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Non traditional ceremony from start to finish....

greykatgreykat
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We have 15 guests, all family. So no processional for them.

I am uninterested in ceremony readings and unity things. Aren't the vows and rings enough? 

So, what is this, a 10 minute ceremony?

Any elements that yall think I'm nuts for leaving out?
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Re: Non traditional ceremony from start to finish....

  • jenuine86jenuine86
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    edited April 2012
    No, that sounds just about all you need! You could make the signing of the certificate part of your ceremony though, just to give it a little more activity.
    My husband and I got married last January.. we aren't into the whole "sand ceremony" or anything and since we didn't recite our vows at the courthouse, we'll be reciting them at this ceremony. What we'd like to do is print them up onto a "certificate" so that it becomes a contract and we'll be signing it during our ceremony in lieu of lighting a candle or pouring sand.. Afterward, we can frame it or keep it in our memory book.
    Just a thought. :)
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  • kfraskfras member
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    If you don't want to do Bible readings, how about a poem or something whose words are meaningful to the two of you? Family members love to participate so it is nice to ask someone special to read it at the ceremony. Or if you know someone who can Write a poem for the two of you, that would be nice.

    I like the idea of signing the marriage certificate, I've seen this at non religious ceremonies, specifically when a friend got married on the beach in Jamaica.

    Whatever you decide to have during the actual ceremony is up to you, the vows should take a little longer than 10 minutes after the officiant does his/her thing. Maybe 15-20.

    Good luck with planning it out! I'm sure it will be exactly what you want it to be!
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  • TiffannieFTiffannieF member
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    Sounds like 10 minutes would be perfect for your wedding.  Go ahead and go with it.
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  • ccarrion77ccarrion77
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    edited April 2012
    I'm doing something similar, except with one reading.  Here's my current plan if your interested:
    Processional
    Presentation of the Bride (who give this brides hand in marriage, dad replies her mother and I do)
    Welcome by officiant
    Thanks to Guest by officiant
    Officiant reading
    My aunts doing a reading
    Hand Ceremony (thinking about cutting this, I like it but not sure if it necessary for us)
    Parent Thanks
    Unity Candle (mom my really wants this I don't care either way, I think the whole thing is a unity ceremony, kinda this whole point, but don't really care either way)
    Vows/ring exchange
    Pronouncement by Officiant
    First Introduction
    Recessional

    ETA: Officiant said this would take 10-15 min
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  • Lisa50Lisa50 member
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    It sounds as if you have everything taken care of for your very intimate ceremony.  It sounds cool!  Don't forget the photographer -- no matter how short and sweet the ceremony.  Enjoy!
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  • greykatgreykat
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    thanks for the feedback. I was having a moment wondering if we were eliminating too much. I LOVE THE IDEA OF TYPING UP THE VOWS. really. I had to shout I like it so much.

    The marriage certificate idea is good too. I might create a pretty certificate with our vows and a place for our parents to witness.

    Thanks so much!
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