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Combo
Weddings
A combo wedding is a wedding that
- incorporates another type of ceremony, or
- includes more than one couple (double or
triple wedding)
- Follows close on or is closely followed
by a second but related
ceremony
A combo ceremony is not a "cheap option" in relation to the ceremony
itself, although it can deliver a considerable financial saving in the
celebration party or reception that follows because you are having one
not two separate occasions. Developing and officiating at a combo
wedding requires an enormous amount of work to develop what is
essentially two different ceremonies and incorporate them as one
seamless and meaningful event with the appropriate balance between the
two ceremonies.
Incorporating another type of ceremony
This is not just a matter of tacking a second ceremony on to the end of
the first one. Many things need to be considered to make the
combo ceremony work on both the emotional and the practical level.
The participants in both ceremonies should have a close affiliation
with each other, so the more common combo ceremonies are:
- a wedding that includes the formal naming
of a child/children of the couple
- a wedding that includes a renewal of vows
of close family members - such as the parents of the couple
- a wedding that includes a commitment
ceremony for close family members (the equivalent of a double wedding
where one couple cannot legally marry).
Including more than one couple
A double or triple wedding is essentially a single ceremony in which
two or more couples marry separately. This requires two separate sets
of paperwork, and consultation with the couples individually. It
may incorporate two separate processionals and recessionals, or a
combined one. Whichever choices the couples make will require complex
choreography, careful timing, and attention to detail to ensure that
the ceremony flows smoothly and maintains interest for the guests.
Related Ceremonies following closely
Where you want to keep your wedding separate from a related ceremony,
such as a naming, an option is to have the ceremonies at the same venue
but separated from each other by time and perhaps a meal - for example
for ceremonies held in your back yard the wedding in the morning,
lunch and then the naming ceremony.
Or there may be a good reason for having a combo ceremony that moves
from one place to another, for example where a loved parent or
grandparent is in hospital having a small legal wedding in the hospital
ward or chapel, followed by a reaffirmation of vows at your reception
or other venue so you can celebrate with family and friends.
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