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One of the most common questions I get asked by wedding couples is “How much freedom will they have in helping to create the ceremony?” Its certainly understandable, many wedding packages come with pre-set wedding vows. It is easier to have the same ceremony for each couple.
But it is my belief that something so special as your wedding, the tone and feel of the ceremony should be set by the wedding couple. The vows and ceremony is one of the most important contracts couples will be entering into. Just as much thought and effort should be spent on the ceremony as on the decorations, theme and flowers .
Your wedding ceremony can be, and should be personally designed, but it should also be an expression of worship, reflecting joy, celebration, community, respect, dignity and love.
Tradition dictates the ceremony to be :

OPENING WORDS OF THE OFFICIANT
THE GIVING IN MARRIAGE (optional) or Who gives the woman to be married?
AN OPENING PRAYER OR READING OR POEM of any denomination.
DEFINITION OF MARRIAGE
WEDDING VOWS
SECOND READING OR SONG
EXCHANGE OF RINGS OR GIFTS
CLOSING
This could be a poem, a prayer, or a sanctioning of the marriage. It is generally the “final thoughts” of the officiant.
DECLARATION OF MARRIAGE
INTRODUCTION OF THE NEWLY MARRIED COUPLE.

An important role of the Wedding Officiate is to guide and help you in writing you ceremony.
The ultimate goal is for you to have a personable, happy event.
The officiants at Beach Wedding By Deb take this goal to heart and will help you as much or as little as you desire.