What's the best time to plan my ceremony?
Some couples are different than others and not everyone wants the "same look & feel" from their wedding day. There are people that enjoy getting married at night, others early at sunrise, and others under a full sun at noon. We usually recommend o...
How long does the ceremony last?
Symbolic ceremonies are short and sweet!Most ceremonies last about 12-15 minutes, including the procession, readings and everything else. At some resorts, where the minister is a wedding coordinator or someone new to the job, we've seen 5-minute c...
Should I write my own vows or use the standard ones?
Well, this is too personal for us to answer.. but we have a strong opinion on this.For photography, you won't notice a difference. You'll be looking at each other in the photos as you repeat what the minister says, or you'll be looking at each oth...
How do I improve my ceremony photos?
A few simple things:- At the gazebo or setup, face each other and hold both hands. Don't face the minister, face each other. This will allow us to take pictures from both sides: Your family/friends side and the minister's point of view.- Look into...
Should I have an unplugged ceremony?
In every case, the answer is yes. This is optional and I wish most couples did this, but it's actually the opposite. Every day we have more and more phones (and tablets...) in front of everybody's faces. In case you don't know what an unplugged c...
