How to Write Your Own Wedding Ceremony Script
When two people get married, creating a ceremony that reflects their lifestyle, spirituality, and belief of what a wedding should be like is a highly personal affair. Writing your own wedding ceremony might be a great idea, particularly if you do not fall into traditional religious categories. Religious people may also have some leeway when it comes to creating their own ceremony. However, it is best to check with your wedding officiant first to see if your place of worship will allow and accommodate this.
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Read over a template for a traditional wedding ceremony to get an idea of what the main parts of a wedding may be. Take notes in your notebook on any ideas you think of.
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Talk to your fiance about creating an individualized wedding ceremony. Find out what he thinks is important to include in a ceremony. See if he wants to take part in writing a script for the ceremony and if he wants to write vows.
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Check with the person who will be presiding at your wedding. Verify that the person conducting the ceremony has a license, which enables them to marry you. If you are getting married in a church by a priest or pastor, speak to them about how you are planning your ceremony.
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Write your script. It might look something like this:
Processional - The bride enters.
Opening Speech - The presider welcomes everyone to the ceremony.
Reading - The presider gives a speech about the importance of marriage.
Statement of Vows - The bride and groom exchange vows.
Ring Exchange - The bridge and groom put on each other's rings.
Declaration of Marriage - The presider announces the union of bride and groom.
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Type up your script, and go over it with your fiance. You should give a copy of it to the presider at least two weeks before the wedding so the presider can practice the script.
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You wedding ceremony can include other non-traditional aspects, such as unity ceremonies. These are practices that have their root in the world's traditions, and are symbolic activities. For example, both bride and groom light one candle together or pour water into one cup.
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