I would love some different ideas for how we can include our Mums in our wedding, in a non-traditional, but meaningful way. Thank you.
It is indeed a lovely idea to include family in your wedding day and will certainly make your Mums feel special and cherished. There are many ways to do this, and your celebrant will have lots of ideas to share, many of which are non-traditional.
Here are some ideas to get you started:
Include your Mums in the planning process
Ask them to design or create wedding stationery or table dressings
Include their favourite flowers or colours in decorations
They could welcome guests on arrival
They could enter in procession before the wedding party
Mums can escort you both down the aisle, with or without Dad
Present them with roses or a gift of appreciation during the ceremony
They could perform part of the ceremony with the celebrant
They could give a reading or read a personal letter
Include them in a ritual such as hand fasting- there are many ritual possibilities
Wear some of Mum’s jewellery or something from her own wedding day
They could be the ring holders
They could be your legal witnesses
They could hold the bridal bouquet
They could make the Pronouncement together
At the Reception your Mums could:
Greet you on arrival with a welcome ritual- again, many possibilities on offer
Give a speech or tell the story of your life or how you met
Preside over the cake ritual
Join in the first dance
As you can see, there are myriad ways your precious Mums can be involved in your special day. I’m only too happy to help guide how to include them or any other family members in your ceremony. Let’s work together to create the perfect ceremony reflective of you and your story.
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