Wedding Planning

An outdoor wedding has an indescribable quality and a romantic yet adventurous vibe, whether you choose a serene garden, a rocky ocean shore, an adventurous woodsy forest, or your own family home backyard as the outdoor venue. However, as poetic as an outdoor wedding sounds, it is important to understand that many things can go wrong if proper preparations are not made.

Outdoor weddings with ideal weather is one of the most stunning, remarkable, and romantic events we can imagine, despite the fact that Mother Nature can be unpredictable and may potentially ruin your picturesque wedding plans. There are various factors to consider and plan for before proceeding with your outdoor wedding preparations, ranging from weather disruptions and compromised privacy to unwanted noise.

Everyone desires a wedding that is unique and reflects their perfect wedding vision. This is why we have created a guide to assist you in planning an outdoor wedding that will transcend all complications and make your special day romantic and memorable for you and your guests.

Choose an ideal venue

Whether you choose a romantic garden, a farm, a picturesque beach, or your own backyard for your outdoor wedding, the venue you select will have a significant impact on how your event turns out. It is important to consider factors like security, accessibility, licensing, safety, and size when selecting the ideal venue for your wedding.

What you will be looking for in an outdoor wedding venue is a visually stunning space that is also accessible and safe for you and your guests. Another thing to look for is a location that can accommodate tents and other forms of shelter in the event of the rainy season, high winds, or other weather events.

Consider getting a wedding planner

Hiring a wedding planner can truly alleviate the burden of brainstorming and indecision by assisting you with decisions such as venue, catering, decoration, and schedule. They have the necessary wedding planning experience, so you can rely on them to provide insightful advice and knowledge on various wedding elements, including how to execute the perfect outdoor wedding.

Wedding planners can have opinions on even the most minor details that you may not have considered. They will advise you on whether to choose a luxurious wedding event center or a wild garden, the type of catering and refreshments to serve, outdoor wedding ideas, and whether you should plan for an emergency indoor setup such as tents or marquees.

Make an estimate for your budget

An outdoor wedding can be an expensive affair due to altercations and inclusions that are not typical of other types of weddings. This is why it is a good idea to set a budget and plan your wedding around it. To get a clear picture of how much is required, write down your ideal price for things like venue, decoration, heating, shelter, catering, and more.

Nothing is worse than the cost of your wedding plans outweighing your financial resources. So, make your budget a priority when planning your outdoor wedding.

Manage security

Outdoor weddings are more likely to attract wedding crashers and unwanted guests, especially if the venue is open and unguarded. The best way to avoid this is to choose a more private outdoor venue or to invest in security personnel to protect your guests and guard your wedding venue.

Make sure that wilder venues, such as woods, forests, gardens, and rocky ocean shores, are safe, licensed for hiring, sanitary, and not hazardous. Nobody wants their wedding to be a tabloid-worthy disaster.

Consider weather and temperature

Your plans for an outdoor wedding will be greatly influenced by the weather because of its unpredictability. Time management is crucial if you’re thinking of having an outdoor wedding. And the best time for the wedding is when the sun isn’t so strong. Naturally, doing so will keep your guests from feeling uncomfortable, as giving them burned skin won’t be an ideal wedding souvenir.

If the temperature is too low, an outdoor wedding won’t be possible as well unless you make arrangements for heaters and tents. In any case, be sure to choose a date for your outdoor wedding when the weather is less hazardous.

Know how to decorate your outdoor venue

The beauty of an outdoor venue is that it does not require much decoration due to the picturesque backdrop provided by natural landscapes. When it comes to decorating your outdoor venue, there are numerous themes to select from, and you can style everything from your table centerpieces, altar, flower boards, isle, and more.

However, you should exercise caution when selecting decorations, and you should select items that can withstand wind and not be blown away. You should also create decorations that complement the overall aesthetic of the landscape.

Make comfort a priority

Let’s face it: if not properly planned, Your weddings can be quite uncomfortable. Bugs, bad weather, poor bathroom conditions, sloppy flooring, and noise can all devastate your wedding, which is why you must plan ahead of time. The first step is to find a venue that is easily accessible and safe for your guests.

Consider investing in bug repellents, good outdoor heaters, hot beverages for colder days, chilled refreshments for hot days, security personnel, portable restrooms, and other items. The comfort of your guests should undoubtedly be a priority if you want your outdoor wedding to be a huge hit.

Outdoor weddings can be a very prestigious and romantic way to celebrate your big day with your loved ones, and the wedding planning process should go smoothly and successfully. Hopefully, our important tips will assist you in planning the Sydney outdoor wedding of your dreams without too much difficulty.

Making a decision about your wedding venue requires a lot of thought and consideration because the wedding venue is an important part of your wedding festivities. The process of choosing the venue is not easy and you might be required to go through a large number of venues before you find the one that checks all the right boxes.

Most times, it is easy to get overwhelmed by the beauty of some wedding venues and forget to ask all the important questions that matter. Looks are not everything and the beauty of the space can end up overshadowing a lot of other important factors. When you visit a wedding venue for a tour, you should remember to ask questions about important topics like pricing, availability, security, privacy, services, capacity, and more.

This is why it is imperative that you should know all the logical questions you should ask while searching for the right wedding venue. Below are some questions that you need to ask while considering any wedding venue to host your wedding event.

Questions To Ask Yourself

Before you begin searching for a wedding venue, there are certain important questions that you need to ask yourself in order to avoid picking the wrong venue for your wedding event. These questions include:

• What is my budget?

• When is the wedding day?

• What is the theme of my wedding event?

• Do I have a general location in mind?

• Indoor or outdoor wedding?

• A venue with or without accommodation?

• Ceremony, reception, or both in the same venue?

These questions will help you narrow down the basics before beginning the search for the perfect wedding venue for your wedding day.

Questions To Ask The Wedding Venue Management

After narrowing down the wedding venue options, the next step is setting up a physical tour to access these venue options. A physical tour will help bring to life the space you saw through pictures, brochures, inspo pages, and more. You also get the chance to inspect the venue for yourself and get an in-depth feel of the space.

The management team of the wedding venue is also available to guide you through the tour and answer all the necessary questions. You should make a list of questions that you want answered before you set up the tour so that you don’t forget any important questions. These questions are absolutely necessary because you can easily get sidetracked by the elegance or beauty of a wedding venue and forget all the other important details.

Below are some questions that need to be asked before you sign the contract for your wedding venue.

Pricing & Packages

• What is the cost of the wedding venue?

• What packages do they offer?

• Does it fit your wedding budget?

• Is the price of the venue cost-effective?

• What is included in the packages?

• Is the price of the venue negotiable?

• What are the payment methods?

• Is the payment upfront or in installments?

Availability

• Is the wedding venue available on my wedding day?

• What time will the venue be available?

• When can I book the wedding venue?

• Can I change the timing of my booking in the future?

• How do I secure the wedding venue for my event?

• How flexible is the venue with date adjustments?

Size & Capacity

• How big is the wedding venue?

• What is the total capacity of the venue?

• Is the capacity flexible or fixed?

• What are the terms when it comes to capacity?

• Do you include staff while deciding the capacity of the hall?

• Is the space expandable?

Services

• What services do I get from the wedding venue?

• What is included in the wedding packages?

• Are decorations included?

• Do I need to hire my own catering services?

• Does the venue come with its own sound system?

• Are furniture included in the packages?

• Is there available accommodation in the venue?

• What is the cost of each service included?

• Do you have backup plans for each service?

Security & Privacy 

• How private will my wedding event be?

• Do you have security personnel on-site?

• Do I have to pay for security?

• Will there be any external interruptions?

• How separate will my wedding be from other events?

• Do you hold different events on the same day?

• Can I trust the security system?

Catering

• Do you offer in-venue catering services?

• Do I have to separately pay for food and refreshments?

• What are the catering packages and meals included?

• Can I bring my own food and refreshments?

• Do you provide in-venue servers?

• Do you have a kitchen in the venue premises?

• What are the limitations when it comes to catering?

• Are utensils available?

• Can I take a look at the menu options?

• Is the menu customizable?

Transition & Schedule

• Do you support both day and night events?

• Can I have both my wedding ceremony and reception on the same day?

• Will you change decorations between two events?

• Can I trust you to make the transition from ceremony to reception smooth?

• Do I have to give you a copy of the events schedule?

Comfort & Accessibility

• Do you have a bathroom in the venue?

• How many bathrooms are available?

• Do you have a dressing room?

• Are accommodations available?

• How accessible is the wedding venue to guests?

• Do you have a lounge area?

• Is there a kitchen in the venue?

• Do you have an indoor backup plan for an outdoor venue?
• How responsive are you to external intrusions?

Terms & Conditions

• What are the terms of your wedding venue?

• What is forbidden on the grounds of the venue?

• What is included in the wedding venue contract?

• What is needed to secure the wedding venue?

• What are the terms of payment?

• What are the limitations when it comes to catering?

• Does your venue have load in and load Out terms?
• What are the limitations when it comes to decoration?

Others

• What is the bathroom situation?

• Are there any alcohol limitations?

• Do we need to flip the space or not?

• Do you have any recommendations for guest transportation?

• Who among the staff will be handling my wedding?

• How can I keep in contact with you?

• Do you have a backup plan for weather complications like rain, blizzard, and heat?

• Is the wedding venue legal?

• Can I bring my own entertainment?

• Is there a noise limit?

• Do you have arrangements for disabled people?

These questions stated above can really help you select the best wedding venue available. It is important to ensure that the wedding venue you choose checks all the important boxes apart from being stunning and beautiful. Hopefully, this guide was helpful and you were able to secure a wonderful wedding venue that is beautiful to look at and provides you with everything else that is needed to make your wedding memorable.

Planning a good wedding requires a lot of hard work and effort. There are many decisions that must be made, each of which will directly influence the outcome of your big day. You’ll have to choose your caterer, find a venue, select a music choice (band or DJ)… and so much more. In addition, a good wedding day will also require a lot of coordination and organization on your part, which is bound to be a lot of work.

That is what is required to plan a “good” wedding day. However, if your hoping to plan a wedding day that is more than simply “good”… that is spectacular, that is breathtaking… that is out of this world! If your hoping to create the wedding that most people can only dream of, then it will require a little more. It will require something extra… something that is magical in its beauty, uniqueness, and rarity that it will make all of your guests’ eyes bulge with amazement.

Below, we will explore a few of these incredible wedding decor ideas that are sure to no only take your wedding to the next level but to blow it out of the roof.

1. Mood Lighting

One of the best ways to make your wedding a unique and rare occasion is to illuminate it in a unique and rare way. Anyone can choose a ballroom that’s well lit. However, it takes a whole new level of incredible to select lighting options that will twinkle, glow, flicker, and dazzle… all while creating an incredibly romantic atmosphere of love and passion. For this, mood lighting is perfect. You can choose to light candles within your venue, and have them brighten up your wedding with their warm glow, or to hang radiant fairy lights up on your ceiling and create an almost heavenly effect that imitates that of a beautiful starry sky.

2. Natures Beauty

Another great way to turn your wedding into the wedding of the century is to not only choose the perfect décor items but to capitalize on the natural beauty that radiates all over the world. For this, either selecting a premium wedding venue or choosing to host a destination wedding would be the perfect option. Image a bright golden sunset bathing your skin as your toes curl into a bed of sand while you look into your partner’s gorgeous eyes that radiate small glimmers of the vast ocean around you. Or the fragrant aroma that tickles your nose as you stand in a natural wonderland filled with bright radiant flowers. Nature can be one of the most beautiful decorative elements you’ve ever seen.

Here at Clarence House, we Love planning weddings that are out of this world. Contact us today and we’ll help make your big day a world-class event.

There’s been a buzz about micro weddings, have you heard it? If you are planning a wedding in 2020, we are pretty sure that you have considered having one. It’s undeniable that the pandemic has changed the face of the wedding industry. Some couples were forced to change their dates and others were made to scale down their wedding plans. If you find yourself in that situation and don’t know how to have a micro wedding, fear not. At Clarence House, we embrace every couple’s vision for their wedding, and we are here to give you the ultimate guide to planning a micro wedding.

1. What is a micro wedding?

There’s a lot of conflicting information about what exactly a micro wedding is. This is because they are so similar to intimate weddings. By nature, micro weddings are intimate. As a couple, you get to choose what a micro wedding means to you. What you get to realize is that micro weddings are more about the mindset than a specific number of guests. Their flexibility and intimacy are exactly what makes them special.

2. How to trim your wedding guest list

Whether you have been forced to reduce your guest list by circumstances that are beyond your control or you had planned to have a micro wedding from the get-go, trimming your guest list is inevitable. Couples will be tempted to keep adding guests and before you know it, they will need to be trimmed to fit into the schedule. The easiest way to get this done is just by simply sticking to one guest list and not entertaining the thought of adding more.

3. What to wear at your micro wedding

The fun thing about having a micro wedding is you get to wear whatever you like. This is a chance to break from tradition and fully express yourself. You can choose any outfit that will best reflect your personal style. Think along the lines of a backyard wedding dress, a wedding jumpsuit, or a black wedding gown. Whatever floats your boat, this is the time to let yourself enjoy your wedding day in an outfit of your choosing.

4. Personalize your wedding experience

The great thing about micro weddings is that they are more focused on the wedding experience that your guests will have. Things that would have been cumbersome for a big guest list become more manageable for a smaller crowd. Take your time picking out elements of the day that you are sure will enhance the wedding experience for all your guests.

There is a reason why we are one of Sydney’s best wedding reception venues. Our team has a wealth of experience hosting weddings for many couples. Contact us today and you can be one step closer to having the micro wedding of your dreams.

Your wedding is probably one of the biggest days of your life. But hosting a luxury wedding comes with a hefty price tag that is not always attainable or realistic for some couples. The word ‘Budget’ plays a massive role when planning your big special day and in this blog, we will cover the importance of how you can have your extravagant wedding without breaking the bank. At Clarence House, we believe that couples can stick to their wedding budget and still have the wedding they desire by using what we call the ‘splurge and save’ method. To find out more about what it is, read on!

1. What is the ‘splurge and save’ method?

Simply put, you get to splurge on what means most to you as a couple and save on other areas that are not so important. For example, why not have a wedding food buffet and have simple décor as a way to save money. The best way to get this done is by compiling a list of your priorities so that you can both agree on what you get to splurge on and what you are looking to save a bit of money on.

2. How to save on the wedding dress

One of the most expensive price tags that usually come with a wedding is the wedding dress. If this is your splurge purchase, feel free to indulge yourself but if you are looking to save some coin on your wedding dress purchase, here’s how. You can stay on the lookout for bridal sales. These usually come at the end of the season so you need to prepare in advance so that you take advantage of any sales that will be on offer.

3. Simple and stylish décor

One great way to keep under budget is by opting for simple and stylish décor. Better yet you can choose a venue that is already beautiful and needs little in the form of décor to make it shine. We have such venues at Clarence house. All our venues are stunning and will be the perfect backdrop for your luxury wedding. The great thing about working with us is that we are committed to making each couple have an authentic experience at our wedding venues. All our previous clients will attest to it, that our service is unparalleled, and the wedding experience is one that stays with couples for a very long time to come.

There is a reason why we are one of Sydney’s best wedding reception venues. Our team has a wealth of experience hosting weddings for many couples. Contact us today and you can be one step closer to having the wedding of your dreams.

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Did you know that the average couple spends $1400 on flowers for their wedding day?

Incorporating wedding greenery into your flower arrangements can cut this bill significantly. Roses, peonies and lilies look classically beautiful but it’s perfectly okay for you to opt for other ideas and using greenery in lieu of all the above is certainly one of the leading wedding trends of the year. Read on to find how you can use greenery to give your wedding that unique style.

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1. Incorporate Garlands into Your Decor

Top of the list of greenery wedding trends for 2020 is garlands. Garlands are versatile. They are easy to incorporate into any wedding theme. Wedding garlands can be very detailed which makes them easy to adjust to give you just the effect you are looking for. Muted themes or over the top ideas all can be expressed using garlands. You can use them to line the aisles at your wedding venue to give them a fresh and chic look. Your tables can shine with these nature-inspired table runners. You can incorporate them into the bridal crown or drape them around the cake.

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2. Swop Out Floral Centre Pieces for Potted Plants

Before you dismiss this greenery wedding décor idea for being too ridiculous and out of the box, give it some thought. Floral centrepieces have been ubiquitous with weddings since time memorial. They’ve been tried and tested and stood the test of time. But just because an idea has worked before does not rule out room for innovation. Potted plants can make perfect centrepieces for your tables. They come in many shapes and sizes and can be manicured or natural-looking and wild. These can then become part of your wedding favours. If you’re working with an event planner from your venue, ask them if they have potted plants for just such occasions.

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3. Consider Bringing a Tree Indoors

This might seem like yet another outrageous greenery wedding reception idea but if done right it can make your wedding décor pop. The idea of bringing the outdoors inside is not a new one but bringing a tree indoors can make your ballroom have that extra edge. Wedding planners at exclusive venues often have such mobile trees that are used specifically for this. If they don’t, they might know where to hire one at a good price. A well-placed tree can make a room feel more intimate. You can use the branches to hang other bits of décor.

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4. Have Fun with Your Greenery

If you have decided to use just greenery for your wedding or want to incorporate it into your florals, why not commit fully and have fun with it? You may feel like green can easily come across as one-toned, but this is far from the truth. Find greenery with many different shapes, shades of green and textures. Eucalyptus, jasmine vine and monstera leaves are some of the top pick you can use to give your greenery more depth. So get creative, feel free and create stunning one of kind bouquets and décor.

Keen to check out some venues that can work with you to achieve this greenery theme? Contact us for more information.

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Are you looking to be a bride in 2019 and not sure which date to set your wedding?

Two thousand and eighteen really seemed like the year to tie the knot with momentous weddings from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry to Princess Eugene and Jack Brooksbank. Love was in the air with weddings flying everywhere, and here at Clarence House, we understand that there’s always a lot of thought and preparation that go into planning a wedding.

Don’t count out 2019 yet! Here is an outline of the best wedding dates for 2019.

1. Novelty Date

A novelty date is a great way to ensure your invitation looks attractive, a scientific pattern to make it look aesthetically pleasing. These are days that repeat themselves and a sure way to make your date stand out! Sunday, September 1, 2019 (9/1/19); Wednesday, October 9, 2019 (10/9/19) and Monday, November 11, 2019 (11/11/19).

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2. Palindrome Date

Each calendar year has only one palindrome date. A palindrome is a word or number that reads the same either backward or forwards. It is a day that you can look at with sentimental value, and can look great on your wedding invitation. For 2019, it would be September 9, 2019 (9/10/2019), and if you still can’t see it, 9102019.

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3. Some Days of the Week to Consider Your Wedding

Saturday: without a doubt, this is the most popular day of the week when choosing a wedding. Nothing screams more romantic than Saturday, which also allows the comfort for your guests to properly prepare for the big day and to get any days off if necessary.

Wednesday: an old Irish tradition from a very historical poem states that ‘Wednesday’s the best day of all!’ and the Irish know best.

Thursday: Thursday is a great day to be married during the week and you can save a lot of money by avoiding peak day prices like Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Recent studies show that typical places like big cities and towns have more and more weddings being held on Thursdays compared to the more traditional weekend dates.

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4. More Notable Dates

Seasonal Dates: When Choosing a Month to Get Married It Is Important to Consider the Time of the Year and the Season the Month Falls In. June, September, and October Are Considered the Months with the Best Weather to Get Married In.

New Year’s Eve: This is a great wedding day to set because everyone is in the festive season and out for a good time. Some believe the best way to set the tone for the year is to get married the day before New Year’s.

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Where to Go for All Your Wedding Plans and More?

Call clarence house today. Our professional and dedicated team will help you prepare, plan, and organize your special day, from start to finish, to make your luxury wedding the most memorable day of your lives.

Looking for Something Unique to Serve on Your Wedding Day?

Most couples are moving away from a sit-down three or four-course meal where the food is brought to guests by wait-staff to wedding food stations, a delicious trend that’s always customisable. Here is how food stations are the best wedding catering ideas.

1. Wedding Food Stations That You Can Do Yourself

You can easily prepare these food stations in advance, especially if you’ve got access to the venue the day before the wedding.

2. Popcorn Station

Popcorn stations are probably the easiest and cheapest stations to set up, offering a perfect little light snack that’s easy to eat on the go.

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3. Sweet Bars and Candy Buffets

Sweet bars and candy buffets can range from nostalgic childhood favourites to artisan treats like marshmallows, fudge, rock candy or mini meringues.

4. Wedding Food Stations That Require Some Help

Spoilable food items like cheese or desserts with fresh cream will still need the co-operation of the venue and/or catering staff to store in their refrigerators and put out at the correct time.

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5. Grazing Tables

For the couple who love a cheese and charcuterie board, the grazing table offers a selection of cold meats, cheeses, antipasti, dips, bread, crackers, salads and fruits.

6. Cake, Dessert and Treat Tables

Cake tables present another special wedding catering idea and are a great alternative to traditional desserts or as an extra sweet treat throughout the day.

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7. Donut Walls and Stations

Everyone loves donuts and you can mix and match flavours, shapes and sizes, or let your guests get creative with delicious glazes or fun sprinkles.

8. Pie Station and Pie Bar

Perfect for autumn and winter weddings, pie bars are a super twist on the cake table trend and can be served as slices, mini pies or pie pops for guests to eat on the go.

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9. S’mores or Milk and Cookie Bar

S’mores are a combination of malted milk biscuits, melted marshmallows, and your favourite chocolate and work well in an outdoor wedding.

10. Wedding Food Stations Best Left to the Experts

For these food stations, you can either hire a mobile supplier who will take care of everything, or do part of the job yourself and hire a chef or server to man the station during the wedding.

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11. Pizza Bars

Pizza is fast becoming a popular and affordable choice at rustic celebrations and you can stick with classics like Margherita and pepperoni or design your own pizza.

12. Sushi and Asian Food Stations

Hire a chef to make fresh sushi rolls to impress your guests and with help from your venue staff, you can create some great sushi variations.

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13. Ice Cream Bar

Ice cream always impresses and is a firm favourite with guests young and old.

Where to Go for Wedding Catering Ideas and More?

Call Clarence House Wedding Venues Sydney today. Our professional and dedicated team will help you prepare, plan and organise your special day, from start to finish, to make your luxury wedding the most memorable day of your lives.

Getting Closer to the Big Day and Wondering How to Plan Your Order Of Service Wedding?

The good news is that most wedding ceremonies follow the same generic order. Although each wedding ceremony is unique, elements such as walking down the aisle, exchange of vows and rings, and the long-awaited kiss, are sure to be part of this joyful ceremony. Here are the Tips for order Of Service wedding.

1. The Procession

This is the part where members of your immediate family and wedding party walk down the aisle and take their places. The procession begins with the parents making their entrance, then the bridesmaids and groomsmen, the groom, flower girls, and finally, the bride.

2. Welcome Remarks

When everyone is in their place, the marriage officiant then shares a few words of welcome. The officiant may thank the guests for being witnesses to your union, as well as welcome everyone to the event.

3. Opening Remarks and Introduction

The officiant will give an introduction and share the significance of marriage. He or she may take this opportunity to give a brief recount of your love story and emphasize the importance of the marriage vows you are about to take as a couple.

4. Readings

If your ceremony includes readings, a few people will be invited up to share a few words. Your wedding officiant may introduce each reading and reader or you may choose to let the readers flow naturally.

5. Exchange of Vows

The two of you face each other and exchange vows. You may choose to write and recite your own vows or use traditional phrasing. At this point, you also place rings on each other’s fingers to symbolize your marriage and the officiant pronounces you husband and wife.

6. The Kiss

Next comes the moment everyone has been waiting for, sealing your marriage with a kiss!

7. Unity Ceremony

At this stage, some couples choose to have a unity ceremony. Here, the couple performs something that physically symbolizes their new union, like the mixing of two different colors of sand or water or lighting a candle.

8. Final Blessings

The officiant will wrap up the ceremony with a few closing words. For a religious ceremony, the couple is prayed for.

9. The Recessional

The married couple is introduced by the officiant. Then, the bride and groom are the first to exit the ceremony, followed by the wedding party and finally the guests.

Hope You got all points that you want to know about the order of Service wedding.

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With over 30 years of experience hosting thousands of weddings, Clarence House knows exactly how to make your wedding event unique, special and memorable. Call us today on (02) 9750 3555 or (02) 9789 1662 or send us an email at admin@clarencehouse.com.au to book a tour of our illustrious wedding venues Sydney.

30 years in the wedding business we think we’ve seen it all. We’ve even thrown a couple of vintage weddings of our own, in our aptly named The Victorian wedding reception venue. This is what makes us confident about the time-tested modern rules of vintage wedding style we’re about to share with you.