CEREMONY SCHOOL

Here, we present some well-written articles and other educational links from across the web that address the important topic of your marriage ceremony.

GENERAL LINKS

13 Popular Wedding Traditions and Their Origins
Part of personalizing your own wedding day and making it uniquely yours is deciding which wedding traditions you love and would like to include in your own celebration, as well as which ones you'd rather skip or remake into something that really speaks to the two of you. More...

How to Create a Non-Religious Wedding Script
A step by step guide to writing a non-religious wedding script.

Processional Wedding Songs
Is there a song you’ve always dreamed of walking down the aisle to? Your wedding processional song sets the tone for your ceremony as your wedding party members take their places and you make your grand entrance. More...

Recessional Music
The first song after you say “I do” should reflect the joyous mood of the moment. Choose a recessional song that’s celebratory and upbeat as you and your new spouse, followed by your wedding party, make your exit from the ceremony. More...

The Wedding Processional Order
Once you've figured out the order of events for your wedding ceremony, it's time to start thinking about how everyone will enter the ceremony space and take their places up front. The processional (a.k.a. the entrance of the wedding party) marks the start of the ceremony and is a highly anticipated moment, so it's important to get the processional order down. More...

Wedding Ceremony Order
Whether you’re dreaming up your own ceremony from scratch or using your house of worship’s standard format, becoming familiar with the order of a typical wedding ceremony is very helpful. More... 

Wedding Ceremony Timing
Your ceremony start time is a key decision that will impact timing for the rest your wedding. With that in mind, here are some factors to considering before you make your decision on what time to start your ceremony. Read On...

Wedding Quotes
Whether you’re writing your own wedding vows, writing a toast, or just looking for inspiration, these quotes on love and marriage from authors, poets, musicians, and pop culture are sure to inspire. More...

What to Pack for the Perfect Wedding Day 
You’ve been planning the big day for months now. Every little detail of this day is set to be nothing less than perfect. It’s time to take a deep breath and relax. The time is almost here to say I do! To ensure that everything goes just as planned without any glitches, we’ve rounded up a list of some last-minute things to pack that you may not have thought about. More...


VOWS

Funny Wedding Vows
Whether you’re writing your own vows or borrowing from others’ witty words, funny wedding vows are a hot commodity. More...

How to Write Unforgettable Wedding Vows
While personalized language is an incredibly touching way to commit to a partner, it's not always easy to articulate. This article can help.

How to Write Your Wedding Vows 
Ultimately, when it comes to writing your wedding vows, there are no hard and fast rules. It’s your wedding day, so you get to choose whether you want to go the traditional route or come up with something completely unique. More...

Romantic Wedding Vows
Your wedding will be, quite simply, the most romantic day of your life. Naturally, many couples want their wedding vows to capture this remarkable romantic spirit. More...

Secular Wedding Vows
Love the significance of wedding vows but not particularly religious? Meet secular wedding vows, also known as non-traditional wedding vows, also known as perfectly appropriate and meaningful ways to enter into matrimony. More...

Traditional Vows
For many couples, their wedding is more than a commitment to their partner—it’s also a celebration of their faith. And reciting those faith-based, traditional wedding vows is one of the most significant moments of the ceremony. More...

Wedding Vows 101
Few individual moments embody the spirit of your wedding and who you are as a couple as your wedding vows. More...

Wedding Vows for Her
There is no better feeling than standing at your wedding in front of your best friend—your soulmate, your spouse-to-be, the love of your life. If you can beat the nerves, your wedding vows will enhance this special feeling. Here are some wedding vows for her. More...

Wedding Vows for Him
You’ve landed the love of your life. No one makes you happier than your fiancé (and soon-to-be spouse!). And your wedding vows are the perfect place to put all that love on display. Here are some inspiring wedding vows for him. More...




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