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I have more to say about our wine box ceremony. I know what you’re thinking. “Golly, why can’t she stop talking about this silly wine box? Doesn’t she realize she’s already written three posts about it?” And I know you say golly, even if only in your head. Admit it.
But this will be the last time I’ll bring it up—pre-wedding, anyway. It may get a shout out in my recaps.
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When the Husky-in-Laws were visiting, we were discussing our substitute for the Unity ceremony. FMIL Husky pointed out a glaring oversight in my plan: the Unity ceremony is often symbolic of the joining together of the two families, and their love for the bride and groom.
Traditionally, the mothers from either side will light the two taper candles which will be used by the bride and groom to light the large Unity candle. Our Wine Box ceremony wasn’t really set up this way.
Mr. Husky and I started brainstorming ways to include the mothers. I suggested we have the mothers supply the wine glasses—each can bring a glass that has some kind of special meaning, or is representative of them and place it in the box. But, as I’m becoming more and more used to, Mr. Husky had a better idea.
A time capsule.
Remember when I talked about our plan changing a little bit, thanks to the lack of preservatives in the wine we decided to use? Well, because of this, our wine box will be opened and then re-sealed on each anniversary. My. Husky suggested we invite our immediate family and our wedding party to participate in the time capsule by adding something to the wine box dated with a year on it, between now and 2025 (when we will read our sealed love letters to one another). This can be a letter, a photograph, a card—just a small token of encouragement or fond memories. Each year when we open the box, we will not only enjoy the wine, but also any keepsakes that are dated for that year!
During the wedding ceremony, the mothers will be invited to contribute their items. After the ceremony, the members of the wedding party and other immediate family members will add their items, and the box will be sealed.
Have any of your ideas changed (several times) before the actual wedding? How are you involving family &/or friends in the ceremony?
Thank you so much. This is a brilliant idea which I think FI and I may have to consider.
I can’t wait to hear how it turns out!
We recently did a wine box ceremony, and we incorporated our Mom’s. Here’s the wording we added from our marriage commissioner…I’ve sent you a PM with the full details! It’s a great way to incorporate our family!!
“Before you place your letters in the box, I’d like to first ask [names of Mother's), mothers of the Bride and Groom, to please come forward with your gift to them. (Moms come forward and stand beside you facing the guests)
[Bride's Mom] and [Groom's Mom], each of you present a bottle of wine today, and your wine is significant in many ways. Along with [Bride & Groom's] letters, these bottles of wine will be placed in the box and sealed for the future. You have lovingly raised and nurtured these two individuals. The wine you will place in the box represents your family’s desire to continue to support them, guide them, and encourage them in their solemn endeavor in the years ahead. If you could please hand them their gifts now. (Moms would hand you each a bottle of wine, then hug you and return to where they were)
[Bride] and [Groom], please now place the letters and the wine in the box and seal the lid”
Awesome idea! So original and sweet! When are you gonna open it?
@MissSocksBMJess: I’m not sure about the box in the photo - it sort of looks like a modified vintage suitcase? I’m not sure. But I think any box with some padding for the bottle and the glasses would work great. We ended up contacting our local wine store about purchasing a wooden wine box - Mr. Husky is currently working to modify it for our purposes. I think they charged us $1 for it….
@CountryBride: That sounds like a beautiful ceremony you had, and a wonderful way to include the moms. I love that they contributed the wine!
@Miss Glasses: The plan so far is to open the box every year on our anniversary. We’ll drink the wine inside, and read whichever cards/notes are dated that year!
Since I love wine, there’s never enough posts about it. Well, wine and coffee and good beer. And thanks for reminding me that we never wrote our letters (it wasn’t part of the ceremony).
I will definitely be writing down the details of your wine box ceremony in my memory bank.
This is a great idea, and I’m a huge wino so this idea is something I’m going to consider!
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Mrs. Husky, Denver Age and Occupation: 26, Systems Administrator Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Mechanical Engineer, recently laid off Engagement Date: August 14, 2009 Wedding Date: October 2010 Venue: Rancho San Carlos About Me: I am planning a quirky-crafty wedding with my recently out-of-work fiancé for a (fingers crossed!) warm October afternoon. We are two self-professed nerds with an affinity for all things outdoors---be it rain, snow or shine. Recently relocated from the drizzly Northwest, we're enjoying the many sun-soaked days in the mile high city. Our day will be filled with both of our large families and friends, a self-served Cajun feast, and a Zydeco-style jazz band rocking beneath the beams of a historic red barn.
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