What Was Your Favorite Ceremony?

photo:  tjweddings.com
When I meet with a couple, one ofthe first things I ask is: “is thereanything you know that you do want or anything you know that you don’t want?”
Brad and Darlene, the couple I metwith today, told me that they weren’t sure what they wanted, even thoughthey’ve been to over a dozen weddings in the past two years.  They said that they all had become just ablur. 
But then Brad excitedly turned toDarlene and reminded her of the wedding of their friends Jared and Kathy.  Darlene in turn got excited and agreed thatthe ceremony had been beautiful.
However, when I asked what aboutthe ceremony they liked, they drew a blank––they couldn’t remember anythingspecific!  They just remembered that thecelebrant offered words that touched them and that spoke to their ownrelationship.
As they chatted a bit longer aboutthe wedding, it became clear that they couldn’t remember much of anything––justthat it was a wonderful experience.
I laughed because they proved whatI’ve always maintained.  People don’tremember details so much as they remember the feel and tone of your celebration.  I’m sure Jared and Kathy put a lot of thoughtand care into the planning of their ceremony and reception, but what Brad andDarlene remembered was the joy and love that went into the day and not theparticulars.
I think this is vitally importantto keep in mind as you plan your celebration.
So. . .·       What was the most moving ceremony you’vewitnessed?  ·       What made it memorable for you? 
If you can’t recall theparticulars, why do you think that is? 
Let your answers to these questionsguide you in your own planning!