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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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Debating on not having bridesmaids
Mrs!, on April 13, 2019 at 2:24 AM

Hey guys! So me and my FH are debating between having and not having bridesmaids and groomsmen and a MOH and BM. If we did, we were thinking of just having a MOH & BM. But then I know one of my...

Mrs!, May 3, 2019 5 193
Laura
Writing vows for your future step children
Laura, on May 2, 2019 at 4:29 PM

This is for those ladies who will be a step mom when they marry. My FH has a six year old daughter from a previous marriage. I have an idea of what I want to write for my wedding vows to her, but I...

Renée, May 3, 2019 5 3,650
Carmen
Speaker System for Small Wedding
Carmen, on May 2, 2019 at 12:47 AM

We are having a small wedding with 25 invited guests. We are having the ceremony in a large outdoor space. Does anyone have suggestions on a good speaker system we can buy? My officiant told me she...

Carmen, May 2, 2019 5 1,908
Gen
Videography regrets
Gen, on April 25, 2019 at 12:14 PM

Ok, so initially I wanted a videographer very badly, just mostly to have coverage of the ceremony. But after realizing how pricey they are, we decided about 9 months ago that we were not to have one,...

Christina, May 2, 2019 29 2,376
Cora
Are weddings on public beaches allowed?
Cora, on April 30, 2019 at 7:19 PM

I had the idea to have a ‘spontaneous’ wedding on a public beach at sunrise. It’s special to my SO and I bc we visit the beach at sunrise a lot. The beach is clean and typically void of people at...

Cristy, May 1, 2019 12 1,959
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Dog Partner walking down aisle
Blag, on April 29, 2019 at 9:53 PM

Who typically walks down with the aisle with the dog at a wedding? We all have partners to walk down with except my dog...

Kelly, Apr 30, 2019 4 2,166
Mandy
Recessional Song Help
Mandy, on January 6, 2019 at 11:36 AM

Our theme is rustic/country/chic somewhat. It will be all country music during the ceremony but I am having a hard time coming up with a recession song. I'm looking for something fairly upbeat. I've...

Michelle, Apr 29, 2019 9 827
Laura
Groomsmen escorting bridesmaids
Laura, on April 25, 2019 at 12:08 AM

I'm so confused. My mom said the groomsmen come into the sanctuary before the ceremony starts and the bridesmaids go down the aisle by themselves. The groomsmen greet the bridesmaid and escorts her to...

Jolie, Apr 26, 2019 33 4,790
Jessica
Maid of Honor and Matron of Honor line up during the wedding
Jessica, on April 23, 2019 at 10:27 AM

What is the correct way, if there is one, to have my girls line up beside me during the wedding ceremony when I have a matron of honor and also a maid of honor? I am only having a maid of honor and a...

Jessica, Apr 24, 2019 9 183
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Guests singing during bridal procession
Karissa, on April 23, 2019 at 11:23 AM

I think it would be really cool to walk down the aisle to the hymn, “be thou my vision.” My friend plays a beautiful version on the mandolin and I think it would be extra sweet if my guests could sing...

Laura, Apr 23, 2019 11 966
Maria
How early should you get to the ceremony?
Maria, on April 22, 2019 at 10:51 PM

How early should I get to the church before the ceremony starts? The ceremony is at 2 and we are getting ready at my moms house, which is about 20 minutes from the church. Trying to decide what time...

Alisha, Apr 23, 2019 4 949
Krystle
When to have best man stand at altar?
Krystle, on April 20, 2019 at 11:30 PM

So our ceremony will be outside under a bridge and I am trying to figure out the placement for the best man. I like the idea of having the groom and best man already at the altar rather than walking...

Krystle, Apr 22, 2019 10 910
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Champagne greeting for guests ?
Selina, on April 19, 2019 at 12:35 AM

I’ve seen in some wedding packages the option to have the guests receive champagne upon arrival. I think this is a very nice touch and our wedding will be later on in the day (4:00-4:30-ish) Is anyone...

Michelle, Apr 22, 2019 20 4,156
Jessica
Length of Outdoor Wedding Aisle - Opinions Please
Jessica, on April 20, 2019 at 2:45 PM

So I'm having an outdoor wedding and trying to figure out how long my aisle should be? I have an available 50 ft as the max length. Is this too long?

Jessica, Apr 20, 2019 6 3,521
Gen
What do you do with your purse?
Gen, on April 2, 2019 at 1:47 PM

I’d like to have a purse with me on my wedding day just to hold things like my phone, my hotel room key, tissues and possibly lady products if necessary (☹️) and I’ll likely just leave it on our...

Vita, Apr 20, 2019 15 2,018
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Officiant and Ceremony Family conflicts
lovE2019, on November 6, 2018 at 5:21 PM

My fiance and I are on the same page: We want a secular, non-religious ceremony. But his parents, and even he, have this idea that his Lutheran Bishop grandfather should officiate our wedding. I don't...

Judith, Apr 19, 2019 10 265
Jacque
Backyard ceremony script
Jacque, on April 17, 2019 at 7:46 PM

Okay, so I’ll start by saying I have no idea what I’m doing here lol. I’m trying to figure out how the whole ceremony script is supposed to go but all of the examples I’m finding online are...

Rachel Langerhans, Apr 19, 2019 7 4,666
Beckah
Processional order for bridal party
Beckah, on April 17, 2019 at 6:12 PM

Was wondering people’s opinions on processional order for bridal party. We’ve been thinking about having our groomsmen and bridesmaids walk down separately alternating boy/girl/boy/girl. Do they have...

Danielle, Apr 18, 2019 15 429
Elise
How important is the wedding officiant?
Elise, on April 17, 2019 at 7:57 AM

Hi all, My fiance and I have spoken to 4 officiants, 2 of which we really like. I'm having trouble deciding between them. They are both confident, articulate, and made me feel comfortable on the...

Elise, Apr 18, 2019 11 229
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Unique unity ceremony ideas
Shauntel, on April 9, 2019 at 8:08 PM

Hey!!! I’ve been trying to think up a fun and unique unity ceremony. I don’t want to do sand, 3-rope knot, candles, or other traditional ideas. I want something totally out of the ordinary!!...

Marissa, Apr 16, 2019 10 295
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