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may no one put asunder
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Officiating your poly commitment ceremony
If you're in a polyamorous relationship, taking the next step is more complicated. Given that everything is a bit more complicated in a polycule, you may be uniquely prepared for this challenge. Marriage, as defined in the United States, is a legal relationship...
Stefana crowns in weddings
A poignant way to represent what changes during marriage is to exchange stefana on the heads of the couple. This is a unity ceremony that touches on the additional roles and responsibilities being placed upon those who are being wed. Widely used in Greek orthodox...
Warming the rings
The practice of warming rings at a wedding is said to have Irish roots. The basic form involves the bands being passed among some or all of the guests, who physically warm them with their hands while also imbuing them with positive hopes and wishes for the couple...
What shall you be called you during your wedding?
Your wedding should reflect your values: who you are, what communities you belong to, and who you stand for are all part of those values. An aspect that doesn't get as much attention is how the officiant addresses you during the ceremony, as well as at its conclusion....
Breaking a glass to end your wedding ceremony
The breaking of a glass with a solid stomp of the foot comes from Jewish tradition, and is a recognizable element in many fictional weddings depicted on film and stage. Traditionally a glass is broken by the groom and attendees shouts "mazel tov," which marks the end...
Honoring your beloved dead in your wedding ceremony
Weddings can be bittersweet. There's likely going to be a lot of happiness, and looking to the future; it can also be a day to remember loved ones who didn't live to attend in body. Acknowledging those special people who passed on before your special day can help...