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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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Danielle
Courthouse wedding & big wedding
Danielle, on August 17, 2018 at 2:51 PM

Hi y’all. My fiancé is in the military and we are leaning towards doing a courthouse wedding this September (2018) and then doing a huge wedding where all our friends and family can be there next...

Kat, Aug 19, 2018 24 563
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How to do a water unity ceremony?
M, on August 17, 2018 at 7:44 AM

Has anyone done a water ceremony? (similar to sand. But using individual water vessel that combine to one). I've been looking up this idea but haven't been able to find how it's actually executed? I...

M, Aug 18, 2018 3 1,522
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Skipping Writing Our Vows?
Tiffini, on August 16, 2018 at 2:42 PM

Our wedding is next month and my fiancé has asked that we don’t recite our own vows at the ceremony because he feels uncomfortable with public speaking. He’s not exactly the most sappy person. He...

Ashley, Aug 16, 2018 16 4,248 1
6-22-19 Mrs.williams
Walk down the aisle song?
6-22-19 Mrs.williams, on August 16, 2018 at 8:41 AM

What are you choosing for your walk down the aisle song? Are you going traditional,instrumental,or singing?

amandaaok, Aug 16, 2018 17 1,089
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Alternatives to sand, candle, hand fasting ceremony? (long)
Brandy, on August 16, 2018 at 10:04 AM

So I had always known (before our engagement) that I didn't want to include a unity candle or the sand pouring in our ceremony. Neither of those traditions hold any meaning for me other than something...

Brandy, Aug 16, 2018 16 1,525
Rebecca
Help!! Cannot find a Rabbi to officiate!!
Rebecca, on August 15, 2018 at 1:42 PM

SOS!!! My fiance and I are trying to have a mixed ceremony with both Jewish and Christian traditions. The problem is that most Rabbi's refuse to co-officiate with someone of another faith. Does anyone...

Jenna, Aug 16, 2018 6 163
FutureMrsKC
Why do (did) you want to get married in a church?
FutureMrsKC, on August 14, 2018 at 2:41 PM

This question threw me off the other day when the Pastor asked FH and I why we wanted to have a traditional church ceremony rather than somewhere else. Honestly, we never really thought about it. I...

BB-H, Aug 15, 2018 4 1,522
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Arrival Time vs Ceremony Time
Jacqueline, on August 14, 2018 at 1:11 PM

Hi, and congrats to all the brides-to-be! If the ceremony begins at 6pm, I figure people would know to get there before the ceremony begins so I printed the invitations indicating 6pm. The officiant...

Alison, Aug 14, 2018 13 2,425
Tamika
Outdoor wedding and previous rain 😟
Tamika, on August 14, 2018 at 1:08 AM

I want to cry! The wedding is this weekend and the ceremony venue is practically ruined but my fiance don't think so. I'm having an outdoor wedding Garden themed with a lovely pond and a waterfall....

April, Aug 14, 2018 7 1,558
FutureMrsKC
Wedding Processional Song Order
FutureMrsKC, on August 14, 2018 at 11:43 AM

Hi all, I'm feeling totally crazy lately and can't find any reliable sources. Whats the processional timeline as far as specific songs? Grandparents/Parents get a song FH/Groomsmen get a song (they're...

HayMrsO, Aug 14, 2018 9 523
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Solo Violinist
QueenOfTheFall86, on August 14, 2018 at 7:25 AM

We’re having a violinist do the ceremony music. My MOH thinks we should have a blue tooth speaker because it’s in the middle of the vineyard and may not be loud enough. With that being said there’s...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Aug 14, 2018 4 1,410
FutureMrsKC
Drop your favorite Christian songs below!
FutureMrsKC, on August 13, 2018 at 10:44 AM

Hi all! We had our first meeting with the Pastor of our church yesterday who is marrying us! We asked about songs restrictions, and he said he has to approve them and would prefer they be Christian...

April, Aug 13, 2018 13 445
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Alternatives to unity candle
Kelsey, on August 9, 2018 at 12:54 PM

Looking to do something completely different then the unity candle or the sand. Any ideas will help!!! I thought about the 3 cords being woven together but that is becoming popular as well. Help help...

Mishel, Aug 10, 2018 5 147
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Brother as officiant
Vanessa, on August 10, 2018 at 5:29 AM

My bbig brother has always been my best friend. He is ordained bc one of his best friends a few years ago asked him to do it in order to mRry them. I would love for my brother to be the one to marry...

Neffe, Aug 10, 2018 5 984
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Courthouse Wedding before ceremony?
Hannah, on August 9, 2018 at 3:28 AM

Hi All, Ive been in a military relationship for the past year and a half and we have decided to get engaged. I’ve been with him since before the start of his career, through basic and his current tech...

AngTrom, Aug 10, 2018 12 1,125
Neffe
What is a good wedding gift?
Neffe, on August 2, 2018 at 12:05 PM

As a wedding guest, what type of wedding gift do you typically give? Do you tend to stick to the couple’s registry, do you buy an off-registry gift, or do you give cash? Allison Jeffers Photography...

Neffe, Aug 9, 2018 43 702
FutureMrs.N
What song are you walking down the aisle to?
FutureMrs.N, on March 24, 2018 at 10:02 AM

I thought it would be fun to see what song everyone is walking down the isle to. Are you doing the traditional wedding march or something different? I’m walking down to “another you” by Brian...

FutureMrs.N, Aug 8, 2018 129 4,119
Sarah
Sale on Minted Programs?
Sarah, on August 8, 2018 at 10:24 AM

Does anyone know if Minted does a sale over Labor Day? I am wanting to order my programs soon, but have a feeling there might be a sale on the holiday?

Mrs. Cohen, Aug 8, 2018 3 145
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Catholic Ceremony-destination
Sandy, on April 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM

Hi Ladies, I need some help! After falling in love with a resort in Punta Cana I was now informed that you CANNOT have a Catholic ceremony on the beach. Any suggestions on destinations that allow...

Solaida, Aug 7, 2018 8 385
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Interfaith marriage - muslim bride, sikh groom
neena, on August 6, 2018 at 10:46 AM

Hello, I am having a hard time finding an imam to officiate the Muslim marriage ceremony. Can anyone help or tell me if there is an imam in the DMV area or any other area that will perform such a...

Chris, Aug 7, 2018 2 146
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