Do you dream of being able to get married in an outdoor location? Would you like to have an American movie-style ceremony on the beach or in a forest?
In this article you can find all the pointers for making a truly personalized ritual.
If you are looking for ideas and ideas for a symbolic ritual that best reflects your idea of marriage, read our article “7 Types of Symbolic Rites for Your Wedding.”
Civil rite, where can it be held?
To conduct an official civil ceremony, outside the municipal office, it is first essential to choose a licensed facility. Marriage records that are needed during a civil ceremony cannot, in fact, be transported outside the municipal territory. Therefore, it is necessary to locate a “municipal house,” a facility authorized by the municipality for the celebration of a marriage with a civil ceremony.
In Italy there are a number of locations such as villas, beaches, and castles that, thanks to an agreement with the local municipality, can host outdoor civil ceremonies, thus giving the bride and groom the opportunity to carry out a wedding setup completely in line with their own tastes and wedding style.
Symbolic rite, the solution to every problem
Have you located the location of your dreams, but discovered that it is not among the facilities authorized for civil rite? In order not to give up the excitement of saying “Yes” at the location you have chosen, you can opt for a symbolic wedding.
But what does a symbolic wedding mean? First of all, it is crucial to note that weddings held in non-institutional facilities have no legal validity. In other words, they are fictitious and therefore symbolic.
This means that before your wedding day it will be essential to get legally married in the presence of a Registrar. Having done so, you can reenact the ceremony in any location without any limitations and in your preferred manner.
The fundamental aspects of the symbolic rite
In case you have therefore chosen to celebrate a symbolic rite, it is of paramount importance to plan everything in the best possible way. Let us therefore analyze in detail the most important aspects and possible critical issues that may arise.
1. Personalization of the rite and celebrant
In order to organize an engaging symbolic rite, you absolutely must make sure that it is exciting and as real as possible. To do this you need two things: a text written especially for you and a professional celebrant. With the symbolic rite you are free from institutional, religious or secular rituals, so it will be possible to personalize it with promises written in your own hand by the bride and groom or interventions by the guests.
On the other hand, if you have the desire for a relative or friend to perform the rite, do not underestimate the importance of an experienced support figure to help you not only with the drafting of the rite itself, but also with the organization and coordination so that nothing is left to chance and inexperience.
2. How to position the symbolic rite set-up
Another important aspect concerns the location and orientation of the entire rite setting: it should not only be scenically interesting, but also functional, practical and possibly optimal from a photographic point of view, in relation to the time when the ceremony will be celebrated.
The set-up, in addition to being visually striking and related to the tastes of the bride and groom, must also be comfortable and not hinder the work of the photographer and film maker.
Finally, the position of the bride and groom during the ceremony (seated, standing, back to back, in front, or in profile in relation to the guests) is a choice that should be made judiciously according to the tone you would like to set for the ceremony.
3.Coordination of the symbolic rite
As mentioned, coordination of the rite is a key aspect that should not be overlooked at all.
An experienced professional will be able to manage the reception and organization of the rite by inviting guests to take their seats, timing the entrance of the groom, the bridesmaids, if any, and finally the bride. It will also be important to organize the guests' speeches and finally manage the end of the rite. Whether you plan to celebrate the end of the ceremony with the throwing of rice, rose petals, with fireworks or paper ribbons, it is essential to coordinate the guests who, not knowing the right timing and being impatient to celebrate the event, could create an unwitting confusion to the detriment of photographers and videographers.
Another critically important aspect that will need to be coordinated is the soundtrack of the ceremony.
4. Music during the symbolic rite
The music of the rite can also be completely personalized. During the symbolic rite you have the option of identifying at least four pieces that will characterize the highlights: arrival of the groom, arrival of the bride exchange of vows and rings, and finally, the closing of the rite.
Whether you choose a piped music, opt for one or more instruments or a voice and instrument, having a coordinating figure will be crucial for everything to unfold as you have imagined and planned.
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