Haven't been to a wedding in a long time and only very traditional ones in a church. I'm a bit confused with the freedom my gives me!
We are having a very basic registry office wedding ( just us and two witnesses) followed by a full friends and family ceremony a couple of weeks later.
I am confused by the vows and readings etc for both . Will the registrar provide us with basic vows to say " I do" or whatever to?
I want to do something meaningful but only at the big event.
I love the readings people have posted but who says them. If I do one, should it go before or after the vows with the celebrant?
If someone else does one, who? Bridesmaids? Someone who comes up from the audience or will they be expected to stand near the arch or whatever until I arrive?
What works best do you think?