{"id":32883,"date":"2017-03-23T08:53:25","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T07:53:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marylinrebelo.com\/?p=32883"},"modified":"2023-11-07T15:52:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T14:52:06","slug":"participation-guests-symbolic-wedding-ceremony","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marylinrebelo.com\/en\/participation-guests-symbolic-wedding-ceremony\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do You Get the Guests to Participate in Your Wedding Ceremony?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you heard of the \u201cgroup mentality\u201d? It only takes one or a couple individuals amidst a group to take an action for the rest of the group to want to join in. It is also called the \u201cherd\u201d or \u201cmob mentality\u201d. Action calls for action. And that\u2019s a fact, <\/span>people love to participate<\/b>. Even more so when it\u2019s your wedding and those people love you. I can tell you, your guests will certainly be more than happy to participate in your wedding ceremony. <\/span><\/p>\n

Even though you\u2019re currently floating in your own love bubble at this point, <\/span>you still want to share this big moment<\/b> with close friends and family members. Or you wouldn\u2019t have invited them, would you? And you are right. But do you know that there are different ways to interact with your guests during your secular ceremony? And that <\/span>your guests can do a lot more than just look at you get married?<\/b><\/p>\n

How, you ask?<\/span><\/p>\n

There are many ways for your guests to partake in your celebration. You will soon find out how to make them ride with the tide. And, most of all, <\/span>you will love those sharing moments that you\u2019re not about to forget.<\/b><\/p>\n

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By Having The Best Man \/ Maid of Honor or A Close Family Member Read A Text<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you like an <\/span>author<\/b>, or if a <\/span>book<\/b> speaks to you on a deep level or if you love the <\/span>lyrics of a song<\/b>, why not have one of your loved ones read a part of it? 2 pros: it doesn\u2019t require much preparation, and, for a shy person, it is easier to read an existing text out loud rather than a personally crafted speech. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you trust them, you can also <\/span>have them pick a text for you.<\/b> Your officiant will make sure that the chosen text will keep in style with the tone of the ceremony.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Samuel Monot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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By Having Your Loved Ones Give A Speech <\/span><\/h2>\n

It is a significant responsibility and workload that will befall on the people you ask, true enough. But, from experience, I can tell you that few turn it down unless they are really uncomfortable speaking in public or if they do not have the time. <\/span>Hearing loved ones give a speech<\/a> for you is pure bliss.<\/b> I never tire of it!<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, a few people close to your heart won\u2019t be able to attend the ceremony. The officiant or another person can read out loud the text they have written. They can also participate via Skype, thanks to the wonder that is technology!<\/span><\/p>\n

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By Taking Part In the Processional<\/span><\/h2>\n

You can select a few close friends to walk in, as a bridal procession, before you do<\/strong>, but you can also choose to have the entire wedding party walk down the aisle if it\u2019s not too big. It is a nice way to get everyone in the spirit. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Luca Carmagnola<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With Music<\/span><\/h2>\n

Are some of your guests, <\/span>virtuosos<\/b>, <\/span>amateur<\/b> singers<\/b> or<\/b> musicians<\/b>? They can perform something for you! Emotions will fly high; eyes will well up. Prepare your handkerchief \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Edi Maurer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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An alternative I love: <\/span>have the entire wedding party sing<\/b>; leave the lyrics of the song in their chair beforehand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you want to take advantage of the fact that all of your friends, family and loved ones are in the same room to <\/span>dedicate a song to them<\/b>? Here is an option that will certainly move them. I particularly love this track by Louis Chedid, the lyrics are very beautiful and perfectly fit the occasion. It is a lovely and elegant way to interact with your guests. <\/span><\/p>\n

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