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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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Michael
One site for ceremony and reception?
Michael, on May 12, 2022 at 1:53 PM

My fiance and I are considering a single site for ceremony and reception. Does this work out well or is it better to have them at different locations? The only thing we think of an issue for other...

Suzanne, May 24, 2022 12 751
Meredith
Best friend, pastor, or both
Meredith, on May 23, 2022 at 6:54 AM

Hi all!! I desperately need your help and advice!! I’m getting married next month and I wanted my best friend to officiate the wedding. My fiancé seemed to be onboard with it and then just the other...

Jm Sunshine, May 24, 2022 5 745
Lynne
Walk down the aisle song
Lynne, on February 20, 2022 at 11:19 PM

What song are walking to? I have selected the song A Thousand Years by Christina Perri. My FH surprised me. He's hiring a harpist.

C.o.w., May 17, 2022 99 4,444 5
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6:30 ceremony
Monica, on February 13, 2020 at 10:58 AM

We found a venue that has everything we want. However the earliest they can do a ceremony is 6:30. Thoughts? Timelines?

Maritsa, May 17, 2022 8 1,606
Sarah
Anyone walking down to a unique song ?
Sarah, on May 13, 2022 at 11:16 AM

Me and my fiancé agree to the song For the Love of a Princess for me to walk down to ! If anyone has seen Braveheart it’s from there ! We are so happy with what we picked !! Share your unique song...

Elycia, May 16, 2022 14 747 1
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How to Involve Nieces w/o Flower Girls
Laura, on May 12, 2022 at 11:42 PM

We recently cancelled our wedding of 100 and opted for an elopement-style, ceremony-only type of thing with just our immediate families. Originally, my twin 6-year-old nieces were supposed to be the...

Lucy, May 13, 2022 2 697
Mary
Standing on the opposite side of alter
Mary, on October 22, 2021 at 9:49 AM

Okay. I know it's "tRaDiTiOnAl" for the bride to stand on the left and groom stand on the right at the alter. But I part my hair to the right and in order to have the hairstyle I want and to be able...

Michael, May 12, 2022 17 1,255 1
Samantha
Incorporating Chinese Tea Ceremony & Catholic Ceremony
Samantha, on May 8, 2022 at 11:24 AM

Hello fellow brides, planners and everyone in between! I’m having a hard time trying to figure out the logistics with incorporating a Chinese Tea Ceremony and Catholic Ceremony in one day....

Alisha, May 12, 2022 4 1,905
Amy
Catholic Wedding Help
Amy, on May 8, 2022 at 10:20 PM

I was raised Catholic and received Baptism, Communion, & Confirmation. My fiancé was baptized Catholic in his home country (U.K.) but didn’t receive Communion or Confirmation when he and his...

Erin, May 8, 2022 1 758
Olivia
Where to put jr. bridesmaids/bridal attendants in the processional?
Olivia, on May 6, 2022 at 10:46 AM

Hi everybody We have 37 days until our wedding, but I am (probably unnecessarily) stressed about the logistics of the processional. My dress has a chapel length train and I have a modified cathedral...

Michelle, May 7, 2022 2 944
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First look, private ceremony
Anabelle, on May 4, 2022 at 3:39 AM

Hi, I'm struggling to know what to do for the ceremony part of our wedding. I always thought we'd elope and then have a party with everyone after. We booked a reception venue as they also offer the...

Michelle, May 6, 2022 5 634
Mikaela
Grand Exit From Wedding Ceremony
Mikaela, on May 5, 2022 at 1:50 PM

We are wanting to do a grand exit from our wedding ceremony because our reception is at a different location. What are the technicalities for it? We will walk back down the aisle but we will need time...

Marianne, May 6, 2022 2 706
Jasmine S.
Ways to walk down the aisle - i would rather walk alone but fiancé wants to walk with his parents
Jasmine S., on February 5, 2022 at 3:17 PM

Hi all, currently planning our ceremony and having a bit of a dilemma. My fiancé wants both his parents to walk him, whereas I would prefer to walk alone. In our circles, bride and groom always walk...

Jasmine S., May 3, 2022 19 1,001
Lynne
History but want song ideas
Lynne, on April 28, 2022 at 6:37 PM

My FH is my ex. We were married to each other before for 7 years, went our separate ways for 13 years (I raised our 2 children), been back together for 5 years. When we were apart I tried to move on...

Lynne, May 1, 2022 5 621
Shannon
Handfasting and wedding bands
Shannon, on April 24, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Hi! We are wanting to do both handfasting and exchange wedding bands. Guessing you do the wedding bands first? Anyone who’s done both in their ceremony please share! Thanks!!

Jillian, Apr 30, 2022 7 2,270
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Remembering Fh's Father
Sara, on April 28, 2022 at 12:58 PM

My FH's father is currently is hospice and we are getting married in September. I've seen the "saved chair". But, what are some other ways to remember him at the wedding? I already planned to have my...

Becky, Apr 30, 2022 4 218
Fanta
Role for grandma
Fanta, on April 22, 2022 at 6:26 PM

So I’m having a dilemma. I am trying to include my grandma in my wedding in some capacity. It’s a complicated relationship, but she helped raise me and contributed financially a TON growing up. Any...

Mrs.a, Apr 28, 2022 15 812
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Are Hoop Bouquets Awkward?
megan, on February 13, 2019 at 10:58 AM

I've seen pictures of hoop bouquets online and they always look so cute! However, I'm wondering if they would be awkward to carry down the aisle. Does anyone have any photos of their bridesmaids...

Donna, Apr 28, 2022 14 1,271
Leah
Walking down the Aisle
Leah, on April 25, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Hi! I’m getting married October 22nd in an aquarium in the beach town I live in. However, I’m looking for a good instrumental song to walk down the aisle to and I’d appreciate outside help!

Pat, Apr 27, 2022 6 537
Andrea
Feeling insecure about my ceremony..
Andrea, on April 20, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Hello! I am feeling a bit insecure about my ceremony for a few reasons. First, I have no friends (not an exaggeration lol) and very few family members that will likely come to our wedding (I'm...

Jacks, Apr 27, 2022 12 1,025
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