First, congratulations!
I would say, as a former church wedding coordinator, keep it as simple as possible. For music, I favor traditional, like Ave Maria. There is a song called How Beautiful that is perfect for a wedding. Do you know which one I’m talking about? For the entrance, if you don’t do the traditional Here Comes the Bride, Pachelbel (I may have butchered the spelling) Canon in D is just right. Again, sticking with the traditional is easy and you won’t look back and think aaaah, what were we thinking. Ask the photographer to take a lot of candids at the reception. If you don’t have one, put disposable cameras at each table for the people to use to take pics. You may also ask a friend to go around with a video camera and have people tape their greetings or thoughts for the day. In the Church, make sure any photography is unintrusive and respectful of the surroundings.
As for the family, if you have a rehearsal dinner, that is a good chance for them to mingle. Can the parents tell some stories of you two growing up? Sometimes that helps people get to know you. I would expect the best of them and assume they will take the high road on this special occasion.
Good luck. If you have any specific questions about the ceremony, please ask.
Nicole
) our reception is a buffet and there will be about 125-150 peoplet there. and nope no seating arrangements just stay where you lay like my grandpa says! my colors are red and gold, my gown is 3/4 length sleeves with a sheer rule overlay on the skirt, and teeny tiny little stiched flowers all over the skirt with tiny pearlsand a chapel length train, it sits off my shoulders and has lace sleeves that are little fuller at the bottom. my brides maids gowns are red with s little bit of bead work on the rib cage of one side with a open slit from the leg up that has fabric behind it the same color red it looks lovely ( no skin except for their shoulders (strapless) this is Texas not Vegas) and they have red shawls to wear with them since it will be December. we’re not doing any decorations in the church since the poinsettias will already be in there for Christmas, and for the reception we hired a great DJ (we’re having it at the elks lodge) and my favorite part instead of a grooms cake we got a chocolate fountain. and we’re dancing to George Straights i cross my heart! its gonna be great. hope that was enough details! thanks for the tip on the cameras i love that!