3 Unique Wedding Ceremony Ideas

There’s no such thing as a typical wedding ceremony, but there are some common themes that run through most ceremonies. From the vows to the dress code, here are three unique ways to celebrate your big day.

Planning a wedding can seem like a daunting task. There are so many options and decisions to make!  There’s the dress, the music, the food, the reception venue, the location, and of course the ceremony itself. It’s enough to make anyone want to run away and cry—especially if you have the kind of big day where you want to do it all. But don’t worry—I’m here to help! Wedding ceremonies come in all shapes and sizes. No matter what type of wedding ceremony you’re planning, whether it’s traditional, modern, casual, or anything in between, you can still create a memorable ceremony that will truly resonate with you and your guests. I’ve got ya’ back!

Wedding Ceremony Tip 1: Embrace the Weird

If you have a bit of a quirky streak, you can make a statement with your wedding. You don’t have to stay with a traditional theme and you don’t have to go for the most expensive things. Just remember, you want people to experience a wedding as unique as you and your partner are.

You want to tell stories about yourself that are authentic to who you are today and who you want to be in the future. You get to decide what to include in your ceremony and how to make that a part of your memories of the day. You can be as crazy, funny, and heartfelt as you want.

Don’t just do the traditional wedding vows because you’ve seen a million rom-com movies with the same old stuffy words. This includes, but is not limited to, songs, introductions and readings. Instead, infuse your story into the wedding ceremony in a way that is not unique and memorable, but also reflects your style. Bring out those funny videos of you two goofing around or being super-duper mushy with one another and have them projected to a screen during your ceremony. Show off your funniest selfies taken over the years. Show everyone how happy you make each other!

You do you, boo!

Wedding Ceremony Tip 2: Embrace the Humor

The wedding ceremony is a special time and a time where you want to express your love and commitment to your new spouse in the way that you feel will make them feel the happiest. So why not use some humour and let it lighten the mood while giving everyone a chuckle?

If you can make your guests laugh, they’ll probably be more receptive to the seriousness of your vows and the significance of the event.   

There are heaps of ways to make your wedding ceremony fun and memorable.  Here’s a couple of them to get you started:

Start your ceremony with an “in-joke” that everyone will get.

For example, our celebrant Chloe brought up the fact that I had to convert to a Geelong Cats supporter before my father-in-law would let me marry Samantha! When you have a great celebrant, they know how to get the best stories out of you for your ceremony!

Tell a story about something silly or odd that happened to you both that brought you together.

If it was important, it’s okay if you don’t remember the details. Just make sure that it is something that made you laugh and say “I love you more than anything in the world!”

Maybe it was at a party and you got into an argument over who had the best singing voice, so it was down to a karaoke showdown? Or maybe it was when you two were travelling and your partner made sure to learn “excuse me, where is the toilet?” in Japanese because they knew you would need a pit-stop at every restaurant you stopped at! Or how they always make sure you double-check that you get the double pepper mayo on your KFC twister.

These are the things that might seem trivial, but they make up your story, so let everyone hear it! 

Wedding Ceremony Tip 3: Embrace the Guests

Include guests who are fun, super special to you both or are creative in the ceremony. If there are guests that can play an instrument or sing, ask them to participate. It’s so nice to invite your family members or close friends to be part of the wedding.

Your ceremony should be special to all of your guests, but it also needs to reflect who you are and what your vision for your wedding is. If your guests are musicians, they might enjoy hearing some of the songs you’ve chosen to play during the ceremony. If they’re artists, they’ll appreciate having a few of their art pieces on display in the ceremony area. 

The Viliage Vow

A beautiful way to include your guests in your ceremony is with a village vow. Huh?! What’s a village vow you ask? Well, lemme explain… He or she would ask your guests, “Do you promise to love and support this couple, honour and encourage their marriage, and witness their lives together?” Your guests then collectively shout out, “We do!”. This is such an amazing way to bring everyone closer to each other and your guests will love being involved in your vows.

If your guests are dancers, you might consider inviting them to dance with you at the reception. Mid 2010’s flash-mob anyone?! A common mistake that couples make is to have a generic wedding. The idea is to do something unique, but when you look around at other couples’ weddings, you’ll notice that they all tend to look the same. Don’t fall into this trap. Make sure that your wedding has the right amount of creativity, energy and personality and you can find amazing help from your guests! You don’t want it to be boring. It’s important to include a meaningful ceremony in your wedding. It should convey your vision for your life together. 

The wedding ceremony is special

And let’s face it, it’s the biggest part of the day. It is to celebrate two people who want to commit themselves to each other for the rest of their lives. It is a moment that is supposed to be memorable and meaningful for both you and your partner. So make it yours! Own that damn ceremony!

I hope you got some great ideas for unique additions for your ceremony that will not only create the most beautiful memories for you but also will be perfect to add a touch of magic to your special day!

I’m going, to be honest, wedding planning can get a little overwhelming, but you know what? It doesn’t have to be! I want to help you figure out the perfect ceremony that will perfectly represent you and your partner’s love story. If you wanna have a no-obligation chat and a cuppa, drop me a line!

I can’t wait to meet you!

Mike X