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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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No ceremony, still want to incorporate wedding party
Sara, on April 5, 2021 at 11:23 PM

We were supposed to get married 05/30/20 (big ceremony, guest list, all the jazz). With COVID, we did a small immediate family ceremony instead. Anyway. We’ve rescheduled at our original venue with...

Lynnie, Apr 7, 2021 2 636
Kelly
Ceremony music
Kelly, on April 5, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Hi everyone- my fiancé and I are getting married at a house on the lake this fall. I’m working on finding someone to do our ceremony/cocktail hour music before we head to the reception. What one...

Eniale, Apr 6, 2021 7 132
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Destination Weddings
Abby, on April 5, 2021 at 12:07 PM

If you've had a destination wedding, will you please share with me! Would love to know how other people have had experiences with it.My FI and I are considering a wedding on Mackinac Island.

Cristy, Apr 5, 2021 7 612
Emily
4Pm vs 4:30pm ceremony? Receiving lines?? Separate venues
Emily, on April 2, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Hi all, I’m really torn between the two start times, but I’m leaning towards 4:30 because of the “good luck” associated with the time. Our church is ~10 min drive from our reception venue, a popular...

Lady, Apr 5, 2021 6 554
Chelsea
Seating with covid in Mind
Chelsea, on April 4, 2021 at 9:44 PM

I'm having an outdoor wedding in June. I'm not exactly sure how to go about seating for the ceremony. Did anyone have a clever way to sit people safely?

, Apr 5, 2021 6 142
Amina
Mom walk me down the aisle
Amina, on September 2, 2019 at 8:16 AM

Want to ask my mom to walk me down the aisle but I was wondering if anyone asked their parents in any special way?

Catherine, Apr 5, 2021 6 1,039
Theresa
Help please with bridal party disaster
Theresa, on March 13, 2021 at 10:24 AM

It’s taken forever to get a 4th bridesmaid, so I have 4 bridesmaids and 4 groomsmen I had to replace twice a bridesmaid for his long time best friend he calls his brother. Well they had baby together...

Theresa, Apr 4, 2021 9 775
Emma
Wedding Hashtag Help!
Emma, on April 2, 2021 at 10:54 PM

Our last names are Cozier and King. Seems like we should be able to come up with something cute together but we're striking out. Ideas would be MUCH appreciated!!

Kari, Apr 3, 2021 10 739
Jade
Lack of Bridesmaids
Jade, on April 1, 2021 at 7:32 PM

I'm having stress already over not having people to stand with me on my wedding day. My partner is an extrovert and he's asked his best buds to be the groomsmen. There are 3 of them and that means I...

Meghan, Apr 3, 2021 11 577
Emily
Ceremony Program Substitutes?
Emily, on March 29, 2021 at 9:13 AM

What are some ideas that I can do to replace ceremony programs? Would it be ok if I just not do anything? Just a bit of detail: We are having just a traditional ceremony so nothing special needed to...

Michelle, Apr 2, 2021 13 1,683
Elissabeth
We did it! a preview of the our mini ceremony.
Elissabeth, on March 29, 2021 at 3:45 PM

After this last year of planning, stressing, moving the dates around, and planning all over again, we finally did it! We got married yesterday on the original date we set back in 2019. We had a tiny...

Lynnie, Mar 31, 2021 9 925 2
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Walking Down the Aisle - Pace?
Brittany, on January 9, 2019 at 9:15 AM

I've been wondering about this for awhile, after watching the wedding videos of others and noticing that most people walk at a brisk pace down the aisle. Isn't it supposed to be slower than a regular...

Michelle, Mar 30, 2021 23 5,576
Amber
Music on walk down the aisle
Amber, on March 15, 2021 at 4:24 PM

What song have y’all decided to walk down the aisle to? I need ideas! I really don’t want to go with the basic “here comes the bride”. Please help!

Kristen, Mar 30, 2021 38 2,153 2
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First look vs. altar
Marissa, on March 3, 2021 at 12:58 PM

Hi all - I am getting married in a few weeks and the finance and I are still debating between a first look. He would like one and I would love the alter. Our timeline is extremely slim, with a...

Marissa, Mar 29, 2021 15 1,032 1
Gianna
Songs for Bridesmaids???
Gianna, on January 2, 2019 at 9:23 PM

I have had THE hardest time figuring out a song for my bridesmaids to walk down the aisle to. Anyone have any suggestions??? I am walking to Can’t help Falling in Love by Kina Grannis.

Sommer, Mar 28, 2021 17 9,073
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Ceremony Songs
Brooke, on March 24, 2021 at 6:03 PM

I am curious on all the song choices you all chose for the parents, bridal party and of course brides song? I am so stumped on where to start and how to get them to flow etc. Also, first dance songs? ...

Vale, Mar 27, 2021 7 738 2
Susan
Rescheduled Covid-ideas of vow renewa?
Susan, on March 23, 2021 at 7:59 PM

Hello! I have a quick question for the group. My husband and I were scheduled to get married last March. Unfortunately COVID happened....we still did a court house ceremony and are married! Yay! But,...

Nikki, Mar 27, 2021 10 952 1
Natalie
Are you doing an actual rehearsal before your rehearsal dinner?
Natalie, on March 24, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Just wondering how many are actually rehearsing the ceremony itself with the wedding party! Also, where are you doing a rehearsal/run through, if so? How many are just going to wait until the day of...

Nikki, Mar 27, 2021 21 891
Melissa
First touch
Melissa, on March 25, 2021 at 2:32 PM

I'm not doing a first look. But I want to do a first touch. Blind fold my fiance and do it that way. Has anyone done that?

Julie, Mar 26, 2021 6 851
Nicole
First look!!!
Nicole, on March 25, 2021 at 12:05 PM

Hey, i need cute ideas for the first look. My FH isnt super romantic like me but i love cuteness. If you yall have any ideas on how to make first looks special, let me know!!!

Erin, Mar 26, 2021 12 253
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