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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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Phones at Ceremony
o1234, on June 18, 2021 at 11:35 AM

I'm curious if people that did NOT announce anything or have a sign about no phones, if phones were an issue at the ceremony. I would really like to have an unplugged sign and have our officiant...

Anne & Dominic, Jan 11, 2024 27 2,566 2
Mrs. J
What song are you walking down the aisle to?
Mrs. J, on July 24, 2018 at 5:24 PM

I think I'm going to be really unoriginal and do Canon in D, plus I love classical music. What are y'all doing?

Anne & Dominic, Jan 11, 2024 71 3,389
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Non-traditional processional ideas
Meghan, on February 26, 2021 at 11:49 AM

I know what I don't want in a wedding ceremony, but I don't know what I actually want to happen! I'm trying to think of alternatives to the typical processional- what are some things you all did, are...

Kate, Jan 11, 2024 6 1,010
Alessia
Signing marriage license at ceremony
Alessia, on January 2, 2024 at 2:22 PM

We would like to sign the license at the ceremony. Where should we fit it in and suggestions on how to display / set up the table? Should we get a fancy booklet to put the license in? Help. Wedding in...

Michelle, Jan 11, 2024 5 1,113
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my wedding was Double-booked!!
Leslie, on January 3, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Hello, I come here for advice and help. My wedding was double-booked and I did not find out until the morning of my wedding day. I bought my wedding ceremony and reception at the same venue in May of...

Michael, Jan 9, 2024 5 796
Luisa
Civil ceremony before non-religious vow renewal
Luisa, on January 7, 2024 at 10:47 AM

Hi all, first post in this group. I am getting married to my partner of 7 years and we’re beyond excited. Our idea is to have a legal ceremony in a few months (March 2024) here in the US before our...

Buy Old Gmail Accoun, Jan 9, 2024 3 795
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Finding a ceremony location
Cristina, on November 30, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Does anyone have any tips on where I can find a ceremony location? Most places need me to book the reception in order to have the ceremony . I’m located in Los Ángeles , CA and we’re looking for a non...

Cristina, Jan 8, 2024 4 754
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Big ceremony Small reception
Aprial, on June 12, 2020 at 3:04 AM

So mw and my FH are getting married 1/1/21 but we are trying to figure out a more loving wedding style with just main family member...the only problem is that with just or main family we are almost at...

Shadene, Jan 8, 2024 13 2,199 1
Felicia
Advice for ceremony if already married?
Felicia, on April 8, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Due to the chaos that was 2020, my husband and I had a tiny legal ceremony and dinner back in October. Our friend officiated and it was a lovely evening. We have decided that we would like to have an...

CM, Jan 8, 2024 16 21,662 11
Alessia
Mirror decals
Alessia, on January 5, 2024 at 6:14 AM

I have found the decals to put on the guests restroom mirrors. Looking for suggestions on what to put on the mirror in the bridal suite. They have full length mirrors and I thought it would be a nice...

Alessia, Jan 5, 2024 4 1,042
Ashlyn
Fake grass for ceremony walk way?
Ashlyn, on December 30, 2023 at 7:58 PM

I have a blank space for my ceremony on a rooftop with no greenery/flowers... I'd like to add a touch of green and think a runway of fake grass may be a good touch! Has anyone done this before? And...

Michael, Jan 3, 2024 4 630
Tessa
Ceremony ideas for non-religious couple with religious family
Tessa, on November 30, 2023 at 9:21 PM

My FH and I are planning a 2025 wedding and are trying to come up with ideas for a ceremony that is true to us (non-religious) but doesn't raise eyebrows from his religious family. His family's...

Michelle, Jan 1, 2024 6 786
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Help! Not in love with any of my venues!
DiDi, on December 13, 2023 at 8:30 PM

Hey guys, I am not in love with any of the venues we've narrowed down to. Should we just settle one of those since timing is not really flexible? Or should we just do a courthouse/elopement first and...

Michelle, Jan 1, 2024 11 587
Kaitlynn
Winter Wonderland Wedding
Kaitlynn, on December 29, 2023 at 11:30 AM

We are looking for the perfect venue somewhere from the midwest (Nebraska) to North Carolina or anything in between. We are planning a December 2024 wedding! It is going to be a small-medium wedding...

Monica, Jan 1, 2024 4 960
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How cold is too cold for outdoor ceremony?
Rebecca, on October 22, 2023 at 12:25 PM

I'm getting married in less than a week and really really want the ceremony to be outside. The forecast is for 50 degrees and partly cloudy. Is that too cold? There is a space to have it indoors if we...

Jacks, Dec 30, 2023 13 1,374
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Carry my baby down the aisle?
Brooke, on October 27, 2018 at 2:02 AM

I am planning our wedding and my father has informed me that because of his religion (Jehovah’s Witnesses), while he loves my fiancé, he cannot attend my wedding because I was raised a witness and am...

Meghan, Dec 27, 2023 11 2,837
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Help what song!?
Victoria, on August 7, 2023 at 4:43 PM

We’re having more of a no traditional wedding due to family drama but still lots of love! I’m having my 2 future stepsons walk me down the aisle (11&6). What’s a good instrumental song that would...

Julie, Dec 26, 2023 6 583
Nelia
Standing for the Bride?
Nelia, on December 20, 2023 at 4:49 PM

Why do guests and everyone at your wedding ceremony stands for the Bride? Where did this tradition come from? My future husband wants to be traditional and not see me in my wedding dress or veil until...

Nelia, Dec 22, 2023 6 709
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Wedding Ceremony
Jheann, on December 7, 2023 at 12:08 AM

Is it weird or it’s just me, I don’t want the traditional wedding ceremony, we wanted to elope somewhere but we have a 8 month old baby so instead we are driving an hour to get married at the court...

Roma, Dec 20, 2023 8 1,156 1
Maya
Looking for a Billie Eilish Song to walk down the aisle to or any song with ethereal and choral elements
Maya, on January 22, 2020 at 12:21 PM

Any ideas? Thanks in Advance!

Jasmine, Dec 15, 2023 8 4,842
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