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Unique Love Songs

If you are looking for a new and unrecognizable song to capture a moment during your reception, check out these new singles. Any of these could be used for your first dance, cake cutting song, or music to be played behind your wedding photo montage or video.

Christina Perri: A Thousand Years

Colbie Colliat: I Do

Francesca Battistelli: 100 More Years

Runner Runner: I Can’t Wait

Tyler Ward: Falling with You

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Components of a Christian Ceremony

I have never coordinated two weddings that are the same. There are several different components that can be included in your wedding to make it personal to the relationship you have with your fiance. I have put together the traditional order of events for a Christian or non-denominational wedding. By no means do you need to stick with this order, feel free to switch it up and add little touches here and there to make it even more special.

Prelude music- plays while honored guests are seated

  • Officiant enters
  • Groom’s grandparents are seated
  • Bride’s grandparents are seated
  • Groom’s parents are seated
  • Bride’s mother is seated

Processional music- plays while attendants are walking down the aisle

  • Best man enters from the side
  • Grooms enters from the side
  • Groomsmen and bridesmaids come down the aisle
  • Maid of honor comes down the aisle
  • Ring bearer comes down the aisle, then takes a seat or stands by best man
  • Flower girl comes down the aisle, then takes a seat or stand by maid of honor

Bridal Processional

  • Bride and her father come down the aisle (Father can be substituted by brother, family member, or friend)

Officiant’s Opening Remarks

Vows

Exchange of Rings

Other Unity Customs

Pronouncement

The Kiss

Recessional

  • Bride and Groom exit first
  • Flower girl and ring bearer exit together
  • Maid of honor and best man exit together
  • Remaining attendants pair up and exit together
  • Guests file out, starting with the front row

Wedding Program

A program is presented to guests as they arrive to the ceremony. Typically, the program is handed out by a guest book attendant (cousin or niece). Programs are not required, but provide guests names of those in the wedding party, readings, and any details needed for the reception. The bride and groom usually write a letter to be published within the program that expresses their thanks to those that helped make everything possible.

Items to be included within Program:

  • Order of Events
  • Names of people with roles in the ceremony
  • Music that will be played
  • Meaning behind special rituals taking place during the ceremony
  • Note from the bride and groom
  • Optional: Favorite quote of the bride and the groom, name of a deceased relative or friend
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Bridal Shower Ideas

The purpose of the bridal shower is to celebrate and help the bride prepare for her new home. The bridal shower is typically held two to three months before the wedding. Traditionally, the maid-of-honor hosts the party; however, other bridesmaids and the mother of the bride have become popular leaders for organizing the event. The role of the bride is to provide the guest list, provide input when asked, enjoy the party, and write thank you notes for gifts.

Having a theme for a bridal shower adds a new element for the guests to participate in. Think about a few of these ideas and see if you think it will make the party a fun treat for all!

  1. Alphabet Shower- each guest is assigned a letter and is asked to bring a gift that begins with that letter.
  2. Around-the-House Shower- each guest is assigned a room in the house and is asked to bring a gift that is associated with that room.
  3. Kitchen Shower- guests are asked to bring an item that might help out the bride in the kitchen. This can be a fun idea for the inexperienced cook.
  4. Lingerie Shower- guests are asked to bring lingerie or item that will promote bedroom action. Bride will have to provide sizes prior to the shower. (This type of shower is often held as a separate shower for the bride and her close family and friends).
  5. Recipe Shower- guests are asked to bring a recipe and the items needed to make the dish.
  6. Stock-the-Bar Shower- guests are asked to bring alcoholic drinks, mixers, and bar items as gifts. (This type of shower is popular with coed
  7. showers).
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Setting the Dress Code for Your Wedding

It is important to inform your guests what attire is suitable for your wedding and reception. It is not rude to request a guest to dress appropriately if you provide enough time for them to select an outfit.

White-tie: Tails for the men and full-length gowns for the women.

Black-tie: Tuxedos for the men and formal gowns of any length for the women.

Black-tie optional; Black-tie invited; Formal attire: indicates the bridal party will be in formal dress, and it is optional for the rest of the guests. Dark suits or tuxedos for men and dresses or formal evening pants for women.

Cocktail Dress- suits or sports jackets for men dresses or dressy pants for women