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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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How to have a wedding when you are already married?
Sandra, on September 26, 2018 at 9:18 PM

Me and my husband has been married for almost a year now. Friends from the USA ( i moved from overseas) and my family know, however acquaintances and friends from back home don’t know since I haven’t...

Kiwibride, Sep 27, 2018 10 1,376
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Speaker to use for aisle music and arrival music...help
Dan, on September 22, 2018 at 6:43 PM

We have a band playing at the wedding party but am looking for a speaker to use to just play the music whilst bride walks down the aisle and while people arrive at the wedding

Emily, Sep 26, 2018 6 773
Jo
What will your flower girl carry?
Jo, on September 19, 2018 at 8:05 PM

Are you having flower girls in your wedding ceremony? If so, what will they be carrying down the aisle? Will they scatter petals? Will they carry a special small bouquet or basket of flowers? Will...

Jamie, Sep 26, 2018 23 1,522
Kathrina
Planning for 2 Ceremonies
Kathrina , on September 26, 2018 at 11:11 AM

My fiancé and I have always dreamed of having an outdoor wedding. We already booked our venue for our date (02/02/2020). The package we chose includes the outdoor ceremony that we want and the...

Cassidy, Sep 26, 2018 6 343
Meesh
Rings without a Ring Bearer
Meesh, on September 24, 2018 at 5:54 PM

So We aren't having a flower girl or a ring bearer... I assume we give both rings to our best man? Or do I give his ring to my maid of honor and the best man just holds my ring? I am not sure how that...

Jessica, Sep 26, 2018 23 1,413
Jazz
Arch or no arch?
Jazz, on September 24, 2018 at 10:23 AM

hello everyone! We are getting married at YMCA of the Rockies in an outdoor ceremony. I've been grappling with going through the effort of getting an arch or not. It's a destination wedding so I do...

Jazz, Sep 25, 2018 25 2,863
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diy marriage certificate!
Emily, on August 18, 2018 at 9:10 PM

I wanted to share an unexpectedly complicated DIY that I just completed - our marriage certificate! marriage certificate We got our marriage license last month, but we are getting married at the...

Jayla, Sep 25, 2018 4 502
Meghan
lgbt wedding hashtag help?!
Meghan, on September 23, 2018 at 10:50 PM

Hi! My fiancee and I are getting married on October 20th, 2018. We have been struggling with trying to make a hashtag for our wedding day and we can't seem to find one that works, epecially because...

Laura, Sep 24, 2018 6 1,902
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How do i navigate wood chips with my dress and heels?
Amber, on September 23, 2018 at 2:34 PM

Below is a photo of the ceremony site. I am absolutely in love with getting married in the woods, however, I am at a loss with how to navigate all these wood chips! My dress has a train with some lace...

Dee, Sep 24, 2018 12 1,013
Sheryl & Tim
Wedding Vows - the struggle 🙈
Sheryl & Tim , on August 15, 2018 at 9:14 PM

So I was wondering if any of you brides and grooms out there have asked your officiant to read your vows for you. The reason this might be an option for us is because my FH does not like public...

Jayla, Sep 24, 2018 8 297
NVV2B
No Flower Girl or Ring Bearer?
NVV2B, on February 23, 2018 at 10:37 AM

What do y'all think about not having any? We aren't really close with anyone with small children, and we want our ceremony & reception to be adults only.

Amanda, Sep 23, 2018 32 2,045
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Involving future stepchildren in the ceremony
Mary Elizabeth , on September 22, 2018 at 8:32 AM

Hi! My fiancé’s children are 8 and 10. They are great boys and I’m excited to be able to call them my family soon. Through our conversations with them about getting married, they have indicated that...

Ginsteeca, Sep 23, 2018 12 1,886
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Non-religious Reading/blessing
Michelle, on September 19, 2018 at 5:57 PM

I am in search of one or two Non-Religious reading and/or blessing for my ceremony next year. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced.

Megan, Sep 20, 2018 7 4,900
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Catholic and Lutheran wedding
Krystyna, on September 18, 2018 at 11:56 PM

I grew up Catholic and my fiancé grew up Lutheran. I wasn’t sure if we’d be able to get married in a Catholic Church, but our church said it’s not a problem. Obviously I want a traditional Catholic...

Hannah, Sep 19, 2018 7 1,842
Gen
Unedited videography
Gen, on September 17, 2018 at 10:43 AM

For those of you who saw my post about whether or not to splurge on 3 hours of videography for about 1k... yay I found someone good who would film just the ceremony for $400! The only catch is,...

ISaidHallYes, Sep 18, 2018 9 426
Meaghan
How cold is too cold?
Meaghan , on September 18, 2018 at 10:50 AM

I’m getting married next Saturday and of course have been checking the whether nonstop. The ceremony is outside (it could be inside if we absolutely needed it to be) in South Dakota. Right now, the...

BB-H, Sep 18, 2018 30 598
Mitchell & Laravia
Brides walking down the aisle solo
Mitchell & Laravia , on September 16, 2018 at 11:18 PM

So my father and I aren't close..... are there any ladies who walk down or will be walking down the aisle by themselves....it's always a dream for bride to be given away but what do you do when you...

Jenna, Sep 18, 2018 15 806
DaisyVenture
How long are your vows?
DaisyVenture, on September 16, 2018 at 9:07 PM

My wedding is the end of October. Yesterday I finished my vows and I absolutely love them. I started to practice reading them aloud and now I’m thinking they might be too long. It’s about 550 words...

Kaylyn, Sep 18, 2018 7 2,363
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Circle arch!
Bailey, on September 16, 2018 at 6:17 PM

Where do you possibly find one of these?!?!

Cuoghi, Sep 16, 2018 6 279 1
Holly
Changing the Date
Holly, on September 15, 2018 at 3:15 PM

FH and I have been planning a small wedding. At first it was just a courthouse wedding. So since we were doing courthouse I decided to pick Oct 23 as our wedding date since it is also our dating...

Holly, Sep 15, 2018 7 257
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