A Rose/Flower ceremony is a romantic way for the bride and groom to exchange their first gifts as husband and wife. Rose/Flower Ceremony 1 Your gift to each other for your wedding today has been your wedding rings – which shall always be an outward demonstration of your vows of love and respect; and a… Read More
A fun alternative to the traditional unity candle ceremony or sand ceremony, the Unity Canvas Painting Ceremony lets the couple celebrate their unity ceremony in an artistic way that truly represents themselves. Unity Canvas Painting Ceremony 1 Every marriage starts out as a blank canvas and every day is a splash of color. This blank… Read More
Lighting a Unity Candle during your wedding ceremony is a special way to symbolize your two lives joining together as one. Unity Candle Ceremony 1 BRIDE and GROOM, together as you light this candle of unity, you symbolize the flame of your own individual selves joining to ignite the partnership of marriage. You also bring… Read More
A handfasting ceremony is an ancient marriage ritual. Today, a handfasting ceremony is a beautiful and unique way to represent your union and honor your heritage. The ritual takes place during the ceremony, before the rings are exchanged. Handfasting Ceremony 1 As this knot is tied, so are your lives now bound. Woven into this… Read More
Jumping the broom is a phrase and custom where the couple jumps over a broom. The tradition of Jumping the Broom symbolizes sweeping away the old and welcoming the new–a symbol of a new beginning. Jumping the Broom 1 Jumping the broom may have its roots in an African tribal marriage ritual where sticks were placed… Read More
A Veil symbolizes the oneness of marriage. A Cord symbolizes the unbreakable bond of marriage. Coins symbolize the stewardship of earthly possessions. Veil Ceremony BRIDE and GROOM, I ask SPONSOR and SPONSOR to join us and to lay a veil over you to clothe you together. Let this be a symbol of the faithful love you… Read More
During the ceremony the bride and groom are facing each other. The Bride and Groom Thank You provides an opportunity to turn and face friends and family while the officiant thanks everyone for all their support. This is a beautiful way to treasure the moment of seeing everyone being there for you on your special day.… Read More
Before you say your vows and exchange your rings, the wedding officiant will ask everyone, including your wedding party to participate in a ring warming. The ring warming is an opportunity to send the bride and groom good luck and love through a silent wish to the rings when passed to them. Ring Warming 1… Read More