There's lots of things you can do before, during, and after a marriage that are traditionally Canadian.
Your wedding is one of the biggest and most important days in your life, so there is no doubt that you’re going to want everything to be perfect. But there is so much that goes into planning the wedding and making it unique and special for you, your fiance, and everyone else in attendance. If you are looking for marriage inspiration in order to find the perfect way to experience your wedding, look no further than some of these classic Canadian traditions. There are a variety of wedding officiants from the Universal Life Church who specialize in these Canadian traditions and can help ensure that everything goes as planned.
Before the wedding, many Canadian brides like to host what is called Trousseau Tea, which is an event held specifically for friends who did not make it on the guest list for the wedding itself. Trousseau Tea is like a bridal shower but on a more personal level; the wedding dress is traditionally laid out in order for the guests to see it, and the bride-to-be and her family spend time with each of the guests in a much more intimate fashion. Trousseau Tea is usually held by brides who are intent on a small wedding that will be attended only by family or exceptionally close friends.
During the wedding party, an event called the wedding wheel is usually held by both the bride and groom. The wedding wheel is incredibly fun for everyone- it involves the guests forming two lines for an opportunity to dance with the happy couple. When a guest reaches the front of the line, he has the chance to pay any amount of currency to “buy” his or her dance. At the end of the party, the bride and groom get to dance together, and the money is put toward honeymoon or other marriage expenses.
While the wedding wheel is certainly entertaining, the bride/groom roast is even more so. This event is held at the wedding reception and involves close friends or family making a toast to either the bride or groom with the intention of embarrassing them and having a laugh at their expense. The jokes are all in good fun and everyone gets a good laugh out of the stories, including the bride and groom themselves. At the end of the roast, the toaster offers the couple their best wishes in an emotional speech that will be sure to bring some tears of joy, and then the party continues.
These marriage inspiration ideas will contribute to a wedding that will be memorable for everyone involved, especially for you and your spouse-to-be. It is best to use wedding officiants who are well-versed in Canadian wedding traditions such as these because they have experience and knowledge into how to perform them so that everything runs smoothly. Whether you use an officiant from the Universal Life Church or elsewhere, these marriage inspiration ideas will create an experience that are sure to create long and successful memories.
