Is a marriage mission statement the vow alternative for you?
While I adore the myriad of heartfelt, cute, humorous, serious, and geeky wedding vows I’ve seen all over Offbeat Bride, promises of specific behavior didn’t quite fit the relationship philosophies held by my partner and I. Eventually we decided to write a mission statement for our marriage and expand that into something more poetic in lieu of vows. We wanted something that allowed room for the dynamic changes that naturally happen with individuals and with relationships, something broad and philosophical. We wanted a marriage mission statement.
Shy couples rejoice: voiceover vows are a thing and they will save you
Shy or introverted couples and those with social anxiety: if you’re not cool with reading your vows in front of a big group of guests, this idea is killer. Hazi and Matt decided to record their vows ahead of time and overlay it onto some sweet video to share with their guests! This is such a great way to share your love with the ones you love while keeping your anxiety at bay. You could even head out of earshot while the video was running if you’re really not down for seeing it all go down.
Wedding officiant fashion for on-point ceremony style
Officiants have a big ol’ job to do at your wedding. They have to preside, be all clever AND bring the tears, and most of all… they must.be.fashionable. Okay, maybe it’s more about the couple, but if you’re the officiant reading this, I’d wager you’re wondering what the hell to wear. With offbeat weddings, you never know what you’re going to get. Let’s go on a retrospective to all kinds of offbeat weddings where the officiant was totally on point.
So you’ve been asked to officiate your friend’s wedding…
So you’ve been asked to officiate your friends wedding, and now you’re not exactly sure what to do, how to start, and where to go for help. Don’t panic! Our sponsor Asked to Officiate is basically an “idiots guide” to preparing a wedding ceremony. And you can get it at a special discount, just for Offbeat Bride readers!