We’re planning a small elopement at my future in-law’s house next week as my FMIL is in the final stage of her life. We have a minimony scheduled in October and a Vow Renewal & Celebration next Spring. 3 Wedding Scenarios: How to make them each unique?
I was thinking for the Elopement we would write a dedication and thank you to my FH’s parents and make it more about them. Maybe keep it short and sweet. I’m not sure if we will have our vows for each other or to save them for the Minimony. We are having a Priest with the Hospice to perform the elopement ceremony. I was thinking at the very least to have FMIL bless our rings.
Then for the Minimony my Zen Priest will perform our ceremony with more Buddhist traditions (meditation, gatha etc.).
For the Vow Renewal we’re inviting my Zen Priest to perform that service as well, but I’m not sure how we’ll do it differently. We thought in lieu of exchanging Mala Beads (which we’re doing at the Minimony) that we would do a handfasting. We’re most likely not going to exchange rings a third time (maybe - My original idea was to have our guests bless our rings (i.e. set an intention)), but I’m not sure if that will be safe at that time.
Anyone else doing 2-3 ceremonies and if so, how are you making each one unique?
Also for fun, here are 3 bridal looks I’m going for:
Elopement
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