8. Other Ceremony Events

There aren't very many other wedding songs needed unless you are having some other ceremony events for your ceremony. One of the most popular additions is having a special reading performed by a family member or friend. This is NOT the Minister, Pastor, or Rabbi mind you, but a special person who you've designated to read a particular passage that speaks to your and your soon-to-be spouse. Of course, you won't need wedding music if someone is doing a reading.

Some other events you can add to the actual ceremony performance are as follows:

Handfasting Ceremony: The expression "tying the knot" refers to the traditional early Celtic and later Scots and Welsh marriage ritual of handfasting. Though clearly pagan in origin, the symbolism of this ritual was so visually expressive and appealing that it even found its way into the liturgy of some factions of Catholicism practiced in Britain after the rise of Christianity.

The Uniting Of Families: If you have two families coming together, that is, the bride or groom or both have children from a previous marriage, it is important to include them in the ceremony. This will make them feel like they are a part of the union and not just an outsider. There are many ways to include the children, such as presenting them with a gift, having them be a part of the unity ceremony (candle, sand, tree, etc.), and even including them in the wedding vows. Some wedding songs may fit in during this part of the ceremony if the music is kept low and in the background.

Flowers to the Parents: Presenting the mothers with flowers is one more way to add a special and personal touch to your wedding ceremony. It is best if this is kept as a surprise for the mothers (and fathers, too, if you don't want them to spill the beans!) and the real emotions will show when the bride and groom walk down from the altar to present them with this special gift. Wedding songs are very important here since typically the minister isn't speaking. So choose something light, happy and loving for this part of the ceremony.

There are so many other ideas out there. Just do some research and you'll find the perfect special and unique event that you want to add to our ceremony. And if there are wedding songs involved, even better!