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So you've set the date, chosen your venue and booked your Celebrant, but what kind of ceremony would you like?

Did you know a civil wedding ceremony can be as individual as you are? Apart from the mandatory legal requirements, you can tailor your ceremony to reflect your personalities, desires and to help set the tone of the day.

One of the first questions to ask yourself is what sort of ceremony would you like? Would you like something very simple and straight forward, something casual and friendly, something outrageous and fun or something traditional and formal?

Here are a few examples of things you can include to make your ceremony your own.

Is there anyone you would like to know who can not be there? Whether they are logistically not able to make it or have passed away, you may wish to remember them. Tomorrowmore, is there anyone special to you that is there, for example parents or close friends or family you would also like to recognize?

What about your relationship. How did you meet and what do you enjoy doing together? Have there been any unforgettable times or funny stories you would like to share? What do you love about each other? Have you overcome any challenges together? What do you love about your family and friends? If you have children, what do you love about them? These personal details really create an intimate and unique ceremony and your guests love to hear your story!

You could include a meaningful reading or a poetry piece and have one of your friends or family read it.

You could include a ritual symbolizing the joining of two individual lives into one, or the merging of a family.

There are certain legal vows which must be included, but apart from these you may wish to write additional vows which are significant and meaningful to you.

The music you choose can also make a great impact on your ceremony. Would you prefer your favorite tunes played from your iPod or CD, or would you prefer live musicians? Usually it's a nice idea to have some background music playing as your guests arrive and then choose two or three songs for the arrival of the bride, signing of the register and the processional.

Your Celebrant will be able to offer suggestions and guide you through this exciting process, but just remember that this is your day and you can have the ceremony of your dreams!

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Source by Elizabeth Wilkie