Are you newly engaged and wondering what to do next?
The very first thing to determine, even before setting a date, is whether to have a religious or civil ceremony.
That might sound simple, but it could be a difficult decision if you are of different faiths. If this is true in your case, then:
- Speak to clergy from both of your religions, and ask if they are open to co-officiating.
- If one (or both) is not, ask him or her to refer you to a less conservative member of his or her denomination.
- To find ministers who specialize in interfaith ceremonies, contact the Unitarian Universalist Association (uua.org).
Many religions require that every engaged couple attend premarital counseling. Find out about these requirements before setting a wedding date.
If you decide to have a civil ceremony, then make sure the officiant can perform a legal union. The officiant must be a county clerk, mayor, township committee chair, clerk of superior court, judge, magistrate or justice of the peace.
Determine the type of venue for your ceremony: church, chapel, synagogue, a museum, art gallery, restaurant, hotel, at your home, a beach, a park, ranch... the list goes on and on.
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