Monday, November 3, 2008

Really Romantic Wedding Ceremonies

Okay, so all weddings are romantic. But some weddings are over-the-top romantic.

My all-time favorite was the one where the groom strummed his guitar and sang a love-song to his bride. I don't think there was a woman there who didn't sigh. But.... not every groom can sing. So what else can make a wedding super romantic?

Romantic weddings, like real estate, are often about location, location, location. A sunrise wedding. A candlelit evening wedding. A mountain or meadow wedding. An ocean or lakeside wedding. A garden wedding. Gazebos, arches, bridges, waterfalls, ponds, winding staircases, working fireplaces. A castle, a mansion, a beautiful church or chapel. Somewhat ordinary places are spectacular at certain times of the year- like a park or street full of cherry blossoms, a pathway of hydrangeas or azaleas, a hillside of daffodils, or glorious fall foliage. More than just being good photo ops, beautiful locations add romance. Or choose a sentimental place, like where you first met, or where he proposed.

Theme weddings can add to the romance. A Renaissance or Victorian wedding. A Valentine's Day wedding. A Cinderella wedding. A Romeo and Juliet theme. A Christmas or winter wonderland wedding. A fall, spring, or summer wedding. Flower, heart, or swan themes.

Romantic decorations add to the ambiance: soft colors, roses, candles, candles, candles, tulle, lace, organza, chiffon, satin, chair covers or large white bows or flowers on backs of chairs, pearls, fans, parasols, lots of tiny string lights, dim lighting, wine, kissing balls hanging from doorways, and rose petals scattered on the ground and on tabletops.

But even in a simple setting, there are lovely elements to make a wedding ceremony oh-so-romantic. Read romantic poems or the lyrics of your favorite love songs to each other- or have someone else read them for you. Read love letters you have written to each other. Write your own vows and declare your everlasting love for each other. Choose romantic music. Exchange roses as your first gift as husband and wife- or leis. Whatever makes your heart sing- that's romance!

xoxox,
Pastor Barbara

2 comments:

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