Some Questions to Answer
- Do you want a formal wedding or something really wild and crazy?
- Where do you want to get married? Indoors? Outdoors? In a church? In a park? In a field? On a beach? At a resort? In a bar? On a boat or train or plane? Where you met? A place special to you both?
- What time of year do you want to get married? Spring? Summer? Autumn? Winter?
- What time of day do you want to get married? Morning? Afternoon? Evening? Sunrise? Sunset? Midnight?
- Who will be your wedding coordinator? A professional? Yourself? Family member? Friend?
- Who do you want to be present at the ceremony? Just the two of you? Close family? Extended family? Friends? General public?
- Who do you want to participate in the actual ceremony? Children? Grandchildren? Parents? Siblings? Pets?
- What do you want to be included in your ceremony? Just your vows? Music? Singing? Readings?
- Are there any special spiritual rites or cultural traditions you would like to include in the ceremony? Unity candle? Blending of the sands or blending of the waters? Handfasting? Jumping a broom? Drinking from a ritual vessel?
- Will you want to include any particular religious references in your ceremony or will you want to refrain from any religious references being made at all?
- Will you want to have a rehearsal beforehand? What about a reception afterwards?