Short does not mean rushed. It means every part earns its place.
- A two-sentence welcome instead of a speech
- One short reading, or none
- Repeat-after-me vows so nobody freezes
- A single unity element, if any
- A pronouncement with some warmth in it
A well-built eight-minute ceremony is often more memorable than a twenty-five-minute one. Then: cake.
So… which one is your wedding?
A $150 paperwork wedding, or a ceremony built for the two of you.