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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 Friday, Dec. 18th, 2020
Are you dreaming of a winter wedding ceremony sparkling with lights, aglow with the warmth of community and love? We are, too!
Just in time for the December 21st Solstice, this simple marriage ceremony script is everything you need to begin planning your winter wonderland wedding ceremony.
Drawing on a magical mix of centuries-old traditions and modern details, this script will help you welcome love and light into the shortest days and longest nights of the season...
Lit from rafter-to-rafter or tree-to-tree with glowing, dancing candlelight, this ceremony is steeped in history and meaning.
Illustration: Jessica Levey
For the Wedding Officiant: Wondering what to wear to winter wedding? Dress for comfort and style at all your winter weddings with these helpful tips: What to Wear to Officiate a Winter Wedding
This sweet officiant script includes opportunities for friend and family participation and inclusion, meaningful readings, blessings, or music. It also works well for indoor or outdoor ceremonies, during the day or at night.
You’ll also find reflections on the meaning and symbolism of the Solstice, from scientific to spiritual, and can easily adapt it to suit Pagan, non-denominational, humanist or nonreligious couples… any everyone in between!
To learn more about planning a winter solstice wedding, read Plan & Officiate a Winter Solstice Ceremony with Candle Lighting.
Illustration: Jessica Levey
Dreaming of a winter wonderland wedding? Find more winter wedding ideas here: 5 Unity Ceremony Ideas for a Cozy Winter Wedding (with Scripts)
We know that writing a ceremony from scratch can be a daunting process, especially if you’re officiating on short notice.
(Ummm… a spontaneous December elopement right before tax time, anyone?)
To make things a little easier on everyone, we keep our Sample Script Library well stocked, with all kinds of wedding ceremony templates and sample scripts for you to choose from. These scripts make a great starting point, with sections to add to, leave out, or reorganize, as you personalize a ceremony.
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Looking for a unique seasonal unity ceremony idea for your cozy winter wedding ceremony? Here are five great suggestions, from candle lighting and love letters to a cheerful wine or cider toast.
An outdoor winter wedding ceremony can be unique and beautiful! Consider one of the unique unity ritual ideas in the article above to make your winter wonderland wedding one to remember!
Wondering if a marriage proposal is in your future this holiday season? This Czech tradition might predict your future! See the full article here.
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