We've all been to weddings where the officiant (priest, pastor, rabbi, judge, etc.) just seems to be reading a standard ceremony from a book. Worse yet, where the officiant clearly doesn't know the couple at all!
Your wedding ceremony should be a very personal, once-in-a-lifetime experience for you, and for your family and friends. The marriage ceremony itself is the whole reason for all the preparations and celebration-- an expression of your love and commitment to one another!
You should "think outside the box" as they say. Your ceremony could be at the same place as the reception, it could be on a beach, in a park or historical site, in the home where you grew up, or at the very place where the two of you first met. The wedding can include special traditions from your ancestors, or a unique theme that emphasizes your special interests. It can be very traditional, or completely different from any other ceremony. The point is, it should be about the two of you, and what you're doing here!
Fortunately, today there are a lot of different wedding officiants out there. You can find one who will create and perform the perfect ceremony for your wedding. And no matter which one you choose, he or she will still probably be the smallest expense in your whole event. Just imagine-- the most important part of the whole day, for the lowest cost of all. It's perfect!
I so agree! And the best personalized ceremony can be created by a certified Wedding Celebrant. A certified celebrant is trained in the art of ceremony and knows how to design a ceremony uniquely meant for each couple.
