The Big Day Has Arrived: Part 3; The Wedding Ceremony

This is where the formalities all start. The bride will make her entrance with the person they have chosen to give them away (traditionally her father). They would then both walk down the aisle together to the bride and groom’s choice of music. This will be the first time guests will get chance to see the bride, and also the first time the groom will see the bride in her dress. It can be an overwhelming experience, having all eyes on you both.

Seating during the ceremony is your preference. Traditionally the groom’s family would be seated to the right hand side of the aisle (viewed as you enter the ceremony), and the bride’s on the left. The first row of seats would be reserved for the bridesmaids, father and mother of the bride and groom, best man and groomsmen, as well as any other close family members or friends.

DeDepending on your choice of ceremony, whether you choose a religious or nondenominational service, you will probably be looking at the ceremony lasting between 20 to 60 minutes.

During the ceremony you can have readings, songs, or anything else to personalise it to your taste. You must also have the section which legally binds you
in marriage, and exchange wedding vows. You will then sign the marriage register; this can take up to 10 minutes.

During the service, it is often the case that the official wedding photographer is the only person permitted to take photos. It is also illegal to photograph the marriage register as it has past bride and groom’s confidential details on. After the register has been signed, a dummy register can be produced, so you can pose as guests are invited to come forward and take photographs of you.

In the closing part of the ceremony, you will be presented with your marriage certificate and officially announced to all your wedding guests as husband and wife!

You can now take a deep breath and walk back up the aisle to a round of applause and also a piece of music of your choice.

Depending on your choice of ceremony, whether you choose a religious or nondenominational service, you will probably be looking at the ceremony lasting between 20 to 60 minutes.

During the ceremony you can have readings, songs, or anything else to personalise it to your taste. You must also have the section which legally binds you
in marriage, and exchange wedding vows. You will then sign the marriage register; this can take up to 10 minutes.

During the service, it is often the case that the official wedding photographer is the only person permitted to take photos. It is also illegal to photograph the marriage register as it has past bride and groom’s confidential details on. After the register has been signed, a dummy register can be produced, so you can pose as guests are invited to come forward and take photographs of you.

In the closing part of the ceremony, you will be presented with your marriage certificate and officially announced to all your wedding guests as husband and wife!

You can now take a deep breath and walk back up the aisle to a round of applause and also a piece of music of your choice.