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Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.
If you are asked this question, one of the first things you will want to define is what 'traditional' means to the interviewer. This can have very different meanings in different contexts, so spare yourself from assuming a good answer by clarifying upfront. Often, 'traditional' components of a wedding include some sort of religious or ritualistic element, such as prayers or songs. Once you have a clear understanding of what the interviewer means by 'traditional,' then consider how you will work with the couple to ensure that they are touching on all of the components that they find important to them. They might want certain prayers to be said at certain times, or they might want all of the components of that 'traditional' wedding without any prayers or religious affiliation. When it doubt, lean on the couple for direction on what they find most important to them.
Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.
"First, I would love to clarify what 'traditional' means to you. I find that different religions, cultures, and ceremonies have very different examples of traditional components to a wedding. Once we have a shared understanding, I work with the couple to identify core components of a traditional wedding that they would like to keep, modify, and eliminate. Using those identified components as the foundation, we then build the rest of the ceremony and reception from there. When it comes to this balance, I always look to the couple to guide the way and support them with bringing the pieces all together."
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