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Pre-wedding Ceremony Advice

Abby, on October 14, 2019 at 11:37 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 3
So due to some issues we have family that will be unable to make it to our DW. So we are going to have a ceremony before we have our wedding. We have several reasons for having it before instead of after, such as once we get back things will be very busy for months and we have some family that’s not doing so well. They will still be able to view our actual wedding as it will be streamed. BUT I want pictures and I’d like to have some memories of being walked down the isle and such. please no one suggest we move the ceremony to after we get actually get married or that we get legally married here and a vow renewal at our DW. It’s been a long hard decision and this is what we want to do. I know it’s untraditional, but many things we are doing are.
Has anyone ever done this? Or have any suggestions? What would you have going on during the “ceremony”? Should I treat it almost like a vow renewal?
Thanks in advance I appreciate all advice.

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Latest activity by Clíodhna, on October 16, 2019 at 9:22 AM
  • Sharon
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    Sharon ·
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    I think its great that you're doing a ceremony first for those unable to make your DW. Everyone's circumstances are different and we don't always have things work out as originally planned. We had a similar situation but our first one was the legal and religious ceremony. I would do it however you want. Have someone walk you down the aisle if you want, have it as a regular ceremony if you want. It might be the only ceremony some people might see even if you stream your other one. Enjoy it for what it is. You get two opportunities to have those special moments with your FH!
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    Thank you so much!!
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  • Clíodhna
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2030
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    Hey there, Abby!

    I completely agree with Sharon here, I think it’s great that you and your FS are doing this to include people who can’t make it. She also had wonderful advice!

    If you want someone to walk you down the aisle at the ceremony and hire a photographer, you should go for it! You can plan the wedding ceremony however you like.

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