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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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Wedding right after deployment
Holley , on January 7, 2018 at 6:46 AM

Hello! So I just got engaged last month and my fiancé and I are planning on getting married sometime in August. The thing is I will be on deployment until then and was wondering how I will be able to...

Jessica, Jan 7, 2018 13 279
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Venue Weather Rules
Dee, on January 7, 2018 at 12:46 PM

I wanted to learn if my venue's strict policies regarding when a Plan B indoor location for an outdoor ceremony needs to be used is normal across other venues?One the main reasons I like our venue is...

Miaaa, Jan 7, 2018 7 245
futuremrs_schleter
Brother Standing on Bride’s Side
futuremrs_schleter, on January 6, 2018 at 6:05 PM

Hey guys! I was planning on having my brother stand in as a “bridesmaid” and was wondering what I should use in the program. My cousin will be my Matron of Honor, so I didn’t know if “Man of Honor”...

futuremrs_schleter, Jan 7, 2018 4 177
Brittney
Downloadable Pronouncement of Marriage?
Brittney, on January 6, 2018 at 11:58 PM

Ok very weird question but are there any pre-recorded "I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride" where I can download? I am getting married in Punta Cana and the Resort does not...

OG Gretchen, Jan 7, 2018 11 388
Casey
Finding a church for a ceremony space?
Casey, on January 5, 2018 at 3:12 PM

I realized I put this in the wrong thread, so I'm reposting this! Hey all - I've recently gotten engaged and we might have a venue locked down; however, we still need to find a ceremony space....

2d Bride, Jan 6, 2018 15 1,282
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Who stands beside me, my maid or matron of honor??
Celina, on January 2, 2018 at 9:27 PM

I couldn’t choose between both of my closest friends, so I am making one my maid of honor and the other my matron of honor. How do I know which to pick to stand beside me? How should they walk out?...

Celina, Jan 3, 2018 8 10,344 1
lilchameleon
Guest Arrival time
lilchameleon, on January 3, 2018 at 2:45 PM

My DJ says typically the prelude music for the ceremony starts 15-30 minutes before the processional. On the questionnaire they gave it asks what time guests arrive, as in when to start the prelude...

stephanie, Jan 3, 2018 13 3,051
SnoBunnii9275
Processional song with words
SnoBunnii9275, on January 3, 2018 at 3:09 PM

Hello I am wanting a song with words playing while the bridal party and I walk down the aisle is this ok or will it be weird for people that it isn't instrumental ? I was thinking You're still the one...

Melissa, Jan 3, 2018 4 203
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Communion during ceremony?
Dbs623, on January 2, 2018 at 3:38 PM

Thoughts on this or is anyone else planning to do so as well? My fiancé and I would like to offer communion to our guests at our ceremony

O, Jan 3, 2018 25 4,651
Bride2B
What side do you stand on at the altar?
Bride2B, on January 1, 2018 at 11:14 PM

Stupid question probably...but is there a traditional side that the bride and groom always stand on, or does it not matter?

BohoRN2017, Jan 2, 2018 15 1,390
Rj923
Bilingual ceremony
Rj923, on January 2, 2018 at 12:12 AM

A few of FH's family members (5-10) primarly speak Spanish. Our ceremony will be in English, but I wanted to incorporate a Spanish portion to make them feel more included. FH doesn't seem to care...

C&N, Jan 2, 2018 7 258
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How to include my 14yr daughter
Tatum, on December 31, 2017 at 2:22 PM

Im a single mom with a teenager on a new life adventure. My fiancee and i are puzzled on how to include my daughter in the ceremony because we want her to know shes part of our bew adventure. So im...

Tatum, Jan 2, 2018 26 2,407
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How much did you spend?
Demetria , on January 1, 2018 at 1:35 PM

I’m recently engaged and I’m in the phase of putting together a wedding budget. I’ve always dreamed of my wedding, but I never really considered the cost. IT IS REALLY EXPENSIVE!! I’m looking to spend...

Sheena, Jan 2, 2018 24 2,602
Megan
Unity ceremony ideas?
Megan, on August 10, 2017 at 10:59 PM

What is everyone doing for your unity portion of the ceremony. In our area I've only seen unity candles, unity sand or a 3 rope tying ceremony so I'm curious as to what other things are out there!...

Bridget, Jan 2, 2018 32 587
Krystal
Courthouse wedding wait times?
Krystal, on December 29, 2017 at 7:56 AM

Hello all! I had a question for anyone familiar with courthouse weddings. My SO and I are planning to get married at a lovely historic courthouse and then have a reception/party at another venue....

muriel, Jan 1, 2018 4 2,343
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Song to walk down the aisle to
Kaitlyn, on December 29, 2017 at 3:12 PM

Hi everyone! im having a pianist at my wedding ceremony and i am trying to decide what song to walk down the aisle to. I’m having my bridesmaids walk down to a piano version of can’t help falling in...

Jennifer, Dec 31, 2017 7 185
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Standing vs sitting
Sasha, on December 28, 2017 at 10:57 PM

Hello everyone . I was talking to my sister about having the wedding party stand during the ceremony since I would like to have an outdoor ceremony. I Have never been to an outdoor ceremony but I do...

Tatum, Dec 31, 2017 10 1,100
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Legit Online Marriage License
Evelyn, on December 22, 2017 at 8:02 AM

Hello! I’m sure this has been asked before but I’m hoping to get recommendations for a legit website for someone to get there marriage lisence. There are just so many! Thanks!

Peachykeen45, Dec 31, 2017 18 2,386
Courtney
Two officiants
Courtney , on December 29, 2017 at 1:52 PM

My wedding is still a year and a half away however FH and I have been talking about who we want to officiate. Neither of us are very religious so we prefer a nonominational, but are families are...

happeningmom, Dec 29, 2017 7 644
Bride2B
Methodist pastor for ceremony and other questions
Bride2B, on December 27, 2017 at 2:45 PM

I'm trying to figure out how to book an officiant. My wedding is DW in my college city, and while I was in college, I was discovering Christianity and started to get really involved in the Methodist...

Mmssecrets, Dec 28, 2017 9 3,401
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