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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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Amanda
Ceremony flowers
Amanda, on March 18, 2022 at 11:48 AM

We are having a wedding overlooking the water at a local yacht club and have a white wedding arch. We've already gone a bit over budget on our band and photographer. We are adamant about having real...

Mrs.evans, Mar 19, 2022 4 497 3
Kelly
Secular Ceremony
Kelly, on March 18, 2022 at 10:54 AM

I've never been to a wedding that didn't have religious aspects to it. What would a secular ceremony look and sound like? What is said? I feel very strongly about having a secular ceremony. Our...

Taylor, Mar 18, 2022 11 697 2
Imani
Rose Petals for Flower Girls
Imani, on March 14, 2022 at 2:59 PM

Where to buy rose petals? I saw some on esty, but I am indecisive if I want to go with the ‘cheaper’ looking petals because they’re going in the trash after. Or if I should go with the better option...

Imani, Mar 18, 2022 14 1,675 2
Allison
Recessional Songs
Allison, on January 30, 2022 at 4:22 PM

Need help with an upbeat recessional song!

Kelly, Mar 18, 2022 6 529 3
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Unique Ideas... Guest Books, Unity Ceremony, and Guest Favors
Ashlynn, on January 16, 2022 at 4:35 AM

Hello everyone! I would love to hear your ideas for unique guest books, unity ceremonies, and guest favors! I know I want to incorporate each of these I just don't know what I want to do. I would love...

Kelly, Mar 18, 2022 10 675 4
Nicole
Walk Down the Aisle Alone or Together?
Nicole, on March 14, 2021 at 4:40 PM

I'm debating between walking down the aisle alone vs. with my fiancé, and I'd love to hear your experiences or opinions. Part of me wants to go together because we're partners in every other way, but...

Kelly, Mar 18, 2022 15 1,663 1
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Venue Questions!
Mercedes, on February 28, 2022 at 8:50 AM

Hi everyone! I have a couple of questions that I was hoping you all could help answer. My venue (possibly, as long as everything works out) will be a brewery. This brewery will be open to the public,...

Kelly, Mar 18, 2022 9 592
Kelly
Processional Music
Kelly, on March 14, 2022 at 7:37 PM

I feel a little silly asking this, but all of the threads I've seen about processional music discuss modern music, sometimes with lyrics. I was planning on having all Baroque music with an emphasis on...

Kelly, Mar 18, 2022 8 712 2
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Feet Washing ceremony
Nay, on February 7, 2022 at 1:43 PM

So i really love the feet washing ceremony and want to do it at my wedding. My only concern is i know that it is a deeply religious ritual, and i dont know if it will seem weird to include that then...

Kaylie, Mar 16, 2022 9 791 1
Carmen222
Church wedding
Carmen222, on March 16, 2022 at 8:54 AM

We have booked a lovely reception location with a gorgeous outdoor ceremony site but as a catholic, the priest has to do the service inside the church. Has anyone done both? The church would hold the...

Kaylie, Mar 16, 2022 8 749 1
Imani
Bouquet and Corsage
Imani, on March 14, 2022 at 9:55 AM

Will you buy your corsage and bouquet already made or have someone personally make them? I am back and forth and can’t really decide.

Imani, Mar 16, 2022 24 608 3
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Seating of the Parents or Seating of the Mothers
Nicole, on March 11, 2022 at 3:47 PM

So I’m at a crossroads trying to figure this out. Is it common for just the mothers and grandmothers to be escorted by an usher, and have the grandfathers and father of the groom already be sitting?...

Taylor, Mar 11, 2022 5 770 1
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Ceremony planning
Ashlynn, on March 10, 2022 at 4:58 PM

I’m trying to plan my ceremony but am unsure of how the order of everything goes? Where does prayers and music go? When is the unity ceremony? Etc. can anyone give me a rundown of the order things...

Lynnie, Mar 11, 2022 4 653 2
Carlin
First Look or Tradition
Carlin, on March 4, 2022 at 1:16 PM

We’re kind of debating on doing a first look or keep it traditional where we don’t see each other til the ceremony? I don’t we’re kind of old school.

Kaylie, Mar 10, 2022 11 193 2
Brittney
Ceremony Start Time?
Brittney, on March 10, 2022 at 12:09 PM

Our wedding date is October 8th of this year in Oregon and we haven't landed on a ceremony time. I've done some research and sunset around that time of year is around 6:40pm and I've just seen some...

Josie, Mar 10, 2022 7 500 2
Jade
How/where to hire a bartender and server for a small reception?
Jade, on March 7, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Hi there! I'm having a small backyard wedding in June near DC. We are having a food truck for our catering, so we need to hire our own bar tender. We are also thinking about hiring one server to help...

Jade, Mar 8, 2022 2 403
Cheryl
Venue location? Wanting a pretty view of a lake. Ar, Ok, or tx
Cheryl, on March 5, 2022 at 6:17 PM

Hello! My dream wedding would be next to the the Amalfi coast in Italy, but unfortunately I have family members that are really old and most likely couldn’t travel there. I’m looking for anywhere in...

Mrs.evans, Mar 7, 2022 5 630
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Using Dodi Li for prelude music?
Kayla, on March 5, 2022 at 9:31 AM

I'm having a Christian ceremony at my church (Methodist) but trying to include a few Jewish elements since my FH's entire family is Jewish, which my pastor is open to. We will be having a string trio...

Lynnie, Mar 7, 2022 1 147
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Wedding songs
Julia, on March 2, 2022 at 8:47 PM

I have different songs for both me and the bridemaids walking down the aisle. But was wondering is it okay if it had the lyrics playing with the song? I've been to a few weddings and most of them had...

Alisha, Mar 4, 2022 5 820 1
Jessica
No flower girl - guest throw flowers??
Jessica, on March 3, 2022 at 3:56 PM

So I saw a TikTok where they had the guests throw flower petals as the bride and groom exit the ceremony (recessional) We are not having a flower girl. Is this a silly idea or do you think it could be...

Jessica, Mar 4, 2022 9 678
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