Noun

Singular ceremony

Plural ceremonies

ceremony (plural ceremonies)

  1. A ritual with religious significance.
  2. An official gathering to celebrate, commemorate, or otherwise mark some event.
  3. Formal socially-established behaviour often in relation to people of different ranks.

Derived terms

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Sun Nov 15 23:22:58 2009

A ceremony is an event, infused with ritual significance, performed on a special occasion.

Celebration of life

A ceremony may mark a rite of passage in a human career, marking the significance of (for example):

Government ceremonies

Sometimes, a ceremony may only be performed by a person with certain authority. For example, the opening of the United Kingdom Parliament is presided over by the Sovereign (Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II). The naming and launching of a warship will be under the supervision of its captain or a higher-ranked naval officer. A wedding will be performed by a priest or a Civil Celebrant, as in Australia. The President of the United States is customarily sworn in by the Chief Justice of the United States, and the British sovereign is always crowned by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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Sat Nov 21 02:56:07 2009

Will a Catholic Priest renew a couples vows in a formal ceremony outside?
Q. My husband and I had a small ceremony at the local Marine Corps League and are planning a renewal of vows/formal ceremony and reception for family and friends. I would LOVE to have this ceremony outside. However, my mother insists that it is done by a catholic priest and I don't know that the priest would perform the ceremony outside. Also, we do not belong to a church and we would be traveling cross country to our home state of Wisconsin to have the ceremony. Is this also an issue? Wedding planning SUCKS!
Asked by Kari - Sun Aug 16 20:09:33 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sorry, I have not run across the situation before. Just call the parish near where you plan to have your renewal ceremony and ask. With love in Christ.
Answered by imacatholic2 - Sun Aug 16 22:37:34 2009

Ever played violin for a wedding ceremony?
Q. Hi! I've been asked to play violin for a wedding ceremony (I live in Pa) though I play very well I have never done a wedding. I'm wondering how much I should charge? Also how do I know how to get the timing of the music down so it ends at the right moment after they come down the isle when there's no way to know until the rehearsal itself. I'd appreciate any advice from someone who's performed for wedding on how to go about things. Thanks so much!
Asked by violindiva72 - Fri Jul 4 19:31:38 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have played with 3 other people for 2 weddings. (It was a quartet they wanted.) Since the parents of the bride were teachers at the school, we agreed that each of us get $50 ($200 total) for just playing the wedding song and extra (depending on how long they wanted us to play at the reception).
Answered by Missy - Fri Jul 4 21:08:22 2008

How do you go about having a second marriage ceremony after you elope?
Q. My fiance and I need to get married right away. However, we would both like a real wedding. I can't figure out how to do this. I just learned we have to have a ceremony within 60 days of getting our license. We need more like a year to plan our wedding. Can we have 2 ceremonies?? And if so, how do you do that?
Asked by summabeanz - Wed Aug 20 20:02:41 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. since after you elope you will already married... why not have a commitment ceremony this can be done through a celebrant and they are suppose to be pretty good... good luck...
Answered by cheree m - Wed Aug 20 22:36:02 2008

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