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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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Walking Down the Aisle with no Bridal Party
Alli, on May 31, 2018 at 10:22 AM

Has anyone walked down the aisle without a bridal party or parents? Im torn between walking down WITH my fiance, or walking down with my pup? How does it work if no one else walks down except...

Pirate & 60s Bride, May 31, 2018 5 1,209 1
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Officiant special requests
Amber, on April 11, 2018 at 7:25 PM

Hey ladies! I just received our wedding ceremony run down (yayy!!). One page has a sections for “special requests”. I am not sure what those might be. Any advice? Thank you!

Jay, May 31, 2018 12 1,158
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Wedding Officiant Fees ny
Maria, on March 12, 2018 at 8:55 AM

Good Morning, Can anyone tell me what the average cost of an officiant in NY is currently? I have seen between 250 and 500, but depends on the services needed. I have finally found an officiant that I...

tania, May 31, 2018 8 240
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Hand Washing
LIZ, on May 30, 2018 at 5:17 AM

When my husband and I were married this past Sunday, we had incorporated a Hand Washing into our ceremony. We had wanted a nonreligious service but had also wanted to add something that would have...

Feneesa, May 31, 2018 6 1,831
Casey
Non legal commitment ceremony
Casey, on May 27, 2018 at 3:35 PM

Hello! I am disabled and cannot legally get married because of the programs I need and medication. So I am doing a commitment ceremony The reason why I need help is because our who’s(very close...

Casey, May 29, 2018 21 4,284
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Songs needed for wedding - Ceremony and Reception
Cassandra, on May 29, 2018 at 2:59 PM

I'm getting married September 22 2018 and I need to send my DJ a list of the songs I want to be played and when I want them played. I was wondering what all I needed a song for... I have a list of...

earias, May 29, 2018 3 407
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Unplugged wedding....pros and cons?
Briann, on May 22, 2018 at 9:25 AM

What are the pros and cons of having an unplugged wedding? My photographer states in her contract that she is not responsible for the lesser amount of pictures due to the fact that there are phones in...

Briann, May 29, 2018 16 464 1
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How many songs?
sandra, on May 28, 2018 at 4:17 PM

Do you need three different songs for walking down the ceremony.

Erin, May 29, 2018 6 449
Future Mrs.Scott
No wedding party...who's holding the rings?
Future Mrs.Scott, on May 28, 2018 at 12:50 PM

I'm getting closer to our day and now I'm thinking of all the stuff I may have missed out on! We aren't having a wedding party, so I'm wondering who will hold on to our rings? I think FH may have it...

MrsSnez, May 28, 2018 9 1,341
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Who gives this bride away.
Laura , on May 26, 2018 at 8:49 AM

I'm having my dad, step dad, and uncle give me away as they are all involved in my life. But I am closet with my step dad and uncle. My dad and I butted heads for almost 2 years but within the last yr...

Trina, May 27, 2018 16 1,995
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What is your recessional song? 🎵
Lynnie, on May 24, 2018 at 5:21 PM

What song will be playing for your recessional? Share what song you picked! Photo by Matthew Nigel Photography in CA Need suggestions? We've got you covered: The 20 Best Recessional Songs , New...

KarenO, May 25, 2018 45 1,150
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No kids at ceremony, but can be at reception??
Cheyenne, on May 22, 2018 at 10:25 PM

Hi everyone! I am looking for advice as to how to word my wedding invitations so that it's clear children under 8 aren't invited to the wedding ceremony but are more than welcome to come to the...

Casey, May 25, 2018 12 2,450
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When should the officiant announce Unplugged Ceremony?
Rachel, on May 23, 2018 at 5:31 PM

So FH and I will be having an Unplugged Ceremony. We will have a sign at the entrance and we have also put it on our wedding website. We want our officiant to announce it as well but I'm not sure when...

Patricia, May 24, 2018 7 3,283
Elizabeth
Personalized "vows" pre-ceremony
Elizabeth, on May 16, 2018 at 9:47 AM

We're getting married in a Catholic church so we're not allowed to write our own vows - plus, to be honest, I'd probably be too embarrassed/shy to say them in front of 130 people, so I've been...

paperalta, May 24, 2018 13 1,235
Martina
Grandma Flower girls
Martina , on May 22, 2018 at 12:32 PM

Has anyone done this? We are going to ask my SOs grandma to be out flower girl. I wanna ask her in a cute way but I’ve got no ideas! She just lost her husband a couple months ago so I feel like this...

Caitlin, May 22, 2018 12 499
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Wedges for Beach Wedding ?
Lisette, on May 21, 2018 at 8:07 PM

I am getting married in DR. The ceremony and reception will be on the beach . I am having a hard time thinking of what shoes to wear . I don’t want to be barefoot and I don’t want flat Sandals. I was...

Cee Cee, May 22, 2018 8 1,299
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Ceremony program alternative
Stephanie, on May 21, 2018 at 4:08 PM

We are going to forgoe printing programs for the ceremony and instead do a poster. Who is planning on doing something similar? Which printing service did you use? I’m thinking of making it myself and...

Stephanie, May 21, 2018 6 147
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Communion - Wording?
Dbs623, on May 21, 2018 at 10:39 AM

Hi all, I'm working on programs for our wedding. We are offering communion. I have spoken with our minister and he will explain briefly what it is, how to participate, etc. when the time comes during...

Jen, May 21, 2018 5 2,368
Joanna
Christian Weddings
Joanna, on May 2, 2018 at 1:11 PM

Hi! My fiance and I are Christian, and we are looking for ways to have our wedding include our faith. We are having our pastor officiate us, so we will have a time of prayer and the sermon, but we...

Carol, May 18, 2018 32 837
Kaye
Start on time or late?
Kaye, on May 18, 2018 at 7:34 AM

I'm the kind of girl that is pathologically early for everything. If I'm on time I actually feel late. Obviously I would never start my wedding ceremony early, but is it expected that it will be...

Summer, May 18, 2018 23 2,803
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