We're Going to Be One Happy Family...Or Else!

A very unique book written by a nationally respected marriage and family therapist who has worked with couples and families for over 30 years. Learn why a mother bought 25 copies for EVERYONE in her family to get everyone on the same page during the most intense, public, family event. Learn more

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GETTING married is cake compared to BEING married

We make time to eat, sleep and go to work. Somehow the most complex, life long relationships are assumed to magically work. We offer many options for marriage preparation for the secular, religious, the talkative personality, the laid back personality... Learn more

Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony can either be simple; your religion dictates the entire thing, or it can be totally up to you. Some officiants and clergy have their common scripts and some ask you to insert personalized parts like readings or vows.

Many couples wait until most of the major wedding planning decisions have been made to tackle the ceremony itself. It can be the least or most fun, depending on what level of freedom you have or want. If you're stressed about wedding etiquette and tradition, you'll end up doing a lot of research.

Definitely consider talking to both sets of parents to see whether they have any assumptions or strong opinions. It may be as simple as a parent you thought could be a reader has serious stage fright and would rather watch, or perhaps a challenging stepmother would feel so honored to be a part of the ceremony - which keeps her off your back for other parts of the plannign process.

More detailed advice:

Wedding Readings

Mistakes made with siblings that impact the wedding ceremony

Wedding Party issues

Wedding Priority Worksheet