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Updated Oct 14, 20245 Things That Could Disrupt Your Ceremony—and How to Fix Them
You want the focus to be on you two, and not clanking dishes.
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When planning your wedding, you'll most likely be thinking mainly about your reception—but the ceremony is the most important part! It's when you recite your vows, pledge your love to one another, and you're officially announced as married. But there are some things that may not immediately come to mind when planning out your ceremony. Consider these elements for your "I dos."
1. Surroundings
Dreaming of having your ceremony at a beautiful country club attached to a golf course? Know you won't be alone—golfers will be on the course and members will be enjoying lunch or dinner, chatting and clanking away as you're professing your love. If you're worried about extra noise, take time to visit the venue on the same day of the week and time of day that you're having your ceremony. Chances are another wedding may be going on during that time, which will give you a feel of how things will go on your own day. Talk to the venue coordinator or your planner about possible ideas on how to block out any unwanted noise (or guests!). Which brings us to our next point...
2. Sound
While it's obviously most important that you and your partner can hear your vows, your guests would also like to hear them too—it's why they're there. And even though your officiant may have a microphone, it still may not carry your own two voices. Talk this through with your officiant and planner. Maybe you and your partner hold a mic during this portion of the ceremony, or you could place a mic in the boutonniere or bouquet. Whether your ceremony is inside or outside, be sure to address this problem before the day of.
3. Technology
Today's weddings can feature anything from a wedding hashtag to a flying drone, but that doesn't mean they should be included in your ceremony. A drone flying around during your "I dos" can be super-distracting to guests (and you!). And guests glued to their phone, halfway in the aisle trying to take the best photo of you walking toward your partner can really take away the emotion of the moment. Consider keeping the ceremony unplugged and then encouraging guests to start snapping and hashtagging at cocktail hour, as the drone flies around catching some amazing aerial shots.
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4. Weather
If you're getting married in the summer outside, you'll obviously be prepared for the hot weather (and with a backup plan). But what if you're saying "I do" in a church in the middle of July—is there air-conditioning? If not, what can be done to remedy the problem? See if you could place a few fans throughout the space, and keep your ceremony on the shorter side. It's also best to be prepared in any season—just because you're not having an outdoor ceremony in December doesn't mean you don't have to worry about the elements. Talk with your venue coordinator or planner on what you'll do if it snows or rains (you want to make sure the venue will put salt on the sidewalks so your guests won't slip, or offer valet parking if it's pouring rain).
5. Additional On-Site Spaces
If you're not getting ready at the ceremony site the morning of your wedding, you'll need to get to the venue a little early to ensure the day starts on time. Make sure there's a designated spot for you and your attendants, as well as your partner and their attendants, to go. You don't want guests catching a glimpse of you before you make your grand entrance.
