A non-traditional wedding ceremony may contain many elements found in a traditional wedding. However, in a non-traditional wedding ceremony, the couple is free to do something unique or unusual…something that reflects their mutual interests, their style, or their family situation.

The traditional wedding ceremony elements usually included in non-traditional weddings are vows, exchange of rings, and the declaration of marriage. Even traditional elements of a wedding ceremony may become non-traditional. For example, instead of a unity candle ritual, a couple might drink wine from the same ceremonial cup.

When the bride and groom come from different religious or cultural backgrounds, they may want to creatively incorporate rituals from each heritage. A ceremony with rituals from each religion or culture can be moving and deeply meaningful for each family even though they are in a non-traditional wedding ceremony.

When a non-traditional wedding ceremony creates a blended family, couples often want to formally include their children in the ritual. The couple may recite a special vow to the children or a present a family ring or medallion to each child. Some couples even include their pets. Imagine your faithful dog as ring-bearer!

Non-traditional wedding ceremonies have the flexibility of being “staged” creatively, such as the order of the procession, where the bridal party stands, or how the seating is arranged. Your venue may be unusual…a museum, the beach, or an ancestral farm.

Let Julie Laudicina talk with you about more creative ideas to make your non-traditional wedding ceremony be something that your family and guests will all say, “That’s so like them!”

Contact Julie Laudicina, Celebrant! for a free consultation.