Ask Carley: Don’t worry about the wedding ceremony being too short
Q: We ran through our ceremony timing, and it’s only about 12 minutes long. Is that too short? Should we add something to beef it up?
A: Don’t worry about the ceremony being too short. There aren’t any time requirements. As long as it includes everything you want, there’s no need to add anything. It’s silly to stretch the time with readings or songs that mean nothing to you as a couple. And trust us — your guests will appreciate the brevity.
(Carley Roney, co-founder and editor in chief of The Knot, the nation’s leading wedding resource, advises millions of brides on modern wedding etiquette at www.theknot.com. Got more questions? Visit www.theknot.com/askcarley for 800-plus answers on all things wedding.)