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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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No bridal Party/processional
Alli, on August 28, 2018 at 8:33 AM

We dont have a bridal party/flower girl/ring bearer, how did you guys signify for people to stand up for Bride? I imagine my fiance coming in from the side with officiant, then music will change and I...

Emily, Sep 5, 2018 7 1,387
Mrs. Paula Esparza
Double wedding band
Mrs. Paula Esparza, on September 4, 2018 at 8:03 PM

So we recently purchased our wedding bands. I wanted two that I am keeping separate. I will have them on either side of my engagement ring. I want to use only one in the ceremony.....but when would be...

Tracy, Sep 4, 2018 9 328
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What song are you walking down the aisle to?
J, on August 21, 2018 at 3:45 PM

What song are you walking out to? The traditional "Here comes the bride?" Something romantic? religious? modern?

Tammy, Sep 4, 2018 111 5,923
Sarah
Vows together (in unison)?
Sarah, on August 31, 2018 at 8:40 AM

I was listening to a wedding podcast the other day and the hosts had an officiant/celebrant on who discussed having the couple recite their vows together (at the same time). I think this was in the...

ISaidHallYes, Aug 31, 2018 3 970
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Where can i buy fresh rose petals?
Yelena, on August 19, 2018 at 11:49 PM

I realize this is probably a dumb question.... but where can I get a couple handfuls of fresh rose petals for my flower girl? Do I ask the florist? Or do they sell them at like CVS? Can I just buy a...

Maren, Aug 30, 2018 9 18,945
Lady.ghoulica
Pennsylvania Marriage Liscense & The Internet Ordained Clarification
Lady.ghoulica, on August 29, 2018 at 12:03 PM

Hey all, I just wanted to share my experience in hopes that it can shed some light on this confusing issue. As some of you already know, my uncle became ordained online so he could marry my FH &...

queenbee, Aug 30, 2018 30 588 1
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Catholic Wedding Program - Including readings and names of our deceased parents
Diane, on August 21, 2018 at 5:55 PM

Hello all, I need help with creating my program. We are having a full Catholic mass and I was told that it would be nice to include the readings typed out but at the same, the readings are long and I...

WED18, Aug 29, 2018 3 215
Andrea
Rehearsal with flower girls?
Andrea, on August 28, 2018 at 10:17 AM

Are any of you going to be rehearsing with the flower girl(s) on how to walk down the aisle or how to throw the petals? Or just letting them do it however? Haha!! My daughters are going to be 5 and...

earias, Aug 28, 2018 8 1,584
Dayna
What are you walking down the aisle to?
Dayna, on June 11, 2018 at 6:03 PM

I heard this for the first time yesterday and immediately fell in love and thought it was perfect. I dont think I'll be changing my mind again Best Part (feat. H.E.R.)

Sandy, Aug 27, 2018 47 1,192
Jennifer
First Kiss? How did it go?
Jennifer, on August 10, 2018 at 9:17 AM

The one thing I am a little nervous about is the first kiss. FH & I do not usually engage in any PDA and having everyone stare while we go in for the kiss is strange to me. Anyone who is already...

Nancy, Aug 27, 2018 20 2,015
Andrea
Letting your groom see your before the ceremony?
Andrea, on August 19, 2018 at 6:55 PM

Are there or were there any brides that let/will let their groom see them before the ceremony? Was it agreed that both of you would see each other? Did it happen by an accident? Would love to know...

Randa, Aug 22, 2018 42 1,504
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Church ceremony start time and cocktail hour - need help!
Joanna, on May 4, 2018 at 3:28 PM

I am stressing about the timeline for my October wedding. We are doing a church ceremony (approximately 30 minutes) and then its a 22 minute drive to the reception site. Originally I had the cocktail...

JackieD, Aug 22, 2018 13 1,723
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Private Beach House Wedding
Danielle , on August 22, 2018 at 11:52 AM

My FH and I would like to have a private beach house wedding. We've known since day one that we want to get married on the beach and after looking through many venues we fell in love with the idea of...

Danielle, Aug 22, 2018 5 290
Amanda
Beach Wedding Aisle Options-- Help!
Amanda, on August 22, 2018 at 8:14 AM

Hi everyone! We're getting married on the beach at sunset, and were originally planning to lay wood for the aisle to walk on. However, we realized this could be quite the hassle to setup on the day...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Aug 22, 2018 13 2,195
Jesi
Songs for Catholic weddings
Jesi, on August 21, 2018 at 4:08 PM

I have a question. If we are not having a full Mass, what if any songs do I need to pick out for the mass? This is for a Catholic wedding ceremony. Thanks so much in advance for any help provided!

Going to the chapel, Aug 21, 2018 11 767
kbrands
Having a family friend marry you -- in pa
kbrands, on August 20, 2018 at 8:42 AM

Has anyone in PA had a family member or family friend marry you? Did they just get ordained online? What was the process like -- would you recommend it or not? We are unsure if we want to hire someone...

Annie, Aug 20, 2018 13 627
Shelby
Sand Ceremony vs Unity Candle
Shelby, on August 20, 2018 at 2:34 PM

Hello WW brides, So I am thinking of doing a sand ceremony to unite my FH mom and dad and my grandparents and us. But whats the difference between the sand ceremony and the unity candle ceremony?

earias, Aug 20, 2018 6 233
Breanna
Wedding wands
Breanna, on August 3, 2018 at 11:59 PM

wedding wands About 4-5 months ago I had went to hobby lobby and found these things called wedding wands (basically ribbon tied to a dowel rode with a bell or two). I was wondering how many others...

Stacy, Aug 20, 2018 25 729
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Opinions on song to walk down the aisle to?
Lexie , on July 28, 2018 at 4:45 AM

Rewrite The Stars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cINJwaAn4Y A Million Dreams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sijvkt5h4kc For Good https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_uGVInapW8 Only Us...

Maren, Aug 20, 2018 6 1,141
Alicia
Processional, Recessional, and First Dance Songs - What are yours?
Alicia, on August 13, 2018 at 9:26 AM

This weekend we sat and came up with our list. Some we are absolutely sure about, others we're on the fence about, but still like them. Wedding Party/Groom Processional: A Thousand Years - The Piano...

Keira, Aug 19, 2018 22 2,240 1
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