Including His And Her Children In The Wedding
My fiance and I have the "brady bunch" syndrome. Between us we have 5 boys an a girl. Boys are ages 15, 13, 6, 3, 1 and the girl is 12. All the children are going to be involved in the wedding in some way : best man, jr groomsman, bridesmaid, "sand child" etc. ( we are having an informal beach wedding)
I am looking for some way to include them in the actual ceremony other than just standing there. I have seen the family medallions and think those are a good idea but I`m open for any other suggestions to let them know that Mom and Dad aren`t only joining together but they are as well as one big family.
Posted by Sissy; updated 11/10/02
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I just saw two weddings that included children. Not quite as many, but perhaps it could be adapted. One family gave each other medalions and joined in a circle. They pronounced themselves a family as well as husband and wife.
Another family had one girl and had her actually stand up with the minister and repeat a bessing for teh ceremony. They the minister led her in inviting the bride (her Mom) and groom to join her. Both parents then approached and the ceremony continued, including the daughter. I don`t think she stayed involved for the entire ceremony, just the beginning.
You might have the whole family light candles and together light a unity candle. People can say a blessing as they light the unity candle, which could be a nice thing for the older kids.
Hope these ideas help.
Lisa
Posted by Lisa; updated 11/27/02
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I really like the candle idea but being on a beach that`s kinda out of the question. Maybe tiki torches? haha It did give me another idea though. Maybe have all the children as they walk up put sand in two buckets or jars and then as a substitution for the unity candle me and my fiance pour the two buckets into one. Thanks! Got my ideas flowing! Still open for any more ideas from anyone though.
Posted by Sissy; updated 11/28/02
