That said, we have an open slate to build upon. A nice (but somewhat sobering) thought. Basic elements we need to determine in the next couple of weeks: choose ceremony musicians (anyone know a good mandolin player??); determine our readings (one is final...need to decide on one more); decide on wedding party formation on stage (16 attendants on the small chapel stage is no minor task); and meet up with Todd for lunch to tie it all together.
Other than those elements, we know that we want to incorporate a ceremonial element to the big day. While others choose unity candle lightings or sand ceremonies, I want something a little more original for the big day. Those are both nice touches to a wedding ceremony, but not what we are looking for. For a time, I was thinking about a rose (or in our case, lily) ceremony, but even that did not suit well.
Lately, my mind has been going back and forth on the element of a ring warming ceremony. Have you ever seen one of these? Neither have I, but the idea of it is quite intriguing. It is basically a time when the guests pass your wedding bands along, saying prayers and sending well wishes toward the couple. It might be done during a song or something. The officiant generally says a little something about it to kick the ceremony off and the rings are then passed along. If your crowd is small enough, you could have everyone pass the rings along. Or you could have the bride's ring passed among the bride's side and the groom's band passed along the groom's side. OR you could even have the bands passed among a select few guests (aka family members in the first two rows or something). The possibilities are endless!
Not gonna lie, this idea has been the most exciting to me. Now, if only I could convince Jacob!!
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