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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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Aliea
Programs
Aliea, on August 10, 2021 at 6:46 PM

Good place to design a wedding programs?

Kiara, Aug 12, 2021 18 630 1
Sabrina
Ceremony music editing
Sabrina, on August 8, 2021 at 10:16 PM

We are playing our ceremony music via Spotify or YouTube music and Bluetooth speakers. I have the songs picked out but now I need to edit them so they don't fly go thru the intros. Does anyone know...

Lynnie, Aug 12, 2021 3 494
Aimee
Rice, birdseed, bubbles, streamers? What are you doing after your ceremony?
Aimee, on August 10, 2021 at 7:22 PM

So years and years ago, people threw rice, birdseed, confetti, etc. For numerous reasons, environmental, safety, clean-up etc., those have gone by the way side. I'm trying to come up with an...

Jordanne, Aug 12, 2021 18 1,941 2
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Processional song intro length
Victoria, on August 10, 2021 at 10:22 PM

I guess I never paid much attention to any of the weddings I've been to before, but is it okay to let the beginning of your processional play for about 30 seconds before you start walking down the...

Patty, Aug 11, 2021 4 357
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Small ceremony timeline
Amy, on August 10, 2021 at 1:22 PM

Hi all, We decided to plan a small elopement with immediate family only (16 people total including us). We have a ceremony only site for 2 hours (no alcohol allowed) owner plays guitar before, during,...

Lynnie, Aug 11, 2021 3 487
Alyssa
Processional Music
Alyssa, on August 9, 2021 at 4:51 PM

So I think I’ve landed on Simply the Best (schitt’s creek version) as the song I’ll walk down to but I’m having a really hard time deciding on what the rest of the wedding party should walk down to....

Lynnie, Aug 11, 2021 2 482
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Family-less (?) bride
Dana, on August 10, 2021 at 9:01 PM

How can I figure out how to plan for a second (mine) and first (his) wedding when I have really no family but he does...? We both want something special and unique to our very quirky personalities. He...

Maggie, Aug 11, 2021 4 686
Kayla
Ceremony music - Help!
Kayla, on August 8, 2021 at 11:58 AM

I’m having a really tough time deciding what music to play for our ceremony. Would it be weird to have only instrumental music before/during then have an actual song for the recession? Also is it...

Kayla, Aug 10, 2021 3 208
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How would you handle seating?
Mackenzie, on August 10, 2021 at 4:14 PM

I am having my wedding in the forest on the 28th. The venue has only 12 chairs to provide for guests, but they also have hanging benches and seats and nets in the trees with pillows that guests often...

Jessyca, Aug 10, 2021 5 431
Private User
Song to play after the Wedding ceremony
Private User, on August 8, 2021 at 11:22 PM

Help!! We are looking for an upbeat song that is appropriate to play in a church right after we are married as qe exit the church! Something happy!

Janae, Aug 9, 2021 5 624
Miranda Landry
Instrumental Piano Prelude Songs
Miranda Landry, on August 6, 2021 at 3:47 PM

I’ve hired a pianist for my ceremony and cocktail hour and am looking for relaxing and romantic instrumental piano prelude songs. So far, I’ve chosen a slower version of Bruno Mars- Marry Me and Alan...

Miranda Landry, Aug 9, 2021 4 1,368
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Handfasting Ceremony That Involves all guests?
Sarah, on August 6, 2021 at 10:28 PM

My partner and I are hosting a less traditional wedding (no wedding party, no wedding rings) but we love the idea of including a traditional handfasting ceremony. The focus of our wedding is not so...

Willow, Aug 7, 2021 4 742
Amanda
Walking down aisle
Amanda, on August 3, 2021 at 1:43 PM

How long should the bridesmaids/groomsmen music be? How Long should mine (bride) be?

Amanda, Aug 7, 2021 3 388
Brandi
Backyard rental?
Brandi, on November 25, 2018 at 4:34 PM

Looking for a backyard to rent just for our wedding ceremony. Already have a place for reception. But our ceremony is going to be very small and intimate. Anyone ever rented a backyard before???...

Lauren, Aug 7, 2021 8 8,339 2
Lillygirl
Guest list dilemma
Lillygirl, on August 3, 2021 at 11:26 AM

Hey ladies , I'm sure everyone goes through this same delimia with the guests list being created. I'll paint the picture a little better, my mom and I were having lunch a few days ago, I had made my...

Lillygirl, Aug 6, 2021 10 714
Corrin
Realistic time to walk down the aisle
Corrin, on August 5, 2021 at 11:37 PM

I know this will depend upon how far you're walking, but in general how long do you think it takes? Is the music supposed to fade once you stand in front of your partner or when you're handed off? Do...

Kayla, Aug 6, 2021 5 1,391
Madison
What Is Your Ring Bearer Carrying?
Madison, on August 4, 2021 at 9:30 AM

If you’re having a ring bearer, what is he carrying?

Melody, Aug 6, 2021 15 903 2
Cali
Wedding Processional
Cali, on August 4, 2021 at 10:37 PM

Hey guys, I want your opinion on what I should do for my wedding processional - I have divorced parents and my dad is remarried and I want my stepmom to be escorted down the aisle as well since she...

Melody, Aug 6, 2021 4 593
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Ceremony exit
Ashley, on August 5, 2021 at 6:06 PM

So because of a few reasons I'm trying to figure out how to get my wedding party back up the isle for the exit in a way that doesn't pair up the groomsmen with a bridesmaids. I thought send them up...

Sarah, Aug 6, 2021 5 626 1
Madison
Unity Ceremony Sign Creation?
Madison, on August 5, 2021 at 9:18 AM

My FH and I are thinking we want to do something like this for our unity ceremony but am having troubles finding where I could get something like this. Any tips or ideas?

Chaka, Aug 5, 2021 7 265
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