The Do's and Don'ts of Your Wedding Ceremony

Your wedding ceremony is the heart of your big day. It’s the moment you and your partner make your vows and officially unite in front of friends and family. To ensure your ceremony is everything you’ve dreamed of—and runs smoothly—there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind. Here are some do’s and don’ts to guide you on your wedding journey.

The Do's:

1. Do Communicate with Your Officiant

   1. Make sure you do this!! It sounds silly, but your officiant is often going to make statements during your ceremony that you have not heard - it is good to be aware of what topics they will approach. Sometimes they discuss future families, when the bride or groom is unable to have children and it creates a negative ceremony experience. Make sure you know what topics they will discuss!!

      
      

2. Do Consider Your Guests’ Comfort

   1. If it is going to be hot out - PLEASE provide coolers of water for your guests! I was at a wedding once where there was no access to cold water and the ceremony was 45 minutes long. Guests were tired, hot, and thirsty - and honestly it is dangerous to not provide water!

3. Do Take Your Time

   1. Walk slowly down the aisle - way slower than you think you should! Because you'll be nervous, you will desire to rush down the aisle - but try your best to slow down and take it in!

      
      

The Don’ts:

1. Don’t Hire a Photographer & Videographer who is Distracting!

   1. I have been to a wedding where the photographer ran up 5 times in the middle of the ceremony to grab close up photos of the couple and adjust the bride's veil! It was crazy and so distracting! Please chat with your photographer & videographer in advance to make sure they will be respectful of your ceremony.

2. Don't Play Music Off your Phone

   1. This might seem obvious - but I've been to weddings where they used someone's phone to play the music and it just sounds cheesy and often gets interrupted by text message sounds/etc.

   2. It is worth it to hire a musician!

3. Don't skip the moment of unity!

   1. Whether it's braiding a rope, pouring sand, etc, please pick a moment of unity! Otherwise, the wedding just comes across so short and you don't have an element to remember it by! No matter how simple - it is always fun and special to have a moment of unity!

   
   

Final Thoughts:

Your wedding ceremony is a deeply personal and meaningful moment, and it’s essential to approach it with intention and mindfulness. By keeping these do’s and don’ts in mind, you can ensure that the ceremony is a reflection of your love and commitment—and a day you and your guests will remember forever. Happy planning!

xoxo

Amy