My fiance and I are getting married in about a year. We won't have bridemaids or groomsmen or best men or maid of honor. We have two dogs who will be ring bearer and flower girl and a good mutual friend to walk them.
My fiance and I will both walk down the aisle.
We would like to include his parents in the wedding. My parents will probably not be participating (they're pretty racially intolerant, and not happy for me at all) if they decide to come.
(please no comments about this)
So how should I have it conducted? I figure the dogs will come out first, but what then after that?
We really want this to be a unique and special intimate wedding :)
2007-10-31 15:53:15 · 4 answers · asked by Mee 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Okay, let me clarify. When I say intimate, it will be with my closer friends and family (about 60 people). I mean, anyone can be a witness, including his parents! I'm not sure why you're not getting that yet. All I need is an ceremony idea, not legality.
2007-11-01 09:09:06 · update #1
That's a good cute start with the dogs coming in first. Depending on their size you may even consider getting them those cute dog outfits to wear, especially if you have one male and one female dog.
Or how about having his parents enter first and they can go down and light the single unity candles (if your having one). And then the dogs come in.
After that I think you should have the ceremony as normal. Then when you start the recessional you should have your friends hold the dogs until you and your husband get all the way to the end of the isle then let the dogs run up to you down the isle. But then again, if they jump on you your dress may get dog fur... just a thought.
2007-11-01 11:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will still need witnesses to sign the marraige license. Some states require one, some two. You'll want to make sure those people know they're your witnesses and that they need to make sure they're at the ceremony.
That is why people have the MOH/Best Man, and the big status designation in the wedding party. I surprised my friend at her vegas wedding. I watched the ceremony and signed the license - didn't stand up at the front of the room or anything formal like that.
How well trained are your dogs? Can they walk you down the aisle?
If you're looking for ceremony ideas, email me - I have some resources I could share.
2007-11-01 00:19:25 · answer #2 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think you still need witnesses. I always thought that was the original purpose of the best man and maid of honor.
You may decide to reconsider the wedding party idea. Nobody says people have to wear matching clothes or anything. Your attendant can wear a dress she already has and your finace's attendant could wear a suit he already owns.
Now, if you're really set on doing it just the two of you, that's fine too. But after the dogs come in, there's really not much left but for the two of you to come in.
2007-10-31 23:54:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Okay I would suggest that you ask his parent to walk behind your pets , and have them give each of you the rings that the pets will carry. Not all parents agree with whom you want to marry, but if your sure and his parents are agreeable. let them share in your moment. It's your wedding. make it the best wedding you can have. Take pictures and enjoy your day.
2007-10-31 23:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by luvsmusiz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋