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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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Christina
Bridesmaid Officiant
Christina, on February 20, 2019 at 5:10 PM

Would it be weird if I had one of my bridesmaids officiate the wedding? She's a notary public, so she can legally marry us in our state. I have another friend that is also a notary and has offered to...

Courtney, Jul 17, 2020 13 5,891
sreyes1030
Catholic Ceremony Timing
sreyes1030, on February 12, 2019 at 9:57 PM

I’m getting married in a Catholic Church and the latest they will have the ceremony is noon. The reception is being held at my parents private residence. If I have the reception right after it would...

Kimberly, Jul 16, 2020 10 909
Jenna
Ceremony Order - 2 Maids of Honor
Jenna, on July 9, 2020 at 3:05 PM

I'm having 2 maids of honor at my wedding and I'm having trouble figuring out how this will work when they are walking down the aisle. I have 6 bridesmaids (8 total in bridal party with 2 maids of...

Ashley, Jul 10, 2020 11 1,571
Kathrine
Zoom Wedding Music
Kathrine, on July 4, 2020 at 5:43 PM

Hi ladies! My fiance and I are planning to livestream our wedding on zoom and possibly Facebook, but concerns have been raised about music rights. Are there limitations around what music can be used...

Lynnie, Jul 7, 2020 4 976
Ashley
Don't want anyone to walk me down the aisle
Ashley, on June 2, 2020 at 12:57 AM

I do not want anyone walking me down the aisle. The thought of it to me is always really awkward and cringey. Both my parents have always been in my life and albeit we haven't always seen eye to eye...

Brandyn, Jun 28, 2020 14 2,783 1
Sarah
No reception/ still want first dance?
Sarah, on January 25, 2019 at 7:52 PM

We are having a destination wedding with no reception but a meal at a private restaurant afterwards. how are you/did you do your first dance? Or any ideas for me? I still want to have that moment with...

Kelly, Jun 24, 2020 9 976
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Live streaming wedding tips
Olivia, on June 17, 2020 at 9:10 PM

If you are live streaming your wedding, what platform are you using? Is it free? Who is setting it up and in charge of it during the ceremony? Give me all the details!

Katharine, Jun 23, 2020 6 241 4
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Self-uniting Ceremony Script
Salena, on May 27, 2020 at 3:40 PM

My fiancé and I have decided to elope and have our larger ceremony/reception next year due to COVID-19. We have decided on having a self-uniting ceremony with just us and our photographers, meaning we...

Michelle, Jun 13, 2020 4 4,052
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Chinese Tea Ceremony and Western timeline
, on June 10, 2020 at 1:38 AM

My fiancé is Chinese (born in HK), speaks Cantonese and is an only child, and his parents are pretty traditional Chinese but claim they don’t care if we follow traditions for our wedding, which I...

, Jun 12, 2020 13 7,349 1
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8Pm Ceremony time too late?
Kimberly, on May 27, 2020 at 7:09 AM

Hi all! So my Fiancé and I booked a beautiful venue and for our date all they had available was 8pm-1:30am. This would be a 8-8:30 ceremony, 8:30-9:30 cocktail and 9:30-1:30 reception. I am of course...

VICTORIA, May 28, 2020 19 1,715
Dalal
Catholic and Civil Ceremony - Same Day?
Dalal, on November 15, 2019 at 1:18 PM

Hi there, my FI and I are both baptized, confirmed Catholics with very Catholic families. Despite this, we have always both dreamed of getting married at this secular chapel on the University of...

Andrea, May 26, 2020 8 3,252
Christine
Regret an elopement?
Christine, on May 20, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Hi everyone, I am having a really hard time with what to do. My heart is currently set on an elopement. Mainly=money. I want to do the elopement with immediate honeymoon at a all inclusive resort. My...

Robin, May 24, 2020 16 1,278 1
Gwendolyn
Micro-wedding with family only - processional?
Gwendolyn, on May 19, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Hi! My wedding will be immediate family only (my mom, grandparents, aunt, uncle, two young cousins - as well as FHs parents, sister, and niece and nephew). I see a lot of people mention family members...

Lynnie, May 20, 2020 4 1,423
Melody
Anniversary date - date of marriage cert or actual ceremony?
Melody, on April 3, 2020 at 9:40 PM

We had originally planned our wedding, photos and marriage signature done on the same day 4/4/20. The date we are signing our cert differs from the official ceremony. What would you consider the...

Jana, May 15, 2020 6 3,487
Lynnie
Splurge or Save: Flowers?
Lynnie, on January 23, 2018 at 3:09 PM

This week we’re talking all about budgeting! Divvying up your wedding budget can be tough, so you’ll want to think through your priorities to decide where you want to splurge and where you need to...

Sweetness, May 10, 2020 54 889
Chelsea
First look, without sneaking up on him
Chelsea, on March 29, 2020 at 11:35 PM

Has anyone done a first look in a way other than the whole "sneak up and tap him on the shoulder' thing? Initially, I didn't want to do a first look. I HATE the way it looks and feels when a bride...

Jana, May 9, 2020 41 5,242 4
Kelly
Over or Under: 30 Minute Ceremony?
Kelly, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

70% of ceremonies are 30 minutes or less. How long will your ceremony be? Over or under 30 minutes? Photo by Holly D Photography in Napa, CA Next Question: Over or Under: Average Honeymoon Budget?...

Jana, May 9, 2020 159 3,798
Chris
How to execute a Zoom at wedding for guests who are not able to attend?
Chris, on May 5, 2020 at 12:40 PM

We rescheduled our wedding for August 29th. Any advice on how to do a Zoom at our wedding if we have guests who are too afraid to fly or if we have to lower our guest count? Like who do you suggest to...

Danielle, May 5, 2020 15 1,918 3
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Virtual Wedding
Mrs. J 2 Be!, on April 21, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Have anyone had a wedding on Zoom, Skype, Facebook live or anything in that nature? How did it go?

Amy, Apr 23, 2020 6 209
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Dad Officiating
Jessica, on January 7, 2019 at 9:34 AM

Hi everyone! I’ve been reading these forums all throughout my planning and it’s been a huge help! My fiancé and I want my dad to officiate our ceremony. He’s a great public speaker, is funny and he’s...

Charlotte, Apr 20, 2020 4 7,415
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