plan a wedding ceremony
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Your wedding ceremony should be one that you will treasure forever. Whether you want something large and fancy, or small and intimate, your wedding ceremony should be all about your and your new spouse. Others may try and offer advice, or in some cases take over the planning of your ceremony, but remember, in the end, it is all about what you and your partner want.
Things You'll Need
- Planning notebook
- Storage area for collected items
Instructions
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Have a long talk with your partner. Discuss what he wants to get out of this ceremony, and make your wishes known at this time as well. It is important early on to get everything in the open to avoid conflict as the planning of your wedding ceremony progresses. Write down your wishes in a planning notebook that will be used solely for wedding ceremony purposes.
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Choose a location. This may be a church, synagogue or other place of worship, or could also be a location that is special to you such as someone's home, a beachfront property or a park.
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Hire someone to officiate. If you plan on getting married in a church or place of worship, it will most likely have its own pastors, priests or rabbis, but if you choose a location outside of these places, you will need to hire someone on your own. Call local places of worship to inquire, or call your local courthouse for referrals.
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Decide who will be the key players in your wedding ceremony. Do you want a maid of honor and best man? Bridesmaids and groomsmen? Choose them early on in your planning to be sure they are available and able to do it. You may also consider a flower girl or ring bearer as well.
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Shop for wedding attire. The bride needs a gown- the groom needs a tux. Remember, everyone in the wedding ceremony will need formal wear. If you choose the formal wear, there can be no disputes, and you will know what to expect. It is risky leaving it up to each individual to choose their own, but it can be done.
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Pick out your flower bouquets. This is your chance to pick what you want. Meet with a florist for help in designing the bouquets. Consider expense as well as taste. Bridesmaids, maid of honor and flower girls will also be needing some flowers of their own. It is the choice of the bride (and groom) to choose these. This will avoid potential disputes between those in the ceremony.
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Choose your music. There will be three main choices of music: the processional, the bridal and the recessional. At this venture you must decide if you want to hire a musician such as a pianist, organ player or other type, or simply play a pre-recorded CD of your choices. If you choose the latter, remember someone will need to be in charge of starting and stopping it.
Tips &- Warnings
Plan early to allow time for proper planning.
Take notes as you go so you can remember things like the ideas you had and prices you checked into.
Be ready to compromise -- a wedding involves a bride and a groom.
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