The Giving Away or Question of Support (if applicable)
Reading
Monitum (words required under the Marriage Act)
The Asking
The Vows
The Exchange of Rings
Declaration of Marriage
The Kiss
Signing of the Documents (music)
Closing Words and Presentation of Certificate
Music
Other inclusions may be...
Warming of the Rings
Hand Fasting
Sand Ceremony
Rose Ceremony
Wine Ceremony
Candle Ceremony
The couple can have as much input as they wish in the planning of their
ceremony and I will endeavour to make it "uniquely theirs"
Personalize Your Wedding Ceremony
I can include in the Introduction - the story of how you met, why you fell
in love, your first date, what you love about each other, what makes you
laugh....the sharing of such anecdotes can add richness, warmth and
humour (if you wish to do so) in your ceremony.
The Bride's Entrance - Processional
Traditionally Flower Girls, Page Boys and Bridesmaids (if any) enter first,
followed by the Bride and her Father (or whoever has been chosen).
A Bride may choose to walk in with both parents or even by herself.
Sometimes also the Bride and Groom walk in together.
These days, a bride can have men as her attendants, so too can the
groom have a "best woman".
The 'Giving Away' of the Bride
Everyone knows of the time honoured tradition of a bride being 'given away'
by her father.Today however, this tradition has many variations.
The bride can be 'given away' by her father, mother, grandparents, children,
brother, sister, friend, or not at all.
Some couples choose to be 'given away' by their parents or even the guests.
Whatever the circumstance, there are many ways to accommodate the
couple's preferences in the ceremony.
Children in Wedding Ceremonies
There are many lovely ways for children to be included, with appropriate
parts for their age: flower girl, page boy, ring bearer, sand or candle
ceremony, readings, family blending ceremony.
Remembrance Candle
The lighting of a candle during the ceremony can be a beautiful and
meaningful way to honour the memory of a deceased loved one.
Cultural Traditions Celebrate your heritage and feel free to include any cultural traditions
that
you would like in your ceremony, even readings in other languages.
French and Japanese As a former teacher of French and Japanese, I am able to include
either language in your ceremony. Also, Francois, (Assistant's page) is
happy to contribute in his native French language.
Memento As a special memory of your day, you will be provided with an
attractively printed copy of your Ceremony and a presentation copy
of your Vows.
