As a wedding celebrant and a wedding planner, I am always looking for different elements to include in the weddings I am involved with. Working with a new couple and they started to joke about how they'd love to have a cocktail halfway through the ceremony. Hold that thought gents, because a cocktail mixing unity ceremony is something we can do!
A cocktail mixing unity ceremony is a unique and fun way to symbolize the blending of two lives into one during a wedding.
Here's a step-by-step guide to including it as part of your wedding:
Materials Needed:
Cocktail Ingredients: Choose a signature cocktail that both partners enjoy. This usually involves:
Base spirits (e.g., vodka, rum, gin, tequila)
Mixers (e.g., fruit juices, soda, tonic water)
Garnishes (e.g., fruit slices, herbs, olives)
Ice (optional)
Barware:
Shakers
Stirring sticks or spoons
Measuring jiggers
Glasses (cocktail glasses, martini glasses, etc.)
Table Setup:
A small table to hold all the ingredients and barware.
A decorative tablecloth and possibly a sign that explains the unity cocktail ceremony.
Steps for the Ceremony:
Introduction:
I'll explain the significance of the unity cocktail ceremony, noting how it represents the blending of two individuals into one harmonious partnership.
Selection of Ingredients:
The couple each select their favorite spirit and mixers to create a unique cocktail. They can explain to their guests why they chose these particular ingredients and what they represent to them.
Mixing the Cocktail:
Together, the couple pours their chosen spirits and mixers into a shaker or a mixing glass. They can take turns or pour simultaneously to symbolize unity.
They then shake or stir the mixture, representing their combined efforts to create something new and delightful.
Pouring and Garnishing:
The mixed cocktail is poured into a shared glass or two individual glasses. They can add garnishes together, such as fruit slices or herbs, symbolizing the finishing touches they will bring to their life together.
Toast and Tasting:
The couple makes a toast, possibly reciting a short vow or sentiment, and then taste their unity cocktail. This symbolizes their commitment to face life's sweetness and challenges together.
Example Cocktail Recipes:
Classic Martini:
2 oz gin or vodka
1/2 oz dry vermouth
Olive or lemon twist for garnish
Margarita:
2 oz tequila
1 oz lime juice
1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
Salt for rim and lime wheel for garnish
Mojito:
2 oz white rum
1 oz lime juice
2 tsp sugar
6-8 fresh mint leaves
Soda water
This ceremony adds a creative and interactive element to your wedding, making it memorable for both you and your guests.
If you'd like to talk to me about my services as either a wedding celebrant or wedding planner, then please get in touch via my website or email katiethecelebrant@gmail.com
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