What can i do on a civil ceremony?

Question

I am planning on having one...but i dont know.... later i am planning to have a catholic ceremony (but after two or three years). Do you think i can do something i would do on my catholic ceremony, like having bridesmaids or playing music while i am entering the church? any ideas?

Answer 1

You will need to talk to the courthouse or office where you are getting married. They will be able to tell you what their policies are on attendants, how many guests can witness the ceremony, and whether they have the equipment for music, etc.

Answer 2

A wedding is a wedding adn you can do any and all of the normal rituals regardless of religion.  I know each religion has their own type of thing they add that make it specific to that religion but a wedding is a wedding.  Everyone has the bridesmaids, the ring boy the flower girl etc.....  The cake.  Just pick the things you like.  Make it fun and celebrate.  Any type of sharing of vows may be something you could do to make it just a little more unique for your circumstances if you're feeling left out of the special services portion.  I think people think without the religous part it somehow takes away from the meaning or solidiity of the ceremony and it does not.  It is still a combinbing of two hearts and two lives.  So maybe find something meaning ful and special that you each promise to the other, put it on a piece of paper and have a ring boy type thing place them where you will stand while the clergy man or whoever says his peace.  Let it only be a symbol of the promises you two make to each other starting this day forward.  You don't have to get dorky andread them unless you have the audience and feeel comfortable in doing so.  And it doesn't have to be a long written out thing.  It wcould be love, respect. just a word or list of words.  It is the symbol tha tyou should be focused on.  Just the same as the wedding.  Congratulations and good luck in your new life together.

Answer 3

Yes, you can have a 'civil' ceremony that is a full wedding... it just leaves out the church sermon.  Some brides don't want any religious connotations - such as prayers.  Some want prayers, some want blessings.  You can have bridesmaids, wedding march music, unity candle ceremony, etc.  Find an officiant that is willing to customize your ceremony to fit your needs.

Congrats & best wishes