It’s a Puzzle!

 

Dear Engaged Couple–Over the weekend I talked with a couple who plans to use a jigsaw puzzle as part of their wedding service—move over unity candle! (See  https://www.weddingpreacherforhire.com//?s=unity+candle&x=6&y=1   ) Move over sand ceremony!  (See https://www.weddingpreacherforhire.com//?s=sand+ceremony&x=8&y=5 ) I am especially impressed because the couple did not read about a puzzle ceremony in a wedding magazine; nor was it featured on a website.  They told me that from the time they started dating (four years ago)  they felt that they brought to their relationship unique talents and abilities.  She’s the go-getter, he’s the touchy-feely caregiver.  She comes from a dysfunctional family, his is, well, functional. They fit like they are made for each other.

 

I recommend that the puzzles be sturdy—not of flimsy cardboard—if you are using them in your service. You know what happens when you get nervous—your hands tremble-you fumble. Wood puzzle pieces, like those used by kindergartners, are a definite plus in my book.  Also, it goes without saying that the number of pieces should be kept to a minimum.  “Jane and Bob’s ceremony was absolutely wonderful until we got to the puzzle part of the service.  We sat there 20 minutes while we watched them put together a 30 piece jigsaw puzzle!”

 

I learned from web-surfing this week, that guest book puzzles, while not traditional, are more common than I thought.  The idea is,  you have a super large picture of yourselves made into a jigsaw puzzle.  Then you break that apart, turn it over and each guest signs a piece.  What a wonderful keepsake!  Just make sure that the puzzle pieces are big enough so that guests can include their full names and perhaps a message as well. Personally I would go for a wooden puzzle here, too, although that might be expensive.

 

 

 

So, think about using puzzles at your wedding service; as a guestbook, or as an invitation.  As always, happy wedding planning!  Yours, Gay Lee