The kiss that occurs during the latter part of a wedding ceremony is often one of the highlights for many couples and is always a good thing to discuss and meticulously plan out when you're going over the details of your approaching big day. While it's not mandatory to include a kiss in the ceremony, you may feel that doing so makes your marriage official to some degree—and brings a lot of smiles to your guests' faces. There are some things that you'll want to discuss regarding your first kiss as a married couple as you plan exactly how your wedding ceremony will take shape.
Wording
Traditionally, the wedding officiant would tell the groom that he could kiss his bride. While some people might be fine with this type of wording, it won't resonate with everyone. Some couples prefer more equality in the wording. For example, you might want your officiant to say something such as, "You may now kiss one another." If you have specific wording in mind, you'll need to remember to share your request with your officiant. If you're having an informal ceremony in which you want your officiant to sound casual at times, there may be another specific wording that you wish them to use.
Photography
While a lot of couples love the idea of having their wedding photographer snap some photos during their kiss, others may not like the idea. If you and your significant other are particularly shy, the idea of kissing in front of an audience might feel better if you know your photographer isn't documenting the moment too. It's easy to ask your photographer to abstain from taking photos during this special moment. You can always recreate the kiss in private with your photographer afterward as they shoot your wedding portraits.
Body Positioning
Even though you know how to kiss, you've likely never kissed with as many people watching you. It's useful to discuss and even practice how the kiss will go. Specifically, you'll need to figure out your body positioning. For example, some couples like to dip as they kiss, while others prefer to be more upright. The last thing you want is for some miscommunication to occur during the big moment and have it look awkward. Discussing exactly how you want the kiss to take place will increase the probability of it being a perfect part of your wedding ceremony that everyone can celebrate.
Share20 June 2023
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