In the hustle and bustle of a wedding, it is all too common for the newlyweds to spend very little time together alone. The whole wedding day passes in such a whirlwind that you may well get to the end of the reception and realize that you have not shared a quiet moment with your new spouse once all day. Don t let that happen to you! Use these suggestions to plan some private moments that the bride and groom can share on the day of the wedding.
Are you superstitious? If not, the time before the wedding ceremony might be a good opportunity for the bride and groom to grab a few minutes alone before everything gets underway. For couples who have no qualms about seeing one another before the ceremony, this is an ideal time to share a quiet moment together. Plan to get together about twenty or thirty minutes before you have to be in place for the ceremony to just take a deep breath together and reflect on the journey which you are about to undertake together. Religious couples could use this moment to say a prayer together requesting blessings for their marriage. This would also be a very nice time for the groom to present his bride with a special piece of wedding jewelry, and for her to give him a nice piece of wedding jewelry, such as a watch with an inscription.
In the Jewish tradition, it is customary for the newlyweds to spend several moments alone together in a yichud (seclusion) room. This is an absolutely marvelous custom, as it allows the new spouses some time together to celebrate their union and to absorb what has just taken place. Having a pause between the public ceremony and public reception gives the newlyweds a rare quiet moment alone, away from the spotlight. This Jewish tradition is one that brides and grooms of any faith would be wise to borrow for their own wedding.
Another possible time for the newlyweds to be alone is on their way from the ceremony to the reception site, if they are at different venues. This is a great reason to hire a limo, rather than driving your own car. With your eyes off the road, you will be free to focus on each other. Reserve this time just for yourselves, and do not offer a ride to any stray members of the wedding party!
Once you make your grand entrance to the wedding reception, opportunities for private time will diminish. Some couples like the idea of having a sweetheart table for two, rather than sitting at the traditional head table. This does allow the newlyweds to share some private conversation over dinner, rather than being part of a larger group. I personally do not care for the sweetheart table, as it takes the newlyweds away from the social part of the reception for too long, but it is favored by some couples.
Make a pledge to one another to grab a few moments alone during the rest of your wedding reception. Take a brief stroll together outside or hide up in a balcony for a few minutes to watch your guests. The idea is not to avoid your guests, but just to have a few moments of quiet together to soak it all up. The intimate moments that the bride and groom share can end up being among the most meaningful parts of the entire wedding day.
Author Resource:
Bridget Mora writes for Silverland Jewelry about wedding planning, customs, and style. http://silverlandjewelry.com/
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