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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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Shunita
Lifting the veil
Shunita, on February 25, 2024 at 1:46 AM

We are not having any brides maids or groomsmen. It will only be us at the alter. My brother is walking me down the aisle. Long story about dad not doing it. Wow it be improper for the HTB to do it or...

Veronica, Feb 28, 2024 3 93 1
Caroline
Ceremony is at 5pm when should i start getting my hair and makeup done ?
Caroline, on February 20, 2024 at 2:53 PM

Right now my makeup is schedule at 7:30 and my hair is schedule at 9 is that to early ?

Sarah, Feb 27, 2024 6 219 1
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Catholic Baptism?
Heidi, on January 23, 2024 at 3:19 PM

Hi! My fiance was born and raised Catholic, whenever we are with his family, we go to church with them. However, I was not raised Catholic. I believe in God, and the Bible so I do not object to being...

Madeline, Feb 26, 2024 3 114
Debbie
Torn Between Catholic Wedding and Outdoor Wedding
Debbie, on May 9, 2018 at 8:48 AM

Hello! My fiance and I are in the process of securing a date a beautiful winery in northern Virginia. We have the option to add on an outdoor ceremony that overlooks the mountains. It would look...

Madeline, Feb 25, 2024 21 8,240 1
Steph
Beach wedding seating
Steph, on February 22, 2024 at 4:52 PM

Questions about beach wedding. We are wanting to have the ceremony on the beach near the inn we rented out. The city says we have to get a permit if we want to set up chairs and arch. But if we have...

CM, Feb 24, 2024 5 160
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Vows...anyone please share your Types/ideas!! thank you kindly in Advance💜
PATRYCE, on February 15, 2023 at 1:29 PM

VOWS...ANYONE PLEASE SHARE YOUR TYPES/IDEAS!! tHANK YOU KINDLY IN ADVANCE

Michelle, Feb 22, 2024 8 164
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What song are you walking down the aisle to??
Ashley, on October 11, 2018 at 9:05 AM

I’ve been searching for songs other than the original wedding song or a thousand years. Anyone use something different?

Jessica, Feb 21, 2024 35 1,716 1
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Looking for a Poem for my ceremony - long distance relationship
Colleen, on February 12, 2024 at 11:53 AM

Hi all, My fiance and I are getting married in September. We are having a non-religious ceremony, and I would like my brother to read a poem. Fiance and I met online and were long distance for over 8...

Mrs. Johnson, Feb 18, 2024 1 37
Samantha
Step dad vs dad walking me down the aisle
Samantha, on February 14, 2024 at 12:51 PM

Please help! My stepdad has been around since I was 3 months old and he’s the one who taught me how to drive, sat with me to do homework on school nights, and rubbed my head when I couldn’t sleep at...

Andrea, Feb 15, 2024 6 168
Lori
Late spouses inclusion
Lori, on February 3, 2024 at 8:44 AM

An older couple, widow and widower, are marrying and choose to include their deceased spouses and parents by leaving empty seats for their parents and having photos of their late spouses displayed by...

Teresa, Feb 12, 2024 9 199 1
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Religious husband, non religious wife
Kayla, on December 9, 2017 at 8:38 PM

Me and my future husband have different religious affiliations.. or lack there of. I consider myself an agnostic and he affiliates with southern baptist. While we have been able to create a life...

Josefromeo123, Feb 9, 2024 11 628
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Date on marriage certificate?
SHALEAN , on January 5, 2022 at 1:26 PM

We are having our ceremony and reception on 2/20/22 but we want to sign our marriage license on 2/22/22 and have that be our official wedding "date". I am very into Angel Numbers so I definitely want...

Ganesha, Feb 8, 2024 28 38,501 1
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Processional Song too Weird?
Megan, on January 14, 2024 at 6:33 PM

I am considering walking down the aisle to an instrumental version of "If You Were Here" by the Thompson Twins. It's an 80's song and plays at the end of Sixteen Candles when Sam(Molly Ringwald) gets...

Taylor, Feb 8, 2024 3 73
Rebecca
Four bridesmaids and one best man - is it weird?
Rebecca, on February 2, 2024 at 6:26 PM

Hi everyone! I’m trying to think whether or not I want a bridal party. I would have 4 bridesmaids but my fiancé would only have his brother as his best man, and I am not sure if it would look weird...

Taylor, Feb 8, 2024 3 57
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Are we allowed to bring water for our guests?
Lisa, on January 27, 2024 at 8:46 PM

We are having a full Catholic mass during our ceremony which is typically an hour long. Should we provide water bottles for our guests and is that even allowed?

Taylor, Feb 8, 2024 7 114
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husband and wife
GILBERT, on January 24, 2024 at 2:45 AM

GILBERT AND LEONOR

Skylar, Feb 7, 2024 4 58
Honey
Wedding guests shoe valet
Honey, on February 6, 2024 at 2:09 PM

Our ceremony will be on a beach, so any suggestions on guests shoes? Should we provide a sign and basket for valet? Provide sandals?

Pat, Feb 7, 2024 8 94
Khin
Pros and cons of having a family member officiate the wedding
Khin, on December 9, 2018 at 2:54 PM

Hi ladies, So are you guys hiring a professional wedding officiant or having a family member or a friend do the officiating? Personally, I would love a family member or close friend to officiate...

Richard, Feb 5, 2024 25 7,053
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Processional order
Destiny, on January 30, 2024 at 4:07 PM

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are getting married this April, and we decided to only do a small ceremony with just family. We do not have bridesmaids or groomsmen, but we do have flower girls and a...

Skylar, Feb 2, 2024 2 50
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Legal and symbolic ceremony
Lee, on February 2, 2024 at 12:15 PM

I am getting Married May 4 2024 using a virtual service just the 2 of us and going to Italy in June to have a symbolic ceremony and celebration with 2 of our closest friends. I will be wearing a...

Lee, Feb 2, 2024 58
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