Weddings, Making the Most of Your Big Day
Wedding Planning
When planning your wedding (or other events), whatever your budget, you will be thinking about the celebrations afterwards. You may be looking at the location, catering, guests and a great band. But what about the ceremony itself?
Doesn’t that have to follow a set formula? Absolutely not.
Supposing you don’t relish much (or any!) religion in your ceremony? Supposing you want something more than the sterile registry office wedding? Then consider a celebrant. He or she will be able to work with you, suggest readings, music and rituals, and help you build exactly the service that you choose.
Beliefs, Planning and Time
There are three areas to pay special attention to:
- Beliefs – you may want to compromise of course (your parents may be paying for your wedding; you may be a mixed-faith couple etc.), but you only need to include as much religious/spiritual content as YOU WANT. It is your event, after all!
- Planning – work together (as a couple) with the celebrant to ensure the rituals you would like are included.
- Time – don’t underestimate how long it may take to construct the perfect wedding (and that goes for the celebrations too.
To summarise:
- Work together as a pair (good practice for your married life!) and decide what you really want for your wedding. Remember it is YOUR day, although be prepared to compromise a little.
- Do work with your celebrant to come up with the ceremony that will be most meaningful.
- Start the process early.
- Look forward to a most wonderful day!!
Michael Gordon, Vows that Wow, has a Diploma in Wedding Celebrancy issued by the Fellowship of Independent Celebrants, and is based in the London area. He is friendly and accessible, works hard to ensure the best possible results for his clients, is well-connected with suppliers and has excellent presentation skills.
