Southern Star Weddings
Clarksville, TN
Traditional Wedding Ceremonies
From writing your own vows to including a ritual that celebrates your heritage, there are many ways to personalize your union. Together we can come up with the perfect ceremony to welcome your guests, celebrate your relationship, and include the elements or people that are most important to you.
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Since every couple is different, every ceremony package is different. Once you have decided what kind of ceremony you want to have and what options/services you want included, then I am able to estimate the fee for my services.
Unity Candle: Couple lights separate candles then uses them to light a unity candle as one. Couple keeps the candle set.
Unity Sand: Couple pours two colored sands into a vase to signify their union. Children or parents of spouses can be included with their own colors. Couple keeps the unity vase.
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Unity Wine: Couple combines red and white wines into one glass to signify their union and drink to the future, embracing both the sweetness and bitterness of life together. Alternative beverages can be used. Can choose to provide your own glasses or use ones provided. Couple keeps the leftover beverages.
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Religious/Heritage Rituals: Include a special ceremonial ritual to mark this important event.
Examples: handfasting, blessing/prayer, lazo y arras, circling, ketubah, etc.
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Religious/Special Readings: Officiant and/or guest can read specially selected materials.
Examples: poems, psalms, bible verses, literary excerpts, etc.
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Memorial: Set aside time to acknowledge and honor deceased or absent loved ones.
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Family Vows: Include children in ceremony with special words and promises just for them. Special gifts may be given at this time to commemorate the moment.
Vow Writing Assistance: Provide couple with sample vows, worksheets, and other resources that help find the words that are right for them. Includes reviewing vows for errors and printing them on index card for ceremony.
Pre-marital Counseling: Couples receive 2 one-hour sessions prior to wedding date to discuss important topics facing newlyweds and create a plan for handling dilemmas.
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Wedding Rehearsal: Officiant will attend and (co)direct (with wedding planner if couple has one) the ceremony rehearsal. Includes rehearsal of entrance/procession, positions and duties, ceremony basics, and departure/recession.
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