Involve EVERYONE (without forfeiting your vision)
| BDN MAINE MARRY ME MAGAZINE Spring / Summer, 2013
Story Sheila Grant
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The bride and groom have selected their maid of honor, best man, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girl and ring bearer. But what about all of the other friends and family who want to feel involved in your special day? Traditional ways to involve loved ones include having them do a reading or sing, said Mackie Faye Hill, owner of Simply Unforgettable Events by Mackie. In cases where the couple does not have a strong religious affiliation, it can be meaningful to have a close friend become certified as a marriage officiant to perform the ceremony. When the bride and groom have children, Hill likes to have the children combine colored sand in receptacles that become keepsakes symbolizing their blended family.