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Just Said Yes June 2022

Non Traditional Ceremony with no vows

Caitlyn, on August 11, 2021 at 7:38 PM Posted in Wedding Ceremony 0 6
My husband and I had a small covid style wedding this past year and next year we are planning to have a big wedding with everyone. I want to still do a ceremony but I don’t want to do a traditional style ceremony with vows. Please help me! I’m at a lost.

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Latest activity by Emilia, on August 13, 2021 at 11:32 AM
  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Find out what the laws are in your state. Some states require you to say vows and that you are entering the union of your own free will. Anything beyond that is up to you.
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  • C
    Just Said Yes June 2022
    Caitlyn ·
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    We’re already married so this is more of just a renewal
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  • J
    January 1895
    Jessa ·
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    Why don't you just have a reception/party. Because what else really happens at a wedding ceremony besides the exchange of vows of some sort (traditional, personal, poems etc...)

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  • Rosie
    Master February 2022
    Rosie ·
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    This is a tough one, because most ceremonies are centred around the vows - the exchanging of promises, plus the rings. Are you saying you want no vows at all? Or just no traditional vows?

    There are other cultural/general activities you can do - readings which show what love and commitment means to you, releasing doves or butterflies, hand tying/hand fasting, jumping the broom, having a toast mid-ceremony, or getting your guests to promise to support your relationship and help you in times of trouble.

    Or, check out this article about unity options:

    https://www.marthastewart.com/7925957/wedding-ceremony-rituals-unity

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  • Yasmine
    Master October 2020
    Yasmine ·
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    I agree with this! That's what my husband and I decided to do. We are going to do a "first look" since he's never seen my wedding dress (I wore a simple dress at our minimony) and then we are going to the reception together. There we will still do another first dance, bouquet toss, cake cutting etc pretty much everything without re-doing the ceremony.

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  • Emilia
    Super June 2019
    Emilia ·
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    Hi ! You can choose just to say "I do" to some formula, not saying your own vows... And then, there is a lot or rituals to do instead : hand fasting, lightening candles, making a special coctail, planting a tree, making a time capsule...

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