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Wedding Ceremony Procedures



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Etiquette

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A wedding is a sacred event and should be observed with the utmost respect. Thus, during our ceremonies, it is important for all involved to conduct themselves in the appropriate manner.



If the behavior of the participants and/or guests is deemed improper or disruptive, we reserve the right to cancel the ceremony. Please help us to create a joyous and memorable occasion for the bride and groom by ensuring that everyone obeys this simple etiquette:



- Do not move around needlessly during the

ceremony.

- Do not bring monsters to the wedding site, and

then release them.

- Refrain from casting spells, synthesizing, or

using unnecessary items until the ceremony is

over.

- Refrain from unnecessary chatting once the

ceremony begins.

- Do not engage in battle.

- Maintain a reasonable standard of decency

during the ceremony.

- Do not engage in any other activities that

might disrupt the ceremony.


It is the responsibility of the chaperones to inform all attendees of the above etiquette, but they are free to do so in their own words, if they wish.



It may be a good idea to recruit helpers and ushers who can direct and caution the attendees upon arrival, or shortly before the ceremony begins.









Preparations

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(1) Attire



There are no specific restrictions in regards to attire. However, it is recommended that one dress in a manner befitting a sacred occasion. This request extends not only to the bride, groom, and chaperone, but to all those who plan to attend the ceremony. The bride, groom, and chaperone should discuss this matter beforehand in order to establish a general guideline, which in turn should be passed on to all attendees.



As an optional service, a complete wedding dress set will be provided for the bride, if one was requested in the initial wedding application. The dress will be given to the bride during arrangements for the ceremony.





(2) Food



Please do not forget to tell the bride and groom to each bring a food item to the ceremony (Any type of food will be acceptable). These food items will be used during the "Oath of Flesh and Blood."





(3) Wedding Fees



If the wedding ceremony fees have not been paid by the wedding date, the ceremony will be canceled.

(Players will have to reapply if they wish to hold another ceremony.)



If a wedding dress set was requested in the application, please do not forget to bring the

50,000-gil fee to the ceremony.







Arrangements

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The chaperone, bride, and groom must arrive at



East Sarutabaruta (Sarutabaruta Coast)<J-11>



60 minutes (Earth time) before the ceremony is to begin. This is when arrangements such as the wedding procession are confirmed, so please ask all other attendees to refrain from entering the wedding site until all arrangements have been confirmed (we are not responsible for this issue. If you have recruited friends to be ushers, please ask them to help you inform the guests as to when they can enter the wedding site).



The bride, groom, and chaperone must proceed directly to the waiting room, where they will be asked to confirm some information. At this time, the chaperone must pay all wedding fees to the Sibyl Celebrant. The couple will then be given the wedding rings, and the chaperone will be given the crackers, which must then be distributed to the guests. After all arrangements have been made and confirmed, the bride, groom, and chaperone must wait quietly in the same place until they are given further instructions.



*Both the bride and groom must keep at least one inventory space open to hold the wedding ring. The chaperone must reserve ample inventory space to hold the crackers.



* If a wedding dress set was requested in the application, the bride will need 4 empty inventory spaces to hold the entire set.







Ceremony Commencement

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Once all the attendees have gathered, the Sibyl Celebrant will send a message to the bride, groom, and chaperone, instructing them to prepare for the wedding procession. The bride and chaperone must then move into position at the entrance to the wedding site and wait, while the groom must take his position by the altar.



Here, the Sibyl Celebrant will announce the commencement of the ceremony and ask the bride to enter:







Sibyl Celebrant: "The stars are out shining;

the night is quite clear.

We ask that the lovely bride

kindly draw near."







The bride must then advance towards the altar, escorted by the chaperone. From the vantage point of the procession, the bride must walk on the left side of the aisle. The chaperone must walk further on the left, and slightly behind the bride.



When the bride reaches the altar, the chaperone must move to join the first row of guests.



Once the wedding procession has concluded, the Sibyl Celebrant will speak.







Sibyl Celebrant: "Thanks be for your presence;

it's time that we start

Our quest to unite

those once so far apart.



Long, long ago,

in a time before time

The Star Sibyl set out on

a perilous journey.

At the end of the road,

what ever did she find?

But Sarutabaruta,

fabled land of prophecy.



'My friends,' she proclaimed

on that cloudless day

'Now we embrace each

other as one family

Yet with time's grim march

shall our ties decay

As our cities grow large,

distance forms destiny.'



'However, forget not

to gaze up on high.

The universe tells us

all that must be known.

Just like the stars

that comprise the night's sky

It is we who make up

this land we call home.'



'As long our love remains

deep in our hearts

And as long as each new friend

becomes a gift cherished

The light most divine

will shine down upon us.

And never shall

our beloved world perish.'



'Whilst stars fate and twist

our paths crossing through life

There still remain fields

that we always must sow.

Like those who join

to become husband and wife

Under those same stars

their love blossoms and grows.'



Upon this holy night

we bear witness

To the eternal bond

our friends profess."







Next is the Oath of Flesh and Blood.







Sibyl Celebrant: "[Groom], what shall you

present to [Bride]'s breast

To make your oath

of blood and flesh?"







Here, the groom must announce the name of the food item he has brought for the wedding. It is also recommended that the groom describe the hardships he went through to obtain the food item. A humorous or touching anecdote is sure to entertain the guests, but please remember to maintain a standard of decency and common sense.



e.g. "I have grilled a salmon that I caught in the Cheval River."







The bride will be addressed next.







Sibyl Celebrant: "[Bride], what shall you present

To [Groom]'s breast

To make your oath

Of blood and flesh?"







The bride must likewise announce the name of the food item she has brought.



e.g. "I have spent the last three days making this Windurst Salad."







After the food items have been announced, the Sibyl Celebrant will speak.







Sibyl Celebrant: "Such precious gifts

Are understood.

Now give unto each other

Your blessed food."







The bride and groom must then face each other, and exchange the food items they have brought for each other. The Sibyl Celebrant will then speak again.







Sibyl Celebrant: "When stars rain

From the sky in morn

And when night brings

Its awful strife

Will you protect this woman,

Never to be torn

Do you take her to be

Your sacred wife?"







The groom must then reply:







Groom: "I do. Our destinies are bound."







The bride will be addressed next.







Sibyl Celebrant: "When the sun stays hiding

E'en at midday

And brings forth darkness

No soul can withstand

Will you protect this man,

And never stray?

Do you take him to be

Your sacred husband?"







The bride must then reply:







Bride: "I do. Our destinies are bound."







The Sibyl Celebrant will then instruct the bride and groom to eat the food items they have exchanged.







Sibyl Celebrant: "So as you consume,

Two parts become whole.

And now you are one

With your partner's soul."







Here, [Bride] and [Groom] must use their respective food items.



Now, the Sibyl Celebrant will lead the couple in their vows.







"[Groom], after me, I ask you to repeat.

These vows of faith shall make you complete."







The groom must repeat after the Sibyl Celebrant, one row at a time.



(The vow will differ according the groom's job. For this reason, the groom must refrain from changing his job after applying for a wedding, and until the ceremony is over. The same applies to the bride.)







"On this vow I pledge my life

To walk fate's path with my wife."



"Despite my mana running dry and pacts with avatars broken,

My spirits of love are summoned true; these words, they must be spoken."







The bride will be addressed next.







"[Bride], after me, I ask you to repeat.

These vows of faith shall make you complete."







The bride must repeat after the Sibyl Celebrant, one row at a time.







"On this vow, like a rock I stand

To walk fate's path with my husband."



"Even should my heart's soul wither and my healing spells run dry,

I shall mend your fettered wounds; naught a tear drop from your eye."







Here, the Sibyl Celebrant will address the couple again.







Sibyl Celebrant: "While true feeling is something

That cannot be replaced,

In what manner will you express

Your truest love's embrace?"







The groom must then reply:







Groom: "With this ring I pledge my love."







Sibyl Celebrant: "While true feeling is something

That cannot be replaced,

In what manner will you express

Your truest love's embrace?"







The bride must then reply:







Bride: "With this ring I pledge my love."







Sibyl Celebrant: "These rings represent

The circling of the stars

Set in stone and never changing.

Now you are destined

To circle each other.h





The Sibyl Celebrant will then ask the couple:







Sibyl Celebrant: "Are you certain in this

undertaking?"







Both the bride and groom must then answer:







Bride & Groom: "Yes, we are."







Sibyl Celebrant: "This pair of rings has been

Blessed by the Star Sibyl's

Grace, So take good care; like

Love itself, They cannot be

Replaced."







Here, the bride and groom must equip the rings on their left hand.







After the rings have been equipped, the "Mutual Sympathy of Hearts" will begin.



The Sibyl Celebrant will say:







Sibyl Celebrant: "Now face each other; bask

In the glory of this new start.

There is no need to utter words

That are conveyed by the

Heart."







At this point, the couple must turn their backs to each other, walk a few steps away, then turn towards each other again, walk toward each other, and hold their position for a short period (this indicates the kiss).



The Sibyl Celebrant will then bless the couple.







Sibyl Celebrant: "By the Star Sibyl's power

Vested in me,

Husband and wife

You are declared to be!



May their bond grow as deep

As the wide blue sea

And their love soar as high

As the Great Star Tree."







The guests should now offer their blessings to the newlyweds by clapping their hands and using the crackers.



The Sibyl Celebrant will wait until the applause dies down, and then give the signal for the couple to exit.







Sibyl Celebrant: "Now step forth onto

The long road which extends.

And receive all the blessings

Of your loyal friends."







The bride and groom should then exit the wedding site slowly. Once the couple has exited, the Sibyl Celebrant will disappear.







The ceremony officially ends here.



*If the bride and/or groom appear to be having difficulty recollecting the procedure at any point during the ceremony, a party message will be sent to them with the appropriate instructions.







It is our sincere hope that this wedding will prove to be a memorable and joyous occasion. We look forward to seeing you.







Korde-Amorde

Sibyl Celebrant