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Second Wedding Etiquette And Ideas: The Ceremony

By Francina Smit

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Published: 16Jun2009
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If you are about to get married for a second time, you will have to think about the actual wedding ceremony. Will you go with a civil ceremony which most encore brides seem to prefer or will you have a traditional or religious ceremony? This series of articles were written to help you with ideas and etiquette for second weddings and this one will deal with the ceremony in particular.

The person conducting the ceremony will play a vital role in personalizing the ceremony and he or she will probably follow a predetermined format. But you will be able to put your personal spin on it and make it your own. Therefore one of the first things to do will be to set up an appointment with this person to walk through the various aspects of a wedding ceremony.

Perhaps you do not want a traditional wedding but want to make a few changes to make the ceremony totally your own. Do not be afraid to make subtle changes. It is often refreshing to shake things up a bit and it will keep you guests interested and prevent them from becoming bored.

Following are some points that are usually a part of a wedding ceremony and it will help you to start getting your details together:

1. Music

2. Literature, poetry or readings from the Bible

3. The processional or entrance of the bride and groom or bridal party

4. Wedding vows (more about this in the next article)

5. Exchanging of rings or gifts

6. Attendants to sign the marriage register

7. Lighting the unity candle or similar ceremony

8. The first kiss

9. The recessional or leaving the church

Remember that this is only a guide on the etiquette and ideas for second weddings. You can omit some steps and add more if you prefer to do so. It is your wedding and you certainly do not have to repeat what has been done before but there are some elements of etiquette for second weddings that should be applied. It is after all still a ceremony.

But is does not have to be cookie cutter either. The most important thing to do to make it your own will be to add personal touches - little nuances that say this is our wedding. Like the vows, the programs and flowers.

Ideas and etiquette for second weddings do not differ all that much from first weddings, but since you are wiser, more mature and have done this before, you will probably enjoy it more as well.

Maybe you're still just hoping to get married and that's okay. You can find ideas for unique wedding proposals, dresses, flowers, invitations, the cake, the ring and the honeymoon on my site. Basically everything you will need for your wedding planning. A lot of creative wedding ideas in one spot - even etiquette and ideas for second weddings.

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