A Quaich ceremony (pronounced Quake), is a Scottish tradition. The Quaich is often referred to as the love cup as the bride and groom each take a handle to take a drink. Quaich Ceremony 1 The Quaich which I am holding is a traditional drinking cup, unique to Scotland. Drinking from a Quaich is part… Read More
The giving away of the bride is a traditional part of the ceremony that allows the parents of the Bride and the Groom to be part of the wedding ceremony. Giving Away the Bride 1 Who gives this woman to be married to this man? Giving Away the Couple 2 Who gives this man and… Read More
The exchange of wedding vows are when the bride and groom make their sacred promises to each other. Thinking about writing your own vows, but do not know where to start? Click here for 15 questions to ask yourself before writing your own wedding vows. Exchange of Vows 0 (writing your own) GROOM, as you… Read More
A Love Letter and Wine Box ceremony will serve as a lasting reminder of the commitments made to one another. Heartfelt letters, encapsulating your thoughts and feelings are locked away in a wine box to be revealed several years into your marriage. Whiskey, Scotch or Tequila can easily be switched out for the wine. Love Letter… Read More
The Breaking of the Glass symbolizes the destruction of the Jewish temple in Jerusalem. Couples include this tradition in their wedding ceremony as it symbolizes the absolute finality of the marital covenant. Just as the broken pieces of glass can never be put back together and returned to its former state, so the covenant of marriage… Read More
The Pronouncement of Marriage of a wedding ceremony is when the officiant pronounces the Bride and Groom as husband and wife. Afterwards the couple kisses! Pronouncement of Marriage 1 Throughout this ceremony, BRIDE and GROOM have vowed, in our presence, to be loyal and loving towards each other. They have formalized the existence of the bond between them with words… Read More
The Introduction to the Exchange of Rings of a wedding ceremony explains the symbolism and meaning behind the giving of the rings to the bride and groom. Introduction to the Exchange of Rings 1 The ring is an ancient symbol, so perfect and simple. It has no beginning and has no end. It is round like the sun, like the moon,… Read More
The Exchange of Wedding Rings represent the vows and promises the bride and groom have exchanged. They signify to the world that that they belong to someone special and someone special belongs to them. Exchange of Rings 1 GROOM, as you place the ring on BRIDE’s finger, please repeat after me: You are the love… Read More
The Opening Words and Introduction of the wedding ceremony sets the tone for the wedding. It’s a statement about the occasion, its importance, the significance to the world as well as the couple getting married. Opening Words and Introduction 1 Friends and Family of the BRIDE and GROOM, welcome and thank you for being here on this important… Read More
Ribbons, Doves, Butterflies and Bubbles are a fun way of ending the wedding ceremony. This takes place just before the bride and groom recess down the aisle as husband and wife. Dove Release 1 Doves are beautiful, devoted creatures. Watching them soar together in synchronous flight is an inspiration and a joy to watch. They symbolize unity,… Read More