At Beachside we know that planning your wedding day can be stressful. When it comes to choosing a Nelson wedding venue we have you covered! But we appreciate that there are lots of other things on your ‘to-do’ list and we want to help you out. So we leafed through our little black book of contacts and were delighted when Nelson Wedding Celebrant, Veronica Hippolite-A’Court, agreed to share her tips to help you write the perfect wedding vows!
An interview with Nelson Wedding Celebrant, Veronica Hippolite-A’Court:
An interview with Nelson Wedding Celebrant, Veronica Hippolite-A’Court:Q: When it comes to wedding vows, are there any legal requirements that couples need to be aware of?
VHA: The only legal requirement is that at some point in the ceremony, the couple must state their full names and that they take each other to be wed. I suggest couples to do this as their declaration of intent, which leaves the vows to be more personal.
Q: Are couples stepping away from traditional vows with a preference for writing their own?
VHA: Absolutely! In my experience as a Nelson Wedding Celebrant, I find that most couples use this opportunity to express their feelings for one another and make their promises according to their beliefs and values.
Q: Is there a way couples can combine traditional wedding vows with an updated twist?
VHA: Yes, I will often provide couples with a wedding planner which gives suggestions to vows. The couple can then use these suggestions or mix and match with more traditional vows to reflect their relationship.
Q: Where can people search for inspiration to help them write wedding vows?
VHA: While couples can be tempted to search Google, and it can be a good place to start. My real advice is to search your heart for the right words for you!
Q: As a Wedding Celebrant how do you help couples fine-tune their wedding vows?
VHA: I will always help out where required, but often my couples will already have a fair idea of what they want to say. I might help them structure this and make it easier for them to express their feelings.
Q: Should the couple share their vows with each other before the ceremony?
VHA: This is a personal choice, most couples prefer to keep them a lovely surprise until the day. Many laughs and tears are shared over vows.
Q: What are your top three tips to help couples write perfect wedding vows?
VHA: Speak it from your heart, look at your betrothed when you’re speaking them, and finally, remember there is no right or wrong as long as something is said in love.
We hope you enjoyed this interview with Nelson Wedding Celebrant, Veronica Hippolite-A’Court. Visit Veronica’s website HERE. And if you’re still looking for a wedding venue don’t forget to contact us!