Celebrate your geeky love with a LARPers’ sword arch!
We know we’ve got some Offbeat Brides in here who love to LARP, and have I got an idea for you!
Do what Faye did. Grab your LARP friends and give ’em a whisper when your partner isn’t looking. “Pst. Yo. Bring your fave boffer sword to the ceremony.” Mike was completely surprised when he and Faye’s friends created a foam sword arch for their ceremony exit!
For the nerds and pagans among us: the elemental unity ceremony
Karen and Frank’s elven-inspired wedding featured a little ritual that I think y’all are really going to want to hear about: an elemental unity ceremony. They utilized the elements of fire, earth, air, and water during their wedding, which fits beautifully with their other-worldly theme.
Short & sweet Halloween wedding ceremony script
This Halloween wedding ceremony script is all about binding two souls for ALL ETERNITY instead of just “til death”…
Safeguard your vows by emailing them to yourself before the ceremony
A lot of technology-focused couples already read their vows from their smart phone or tablet, but in case you’re opting to print out or write out your vows, it never hurts to have a backup in case you forget them. Lizzy ended up forgetting her vows and reminded us why having a backup plan for everything is a smart choice.
Think “holding up” as an alternative to “giving away” the bride
For those who’d like to include the traditional walk down the aisle with a deeply loved parental figure but choke a bit on the whole concept of “giving away,” maybe all that’s required is some alternative thinking. This person has supported you and loved you, whomever they may be — how lovely to let them “hold you up” as you walk toward your partner.
Herding cats: wedding rehearsal tips and advice
It’s down to the wire and you’re all ready to start figuring out how the ceremony is going to go down. Maybe you’re lucky enough to have a wedding planner helping, or maybe you’re the point person who will be wrangling the cats. Either way, here are some of our tips for making sure your wedding rehearsal is useful and as stress-free as possible.