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What do you think of our ceremony set-up? That’s right peeps (especially my fellow theater majors) we’re gonna do this thing in the round. I know it sounds a little dirty, but I promise it’ll be good clean fun. And when I ran this recent bit of inspiration by F Stripes, her matter-of-fact response was, “I’ve always wanted to get married like that.” Hmm. Who knew? So, yippee! All systems are go.

Let’s get started. I know y’all are supersmartiepants, but I’ll spell it out anyways:

The heart represents a small table/altar which will be surrounded by chairs (and guests) that form a circle around the two of us. Doesn’t that sound just dreamy? The circle is a pretty powerful cultural symbol of oneness and unity, so it’s the perfect shape to designate the sacred space in which we’ll get married! Oh, and yes, I’ve chosen a gift icon to represent our guests, a totally random decision. Moving on and perhaps most important, the arrows represent the two aisles we’re gonna rock at our two-bride wedding.

The music will start and our flower girl, ring bearer, and mature child escort* will dance, toddle, and/or drag the little guys down the aisles. The rings will be placed on the table (not to worry—those suckers are gonna be tied down to something before we let the little monster at ‘em) and the munchkins will play on the ground or get scooped up by their parents/willing family members.

Team Awesome, aka our Bridesmaids, will enter one at a time down each aisle (so two HOT ladies will be walkin’ in at a time, yo!) and will meet in the middle and sit down. Hear that ladies? Feel free to indulge in the most freakin’ fantastic and uncomfortable shoes you can find!

And of course, the real beauty of the double aisle is that we can both walk down it at the exact same time! There won’t be any awkward who’s gonna be the man and wait at the end of the aisle bullshit because, hello, in case ya forgot, we’re both wearing dresses to this shindig! And we’re gonna meet in the middle of the aisle super egalitarian style. Loves it! The simplicity and importance of just the two of us standing together surrounded by our loved ones as we say our vows really resonates for us. It just feels right. How’s that for magic?

I hope it’ll feel a little like this:

from our amazing photographer Kirsten Ellis

And if you need more inspiration (or even if you don’t) you must go here and check out this fantastic snowy wedding. sigh. Thanks again, Meg!

Anyone attended or participated in a wedding in the round? And what ceremony revelations have you had lately?