This is Part 6 of a 10 part wedding series.
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| The time has come for your wedding ceremony to begin. The music is playing, your bridal party has made their entrance and now you stand there with your father (or brother, mother, or other significant person in your life) ready to walk down the aisle. Butterflies might be fluttering in your stomach...from nerves, excitement, or both. |  |
 | Every ceremony I have ever photographed is different. Sometimes the bridal party walks in together. Other times the bridesmaids and groomsman make their own entrances. It isn't always the father walking the Bride down the aisle. The vows aren't always the same. The Minister or Justice of the Peace never say quite the same thing. Sometimes there are unity candle ceremonies and other times there are rope tying ceremonies. It really all depends on what is important to the Bride and Groom on their special day. How they share their love and commit themselves to one another is entirely unique to them. Your photographer should be ready and able to photograph all of those unique moments of your ceremony. The photographer should be able to capture the tears and the laughter of the bridal party as you and your significant other take your vows. |
Keep in mind, some vendors do not allow the photographer to move around, use a flash, or even shoot during the ceremony.
Now you are hand in hand with your love and the Officiant is perhaps addressing the guests as to why weddings are significant or how serious the occasion is. Like I've said before, no matter how serious the occasion...don't forget that it's ok to have fun. You can laugh during your ceremony. You can make mistakes, trip on your dress, drop the ring, or whatever might feel like a huge blunder. No one will care. They will laugh it off and the ceremony will continue. It's also ok to cry. Vows are sometimes hard to get through, especially if you have written your own message to each other. Just remember that you can take all the time you need to get through the ceremony, since it marks the start of your new journey in life.
| If you can, have someone record the ceremony. It will all feel like such a blur later on and no one wants to forget the little details of their wedding. But, it's a lot to take in and there are a lot of eyes focused on you. It's difficult to remember every little thing. What will stand out is the memory of holding your partner's hand and feeling reassured that you are truly loved. |  |
Make sure your photographer can photograph from many different angles during the ceremony. Otherwise you'll end up with 30 photos from the same point of view. If you are smart enough to hire a photography team then they can cover multiple angles at once and get the best shots from the pivital point of your special day. Keep in mind, some vendors do not allow the photographer to move around, use a flash, or even shoot during the ceremony. If the photos from your ceremony are highly important to you then make sure you clear things up with the vendor of your choice before you book your wedding.
The moment everyone has been waiting for during the ceremony is The KIss! Make sure you take your time so that the photographer can photograph the best part of the ceremony. It's your first kiss as a married couple. It's the first kiss of the start of your new life together. Enjoy it.
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