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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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Crystal
Turning up down the aisle
Crystal, on July 13, 2022 at 2:44 PM

So….. initially I chose a slow sappy song to walk down the aisle to. But the more I think about it, the more I don’t want it to be a “sad” or emotional moment. Like, I want it to be turn up and...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 19 730 1
Crystal
Walking Down the Aisle
Crystal, on July 1, 2022 at 7:18 PM

So….. traditionally I planned on having my dad walk me down the isle. But now I’m starting to have second thoughts and prefer to walk by myself. Nothing against my dad, he’s great, but the “isle way”...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 9 735
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Wedding ceremony script: declaration of intent vs exchange of rings
Spark, on July 19, 2022 at 12:37 PM

I see "vows" under both areas of the script. Help. I'm writing ours and is confusing. Here's what I have so far: WelcomeFamily blessingSermon (what is marriage) Consecration/ handfasting begins (start...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 3 1,926
Katherine
Ring bearers and flower girl
Katherine, on July 16, 2022 at 1:52 PM

I need ideas on what the ring bearers and flower girl should carry in during the procession? The wedding is traditional and formal and in a Catholic Church. I DO NOT like the whole signs thing—I think...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 12 862
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Ceremony chair rows
Alexis, on July 21, 2022 at 12:36 PM

I am definitely WAY over thinking things now, I'm so nervous with the big day being so close. I am having an outdoor ceremony, I have more than enough chairs to seat everyone, but I am wondering how I...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 5 1,256
S Mau
Marriage license
S Mau, on July 20, 2022 at 9:18 AM

For no reason this is stressing me out. We plan on picking it up together a week or two before the wedding and I’m wondering , are you guys pre filling out the information and signing it at the...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 10 766
Candy
Two Unity Ceremony's
Candy, on July 27, 2022 at 9:25 PM

My FH are definitely along the non-traditinal side of things and we are not having a religious ceremony. However, I absolutely love the Unity Braid and the meaning behind it and want to incorporate...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 4 465
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Vows
Ashley, on January 9, 2021 at 8:17 PM

My Fiance really wants us to write and read our own vows and keep them secret from eachother until during the ceremony. I am hesitant because he is really good at things like that and I am not. I am...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 24 1,548 2
Leah
Walk down the aisle song
Leah, on May 19, 2020 at 9:56 AM

I'm in need of inspiration! I can't seem to come up with a decent walk down the Isle song. I was thinking instrumental but I'm open to ideas! What songs/music have you chosen to walk down the isle to?...

Julija, Aug 8, 2022 25 1,586
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Vows
Zanetah, on August 3, 2022 at 11:08 AM

Hi! Logistically speaking… if you have or are writing your own vows..how are you bringing them to the ceremony? Are you writing them in a vow book? Or typing it in your notes and using your cell...

Courtney, Aug 6, 2022 20 777
Julija
Calling All Anime Lovers
Julija, on August 6, 2022 at 9:09 AM

Hey everyone! So I’m a complete Anime, Studio Gibli, Disney, Pixar, and Dreamwork nerd, and have decided to walk down the aisle to a song well versed in those genres (obviously slowed down and...

Julija, Aug 6, 2022 8 860
Rebecca
Most likely to show up late to the ceremony?
Rebecca, on October 9, 2018 at 11:05 AM

This week we’re playing “most likely to…”-wedding guest edition! We all have that one guest who we’ve considered telling to arrive an hour earlier to ensure they show up on time. Which of your guests...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 53 1,714
Maggie
Most likely to completely ignore the unplugged ceremony sign?
Maggie, on October 9, 2018 at 11:05 AM

This week we're playing "most likely to..." - wedding guest edition! You ask your guests to put away their phones and live in the moment at your wedding. But there’s always that one person. Who’s most...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 49 1,126
Maren
Modern or Traditional: Wedding Vows?
Maren, on October 16, 2018 at 11:05 AM

Tell us about your vows! Are you sticking to the traditional "in sickness and in health" wedding vows? Or choosing to go the modern route and write your own for your big day? Photo by Amanda Hedgepeth...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 79 1,215
Kelly
Modern or Traditional: Ceremony Songs?
Kelly, on October 16, 2018 at 11:05 AM

When it comes to your ceremony song choices, did you go with traditional wedding songs like “Here Comes The Bride”? Or are you using more modern songs that have a special meaning between you and your...

Julija, Aug 5, 2022 88 3,743
Kristen
Songs
Kristen, on July 31, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Looking for song ideas for cake cutting, recession after married...HELP PLEASE

Kristen, Aug 1, 2022 4 591
Mrs.evans
Where are Brides having Wedding at
Mrs.evans, on June 14, 2022 at 3:04 AM

Hi all brides we are having in this very nice venue the outside looks like a office building. But it's not the inside is so nice big industrial looks insides with beautiful marble floors and its does...

Mrs.evans, Jul 16, 2022 36 1,300
Sabrina
Walking down the aisle
Sabrina, on July 13, 2022 at 1:10 AM

In need of an idea and advice. My fiancé and I will be accompanied by our parents waking down the aisle. Unfortunately, my mom passed away a few years ago, so it will be just my dad walking my down...

Whitney, Jul 15, 2022 2 598
Ostrichfeather
Aisle runner - on grass?!
Ostrichfeather, on July 13, 2022 at 2:36 PM

We are getting married in 81 days -- outdoors if weather permits! I am considering an outdoor aisle runner carpet or artificial turf runner to line our aisle for our ceremony. Have any of you walked...

Ostrichfeather, Jul 14, 2022 11 3,599
Amber
Uneven bridal party suggestions!
Amber, on July 13, 2022 at 2:47 PM

Hi everyone! It’s confirmed that my fiancé and I will definitelyyyy be having an uneven bridal party. I have 6 people including my MOH, and my fiancé has 13 including the Best Man. There is no way we...

Samantha, Jul 14, 2022 8 610
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