LICENSE
You must go to a Borough City Clerk's office TOGETHER,
at least 24 hours before the ceremony. The license is good for 60 days.
See: How to get a NY marriage license.
Know your future address for legal changes and bring Divorce settlement papers, if pertinent
RINGS
Single or double? (bride and/or groom)
Fitting
Who will carry/ present the rings?
NAME CHANGE
Not required in NY, but think carefully about this question before getting your license. See:
Should you Change your Name?
and Surname options in New York
and Practical Steps for Changing your Name
MUSIC
Set-up sets
Preludes, Processional, Intervals, Recessional
Amplified? Outlets? CD backup?
Rehearsal and timing?
LOCATION
see see locations page, above
GATHERING/ ASSEMBLY
Pre-arranged seating, or Informal seating, standing
Formal = Ushers or reserved areas
Informal = Seaters, Welcomers?
Sight / audio lines for ceremony, music, pictures
PROCESSIONAL / RECESSIONAL
Traditional :
Groom's family, Mother of Bride & escort, Groom & party, Bride's attendants, children (flowergirl), Bride and parent/s or escort
Orthodox:
ushers, groom and parents, attendants in pairs, bride and parents
Informal:
Officiant, Groom, Bride
FAMILY/FRIENDS ROLE IN CEREMONY
What is the role of the Attendants?
Do you need them?
Processional
Family/Friends Support (vs. traditional "consent" ) ceremony
Special mention for absent relatives
Offering of rings, candles, readings,
Witnesses (signing license)
READINGS
Who will read? (Celebrant/ Couple / Others)
Placement / Timing /
Program notes for guests
VOWS
Traditional / original / creative
Responsorial ("I do") or Repeated, or original: may be different for Bride and Groom.
Couples may write their own vows, or chose Modern versions.
ADDITIONAL CEREMONIES
Candle / Rose / Wine cup / Handfasting / Wine glass
License signing
Printed PROGRAM
Acknowledgments
May include charitable donations options
WEATHER / ALTERNATIVE PLANS
PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOGRAPHER INSTRUCTIONS
ACCESSORIES:
TABLE for signing license
CANDLES, Candelabra, taper to light candles
WINE (Decide on white or red!)
FLOWERS, flower petals
RINGS (who holds?)
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