Finally, a practical guide to wedding ceremonies that not only includes the traditional, but creative, personalized ideas for the 21st century bride and groom. answers all of your questions, including: *What are the minimal elements required for a legal ceremony? * How do we choose our ceremony venue? * How do we choose our officiant? * What are the 10 conventional ceremony elements? * What are the 12 most popular ways to personalize a ceremony? * What are typical elements of a religious ceremony? * What are the five most popular secular ceremonies? * How can we personalize our ceremony venue? * Should we hire a wedding planner?