What is good filler?

Question

For my ceremony? I heard it is only about 15 minutes on average, and all I have so far for the schedule is: The pastor speaking, 2 readings from our friends, and our vows...what else can I add in so it's not only 5 minutes long? I thought about a sand or unity candle, but is there something different I can do?

Answer 1

That sounds like a nice ceremony as it is, in my opinion!  Trust me, people love weddings, but shorter is better.  Everyone wants to get to the reception and have fun!  

Answer 2

maybe extend out your wedding vows, also ask if there are any horse shoes to be given, or ask for another family member to do a reading.

Answer 3

Hire a singer to sing a few songs as the guests are arriving and as you walk down the aisle.  Your wedding may seem short but the memories will last forever.  Best wishes.

Answer 4

Good filler is having the following...

A soloist/group to sing a lovely love/wedding song

A dancer (ballet to a love/weddingsong) I had it and it's beautiful

Lighting of candles

Prayer

A more complex processional of the wedding party down the aisle

Congrats and have fun.  This is your day.  MAKE IT LAST!

Answer 5

Maybe you can say what you find endearing with each other.

That would be lovely to incorporate into your vows!

Mixing your sand with his into a jar or vase also sounds

like a good expression of your love becoming one!

BEST WISHES!!!

Answer 6

I would open with a general prayer then a solo and have the best man carry two roses once your down the best man gives you a rose to give to your mthr n law and your husband gets a rose to give to your mother.  You each could say something to the otherss parent like thanks for allowing me to marry your son and vice-versea say part of the vows have a solo and then the remainder of the vows. Once the vows are said have music or a solo for a few minutes while you and your husband stand facing the crowd this will allow for picture taking as well  

Answer 7

-Musical Prelude

-Entrance of Parents (the mothers can light the outside candles on the unity candle as they enter)

-Wedding Party Processional (Pastor, Groom and Best Man enter first)

-Bride's Entrance

-Reading

-Exchange of Vows

-Ring Ceremony

-Reading

-Lighting of Unity Candle

-Pronouncement of Marriage

-Recessional

I think this will be more than 15 minutes...probably 20-30 (not including the musical prelude).  You can also add a musical selection too.

Answer 8

When I had gotten married a year ago today we had exchanged a rose. My groom gave one to my mother hugged her and said I love you mom and I gave one to his aunt (his mom, God rest her soul) passed away 2 months before we had gotten married.  

Answer 9

Don't forget - you have to walk in and out; are you exchanging rings?

You can do the unity candle, sand ceremony, hand tying, rose ceremony, wine ceremony.

As much time and effort AND MONEY these days as we put into our weddings, the wedding itself really is a brief moment in time.  Maybe that's why so much is put into our receptions.

Congrats & best wishes