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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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Judy
Ceremony
Judy, on October 13, 2020 at 4:10 PM

I got married in March by a JP (as my wedding had been cancelled)...Now i am planning a "wedding" for next March, 2021. My husband asked that we not have a "re-do" ceremony at the separate location...

Lynnie, Oct 14, 2020 4 105
Krystal
Cost of officiants
Krystal, on October 12, 2020 at 11:39 PM

Is it just me or is the cost for a officiant ridiculous? First they tell you the beginning price then they say 25 for rehearsal, 1$ per mile for travel, 25 for marriage license signing. Then...

Kari, Oct 14, 2020 18 1,004
Jade
Wedding Ceremony Issue
Jade, on October 13, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Our original wedding was supposed to be this November but we postponed to November 20, 2021. We had this beautiful catholic church booked for 3:00pm for this year, and when we postponed they said 2:30...

Bethany, Oct 14, 2020 11 592
Ciara
Vows
Ciara, on October 11, 2020 at 5:46 PM

I have my vows written and they’re kind of long. Would it be okay to have them written down and hold them while I say or should I memorize them?..

Shelly, Oct 14, 2020 14 685
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Worth eloping?
Victoria, on October 13, 2020 at 4:35 PM

Hi, so to start my wedding is in May 2021. I live in Oregon that still has really strict COVID restrictions and I don’t see them letting up anytime soon. My first worry is that my wedding is indoor...

Shelly, Oct 14, 2020 11 648
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Civil Ceremony but then have Wedding later
Kesley, on October 12, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Hi everyone, So I have been trying to figure out what I should do. My significant other is in the military and is currently on deployment so this has started having conversations of when we would get...

Lynnie, Oct 13, 2020 4 2,414
Jasmine
Are Ushers Necessary??
Jasmine, on October 11, 2020 at 7:38 PM

Might be a silly question but is there really a big difference in using ushers and not using ushers??

Jasmine, Oct 13, 2020 28 917
Amber
Unconventional attendants and last minute panic!
Amber, on October 12, 2020 at 3:52 AM

So here's the situation, like everyone, our wedding was affected by Covid. But groom's family is from the UK and subsequently can't attend. In addition to making out small ceremony even tinier, this...

Amber, Oct 13, 2020 5 441
Mrs. Spring
Surprise Wedding
Mrs. Spring, on October 11, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Have any of you had, or planning to have a surpeise wedding? Would you ever consider having one? https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/father-in-law-insults-bride-surprise-wedding

Sexypoodle, Oct 12, 2020 26 781 1
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Who's doing readings??
Danielle, on October 10, 2020 at 7:44 PM

I have a 2 part reading supposedly happening. My fiance's sister will do the first part and my brother will do the second part. It's a little back n forth thing I've found. They're both not walking so...

Danielle, Oct 11, 2020 11 162
Margaret
9 hours, 58 minutes
Margaret, on October 9, 2020 at 9:24 PM

It’s finally here.... in just under 10 hours, I will be marrying my best friend. I can’t believe it’s finally here. We had our “rehearsal” dinner (less rehearsal) and it went great. Now it’s time for...

Mrs.a, Oct 11, 2020 17 190
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Pictures
Paige, on October 6, 2020 at 9:17 PM

Hey ladies, FH and i spoke with the priest tonight that will be marrying us. I need some suggestions, he asked that out photographer stay in one place as much as possible during the ceremony. I...

Christina, Oct 10, 2020 20 248
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Hours to go!
Kassidy, on October 9, 2020 at 4:18 PM

I’m getting married tomorrow! It came up crazy fast!

CountryBride, Oct 10, 2020 9 120
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Help!!!!
Ally, on October 8, 2020 at 2:26 PM

I need help with decorations. Due to Covid-19, We have decided to do a 180 turn around from our original plan. We have decided to do a small church wedding with a light reception with deserts and...

Kennedy, Oct 10, 2020 3 153
Grace
Help! COVID positive bridesmaid
Grace, on October 9, 2020 at 10:24 AM

I get married 10.31.20. Small ceremony of 50 people since I live in NY and we have strict guidelines. A bridesmaid tested positive for COVID-19 October 8th. My parents are not comfortable with her...

Alyssa, Oct 9, 2020 25 1,789
Haley
Processional song?
Haley, on October 7, 2020 at 10:19 AM

Not sure if I spelled that right lol but what is everyone walking down the aisle to?? I don't think I want to do the classic one so I was thinking an acoustic version of something I'm not sure what...

Shakiyla, Oct 9, 2020 10 137
Christy
Ceremony songs
Christy, on October 7, 2020 at 7:07 PM

I need some help! What songs are you using for your ceremony? Its going to be more of a rustic style small ceremony. Any help would be appreciated!

Shakiyla, Oct 9, 2020 5 113
Danielle
Wedding ceremony & Vows.
Danielle, on October 8, 2020 at 5:59 PM

I have a familiar idea of how the whole ceremony outline is supposed to go and I have a few readings ive been looking at and saved. We plan to write our owns vows and our smaller wedding is October...

Anna, Oct 8, 2020 5 556
Sara
Bridal Processional Song
Sara, on October 7, 2020 at 9:16 PM

So I’m walking down the aisle to Perfect, instrumental version by Ed Sheeran and wondering on a good song for the bridal party to walk down to. TIA

Tanyia, Oct 8, 2020 5 170
Michelle
How to make vows more personal?
Michelle, on October 1, 2020 at 9:57 AM

My wedding is in 23 days! I met with my officiant one last time yesterday virtually and she told us to think about what we want to include in the vows to make it more personal. We aren't writing our...

Michelle, Oct 8, 2020 10 136
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