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Unifying Ceremony Seating Signs

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Bride's Side and Groom's Side seating at Wedding Ceremonies are becoming less common than it used to be, especially at more relaxed, intimate weddings. Most people have seen the signs reading "As two families become one, pick a seat not a side." But what about these signs as alternatives? Etsy Sweet, simple, and straight forward - so cute! Bayside Bride I adore this one with it's reference to the bride and groom's home states! Such a fun personalized touch! Every Last Detail This one's great if most of your guest are mutual friends. It's a fun simple way to show them they are special to both of you. This one's my favorite though: Pinterest It's beautiful for one, but I'm loving the whimsical pun too! I love the nod to the upcoming commitment you'll make. Which is your favorite?

Unity Tree Planting Ceremony

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This Unity Ceremony idea is best for an outdoor ceremony, for obvious reasons. I found it on Every Last Detail and loved it for the idea itself as well as for the symbolism it held for the bride and groom. Every Last Detail In her words: We also put our own spin on the unity part of the ceremony because we both come from divorced and remarried parents. We wanted a way to include everyone and stress that we feel blessed to have had more than just two parents each. This will all make more sense if I explain that the ceremony was held under an ancient Water Oak tree, for which our venue was named. About a month before the ceremony, we collected eight tiny saplings that had sprouted underneath the tree with the hopes that one would survive. Sadly, they all shriveled up almost immediately – that is, until about a week later, when all of the sudden, one tree started sprouting new leaves. By the time the wedding arrived, it was still thriving, so during our ceremony, we planted it by having