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By Nina Callaway, About.com Guide to Weddings

Wedding Ceremony Details: Community Vows of Support

Tuesday June 2, 2009
I've often told you all that the wedding ceremony is the most important part of your wedding day, and it can be a meaningful step in your relationship to craft the individual elements, and write the ceremony together. But it is also an important ritual in a community, establishing you as a stable unit, encouraging love and friendship, and receiving the support of your family and friends. That's why I suggest you toss out the request to "Speak now, or forever hold your peace" and instead ask for a community vow of support.

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June 2, 2009 at 5:15 pm
(1) jane says:

the question of-does anyone know of any lawful reason/impediment why this couple should not be joined in marriage or similiar words’ is a legally required question in many countries. this question makes the wedding/marriage ceremony a legal ceremony here in Canada, UK and other countries.. it is not a silly question,worn out past due date out of fashion question. 2nd comment-can you get rid of all the old fashion trend articles on this site, example-fashion trends of 2007. this is now the year 2009!!!that is just one of many outdated articles on this site. spend a few hours or days updating this site.

June 7, 2009 at 3:05 am
(2) Sherrlyn Borkgren Photography says:

I agree that saying the wedding vows whether they are at a castle in Orvieto or along the coast of Almafi there is a promise of stability established not only among the wedding couple but as well amongst family and friends. Several of the couples I have photographed have their first baby within the coming year after the wedding. (really cute babies too)

June 12, 2009 at 9:33 am
(3) Erika says:

Whoa, Jane! Maybe you’d like to take a nice, relaxing lavendar-scented bath and reconsider the way you wanted to express your feedback. I’ve always heard that Canada is a nation of polite people – shame on me for stereotyping.

Let’s give Nina props for maintaining a creative site with tons of fresh ideas. Every day I jump on here to read helpful tips written in a positive tone, and to be encouraged. As I plan my wedding, this site helps me keep in mind that the point of getting married is to celebrate love and declare committment.

Perhaps for you, Jane, the point of getting married is to wear the latest fashion. I’d like to recommend Vogue and Elle as excellent magazines, devoted entirely to fashion.

Good luck with your wedding, Jane. Lucky guy!

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