When preparing for a wedding, thousands of little things come to light that are extremely important for the groom, and especially the bride. There are also frequent conflicts over the preparation of the wedding script, guests, banquet, transport, and so on - you can’t remember everything. Just buying rings at the registry office is worth it!
Therefore, couples are increasingly refusing to register their marriage in a formal setting and opting for an ordinary wedding ceremony. And even wedding rings are no longer obligatory attributes of marriage!
Let's figure out whether rings are needed to register a marriage or whether you can do without them.
Are rings required when registering a marriage?
Exchange of rings is a beautiful tradition inherited from our ancestors. It symbolizes the oath of love and fidelity that newlyweds take to each other.
The exchange of rings in the registry office is a relatively recent product. Previously, the bride and groom exchanged symbols of marriage in the church during the wedding. However, after the revolution, church marriage lost its legal force and was replaced by a civil analogue.
Many people consider wedding rings not only symbols of marriage and visual markers of civil status, but also amulets. Allegedly, they reflect negativity aimed at the family.
The belief is good and clear, so why not trust it? True, there is no need to make a tragedy out of the fact that engagement rings are cracked or lost: if love and mutual understanding reign between spouses, no incidents with rings will destroy them!
How much do you need to trust signs and follow traditions when registering a marriage? Exactly as much as the newlyweds want it. If you go to the registry office without rings, no one will be able to refuse to register your marriage for this reason alone.
To register you only need:
- passports of the bride and groom;
- statements of intent to marry;
- receipt of payment of state duty (when submitting applications);
- documents confirming the free civil status of the parties (if there were previous marriages).
As you can see, rings are not included in this list. Moreover, other wedding attributes are not required: Mendelssohn's march, photo, white dress, guests and even witnesses (registrars can act as such).
Dress options for a non-celebratory wedding
A traditional wedding dress will look alien in such an environment, and traveling in a taxi or private car to the registry office in it is a little inconvenient. Therefore, it is better to choose an outfit for registering a marriage without a celebration that is comfortable and practical. But we shouldn’t forget about the solemnity of the moment. If you use the services of a photographer, it is worth remembering that a dress for registering a marriage without a celebration should look good in the photo.
White non-wedding dress
A dress for registering a marriage without a celebration can also be white, but not necessarily fluffy. A white sheath dress with cream or other pastel accents is ideal for painting. Due to the rigid structure of the fabric and straight cut, this model will look beautiful on overweight girls. To highlight the special moment, you can choose a model with lace trim or a silk belt.
Long dress
A dress for marriage registration without a celebration in the summer can be in the “boho” style - light and spacious, with natural motifs. They are usually made in pastel and natural colors - the groom's outfit should match.
A long floor-length dress in the Greek style will be organically complemented by a hairstyle of careless braids with loose strands, accessories with a themed pattern and flat gladiator sandals.
Cocktail dress for a modest wedding evening
This outfit is suitable for a light buffet in nature, and for an evening in a restaurant in a close circle. Cocktail dresses are considered universal for any type of party.
This is an elegant and even a little strict version of clothing for registering a wedding without a celebration - in the photo the cocktail outfit looks beautiful and representative.
Outfit with asymmetrical hem
An asymmetrical cut is a modern and stylish version of a dress for registering a marriage without a celebration. This style is suitable for young women who want to look impressive.
Maternity dress
In this case, it is better to choose clothes for registering a marriage without a celebration with a loose fit. The high-waist option is a great idea. It could be a light summer sundress or a bright short bell dress
Both of these options can be worn with flat shoes, which is also important for a pregnant bride
Dress for women over 40 years old
A wedding dress for registering a marriage without the celebration of a mature bride should not look pretentious. A discreet color scheme (however, flashy colors rarely suit younger brides) and a medium-length skirt would be appropriate.
A straight or trapezoidal cut will help disguise flaws and highlight advantages, and the emphasis on the neckline will make even the simplest outfit look luxurious and royal.
Ceremonial and regular registration
The ceremonial registration of marriage in most registry offices is carried out on Fridays and Saturdays, but you can sign in a normal setting on any day. The main thing is to maintain the mandatory 30-day interval between submitting the application and signing.
The mandatory waiting period may be reduced. But to do this, you need to submit the relevant documents, for example, that the couple has children together, the bride is pregnant, or someone is forced to move far away for a long time.
Modern couples are increasingly abandoning traditional lavish weddings with a formal registration, a veil, a bunch of guests and a Mendelssohn march. However, many couples sign with rings even during the usual marriage registration - perhaps this is the most enduring wedding tradition.
The money you save can be spent for your own pleasure. For example, go on a honeymoon, buy something necessary for a young family, or save for housing.
We must not forget that marriage has long been sanctified in the church. The tradition of weddings is still alive. It is not obligatory, because the marriage is considered concluded from the moment of registration in the registry office.
However, many newlyweds consider it right to become husband and wife in the face of God. For weddings, they usually use the same rings as for painting, but sometimes others are purchased, with Orthodox symbols.
Gold wedding ring in the SUNLIGHT catalog
An alternative option is simple registration followed by an off-site ceremony. The bride and groom (in fact, already husband and wife) can exchange rings in a beautiful garden, on the seaside, in an ancient castle, while skydiving or underwater. This is as their imagination, desires, physical condition and, of course, budget tell them.
Photos from the ceremony and wedding banquet, no matter how luxurious they are, will not surprise anyone. But a biker wedding, exchanging rings on the peak of a mountain or a ceremony in the company of dolphins is already interesting.
Wedding menu
Traditionally, a wedding buffet without a banquet involves mainly cold appetizers. A variety of sandwiches and everyone’s favorite canapés are very popular. The main thing is the variety of recipes and ease of preparation. The wedding table will be decorated with colorful salads, vegetable dishes, rolls, and mini toasts. It is not forbidden to serve hot food - meat or fish; they must first be cut so that it is convenient for guests to take from a common plate.
Original seafood dishes are also suitable for the holiday menu. Sweet treats include wedding cake, sweets, cookies, and fruit. At guests' request, tea and coffee can be served.
How the rings are served
Rings can be present both at a formal ceremony and at a formal painting. In all cases, registrars ask about their availability.
The usual procedure is usually carried out in the registrar's office. It takes 10-15 minutes: a short speech, signatures, exchange of rings, a kiss - and that’s it. If there are no rings, this moment is simply omitted.
The ceremony lasts approximately half an hour. It is not delayed, since Fridays and Saturdays are scheduled in the registry offices every minute. Before the ceremony, the registrar asks the newlyweds whether they need to take out their wedding rings.
The fact is that by default the rings are placed on a special tray or plate - quite nice. They remain on the receptionist’s desk until the most solemn moment.
Gold wedding ring with diamonds (go to the SUNLIGHT catalogue)
But some modern couples do not want to be satisfied with standard solutions and ask for the rings to be presented in a special way. You can ask that the rings be brought out solemnly, to the Mendelssohn march, and not on a standard tray, but in their own container or on a cushion.
Original solutions are trending now. Antique-style wooden chests, wicker baskets symbolizing nests, transparent boxes with decor, and so on are very popular.
What to wear to a painting without a wedding?
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Who puts on a wedding ring first at the registry office?
Let's talk about the ceremony. After the registrar’s flowery speech, the newlyweds say sacramentally “yes” and sign in the registry office book (witnesses sign behind them). That's it, the marriage union is formally concluded!
After this comes the moment of exchanging rings. Don't worry: just listen to the receptionist, he will tell you what to do.
Traditionally, the groom puts on the wedding ring first (of course, not on his own hand, but on the bride’s finger). After this, you can kiss the hand of your newly made wife. This looks impressive both in reality and in the photo, and it also raises the authority of the groom in the eyes of not only the bride, but also her relatives.
Then the newlywed performs a similar manipulation, but, naturally, without a kiss. Please note: wedding gloves sometimes look very elegant and are part of the look, but for this moment it is better to take them off. At least not to drop the ring!
You can do exactly the opposite: let the bride put the ring on the groom first; in our age of emancipation this is fashionable. This moment has no significance for the legality of the marriage or subsequent family life.
If you are afraid of getting confused, ask the registrar to clearly and in detail indicate all the necessary actions in words. The moment of perspective is also important: do not rush and block the wedding photographer’s perspective. Let him take several shots in a row - then choose the best ones.
After the exchange of rings, the registrar gives permission to the groom to kiss the bride. Usually no one refuses, but this moment is also not necessary. The depth and sensuality of this action is determined by the groom: it can be either a light smack or a deep passionate kiss. However, it is still better to maintain decency.
Gold ring “Diamonds of Yakutia” in the SUNLIGHT catalog
Griboyedovsky
Wedding Palace 1 or Griboyedovsky registry office looks as solemn as the name itself sounds. It is located in an alley in the Chistye Prudy area, in a mansion of the early 20th century, built by the architect Voskresensky. The Griboyedovsky registry office inside is the rector's office, the minister's reception room and the royal chamber with stucco moldings in one bottle. You can get married in such a place, even if the wooden panels on the walls and carved cornices make you laugh nervously: against such a background, stylish images will look even more impressive. Keep in mind that it is difficult to conduct a beautiful photo shoot near the Griboyedovsky registry office: there is a road almost immediately at the main entrance.
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Transformable dresses
For the first time, such a model was demonstrated back in 1976. Lydia Silvestra presented her collection, which included one single dress, but in 100 variations. Thanks to its special cut and long ribbons that can be tied in different positions, this outfit allows women to change without changing clothes. You can easily make a dress-shorts, tunic or an elegant formal model from it.
Thanks to its special cut and long ribbons that can be tied in different positions, this outfit allows women to change without changing clothes
You can easily make a dress-shorts, tunic or an elegant formal model from it.
Most often, transformations occur with the skirt, when the fluffy part comes unfastened and the bride remains in a light and elegant outfit
If you're not afraid to show off your tight baby bump, a dress like this will make you feel like a trailblazer. By experimenting, you can choose an exclusive wedding style specifically for your body type. For example, you can emphasize the shape of your breasts by placing two ribbon tails behind your back. Their ends are wound under the chest, thereby imitating the Greek style.
To leave the shoulders and décolleté area open, the lower part of the dress is raised up to the neck and ribbons are wound or twisted into strands around it. The fabric can simply be wrapped around the body, securing the ribbons under the chest, while leaving the shoulders and back completely open. In this case, the emphasis will be on the fabric itself and the delicate rounded female forms.
Large series of complete weddings
These series allow you to immerse yourself in the entire wedding. Especially a page with quick slideshow clips including more than 1000 photos.
| Areal Hotel Full wedding in a country hotel. The page has a quick slideshow in 4K format; in this format you can view 1400 photos in 5 minutes. | Wedding of Maxim and Alena The events begin with gatherings at the Crowne Plaza hotel, then registration at the Khamovniki registry office, a photo session at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior and a banquet in a tent. | House of Celebrations Sovereign A selection of photos exclusively on the territory of the Sovereign celebration house: a staged series of newlyweds, a banquet program and a final fire show. | Photo report in Pirogovo The shooting, entirely in reportage format, took place on the territory of the yacht club in Pirogovo. A beautiful expensive wedding with many guests and invited stars. |
Poses for a wedding photo shoot
