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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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Bree
Mother of the Bride Date??
Bree, on August 12, 2019 at 5:26 PM

My mother has asked me is she can have a plus one and has thrown out a couple of names of who she would like to bring...not all of them are men. She mentioend today that if she brought a male date...

Tina, Sep 19, 2023 11 804 2
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Help me brainstorm a separate venue for our ceremony!
Brooke, on September 17, 2023 at 7:21 PM

I need some help with ceremony ideas. I am catholic, but my partner is Jewish, and we have agreed to not get married in a church or a temple, however I do not want to have a first look. I was...

CM, Sep 18, 2023 9 138
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Weird for groom’s mother to officiate wedding?
Cass, on September 13, 2023 at 7:57 PM

My fiancé and I are having a destination wedding. The important people in our lives are already in our lines and we want our officiant to be able to speak about us a couple. We thought having his...

CM, Sep 15, 2023 5 198
Yana
Best man's wife being difficult
Yana, on September 6, 2019 at 12:42 PM

So my wedding is next month and i'm getting close to finalizing everything. for the ceremony I want the best man (FH's brother) to walk down the aisle with the maid of honor (my best friend) and the...

Daniela, Sep 14, 2023 57 3,135
Mattea
Dad vs. Grandpa Walking Me Down the Aisle
Mattea, on April 24, 2023 at 2:19 PM

I have a very fragile relationship with my dad. I used to be fairly close with him growing up, but now it seems we can't be together in the same room without him disrespecting or belittling me somehow...

Mattea, Sep 11, 2023 7 210
Katherine
Musical instrument for ceremony
Katherine, on January 4, 2022 at 1:07 AM

Hello Bride's! I still need to book someone to play during our ceremony. I prefer a live instrument, but I’m not sure what instrument to go with, anyone have any recommendations?

Jacenta, Sep 8, 2023 12 651 2
Kardeja
Any 420 friendly venues ?
Kardeja, on September 13, 2022 at 3:19 AM

My partner & I would love to have a weed bar & bud tending for our wedding . Trouble finding a venue that is 420 friendly !

Jenna, Sep 7, 2023 5 375 1
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25th Anniversary Vow Renewal
Kirsten, on September 6, 2023 at 12:29 AM

We are just looking for a quick vow renewal, just the two of us for our 25th anniversary, after the cruise ship docks. Maybe a small bouquet and a few pictures. We will be in St. Thomas between 11:30...

Kirsten, Sep 6, 2023 29
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Communion for Bride and Groom
Natalie, on May 20, 2021 at 3:28 AM

Hi ladies! My fiancé and I have decided to take communion at our wedding (just the two of us). I know it seems like a silly little detail, but I really wasn’t sure - I was debating whether to order...

RENEE, Sep 3, 2023 17 6,520 1
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6pm ceremony - wedding day schedule from start to finish?
Allie, on February 12, 2018 at 2:38 PM

Hi all - My ceremony starts at 6pm. For those of you who have 6pm ceremony start times - what does wedding day timeline look like from start to finish?

Juanita, Sep 2, 2023 8 18,314 6
Charles
Commitment wedding day
Charles, on August 27, 2023 at 4:39 PM

Happy married

Charles, Aug 27, 2023 32
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Catholic Church - Why is this process so difficult????
Angela, on April 19, 2023 at 3:03 PM

Hi all! I was hoping to see if anyone could share their experience with me about preparing for their wedding in the Catholic Church. My issue is not the requirements that they have but how...

LM, Aug 26, 2023 17 4,110 1
Bunn&Only
Do the Grandparents walk in the wedding?
Bunn&Only, on September 11, 2019 at 8:13 PM

I am pretty confused on if the Grand parents are part of the bridal party, and if they also get a corsage, or boutonniere. I have my grandpa and grandpa on my moms side, my grandma on my dads side, my...

Barb, Aug 21, 2023 29 2,848 1
Cece
Ceremony Music
Cece, on August 14, 2023 at 12:57 PM

What type of music did/will you have at your ceremony? Did you go with live music (like a band, string Quartet, harpist, piano, live singer, etc.)? Or will you be using a DJ for ceremony? Or playing...

Christina, Aug 20, 2023 5 79
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Knowing when to walk down the aisle
Katie C, on August 17, 2023 at 12:39 PM

I'm having a small beach wedding of 20 people. There is a walk from the parking lot, down the dunes to the beach where the ceremony is. I have a specific song I want played while I walk down the...

Michael, Aug 17, 2023 1 60
Hailey
Ring enhancer is my wedding band: quick question! :)
Hailey, on July 2, 2022 at 10:01 AM

Hi! So my wedding band is actually a ring enhancer (I absolutely LOVE it)! My question is how do we go about putting it on during the ceremony? Do I walk down the aisle without my engagement ring or...

Hailey, Aug 16, 2023 8 695
Lauren
Buying blankets in bulk
Lauren, on April 23, 2020 at 10:53 AM

Hi everyone, We are having a fall wedding next year our doors. Do any of you know where I can buy blankets in bulk and not break the bank?

David, Aug 16, 2023 7 829
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Wedding Budget
Roxanne, on July 29, 2023 at 2:10 PM

My fiancé and I recently got engaged. We’re thinking of getting married in 2025 (I love 5s) but we’ve started to look into venues. We’d love an all inclusive packages but we really don’t want to spend...

Holly, Aug 8, 2023 5 188
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Song for seating of the mother’s
Brittney, on September 14, 2020 at 7:39 PM

Hi everyone! I’m having a really hard time trying to decide a song for seating of the mother’s..any recommendations? Thanks!!!

Jeanne, Aug 7, 2023 5 21,243
Erin
Officiant
Erin, on August 4, 2023 at 1:59 PM

My childhood best friend is going to be our officiant. Since we don't have a professional, does anyone know where i can find an outline of how the ceremony is supposed to go and what the officiant is...

Taylor, Aug 4, 2023 4 172
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