Marriage is intertwining two lives and sometimes that means weaving two religions and two sets of wedding customs. Trying to plan an interfaith wedding is no small feat, but it is certainly doable, and couples do it every day. Are you ready to start the journey of planning your perfect interfaith wedding? If so, read on for tips on how to plan an interfaith wedding so your big day runs smoothly and pays homage to both of your backgrounds.
1) Take the extra time to plan if needed.
Planning an interfaith wedding can be a bit more complicated than a wedding where both individuals in the couple are aligned with regard to faith. There can be some back and forth when it comes time to meld wedding traditions, so be sure to give yourself time to plan the perfect wedding for you and your fiancé.
2) If there are two officiants, make sure they touch base ahead of time.
In many interfaith weddings, there are two officiants. If this is how you are going to handle your wedding ceremony, it is important to have your officiants connect before the wedding. They will need to work together to build the perfect ceremony. It will take some prep work and a little back and forth to ensure that the ceremony runs smoothly, but it will be worth it!
3) Mix and match traditions that matter to you both.
Different faiths have unique traditions for weddings. When planning your wedding, have your officiants break down all the traditional components of each faith’s wedding ceremony. Then ask yourselves which portions are the most important to you and which ones, if removed, would make the ceremony no longer feel like a wedding to you. Bring those back to the officiant or officiants and ask them to use those pieces as the foundation for your ceremony. From there, they will be able to build the perfect interfaith wedding ceremony for you.
4) Give mention to your faith directly in your vows.
One way to incorporate your partner’s faith in your wedding ceremony is to pay homage to their religion in your vows. If your faiths are important enough to shape and guide your wedding service, then it is also important to acknowledge how you will respect and honor your partner’s religion in your own life moving forward.
Have a Stunning Interfaith Wedding Ceremony at Nanina’s In the Park!
Nanina’s In the Park offers both indoor and outdoor wedding ceremony spaces that are perfect for interfaith weddings. Our wedding coordinators will work with you to ensure that your day runs smoothly and that you are able to pay homage to both of your faiths. Plus, we have award-winning chefs and mixologists that can customize a personalized menu for your interfaith wedding. If you are interested in learning more about our stunning wedding venue or would like to schedule a tour, contact us today!
