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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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AJ
Vow Rough Draft
AJ, on July 24, 2018 at 5:25 PM

I'm not super familiar with what non-religious and personal vows should be like. I just jotted down what came to mind and am hoping for some input. .......... Growing up, I was never the girl who...

Kiwibride, Jul 25, 2018 17 370
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Include my daughter into ceremony
Mia, on July 24, 2018 at 12:26 PM

I'm getting married September 15th. I have a 12 year old daughter that has a good relationship with her stepfather to be. He loves her like a daughter. I want to make sure that she knows that she is a...

CountryRoads, Jul 24, 2018 7 910
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Wedding Ceremony Program??
Alexis , on July 9, 2018 at 9:40 AM

I guess this is a multi-question discussion, but... 1) Who is doing ceremony programs? I feel like we should because we have a big wedding party and a lot of guests don't know one another and it would...

Machelle, Jul 23, 2018 14 1,253
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Processional/recessional songs
Elizabeth , on July 23, 2018 at 12:25 PM

What are your guys' songs! I've never been to a non-traditional wedding before where the bride and groom actually chose songs themselves. I'm also not a real mushy chick so I guess I feel weird about...

Lex, Jul 23, 2018 10 2,801
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Vertigo on the wedding day 🤦‍♀️
Kelsey, on July 22, 2018 at 8:01 PM

So I get terrible vertigo.. & my BIGGEST fear is that I’m going to get vertigo on my wedding day. My wedding day isn’t until next May but I’m already freaking out! I’m wondering if anyone has had...

Kelsey, Jul 23, 2018 12 978
Alexandra
Not being mic’ed during ceremony?
Alexandra, on July 20, 2018 at 11:58 AM

For those of you that didn’t use a mic during your ceremony, did people complain they couldn’t hear anything? my fiancée is a very private person, and so when I told him I had my heart set on writing...

Stephanie, Jul 23, 2018 26 1,933
Taylor
Ice chest
Taylor, on July 21, 2018 at 12:26 PM

My fiancé and I are wanting to have mini water bottles available to our guests at our outdoor wedding, but ice chests are expensive and they don't even look nice. Any suggestions for alternate "ice...

CountryRoads, Jul 21, 2018 30 4,250
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Flowers for parents of the bride and groom?!
Sarah, on July 20, 2018 at 1:19 PM

I already ordered my flowers but can add more. I didn’t even think about this but are you suppoed to get a boutineer for the father of the bride and coursages for the mother’s of the bride and groom?!...

Shannan, Jul 21, 2018 10 3,502
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How long should it take to walk down the isle...?
Danielle, on July 19, 2018 at 1:24 PM

So one of the final details I have not figure out is the song I am walking down the isle to. I can't make up my mind because I don't know if I am expected to make my walk down stretch the whole song....

MIWM, Jul 19, 2018 6 821
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Catholic vs Baptist + Marrying young
Isabella, on July 17, 2018 at 6:06 PM

So I have been having some difficulty on even beginning the planning of a wedding. My fiancé is baptist and I am Catholic, and I always planned to marry in the Catholic Church. However, we are also...

Hilary, Jul 18, 2018 10 1,171
Sara
Unplugged Wedding Wording
Sara, on July 11, 2018 at 1:18 PM

How does this wording sound? "As we tie the knot please be our guest; the photographer here can handle the rest. These moments go fast, as I'm sure you well know. So put your cameras down as we've...

Love818, Jul 18, 2018 64 1,218
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Bridesmaids/groomsmen sitting during ceremony?
Josie, on July 16, 2018 at 12:59 PM

In my “vision” - it is only my fiancé and I standing up with the Officiant during our ceremony. He has a best man and a groomsmen and I have a maid of honor and a Jr. Bridesmaid (I had a bridesmaid,...

Love818, Jul 18, 2018 7 4,563
Abby
Dismissal?
Abby, on July 17, 2018 at 11:42 AM

I'm having my ceremony and reception in the same building. The reception will be in our church's basement. When my ceremony is finished, the family is going to stay up in the sanctuary or at least...

Danielle K, Jul 17, 2018 8 1,554
AJ
Bubble Exit
AJ, on July 16, 2018 at 7:08 PM

My FH really wants a bubble exit from our ceremony. We would have done it outside the little chapel, but we are having a receiving line right outside the doors and will therefore be the first ones out...

bobbileighba, Jul 17, 2018 8 1,720
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When do you do readings and unity candle?
Kate, on July 15, 2018 at 2:57 PM

I am making an outline for my wedding ceremony, where do I add the readings? This is my order Officiant opening remarks Address the couple Vows Lighting unity candle Ring exchange Pronouncement of...

Selia, Jul 16, 2018 3 3,091
Neffe
Are You "Popping" Champagne?
Neffe, on July 13, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Along with the amusement from long hours of dancing, fun-filled toasts, and memorable laughs, popping champagne is another festive way to “soak” up the awesomeness of your big day! Do you plan on...

Neffe, Jul 16, 2018 24 1,221
Mrs. Araj
Flower Popper Exits
Mrs. Araj, on July 15, 2018 at 2:58 PM

Hi Everyone! I was considering using flower poppers as we are exiting from the church but I have never seen them done before. Has anyone used or see flower poppers used before? They’re similar to...

Nicole, Jul 15, 2018 4 243
FutureMrsS
Brother Walking Me down the Aisle...?!?
FutureMrsS, on July 12, 2018 at 9:38 PM

My father just passed away 5 months ago, and I'm really struggling with what I should do. My 17-year-old brother wants to walk me down the aisle because it's what my dad wanted him to do. I want him...

Mrs.Baker.Mischief.M, Jul 13, 2018 16 1,755
Liesl
Self-uniting Marriage
Liesl, on July 11, 2018 at 4:22 PM

So, we planned to have our friend who is an online ordained minister officiate our wedding. I've had several bad experiences with officiants and really wanted someone I trusted to do it. Well...

happeningmom, Jul 12, 2018 7 551
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How to get 2- 2 year olds down the aisle
Megan, on July 11, 2018 at 6:13 PM

In my wedding, my 2 nephews (one who will have just turned 2, and the other who will be 2 years old within the next 2 months after my wedding) are my ring bearers. We have asked 2 uncles to accompany...

alexisdemetra, Jul 12, 2018 4 1,137
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