Ceremony Details

When you meet with your clergyman, rabbi, or other officiant conducting the
ceremony, ask about any special requirements, religious or legal, that you
need to fulfill prior to your wedding. Some churches, temples or other
religious facilities enforce restrictions that you may not have known about.
Be sure to ask for a list of ceremony guidelines and restrictions.

If you are about to marry someone of a different faith you both should discuss
the differences and consider one belief or religion to practice. If you are
converting to another religion be sure to inquire about religious classes as
well as premarital classes the congregation may offer.

Most religious facilities can recommend who to contact for ceremonial
music. The music when you walk down the isle is not a small matter.
Whether you want a soloist, a harpist, or a pianist, you will most definitely
want someone that will draw the attention to you and not to their lousy music
or screechy voice. Be sure to audition anyone you intend to hire for the
ceremony music.

Start thinking about your vows and if you will be writing your own. You may
want to select a favorite reading or song to be included in the service. This is
a special way to include others in the wedding that are not part of the
wedding party.