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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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What to do with all our nieces! Help!!
Manda, on July 6, 2018 at 10:44 PM

Between myself and FH we have 9 nieces! 13yrs old 2 - 12yrs old 2 - 10yrs old 2 - 3 years old 2 - that will just be turning 1yrs old I love them all so much and want to include them all in my wedding....

Kristie, Sep 14, 2018 10 1,581
Devyn
Maid of Honor Sitting During Ceremony
Devyn, on August 29, 2018 at 9:54 PM

I’m trying to crowdsource opinions on the best option for allowing my sister (who is serving as my maid of honor) to sit during the ceremony. She recently had a very invasive surgery (3 organs...

Summerbride77, Sep 14, 2018 18 1,476
Andrea
Ceremony & Reception at same venue?
Andrea, on September 2, 2018 at 5:27 PM

Hi! For those beautiful individuals having their ceremonies and the receptions at the same venue (e.g barn, cottage, banquet hall, backyard, etc) How did cocktail hour work for you? 1. Did guests...

JustKidding, Sep 14, 2018 9 532
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Non-religious readings
pam, on September 13, 2018 at 6:21 AM

I am starting to search for non-religious reading for my upcoming wedding. An outdoor wedding in Vermont. I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations of ones they are using or have used? Thanks!...

pam, Sep 13, 2018 13 246
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Recessional Song | Help
Brittany, on September 10, 2018 at 10:16 PM

This is my current list of music. I'm trying to find something upbeat but not overly used As a song for our recessional song and I am stumped 😭 any ideas?

IslandBride88, Sep 12, 2018 8 402
yasmeen
Giving myself away?
yasmeen, on September 11, 2018 at 5:27 PM

I was reading about some father of the bride stuff and I came across this woman who was walked down the aisle but gave herself away. My father is coming to my wedding but he is not walking me down...

JustKidding, Sep 12, 2018 26 1,753
Shaunda
Get married one day and have a ceremony another time
Shaunda, on September 9, 2018 at 5:21 PM

Is it okay to get married on one day and have a ceremony and reception a year or two later to have something nice and planned to show share your love with family and friends and not on the same day...

Alexandra, Sep 11, 2018 16 1,839
Colleen
Walking down aisle how many songs?
Colleen, on September 11, 2018 at 12:18 AM

How many song should I play to have 5 sets of people including myself walk down the isle? the two girls standing with him and himself will be there already then my two matrons of honor walk by...

Rebecca, Sep 11, 2018 9 2,351
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Are ushers necessary?
Gen, on September 10, 2018 at 1:06 PM

This may be a dumb question I suppose, but I hadn’t even really thought about this. I don’t really see the need to have someone there to help show adults where to sit? Maybe I’m missing something lol....

Jen, Sep 11, 2018 20 407
Lia
How do guests know where the reception is??
Lia, on September 10, 2018 at 8:00 AM

The invitations I picked on the bottom it says dinner and dancing to follow. Where do I put what venue to go to and the start time?

Lunajay, Sep 10, 2018 13 999
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Hawaii Elopement
Monica , on February 17, 2018 at 4:32 PM

I am recently engaged (2/6/18) and am seriously considering a destination elopement. With the research that I’ve done, I am already concerned about the significant cost and stress that goes into a...

Keani, Sep 9, 2018 9 356
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Are programs necessary?
Kiley, on September 7, 2018 at 5:17 PM

We are debating about whether or not to have programs at our wedding ceremony. I feel like it is a waste of money, but don't know if they're totally necessary. Thoughts?

Danielle, Sep 9, 2018 10 697
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Haaalp! Funny wedding vows, funny officiant speech?
A., on September 8, 2018 at 2:29 PM

Hey everyone! We want a non-religious and not so serious ceremony. We want our guests to laugh. Thankfully, our officiant is a jokester (naturally) - we just need ideas! Anyone else do a non...

Cuoghi, Sep 8, 2018 5 4,137
Heather
An app to stream live
Heather , on September 6, 2018 at 3:45 PM

Ive seen on facebook you can stream live video Im looking for a similar free app that might do the same thing...but phone to phone so not everyone in town sees the wedding This way I can have my...

Rebecca, Sep 7, 2018 3 147
Stacey
Non religious ceremony readings for long term couples
Stacey, on September 5, 2018 at 9:00 PM

FH and I have been together a loooooooong time. A lot of the non religious readings are geared toward new or younger couples and others are kind of cheesy. We have been through a lot, and those...

Hannah, Sep 6, 2018 9 2,904
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Sound system for backyard wedding
Megan, on July 31, 2018 at 4:06 PM

I'm looking for a sound system for my backyard wedding. It's a medium sized backyard and I will only have a little less than 20 people attending. Also, the ceremony and reception will both be in the...

Megan, Sep 6, 2018 6 813
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Skipping the bridal party entrance????
Nelly, on July 26, 2018 at 1:03 AM

So I have 5 bridesmaids and 5 groomsmen, they will be walking separately in the ceremony, and I was thinking in skipping the bridal party entrance and just have the bride and groom entrance. I’m...

Rebecca, Sep 6, 2018 10 2,782
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Unity Tree music
Taylor, on July 19, 2018 at 11:37 AM

I am planning on doing the unity tree as part of our ceremony since we are getting married on a family farm. Does anyone have suggestions on a song to play while we are putting dirt in the pot and...

Rebecca, Sep 6, 2018 4 1,166
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Washing of the feet ceremony
Shauna, on July 11, 2018 at 5:20 PM

Hey guys, we are doing a washing of the feet ceremony but I am having trouble finding a basin/ bowl to carry this out... any suggestions

Rebecca, Sep 6, 2018 9 911
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Instrumental Song to go with Here Comes the Sun?
Abby, on September 5, 2018 at 11:13 AM

I have been looking online forever! I am walking down to Here Comes the Sun instrumental and I am lost on what my wedding party should walk down to. I know I want something instrumental. Any ideas? 10...

HayMrsO, Sep 5, 2018 8 4,220
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