Let the Fun Begin ✨
Make your ceremony, your favourite part of your wedding!
Congratulations, lovebirds! You're about to embark on an unforgettable journey as you plan your dream wedding. While traditional ceremonies are timeless, why not inject a dose of fun and personality into your special day? From heartfelt touches to quirky surprises, here are some fun elements to consider adding to your NZ wedding ceremony for a celebration that's as unique as your love story!
🎤 Personalised Vows
Who better to write your vows, than well, you? Kick off your ceremony with a heartfelt bang by exchanging personalised vows. This is your chance to express your love, promises, and quirks in your own words. Whether you opt for heartfelt poetry or humorous anecdotes, personalised vows add a touch of authenticity and emotion to your ceremony that you (and your guests, if you have them) will cherish forever.
🌴 Unity Ceremony with a Twist
Ditch the traditional unity candle and opt for a unique twist that reflects your interests and personalities. From planting a tree together to mixing your favourite cocktails, fasting your hands together, the possibilities are endless! Get creative and choose a unity ceremony that symbolises your journey as a couple and the blending of your lives.
🐶 Fur Baby Involvement
If you're a proud pet parent, why not include your furry friend in the festivities? Whether they serve as a ring bearer, flower pup, or honorary member of the bridal party, having your pet by your side adds an extra layer of love and joy to your ceremony. Just be sure to have someone on pet duty to ensure they don't steal the show (too much)! In fact - we have a full blog about it here!
💍 Interactive Guest Participation
Get your guests involved in the ceremony by incorporating interactive elements. Consider having a "ring blessing" ritual where guests pass around your wedding bands and warm them with their hands, their prayers + their blessings (silently, of course!)… Or, invite guests to participate in a communal toast to kick off the celebration in style.
🫖 Cultural Traditions
Celebrate your heritage or embrace the local culture by incorporating traditional customs into your ceremony. Whether it's a Maori hongi greeting, a Chinese tea ceremony, or a Scottish handfasting ritual, infusing your ceremony with cultural traditions adds depth and richness to your wedding day experience.
🚁 Surprise Entry or Exit
End your ceremony on a high note with a surprise exit that will leave your guests cheering. From a confetti cannon send-off to a vintage car getaway, make a grand exit that's as memorable as the ceremony itself. It's the perfect way to kick off the celebration and start your happily ever after in style!
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Your wedding day is a celebration of your love, so don't be afraid to let your personalities shine through. Whether you're exchanging vows with your toes in the lake or atop the towering peaks of the Southern Alps, infuse your wedding ceremony with joy, laughter, and plenty of unforgettable moments. Cheers to making your ceremony more than just a boring ritual.
Photos from Hide + Seek Elopement Co, Andy Brown, Alpine Image Co & Nomad Weddings