Discussions from Wedding Ceremony

Omg why is this turning into something so complicated for me?! Our ceremony will be outside in a courtyard on cement in April- Southern CA. I want a runner and I’m not a fan of the super sheer ones -...

FH and I are discussing having the ceremony outside. The Venue has a nice outdoor space. I think it would be nice to have the ceremony outside then move inside for the reception. FH says it’s too hot...

Hey all, So our wedding party will likely be 6 groomsmen, 3-4 bridesmaids and 2 bridesmen. I'm not sure how to pair up people for walking since this will involve one or two couples (including our...

I am having an outdoor ceremony in the woods. I don't want to worry about picking up flower petals or leaving a real ones down because we are transforming the same space into the reception, has anyone...

Hi everyone! My mom will be walking mr down the aisle at my wedding, and we are currently going back and forth trying to find a pretty song to walk to. Besides the tradional Canon in D, What are some...

I’m trying to decide if I want to do a first look before my ceremony with my groom. What are the benefits to doing one? For those who have, why did you do it? Did you regret it? For those who didn’t,...

Another thread inspired me to ask...what songs do you guys hear at every wedding? I have only been to two weddings and I don’t want my guests rolling their eyes at us for being cliche.

My parents are choosing not to attend my wedding (long story), so I am starting to wonder if it's necessary to list them in the wedding program. FH's parents support us and are chipping in financially...

One of our groomsmen will be playing acoustic guitar during our ceremony. I know which song I will be walking down the aisle too, but we would like to think of something fun for the wedding party to...

Anyone else out there doing a second wedding? I'm interested to see if you're making any choices based on what you learned before? What are you doing the same, what are you doing differently and why?...

During the unity candle lighting component of our ceremony, My fiance and I are going to light a memory candle for each of our family members that will be there in spirit . . The names as I have...

I really want to have one of my friends be the officiant for our wedding but I don't really know how to ask. Any suggestions?

I’ve been struggling with this for almost half a year now and I need help! Our venue is a cute house with outdoor areas for the ceremony and reception. I know I need speakers so people can hear our...

I’m having the hardest time with what songs to have my bridal party walk into with. I’m planning on using Speechless by Dan + Shay for me but idk what song would flow before. What have you other...

Hi there, My ceremony venue comfortably holds about 70 people but we are anticipating 130 people to come to our wedding. I have considered having a private family ceremony but I am afraid I may offend...

We are eloping in less than 2 weeks and I just realized that we don't have any plans for any music for us to walk down the aisle to. We will be outdoors with just the officiant, couple witnesses and...

I know this seems like a silly thing to ask, but i am serious. I am a cry baby. Last night i was watching wedding videos and was full on bawling. I cry watching children movies, i cry when someone...

Hi, I’ve been wondering how do you plan to wear your engagement during the ceremony?! Do you wear it on your ither hand? Or do you put it with the wedding band so they both go on together. Part of me...

So my brother is officiating our wedding, and I can't believe this hadn't occurred to me before. What does the officiant read off of, especially if it's a friend or relative who isn't a real...