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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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Patricia
Is a Roman Catholic wedding possible on a holy day?
Patricia, on August 3, 2019 at 11:16 PM

Hi there, Im getting married on August 15th 2020 in Philadelphia. After booking the venue we realized that it is a holy day of obligation—the feast of the Assumption. Does anyone know if the diocese...

Monica, Aug 4, 2019 9 3,474
Fany
Objection
Fany, on July 31, 2019 at 5:52 AM

Has anyone ever had the officiant ask the audience, “Does anyone object to this marriage?” When my partner and I were planning a wedding and discussing details with the officiant, he requested that...

Haley, Aug 2, 2019 11 1,316
SraDeCarrillo
Live stream wedding ceremony?
SraDeCarrillo, on July 31, 2019 at 10:28 AM

Hello everyone, I wanted to reach out and see if anyone had any good ideas on how to word an invitation to watch our wedding ceremony via a facebook live broadcast. Here is the situation: We are...

SraDeCarrillo, Jul 31, 2019 4 302
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Spring 2020 Brides
Courtney, on July 27, 2019 at 9:57 AM

What are you doing for your flowers? My girls will be wearing mint dresses. I had originally thought of a bouquet with just pink and white roses for them and my bouquet with pink, peach, and white...

Tina, Jul 28, 2019 4 137
Aleaj
Vows Alternatives
Aleaj, on July 26, 2019 at 11:01 PM

I have major anxiety when it comes to public speaking. I know family and close friends will attend the wedding but I want to say as little as possible. I thought of exchanging vows in private and...

Aleaj, Jul 27, 2019 9 1,925
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Crying babies during the ceremony
Elvia, on July 11, 2019 at 6:58 AM

I am find with having children at my wedding. But my priest asked that I ask my guest to excuse themselves if a baby becomes fussy during the ceremony. I am needing suggestions (not opinions) on how...

Osha, Jul 26, 2019 30 1,866
Mrs. Juliana
Ushers/usherettes
Mrs. Juliana, on July 25, 2019 at 7:13 AM

What do they really do? I would like to ask my female cousin to be an usherette, I see it’s usually a male task and the last 2 weddings I’ve been to. I don’t remember seeing any.

kymarmck, Jul 26, 2019 11 1,602
Bridget
Happy tear tissues.
Bridget, on July 24, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Is anyone providing tissues for your guests at your wedding ceremony? I just thought about it but am wondering if I can just put some in a basket at the beginning of the aisle for people to take as...

Jessica, Jul 26, 2019 18 2,038
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Is it ok to have more bridesmaids than groomsmen?
Christina, on July 23, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Is it ok to have more bridesmaid than groomsmen? My fiance is only wanted a few men at the wedding.

Christine, Jul 24, 2019 8 815
Tina
Ways to include adult step children in wedding
Tina, on July 22, 2019 at 10:52 PM

My fiancé and I both have 3 children over the age of 21. His 3 children are 30+ And mine are ages 20-25. I am looking for ideas to include them in the wedding ceremony. They are not bridesmaids. I...

Paula, Jul 23, 2019 5 1,602
Latonya
Outdoor wedding with a train wedding dress
Latonya, on July 16, 2019 at 6:25 PM

Anyone have a ceremony outdoors with a dress with a train?

Mcskipper, Jul 23, 2019 10 2,641 1
Krista
Mother In Law in Bridal Suite or no?
Krista, on July 22, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Hi everyone, I am wondering if I should invite my Mother In Law into the bridal suite while all of us (me and my bridesmaids) are getting ready doing make up and hair. I want my dad to be there for...

Talia, Jul 23, 2019 18 1,050
Ccking
Bride & Groom Worship During Ceremony?
Ccking, on July 21, 2019 at 8:34 PM

So my fiance and I met through church and are both worship leaders at our church. We both sing, play guitar, and play piano. We have always known that we wanted to have a worship song during our...

Tina, Jul 22, 2019 6 1,342 1
Rochelle
Riu palace costa mujeres - wedding
Rochelle, on July 18, 2019 at 10:34 PM

Hello there! I’m hoping to get feedback/comments/Reviews (basically any wedding related info) on the RIU palace Costa mujeres. It is a pretty new resort and I cant seem to find much...

Sinéad, Jul 19, 2019 3 820
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Catholic ceremony and outside ceremony with officiant?
Alyson, on July 18, 2019 at 10:37 AM

Hi! So me and my FH want to have an outside wedding but still want to be involved with the Catholic church somehow. We were thinking about doing a small ceremony at the church before the wedding with...

Melle, Jul 19, 2019 9 2,111 1
Shalonda
Blended family ceremony
Shalonda, on December 4, 2017 at 7:05 AM

How to incorporate children in ceremony? Fh wants to give children gifts such as a ring for daughter and a watch for my son to represent him always being there and us becoming a family. When should we...

krystal, Jul 18, 2019 10 1,712
Cassi
Processional pairings
Cassi, on July 18, 2019 at 2:34 PM

I'm very curious how everyone decided to paid their wedding party to walk? Are you having groomsmen all come in and bridesmaids walk in separate? Are you pairing them up with each other? Were you...

Summervibes, Jul 18, 2019 16 633
Renee
Church Wedding vs Barn Wedding
Renee, on July 18, 2019 at 12:15 AM

Opinions needed! y fiancé and I have decided on a barn venue for our ceremony and reception. To us, this is the best fit for our lifestyle (I grew up on a farm raising animals, and him a farmer), so...

Cassi, Jul 18, 2019 5 174
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Mariachi band songs for Ceremony! need Help!
Erica, on July 16, 2019 at 8:41 PM

I have a mariachi band for my Christian wedding ceremony but need help with some songs for the processionals, prelude, etc. FH is mexican but neither of us are schooled in the genre 😕 so pls help Also...

Sinéad, Jul 18, 2019 2 1,605
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Catholic/non-denominational ceremony
Kaylee, on July 6, 2019 at 11:29 PM

I am hoping someone can give me insight into a couple of things regarding my upcoming wedding ceremony! First of all, I was raised baptist but now I would say non-denominational Christian and my...

Nicole, Jul 17, 2019 8 794
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