@mysedonawedding.com

Sacred Unions Offers Tips On Wedding Ideas & Etiquette - Personal Wedding Touches

Sacred Unions Offers Tips On
Wedding Ideas & Etiquette -
Personal Wedding Touches