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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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Short Catholic ceremony.
Huguedaline, on July 21, 2022 at 9:10 AM

Hello ladies, how long does a ceremony have to last , I’m having a Catholic ceremony .I want it for 30 -40 minutes max . That includes possession of the bridal party.Is that to short.

W-K, Feb 17, 2023 13 2,355
AQuixoticBride
How are you including friends or family in your ceremony?
AQuixoticBride, on October 25, 2018 at 2:25 PM

Besides the BFFs, siblings, or cousins in your wedding party, how will you be incorporating your family and friends in your wedding ceremony? Will they do a reading, take part in a handfasting or...

MrsC, Feb 17, 2023 26 848
Hailey
Surprise During Ceremony or Cocktail Hour/reception?
Hailey, on February 13, 2023 at 4:33 PM

I got a special engraving on the inside of my fiance's ring, a special line from the book that brought us together. Look up 'All My Atoms' from His Dark Materials for the passage if you'd like to read...

Janai, Feb 16, 2023 3 675
Lynnie
Fill In The Blank: I'll be walking down the aisle to _____
Lynnie, on March 19, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Fill in the blank! What song have you chosen to play while you walk down the aisle? 🎵 Next Question: My "pet name" for my future spouse is _____ Back to the Beginning: Fill In The Blank! ...

MrsC, Feb 14, 2023 194 6,965 4
Em
Kneeling or Sitting during Catholic Ceremony
Em, on February 12, 2023 at 12:12 AM

I am having a traditional Catholic wedding ceremony. Is it typical for the bride and groom to not sit the entire ceremony, but instead kneel when the rest of the congregation sits?

MrsC, Feb 14, 2023 4 1,669
Alyssa
Who walked you down the aisle?
Alyssa, on February 4, 2023 at 12:34 PM

Who walked you down the aisle and how did you ask them? I thought it was just a mutual understanding that my dad was walking me down the aisle but my mom mentioned that he was waiting to be asked. 🫠

MrsC, Feb 14, 2023 17 1,047
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Wedding day ceremony
Rosa, on February 11, 2023 at 11:59 AM

My wedding day ceremony start time and end

Rosa, Feb 11, 2023 96
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My family is torn on religious views
Caitlyn, on August 9, 2022 at 8:11 AM

Hi everyone! Me and my fh are getting married next year. We are both Catholic alongside his parents (I converted from being LDS) my mother was raised JW then converted LDS and my father as well as my...

MrsC, Feb 11, 2023 10 602
Lisa
Who's Officiating Your Wedding?
Lisa, on January 17, 2023 at 1:47 PM

Are you hiring an officiant? Asking a family member or friend to officiate? A legal official at the courthouse? Or having a church official perform the ceremony? How did you decide who to choose for...

MrsC, Feb 11, 2023 28 1,035 1
Jemela
Friend performing cermony
Jemela, on January 28, 2023 at 9:27 AM

So my cousin is ordained by universal life ministry. And she will be marrying me and my fiancé. Do I still need to go get a marrige license. She said that what she orders to preform the ceremony has...

MrsC, Feb 11, 2023 13 940
Charlene
People who do unplugged ceremonies...
Charlene, on January 31, 2023 at 6:47 PM

I don't know about you but aren't you afraid of something happening to your photos your photographer took and having no photos of your ceremony? I feel like this is a really unpopular opinion, but I...

Paige, Feb 8, 2023 14 944
Caitlin
Age limits for flower girl and ring bearer?
Caitlin, on January 26, 2023 at 11:38 PM

My FH and I have been together 11.5 years and several years ago I made my niece and nephew promise that no matter how old they were when we actually got married they'd be my ring bearer and flower...

Qmtr, Feb 7, 2023 14 1,738
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Alternatives to flowers for flower girl?
littlemisssunshine, on January 23, 2023 at 9:05 AM

We are not having kiddos in/at the wedding, but we are having some ladies who we consider grandmas to us be our flower girls. I'm not sure about flower petals though seeing as we aren't really doing...

Tulib, Feb 3, 2023 5 667
Deanna
Walking down aisle
Deanna, on January 19, 2023 at 10:50 PM

Okay so im having alittle difficulty with this part. Originally i asked my mother to walk me down the aisle. But someone i asked to marry me and my future husband has said no and we are on a tight...

littlemisssunshine, Jan 24, 2023 8 697
Kelly
Flute Piano Duet Suggestions
Kelly, on January 23, 2023 at 7:43 AM

I'd like for my mom (flute) and piano teacher to play a duet together (or several) at the ceremony. Any suggestions? Also, when should I have them play? I want to be able to hear it.

Kelly, Jan 23, 2023 11 672
Brooke
Is there such thing as a free ordain?
Brooke, on January 1, 2023 at 7:20 PM

I have family members who are wedding officiants but I don’t want them to be my wedding officiant. Is it a thing to hire a wedding officiant for free? Or am I being cheap?

Lisa, Jan 22, 2023 10 856
Olivia
Personal vows
Olivia, on January 19, 2023 at 12:39 AM

My fiancé and I have been together for about three years and we are writing our own vows and we are doing a first look. Do you have any suggestions on what I should say? What do I need to start off...

Olivia, Jan 21, 2023 6 1,690
Sara
Sunglasses and sandalwood fans for outdoor summer ceremony
Sara, on May 21, 2021 at 11:12 AM

Hi ladies! We're getting married 7/31/21. Tell me your thoughts on handheld fans and sunglasses for outdoor ceremonies. Should I get both? Just one? I know I'd appreciate the fan. I just don't want to...

JohnBaker, Jan 15, 2023 9 481
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Christian Brides: What Readings Did You Pick for Your Wedding?
Elly, on January 9, 2023 at 7:06 AM

Hello to my Sisters in Christ, My wedding will not be in a church, but it is important to me that it reflects Biblical values and truth. As much as Paul's letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians...

Angela, Jan 10, 2023 1 602
Breauna
Flower guy
Breauna, on October 31, 2022 at 8:35 PM

My venue won’t allow anything to be thrown, but I’m having a flower guy and i feel like that’s made it 10x harder idk what to have him do, please help! Also little shot bottles aren’t allowed either

Lara, Jan 10, 2023 12 1,111
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