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Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Stay up to date with the latest wedding ceremony trends, script writing inspiration, tips and advice for first-time officiants, and news that matters to couples and wedding ministers.
Published Tuesday, Oct. 11th, 2022
It’s easy for engaged couples to get bogged down planning a wedding. Trust us, we know!
Wedding blogs and planning sites are filled with advertisements for expensive clothing and wedding ceremony supplies – everything from tablecloths to wedding arches to party favors for guests and attendants.
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These items are beautiful, to be sure, and there’s nothing wrong with planning a large, lavish wedding ceremony or reception with all the bells and whistles. If you want a hand-carved ice sculpture of you and your sweetheart, go for it!
But it’s important to remember that there are only 5 things that are truly necessary for a meaningful wedding ceremony… no matter what these wedding blogs or forums tell you to buy.
That’s it! (Ok, you’ll need a black ink pen, too.)
These five ingredients are all you really need to create a memorable, magical wedding ceremony. Because in the years to come, what you’ll really remember about your wedding day is the way you felt and the person standing in front of you – not what kind of glassware you chose.
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So order any other supplies you want, and plan the exact ceremony you’ve always dreamed of, but don’t lose sight of what really matters: making your marriage legal and celebrating it with love.
Tips on keeping your ceremony legal and finding the perfect wedding officiant:
You'll only need five things to get married:
1) You
2) Your partner
3) Your wedding officiant
4) Your marriage license
5) A whole lot of love!
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