Tips and ideas for telling the beautiful stories. Everyone will need tissues for the happy tears when you’re done!

When the officiant had to cancel last minute, this couple decided that their wedding party would step into the gap—and that they’d write their own homily!

Erik and Amber wanted their unique voices and stories to show up in their ceremony. In this homily, they shared the deep friendship that defines their partnership and life values.

You don’t have to wait till the reception to let your voice shine through. And sometimes having a version to react against can help you know what matters to you! That’s what you’ll find below—a structure you can steal from, alter, throw out, whatever!

No one gets through their wedding alone. Here are some amazing resources—games, websites, books, and more—that can support your wedding story. No twinkle lights required!