Finally, a practical guide to wedding ceremonies that not only includes the traditional, but creative, personalized ideas for the 21st century bride and groom. Diane Warner's Contemporary Guide to Wedding Ceremonies answers all of your questions, including: *What are the minimal elements required for a legal ceremony? * How do we choose our ceremony venue? * How do we choose our officiant? * What are the 10 conventional ceremony elements? * What are the 12 most popular ways to personalize a ceremony? * What are typical elements of a religious ceremony? * What are the five most popular secular ceremonies? * How can we personalize our ceremony venue? * Should we hire a wedding planner?