While wedding ceremonies generally celebrate the uniting love of two people, they can be as unique as you want them to be: with special beats that reflect your individual personalities and incorporate loved ones who have been there along the way as your love story unfolded. To kick off your marriage in a fun and joyful way, here are four meaningful and memorable moments you can include in your wedding ceremony that will bring you, and your friends and family, closer together on your perfect day.
Unique Wedding Moments to Add to Your Ceremony
Welcome: After everyone is seated, most wedding ceremonies begin with a formal procession that leads the happy couple and their wedding party down the aisle. Instead of hiding before the ceremony, take a moment to welcome your guests as they enter. This is especially meaningful if distant friends or relatives traveled a long way to get there. While it’s especially important to recognize your immediate family members, you can also make an announcement to acknowledge family or friends who couldn’t make it or have passed on. By taking a pause to turn and look at your guests, you can lock in a mental picture of those who made it to celebrate you.
Love Story: Exchanging vows are a key part of any wedding ceremony, and personal vows are a great way to express the deep connection and inside jokes you have with your partner. Before you get there, however, have your officiant retell the story of how you and your partner met or display a slideshow of images to set the stage of your love story. The officiant can also throw in funny and lighthearted moments you may have missed in your vows to help acknowledge the journey you’ve made as a couple.
Ceremony Traditions: There are several smaller rituals you can include within your wedding ceremony to include others and celebrate cultures. Add another voice to the ceremony by inviting family or friends to read a meaningful passage or sing a special song. Unity ceremonies such as lighting a candle or joining sand in a bottle can symbolize the joining together of you and your partner as one. Consider ending the ceremony with a special blessing before you start off on your married life together.
End of the Aisle Moments: After you’ve put on the rings and said, “I do,” it’s time to exit for the first time as a married couple! One sweet moment that can also be a great photo opportunity is kissing at the end of the aisle. Not only does it add an extra sweet touch at the end of a beautiful ceremony, but it’ll create a lasting moment your photographer can capture with you and your guests. Make sure to hold hands, walk together slowly, and look at your guests on your way out to thank them for being there.
Host Your Perfect Day at The Holy Trinity
Whether you’re hosting a small, intimate gathering or bringing all your family and friends together, you’ll want a spacious and accommodating venue to serve as the perfect backdrop for your big day. The Holy Trinity Reception Center is the perfect place to host your wedding ceremony, reception and other private events. We’ll bring your vision to life through exceptional service, amazing views and a gorgeous, spacious location. To learn more about hosting your wedding at Holy Trinity, call us at 407-331-3036.