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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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Deirdre
Dad in wheelchair walking down the aisle?
Deirdre, on April 13, 2018 at 12:04 AM

My dad has MS and is in an electric wheelchair. Obviously he's going to wheel me down the aisle, any suggestions on how to make this go smoothly/ should I scooter onto the back?? Help please! The...

Melanie, Nov 17, 2021 16 3,827
Shanna
Meaningful ways to involve children?
Shanna, on November 15, 2021 at 12:28 PM

Hey everyone! I am a second-time bride, but that was 10+ years ago and I feel like I'm starting over since it's been so long! I am recently engaged to my best friend + love of my life and I have two...

Shanna, Nov 17, 2021 8 763
BA
Restaurant wedding —bride entrance ideas
BA, on November 13, 2021 at 6:11 PM

Hi—I am having a small wedding (50 people) in an intimate restaurant in Brooklyn. Curious if anyone has some entrance ideas as an alternative to walking down the traditional aisle. Thanks!

BA, Nov 15, 2021 3 940
CountryBride
Do people really read the programs
CountryBride, on November 13, 2021 at 8:43 AM

My fiance and I agreed on no memory table, thanks for the advice, however, we agreed to have programs that will have a little section that says we honor those who are not able to attend today and then...

Joanna, Nov 14, 2021 10 453
Katy
Wwyd? “salute” or “kiss” the bride
Katy, on April 15, 2019 at 4:54 PM

Ok so not sure if I’m overthinking this, because I’ve probably over thought almost every detail of this wedding. Today I had a 30 minute phone call with the pastor who is marrying us to go over the...

Diana, Nov 14, 2021 13 2,076
Hope
Tipping Clergy
Hope, on November 12, 2021 at 11:48 AM

What is an appropriate amount to tip a rabbi performing a wedding from a member of the congregation since there is no fee for that service?

Emilia, Nov 13, 2021 2 94 1
Stacy
First look - what are your thoughts?
Stacy, on October 21, 2021 at 12:01 PM

I wanted to do a first look with my FH. But he is very against it. He said he doesn’t want to fake his reaction to me walking down the aisle. He likes the idea of everyone seeing his reaction. What...

Emilia, Nov 13, 2021 22 1,248 1
Michelle
How important is the ceremony to you?
Michelle, on October 9, 2021 at 2:52 PM

Do you consider it to be the most vital part of the wedding day that everything is centered around or is it just going through the motions signing paper that you don’t feel guests care about and don’t...

Emilia, Nov 13, 2021 15 730
Leah
Unique Recessional song ideas
Leah, on January 18, 2021 at 10:48 PM

So my fiance and I are having a lot of trouble finding a recessional song (the song you all walk out to at the end.) I'm looking for recommendations, our theme for our wedding is Kingdom Hearts and...

Nessy, Nov 12, 2021 4 1,057
Al Gonda
Hired our officiant!
Al Gonda, on November 11, 2021 at 9:28 AM

We just hired our officiant and we're so excited! Her name is Sam and she's so well-spoken. Pricing was very reasonable, too, compared to some of the other officiants we looked at. She's super...

Lynnie, Nov 11, 2021 4 330 1
Lisa
Ceremony Extras
Lisa, on November 10, 2021 at 9:16 AM

I'm putting together a list of everything I need for the ceremony, and I feel like I'm forgetting something. Here is what I've got so far: -officiant binder with ceremony script-unity ceremony...

Lisa, Nov 11, 2021 7 1,029 2
Lindsey
Dad as Best Man?
Lindsey, on November 9, 2021 at 11:20 AM

My fiancé wanted me to ask and see what you all think regarding HIS dad being the best man. Apparently this is something families in his home town typically do, but I’ve never seen it before. LMK what...

Lynnie, Nov 10, 2021 10 1,047
Frankie
Do we have to have ushers?
Frankie, on September 27, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Are they necessary? We are NOT hosting a formal,traditonal wedding: the vibe is halfway between casual and semi-formal . Our guest count is 80-90 and we're doing an open seating with only the first 2...

Michelle, Nov 3, 2021 8 629 2
Marjoyrie
Wedding ceremony speech
Marjoyrie, on September 24, 2021 at 2:28 PM

Would it be strange if I was the only one who says a one minute love speech for my FH? He doesn’t want to do one for me because he doesn’t like being center of attention. Will it look like he doesn’t...

Elycia, Nov 3, 2021 14 844 2
Kevin
No flower girls
Kevin, on October 4, 2021 at 8:14 PM

So I just found out that my flower girls have covid and my wedding is on Sunday. Based on all their symptoms and when they got it they should be okay because it’s more than the 10 days and they can go...

Elycia, Nov 3, 2021 5 666
ArizonaDreaming
Entrance/exit music
ArizonaDreaming, on September 2, 2021 at 8:42 PM

We are less than 3 weeks out. I am trying to find a good song to walk down the aisle to and for us to exit together. What are your choices?

Elycia, Nov 3, 2021 16 1,473 1
Haley
Ceremony music
Haley, on September 27, 2021 at 11:39 PM

Instrumental or songs with lyrics???

Elycia, Nov 3, 2021 15 665 1
mrswinteriscoming
i really want personalised vows but fh doesn't - will i regret if we don't have them?
mrswinteriscoming, on October 31, 2021 at 11:58 PM

I always wanted to have personalised vows at my wedding because I think they form the most beautiful part of the wedding ceremony and are what make the ceremony sentimental. We are only going to have...

Annika, Nov 3, 2021 13 653
H
Wedding ceremony music.. which instruments?
Haley, on November 1, 2021 at 11:19 AM

Hi brides and brides-to-be! We originally planned to have our DJ cover all music for us during the wedding but have since requested the DJ only play the reception in favor of having live music during...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Nov 3, 2021 5 1,635
Samantha
Do i actually need vip florals?
Samantha, on November 1, 2021 at 10:43 AM

Hi everyone! I'm working on getting a few of our remaining vendors booked (just rentals and florist left, I think) and I've received a price list from a florist. The prices seem very reasonable, but...

Heather, Nov 2, 2021 14 600
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