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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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How do I plan the ceremony for my wedding?
Camellia, on February 16, 2021 at 6:17 PM

How do I plan the ceremony for my wedding? Is there a certain way for the officient to marry people? which way did you do it?

RaylaSan, Feb 16, 2021 7 921
Crystal
Greek Heritage/orthodox help
Crystal, on February 3, 2021 at 1:23 PM

My FH was born to a Greek family who attended Greek Orthodox Church. He was baptized GO when he was about a month old. He moved to another state (where I live) ten years ago. His family who was...

Crystal, Feb 16, 2021 7 724
MONICA
Ok, give it up!
MONICA, on February 8, 2021 at 7:11 PM

What have you decided is your MUST HAVE walk down the aisle song as a bride???? I'm 80% leaning toward Halo by Beyonce! But I change my mind constantly!

Chelsea, Feb 16, 2021 22 682
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Aisle runner
Ashley, on February 14, 2021 at 10:43 PM

Best aisle runner for outside?

Ashley, Feb 16, 2021 6 185 1
Catherine
Intimate Church Wedding
Catherine, on February 5, 2021 at 11:01 AM

*Intimate* Hi Ladies, My fiance and I want to get married in church. Unfortunately, we can' t afford a reception, so we just want to have a dinner with our immediate family. Should I invite family...

Michelle, Feb 16, 2021 15 608
Lisa
What Readings Are You Doing At Your Ceremony?
Lisa, on February 8, 2021 at 7:54 AM

For those of you who are planning to have a reading or two at your ceremony, what pieces did you pick out? Do you have a funny poem? Or maybe a heartfelt excerpt from a book? Or your favorite bible...

Lisa, Feb 15, 2021 21 1,240 3
Amber
Older Flower Girls
Amber, on February 13, 2021 at 7:49 AM

Anyone have any alternate title ideas for older flower girls? We’re planning on asking our sisters will be 18 and 20 at the time of the wedding to escort our flower girl (fur child) down the aisle and...

Erin, Feb 15, 2021 12 649
mrswinteriscoming
Intimate ceremony/reception ideas? How to fill gaps in time?
mrswinteriscoming, on February 14, 2021 at 9:15 PM

FH and I postponed our December 2020 wedding to December 2021. We are not sure whether the COVID restrictions in our area will lift by the time of our postponed wedding so we have decided that in the...

Sara, Feb 15, 2021 7 514
Rebecca
How do i live stream a wedding?
Rebecca, on February 11, 2021 at 12:32 PM

My fiance and I were originally planning to have the wedding on the 21st. Luckily we hadn't put any money down, but it's still sad the date is passing by. We picked our location and neither of them...

Alisha, Feb 14, 2021 10 668
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Processional help!
Shelby, on February 11, 2021 at 6:33 PM

I want to walk in to Can’t help falling in love by Haley Reinhart but I’m having trouble finding a professional song that flows well for the bridal party to walk down to. I’m thinking maybe something...

Shelby, Feb 12, 2021 5 545
Tina
Destination Wedding + Marriage License Stuff
Tina, on February 10, 2021 at 9:14 PM

Hello again! My fiance and I were going back and forth over this so I wanted to get some input. I want our ACTUAL legal wedding date to be the getting married in Mexico. I keep reading that you should...

Chelsea, Feb 11, 2021 10 1,339
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Request wedding officiant/minister referral!
Karen, on February 9, 2021 at 1:07 PM

I need help finding an officiant/minister (10:00 am - 12:00pm 02/21/2021)

Karen, Feb 10, 2021 10 308
Devon
Pantheist Ceremony Ideas
Devon, on February 7, 2021 at 8:49 PM

My fiancé and I consider ourselves pantheist, believing that everything is interwoven in a holy web and that the earth and cosmos are sacred. We have found the perfect officiant but aren’t sure how to...

Lynnie, Feb 10, 2021 3 928
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Recessional song
whirlwind, on February 9, 2021 at 11:35 AM

We have two violinists play at our ceremony. When I walk down the aisle, I want them play "perfect" by Ed Sheran. But I don't have an idea for the recessional - I want something fun. These violinists...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Feb 10, 2021 6 767
Sheana
How to involve everyone
Sheana, on February 8, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Ok so here is my issue I love my step dad and dad equally so I figured instead of choosing between the two I would have my son walk me down. I have a few options 1. break both dads hearts and leave...

Michelle, Feb 8, 2021 8 286
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Lady in Waiting
Samantha, on February 7, 2021 at 11:27 AM

Does the lady in waiting walk down the aisle as well?

Michelle, Feb 8, 2021 24 1,363 1
Danielle
How many reserved spots do i need for a catholic ceremony?
Danielle, on February 7, 2021 at 6:59 PM

I am having a catholic ceremony with a full catholic mass - I know I have to have a reserved section in the front. Is it the first two rows on each side? And if so, who sits there? Is the front row...

Marianne, Feb 8, 2021 10 646
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How do i incorporate my 3yo autistic stepdaughter in the wedding?
Megan, on February 5, 2021 at 10:26 PM

Hello! I need some creative ideas or other advice. I have a beautiful 2.5yo autistic stepdaughter. (Will be 3 when we get married in Oct). She is non verbal and does not stay in one activity more than...

Katie, Feb 6, 2021 11 1,170
Katie
What time should i put on invites
Katie, on February 5, 2021 at 3:39 PM

Our wedding starts at 3:30 and I read that guests should be arriving 30 minutes before the wedding start time. So my question is do I put on the invitation 3:30 to 10 and hope nobody comes in the...

Cassidy, Feb 6, 2021 24 1,069
Jill
Question about civil ceremony and then 'wedding ceremony' wording after the pandemic
Jill, on February 4, 2021 at 5:38 PM

Hi all, For many reasons my fiancé and I want to have a civil ceremony and get legally married in a couple months, even though our larger wedding event has been pushed back indefinitely due to the...

Jill, Feb 6, 2021 9 195
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