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Wedding Planner 2013 25
A wedding is aonce-in-a-lifetime event formany couples, so brides andgrooms wish for the event to bemomentous and memorable. Assuch, couples are increasinglyintegrating personal nuancesinto their ceremonies andreceptions to tailor weddings totheir unique visions. The desireto include personalized weddingvows continues to be a populartrend.
If you are consideringpersonalized wedding vows,first realize that it may not be asimple task. That’s because youwant the message conveyed tobe dear to your heart, and thatcan be challenging when facedwith the pressures and planningof the rest of the wedding. That
isn’t to say that writing yourown vows is impossible.Here are some guidelinesfor personalizing your
ceremony with your ownsentiments.
* Schedule time for writing.Amid the bustle of dress fittingsand interviews withphotographers, it can be easy toput off the important task ofwriting vows for another day.But as any great writer canattest, it takes writing — andrewriting — to achieve afinished product you can beproud of. Give the task of
writing your vows yourundivided attention. Mark iton your calendar or set areminder on your computerjust as you would any otherappointment.
* Be aware of ceremonyguidelines. It is best to checkwith your officiant and confirmthat personalized wedding vowsare allowed. During civilceremonies it’s often acceptableto customize vows as you seefit. However, during religiousceremonies there may be linesof scripture that need to be reador certain passages required.Before you spend hoursworking on the task, be surethat it is allowed and that yourspouse and you are on thesame page.
* Jot down your feelings.Answer some questions aboutwhat marriage means to youand how you feel about yourspouse. Try to avoid tritesayings and think from yourheart and personal experiences.Think about what is the mostimportant thing you want topromise to your future partner.These notes can serve as thestarting points for the actualvows.
* Read inspirational writings.Perhaps there is an author or apoet who inspires you? You canquote certain writers in your
vows or let the tone of theirworks help shape the words ofyour vows. There also aresuggested wedding readings andother quotes about marriagereadily available at the libraryor with a quick search online.
* Decide on a tone.Although the day isbased on love andaffection, you may not feel
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