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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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Planning elopement
Kaysi, on July 29, 2021 at 7:29 AM

I spoke with mary jo on the phone about planning our elopement for August 2nd. We discussed having an arch for the ceremony, prices, and the beach we will be married on.

Yasmine, Jul 29, 2021 1 590
Jasmine
Personal Vows
Jasmine, on July 27, 2021 at 5:53 PM

So I finished my vows last week and I'm super excited but more so nervous that it might be too much or too long. I practiced them a couple times and I feel fine but I know it's going to be different...

Jasmine, Jul 28, 2021 14 677
Michelle
Why is an escort for the bride frowned on?
Michelle, on July 26, 2021 at 10:17 PM

In general, at least on WW, having an escort is automatically equated with “giving away” of the bride even when no such verbiage is used in the ceremony. More often than not, brides who choose to walk...

Josie, Jul 27, 2021 18 1,532
Tiffany
Ceremony decorating
Tiffany, on July 22, 2021 at 12:13 PM

This might be a dumb question lol but as the bride, how do i set up the decor for the ceremony (signs, floral, etc)? we are able to come in the night before to set up the reception area, but the...

Ashlee, Jul 27, 2021 8 710 1
Sonal
Courthouse or outdoor park?
Sonal, on July 26, 2021 at 7:18 PM

I am the most indecisive person out there. 🤦‍♀️ My SO and I are getting married next year, but we're not sure about what to do: a courthouse ceremony in town or an outdoor ceremony at our favorite...

Sonal, Jul 27, 2021 7 718
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Will / Did You Have Ushers?
Marianne, on July 26, 2021 at 3:06 PM

I asked my mom who she wanted to escort her during the ceremony and she mentioned an usher could do it, which was a role I completely forgot about! Will (or did) you have ushers? If so, how many? Do...

Meghan, Jul 27, 2021 11 797
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Wedding Recessional
Ciara, on July 26, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are getting married in December 2022. We’ve figured out majority of our songs, but we’re stuck on trying to figure out a song for the recessional. We don’t want the...

Ashlee, Jul 27, 2021 5 630
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Wine & love letter ceremony
Jacquelyn, on July 22, 2021 at 10:46 PM

Help! My fiancé would love to do the love letter and wine unity ceremony but we are getting married outside in August and we want to try to make the ceremony as meaningful and quick as possible so our...

Jacquelyn, Jul 26, 2021 2 218
Audrey
Forecasted rain on wedding day
Audrey , on June 9, 2019 at 5:27 PM

Our wedding is this Saturday and the forecast says it’ll be 65 and rain. I know I can’t change the weather, and I know there’s still time for it to change. But how do I not let this bother me? In my...

Brenda, Jul 26, 2021 15 3,540
Maureen
Kid free church ceremony - is that right to do?
Maureen, on July 22, 2021 at 11:47 AM

My mother insists of having my niece at church. We’ve wanted a kid free day all along. She put in her head that my FMIL also wants her two grandchildren at church for pictures and such. My mom has...

Yasmine, Jul 23, 2021 13 799
Deidra
"Ring Security" Ring Bearers: Mission Impossible Style
Deidra, on July 21, 2021 at 10:14 PM

I wanted to know some tips to doing a Mission Impossible themed ring bearer entrance. Two boys, one is 2, the other is 5. I like the whole idea of giving them a chance to get their wiggles out before...

Betty, Jul 23, 2021 6 1,685
Lisa
As a Guest, How Early Do You Show Up To The Wedding?
Lisa, on July 12, 2021 at 1:26 PM

Everyone has a different time schedule when it comes to showing up for events as a guest! Some people arrive an hour early, others arrive a few minutes late, most seem to arrive somewhere in between....

Lisa, Jul 23, 2021 54 5,175
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Bride aisle music
Katrina, on July 20, 2021 at 10:41 PM

I am having trouble deciding what to walk down the aisle to. I wasn’t going to go with traditional wedding bridal chorus because we aren’t religious and are not having our ceremony in a church and...

Pat, Jul 22, 2021 8 679
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Walking down the aisle help!
Willow, on July 22, 2021 at 5:28 PM

I’ve not got much family, the family I do have already have parts in my wedding! Am I able to have the grooms mother walk me down the aisle? Would this look alright? Is it allowed? HELP!!

08202, Jul 22, 2021 6 672
Gort
i want to elope with no guests. He insists on having a 2nd ceremony for our parents.
Gort, on July 22, 2021 at 8:51 AM

He doesn't want our parents to feel left out so he wants to have a 2nd ceremony for them. It seems weird and a waste to have a wedding with only 2 guests. The only way I see this working is if we had...

Kari, Jul 22, 2021 14 1,152
Natalie
Ceremonial procession no wedding party
Natalie, on July 21, 2021 at 6:55 PM

So I have no bridesmaids no maid of honor and no best man no groomsmen. For the ceremony before I walk down the aisle who should walk down instead if anything?

Kari, Jul 22, 2021 6 1,000
Elizabeth
Ring box
Elizabeth, on July 20, 2021 at 10:54 AM

We are getting close! I am trying to finalize the little things and need some help. We don't have a ring bearer so I was wondering what to do with the rings. I know the best man usually holds them but...

Nisha, Jul 21, 2021 18 1,059
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Romantic ceremony reading ideas?
Rachel, on July 21, 2021 at 8:16 AM

What are some nice romantic reading ideas?

Lynnie, Jul 21, 2021 4 111
Corinne
Officiant and Music
Corinne, on July 20, 2021 at 7:20 PM

Hey guys!! May 2022 soon to be bride! I had some questions on how to pick an officiant and music for a park wedding. I’m not a huge fan of the whole wedding music thing and I don’t want a super fancy...

Michelle, Jul 21, 2021 4 391
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Has anyone had a wedding ceremony/reception in a park pavilion? Would love to hear your experiences!
Ashley, on July 18, 2021 at 4:35 PM

My fiance and I are on a very tight budget and we decided it would be fun to rent out a park pavilion and have our wedding and reception there! The location we are thinking about has a small pavilion...

K, Jul 21, 2021 3 1,003
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