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CEREMONY
Frequently asked questions related to ceremony procedures, type of weddings, rehearsals, etc.
Do you perform same-sex marriages?
YES! It is the mission at CSW to be an open and inclusive place to celebrate love.
Can you incorporate elements from other cultures or religions?
We find the wedding customs and traditions of other cultures and religions fascinating. We would be more than happy to learn about them, and incorporate those elements into your wedding ceremony.
I don’t want to mention (God, religion, anything spiritual, etc.) in my ceremony. Is that okay?
Definitely! We are happy to work with you to create a custom ceremony that is authentic to you and your beliefs, whatever they may be.
Will you come to our wedding rehearsal?
Yes, for an additional fee based on availability. We highly encourage this for all our couples for a smoother wedding ceremony.
We’re already legally married. Can you still perform a ceremony?
Yes, this is actually more common than you might think, especially for military couples. The technical term for this is a commitment ceremony. To ensure the legality of the marriage, we simply need to see a copy of your marriage license before the wedding.
Do you normally stay for the reception?
We never assume we're invited to post-wedding activities. However, in most cases, we are honored to stay, if asked (assuming we don’t have another engagement scheduled after yours).
How long does the “typical” wedding ceremony last?
Most non-denominational weddings last from 15-20 minutes, including the walk-in and walk-out, but of course, the exact length really depends on the degree to which you “customize” your ceremony, since all ceremony content is up to you. In our experience, however, ceremonies lasting much more than 20 minutes tend to drag, and after 30 minutes. The idea is for your guests to remember your ceremony for how interesting, beautiful, intimate, and elegant it was…and not for how long it lasted!
Is there anywhere you won’t go to perform a wedding?
Right now, we're mainly servicing the New England area with a focus in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. However, Christine do have a love for travel and happy to go wherever the wedding is, given the appropriate accommodations.
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