I'm having an outdoor wedding with about 100 guests and there really isn't a way to set up mics and speakers. I was wondering how important it is that the vows be heard by all the guests? I've been to a handful of weddings and I don't really remember hearing them.
2007-10-15 08:57:28 · 12 answers · asked by chaychayolei 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I wouldn't stress too much about it. Just make sure that the guests can see you, and speak clearly when you say them. The only time I ever saw this be a problem was at a wedding where the bride and groom didn't turn to face each other for the vows- so they were facing front, same as the guests. We couldn't hear a word or even see who was speaking!
Good luck!
2007-10-15 09:05:24 · answer #1 · answered by sarah jane 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good question, it is important for the guests to hear the ceremony. Your guests are your witnesses to those vows, hearing and seeing your wedding is very important. When I do an outdoors wedding, if there is no way to mic up, the seating is rearranged. I usually speak and conduct my ceremonies from the middle of the guests, all eyes are on YOU where they should be. No one is looking at your back-sides you are facing your honored guests. Soooo.....If you have your seating in a 1/2 circle, not the standard rectangle, you are in the midst of your guests, the officiant is still in the center aisle where he/she can be heard, and those all important vows will be heard. You guests will be drawn into your wedding, feeling as if they are participating. Check out my web site, "A Centered Wedding" tab will show you what I mean. Best wishes, Chaplain Debby
2007-10-15 18:40:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally think it is important for everyone to hear the vows. I mean, it is a wedding... it isn't really one if you guys don't say vows right lol?
Consider turning more towards the guests when saying your vows, and practice projecting your voice. I have done a lot of drama in the past and if you know how, projecting to 100 people is not a problem at all... it might feel a little unnatural to you at first, but not if you practice.
2007-10-15 16:10:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guests will want to hear your vows. If you can't bring in a wireless mic than try changing your stance at the alter. You can always have the officiant's back to the audience and you and your husband to be face the audience. Just opposite of what you usually see. It's been done. In fact my niece requests these to be done if she ever makes it to the alter again. :) Speak as loud and as clear as you possibly can. I'm sure some emotions may catch you a moments but that's okay. At least if the guests can't make out what you said, then they can see the emotion on your faces.
Congratulations!
2007-10-15 16:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by holmeskaykay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind, it's not just the vows they won't hear... your guests may not hear ANYTHING! People might not mind if they can't hear your vows, but would you like to go to a wedding where you couldn't hear a single thing that was said?
2007-10-15 16:01:31 · answer #5 · answered by greeneyes_bjb 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
so you know in most weddings not everyone hears the vows. It is important to have the preacher rabbi to hear it. So you know there is a way to mic the wedding. you can us a mic on the preacher and he. she can hold the mic so you can be heard. You can rent the system to do that if you want.
2007-10-15 16:35:18 · answer #6 · answered by videoman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the very least, be sure that your officiant projects his/her voice so that everyone can make out what she/he is saying.
The vows are really only important for the two of you to hear.
2007-10-15 16:06:22 · answer #7 · answered by quiet_hands 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you SERIOUS? I would be pissed if I were a guest with 99 other people and none of us could hear what was going on! What's the point ?? You do know there are wireless mic's!!!??!? I strongly advise you to look into it! yikes!
2007-10-15 19:30:33 · answer #8 · answered by chloe1995 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vows is a very important because its a promise to God and to your partner that you will love him no matter what happen and only death could tear you apart.....so you have to keep that vow into your hearts, and your minds forever.....That's why most couples end with divorce because they always forget the promise or vows and they didn't applied it on their marriage.......
2007-10-15 16:33:36 · answer #9 · answered by Beverly Anne N 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do think this is important yes, because that's what they all came to hear.
2007-10-16 06:43:15 · answer #10 · answered by sparkleythings_4you 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋