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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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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 10 657
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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 1,180
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 1,084
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 9 197
Stephanie
Ceremony music
Stephanie, on February 5, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Hello ladies! I’m so stuck. I need help like ASAP! I got my wedding/reception information sheet. I get questions like. What music I want for seating of the mother’s, bridal party entrance, bride...

Becky, Feb 6, 2021 7 736 1
RaylaSan
So one of our groomsman dropped out one week away from the wedding, whats the processional order?
RaylaSan, on February 5, 2021 at 2:09 PM

My wedding is one week away from happening, and one of my groomsmen dropped out due to getting COVID from work. Nothing could be done about it, and while I'm sad, I'm accepting of it and I understand...

MLS, Feb 5, 2021 12 1,075
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Aisle runner
Kelly, on February 5, 2021 at 12:26 PM

Hi ladies! How do we feel about an aisle runner for outdoors on a patio? It’s a bit extra $$ for me but i want anyone walking down the aisle to feel safe. The patio at my venue seems to...

Courtney, Feb 5, 2021 9 578
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Church Ceremony Before Commitment Ceremony and Reception?
K Jean, on February 4, 2021 at 10:44 PM

Hello! I'm VERY recently engaged and while it's early on in the process, I'm looking on some feedback from others that may be in my situation. I want to be married in a Catholic church, but I don't...

Jay, Feb 5, 2021 5 2,798
Semaj
Walking me down
Semaj, on February 2, 2021 at 11:03 PM

Ok so I want my brother to walk me down but my dad wants to walk me down as well at first I didn’t want him to because our relationship but it’s better than it used to be and it’s a working progress...

Tone, Feb 3, 2021 8 88
Kim
Destination wedding officiant question
Kim, on February 2, 2021 at 10:20 PM

My fiancé and I are from Connecticut and considering having a very small, relatively informal wedding in Florida. Sorry if this is a silly question. We're still in the very, very early stages of our...

Mrs. Spring, Feb 3, 2021 3 125
Sharonda
Standard or personal vows?
Sharonda, on February 1, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Vows are one of the most important aspects of any wedding ceremony. Are you and your significant other reciting standard vows or writing your own? If you intend to create your own vows, will they be...

Sharonda, Feb 2, 2021 56 920
Alicia
Venue Doubts
Alicia, on February 2, 2021 at 5:42 PM

My finace and I are getting married in September 2021. We have put a $500 nonrefundable deposit on the venue. But now I'm having some doubts, I have actually found a couple other places that...

Erin, Feb 2, 2021 8 305
Morgan
No rose petals?
Morgan, on January 26, 2021 at 4:12 PM

So our venue won’t allow rose petals (of ANY kind) or anything of the sort. We’re allowed birdseed or bubbles but I’m thinking more of the flower girl. Anyone else run into this problem? What did/will...

Jessica, Feb 2, 2021 21 1,352
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Giving away
Ashley, on February 1, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Hello there! My husband and I are renewing our wedding vows soon! My dad is a deadbeat and my stepdad is amazing!! However, I would like my girls (9 and 10) to "give me away" to my husband but I dont...

Kristen, Feb 2, 2021 8 871
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Where Should We Have Our Ceremony?
Alexa, on January 27, 2021 at 2:10 PM

My FH and I’s venue is a modern, rustic barn. It is located on a beautiful property & has a gorgeous patio overlooking a stunning field. We absolutely love our venue & the area in which our...

Bri, Feb 1, 2021 17 596
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Small wedding- having the wedding party sit
Ana, on January 31, 2021 at 9:11 AM

I’m having a very small wedding of a total of 20 people but I would still like to include my sister and sister in law and there significant others are bridesmaids and groomsmen. However I’d want them...

Jessica, Feb 1, 2021 15 851
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moh Pregnant
Dj Tanner, on January 31, 2021 at 10:51 AM

Hi Brides! So we got some super exciting news yesterday.... my MOH is pregnant! I cant be more happy for her. She is considered high risk so it’s best that she attends virtually. I’ve always pictured...

Dj Tanner, Jan 31, 2021 9 724
Bethany
Kids and Friday weddings?
Bethany, on November 19, 2020 at 9:54 AM

Our date is on a Friday in October 2021. We are having a kid-free wedding (not many little ones in my family anyway) except for the 3 in the wedding party. Two of them are school-aged and next year...

Bri, Jan 31, 2021 8 417
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Flowergirls
Katie, on January 27, 2021 at 3:14 PM

Are you guys having flowergirls? If so how old are they?? Are you doing a ring bearer as well?

Bri, Jan 30, 2021 16 696
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Music!!
Josie, on January 20, 2021 at 1:28 PM

Hey all! So we are having a DJ take care of our music for the ceremony and reception, and I need some song ideas for the procession and recession. I do not like the traditional "here comes the bride"...

Josie, Jan 29, 2021 8 672
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