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From the processional to the recessional - and everything in between - this is your space to get answers to everything you’ve ever wondered about vows, unity ceremonies, officiants, traditions, and more. After all, the wedding ceremony is what this whole shebang is about, right?!

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Leilani
What Is Average Length of Vows
Leilani, on October 7, 2024 at 12:55 PM

So, I tend to speak passionately and it tends to be lengthy. How long do vows last usually and any tips to keep on track are appreciated.

Andrea, Oct 8, 2024 3 60
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Ceremony
Elizabeth, on October 6, 2024 at 10:12 AM

Is 3:00 too early to have ceremony?

Tasha, 19 hours ago 6 59
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Help. Nervous
Kelsey, on October 8, 2024 at 3:32 PM

I get married in 10 days and I am naseous thinking about it What do I do Am I gonna be sick , please tell me That’s my worst fear is throwing up

Michael, Oct 9, 2024 2 41
Emily
What’s your favorite part of a ceremony?
Emily, on March 27, 2021 at 9:54 AM

I’m trying to ensure that I have an unforgettable and enjoyable wedding and would love to hear what you all look forward to when it comes to the ceremony. Have you ever seen anything unique that stuck...

Ellie, Oct 3, 2024 15 601
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Cancelling our venue and they ask us to pay the full cost
Ashley, on May 9, 2019 at 6:46 PM

Hello, We have to cancel our wedding due to personal issues and our venue is asking us to pay the full wedding cost in order to cancel. So far we’ve only paid the deposit. The contract says we are...

Sue, Sep 30, 2024 26 10,366 1
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Walking down the aisle
Skylynn, on April 26, 2024 at 4:14 PM

I was wondering what kind of songs is everyone walking down the aisle to?? Instrumentals or soft lyrics? Give me ideas!!

Anastasia, Sep 27, 2024 110 2,588 7
Adrianna
Handfasting in a Christian Ceremony
Adrianna, on March 25, 2019 at 2:30 PM

Hi everyone! We will be having a Christian ceremony, but not in a church. Both FH and I enjoy old traditions, and I wanted to incorporate something different into our ceremony. I like the idea of a...

Michele, Sep 23, 2024 17 9,100 2
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Prelude
Sheila, on September 22, 2024 at 3:18 PM

I hired a young man in my church to play the cello I gave him the list of songs in April that I wanted played he seemed fine .Two weeks ago he asked if it was okay that his dad accompanied him I was...

Andrea, Sep 23, 2024 6 106
Emilyt5258
Elegant Tent Ceremony Backdrops?
Emilyt5258, on September 13, 2024 at 12:20 PM

Hi all, I'd love some input because I'm scratching my head a bit and it's surprisingly hard to find stuff on Pinterest! My venue has a tented patio for the ceremony adjoining the ballroom that...

LM, Sep 23, 2024 5 193 1
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The best season(month) for wedding experience.
Ulker, on September 7, 2024 at 6:45 AM

What is the best season for wedding experience? And why?

Andrea, Sep 9, 2024 1 43
Kendall
Selling our reserved wedding venue.
Kendall, on August 29, 2024 at 10:52 AM

Wedding planning is more stressful than it’s worth when you are planning your own wedding with us having 7 kids (combined family) and both of us working a full time job.. Our wedding was scheduled for...

Michael, Aug 30, 2024 4 103
Kara
How do i scatter petals with no flower girl?
Kara, on August 20, 2021 at 9:52 AM

I don't want kids at the ceremony. We saw those "flower guy" videos and asked an adult female friend to be Flower Girl. She declined. Without her, we're leaning more towards no flower girl at all...

Kerisha, Aug 25, 2024 23 1,493
Angela
Logistically, how would i decorate an arch for the ceremony with real flowers?
Angela, on October 27, 2020 at 8:47 PM

Hi all, Has anyone had any success in decorating their wedding arch with fresh flowers before the ceremony? I am in the planning stage and thinking of all the moving parts on the day-of. Regarding the...

Paula, Aug 23, 2024 8 1,308
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Outdoor lighting for evening ceremony in December?
Alexandra, on August 19, 2024 at 1:18 PM

Hi all, I’m getting married on the 1st of December. We want to use our venues garden area for the ceremony and it starts at 5 pm. We live in Houston and we were wondering if it will be dark to the...

Cece, Aug 19, 2024 1 44
Hilary
Wedding party decisions!
Hilary, on August 15, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Hey guys! I need opinions/suggestions here lol I have 6 girls for my bridal party.. but my fiance doesn't want any groomsmen. Just our 2 sons. He has friends but not really "close" friends to where...

Veronica, Aug 18, 2024 3 193
Ambryce
Venue
Ambryce, on August 13, 2024 at 9:46 AM

It’s so hard finding the perfect venue please help

Janae, Aug 18, 2024 3 55
Jkwedding
1 bridesmaid, 1 groomsman, and a very short aisle. Ideas for processional order / timing / something cute so it's not awkward?
Jkwedding, on August 15, 2024 at 5:11 PM

The title pretty much sums it up. We have 2 people walking down the aisle with us, and my grandpa is walking with me to give me away. We don't have anyone else in the ceremony. Also, the aisle is a...

Jkwedding, Aug 18, 2024 3 60
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Processional order with no bridal party
Breah, on August 6, 2024 at 5:25 PM

Hi all my name is Breah and im a May 2025 bride! My fiance and I have elected to not have a bridal party except for a MOH and BM. That being said im having a hard time with deciding the processional...

LM, Aug 14, 2024 2 47
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Wedding Rings
Lunajay, on January 20, 2022 at 9:00 PM

What happens with the ring um... night or day of wedding??? I know the best man has them at the ceremony and is gives them to the officiant to give to the couple. But are we suppose to give up our...

Mike, Aug 9, 2024 24 526 2
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What is a Reliable/acceptable Website for Someone to Become an Officiate?
Michelle, on August 6, 2024 at 8:30 PM

We live in Texas and are wanting to have a friend officiate our wedding, we are struggling in finding good resources for him to become an officiant. Technically, the officiant doesn’t have to register...

Michael, Aug 8, 2024 1 27
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