Gothing Up a Traditional Wedding Ceremony Religious Ceremony: Secular Ceremony: For the ultimate in a personalized ceremony, have a good friend or relative become a Universal Life Church minister (you can do it online even). The you can have that person read a ceremony that you write. ULC ministers can legally perform weddings throughout the US (a few states may have additional requirements). Decorations: Dark colored roses (such as a deep red) can make lovely decorations for any ceremony site. Dark ivy is another lovely touch. Calla lilies make a dramatic show (and they're sometimes associated with funerals too). If you're getting married in a Jewish ceremony, you can make a rather gothic chuppah. Use black or dark colored velvet and trim it with dark fringe or braid. If you or someone you know is handy with a needle, you can decorate the chuppah with embroidery or quilting too. Music: Photography: If there are interesting historical buildings nearby (or your wedding location is historic), make sure to get pictures there. Marble columns, elaborate carved fireplaces, dramatic doorways, and the like can frame your wedding photos to great effect. Definitely get some of your wedding pictures taken on black and white film. Black and white can add drama and depth to photos. |
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