Is It Ok To Want My Wedding Ceremony To Be Fun?
- Carina Quinn
- Jun 12, 2020
- 3 min read
Updated: 20 hours ago
Ummm, of course!!!
Somewhere along the way, weddings got the memo that they had to be serious — all soft violins and solemn faces.Let’s collectively bin that idea.
Ceremonies can be beautiful, meaningful, and full of love without feeling stiff. You can have heartfelt vows, meaningful moments, and still belly laugh mid-ceremony.Because, honestly? Fun and love aren’t opposites — they’re the same energy, just expressed differently.
Tradition, But Make It Fun
Fun (noun) Light-hearted pleasure, enjoyment, or amusement; boisterous joviality or merrymaking; entertainment – Oxford dictionary
As a marriage celebrant and certified lover of weddings, my idea of a great ceremony is vibrant, relaxed, and full of personality from beginning to end. Deep, romantic love and joyful fun belong in the same space — they make each other shine brighter.
Gone are the days of doing things for tradition’s sake.Walk down the aisle with your dad because you love him, not because he’s “giving you away.”Walk down to “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” in cowboy boots if that’s your vibe. Have fun. Do you!
If you want to see how fun and flow fit together in a modern ceremony, check out The Anatomy of a Modern Wedding Ceremony.
Fun is "an absolutely primary category of life, familiar to everybody at a glance right down to the animal level."- John Huizinga
Your Story Deserves Laughs and Goosebumps
Your wedding ceremony is a huge life moment — yes, there’s paperwork and legal words — but it’s also the moment your story becomes something shared and celebrated.
Your guests should walk away feeling like they’ve experienced something, not just witnessed it. That’s where a good celebrant (hi 👋) makes all the difference.
When I’m writing your story, I think about the rhythm — where we can make people laugh, pause, and feel.A ceremony should take your guests on a journey: from curiosity to emotion to laughter, and back again.
If you want to see how I craft ceremonies that feel like you, read The Art of Crafting Personalised Ceremonies.
Don’t Leave All the Fun for the Reception
There are so many creative ways to build joy into your ceremony:
Choose your witnesses out of a hat.
Have your guests shout the pronouncement with me.
Hide the wedding rings under a random chair and let someone find them.
And if you’re worried a guest won’t want to join in — remember Susan Messing’s words:
“If you’re not having fun, you’re the arsehole.”
Fun is contagious. It loosens everyone up and turns your ceremony into something people remember.
In a world where everyone seems constantly stressed, weddings are a day that although all-about-you, is a nice little moment to create an oasis of time and space where everyone feels involved and can let their hair down. A moment that the save-the-date on their fridge has had them excited for, for months.
The Science of Fun (Yes, Really)
Fun is a social buffer — it helps us relax, connect, and be fully in the moment.It’s the difference between guests politely watching and guests hanging on every word.
Positive psychology even backs it up: when we have fun, we’re more present.And that’s what your wedding day is all about — being present for the love, the laughter, and the life you’re building together.
Your Ceremony, Your Way
Your ceremony is your love story, told your way. It can be whimsical, light-hearted, deep, or all of the above.The only rule? It should feel like you.
I take having fun very seriously. And so should you.
If you want a ceremony that feels warm, vibrant, and unapologetically you, see how I bring it all together fplease do get in touch!
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Carina is a Perth based Marriage Celebrant living in the beautiful Swan Valley. She focusses on fun relaxed, charismatic wedding ceremonies staying true to her naturally bubbly and vibrant personality. Get in touch with her via her blog or email.
0417 923 760
Perth, Western Australia
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