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Wedding Ceremony

The wedding ceremony is your big moment, and deserves just as much careful attention as the rest of your celebration. After all, saying “I do” is what makes you married! From writing your vows to choosing the perfect officiant, we’ve got the advice and insight you need to make your ceremony truly memorable.

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Many traditional Greek Orthodox wedding customs made their way into the hilarious rom-com 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding.'
Modern Greek Weddings With Totally Steal-Worthy Details
Wedding Ceremony
Modern couples are mixing classic Greek wedding traditions with the latest trends to beautiful results!
The 4 Rules of Writing Your Own LGBT Wedding Vows
Vows & Readings
Here’s a little primer on preparing super boss wedding vows for your queer wedding!
Writing Your Own Wedding Vows? 4 Ways to Beat Writer’s Block
Wedding Ceremony
To get your creative juices flowing and your fingers typing, consider these tips on writing wedding vows from pros.
These Indoor Ceremony Backdrops Will Make You Pray for Rain
Wedding Ceremony
Whether by design or because of bad weather, hosting your wedding indoors does have it perks—namely, the ability to display these stunning ceremony backdrops.
6 Meaningful Secular Wedding Ceremony Ideas
Traditions
Many wedding traditions have deep roots in religious significance, so it can be difficult to craft a meaningful secular ceremony—here are some ideas.
11 Tips to Help You Plan a Multicultural Wedding
Traditions
How do you seamlessly blend cultural, religious and geographic traditions into your own modern-day wedding?
11 Wedding Ceremony Readings for Queer Couples
Vows & Readings
Looking for gender-neutral and LGBTQ-friendly readings for your same-sex ceremony? Check these out!
5 Alternatives to the Traditional Wedding Processional
Wedding Ceremony
Try one of these wedding processional ideas – or come up with a new tradition all your own!
6 of Our Favorite Wedding Vows
Wedding Ceremony
Check out a few of our favorite vows from recent real wedding videos that are bound to bring on the tears yet again.
How to Give a Wedding Ceremony Reading If You Hate Public Speaking
Vows & Readings
So many people are afraid of public speaking, but if you're given the chance to speak at someone's wedding, how do you overcome that? Here's what I did.
7 Things You Need to Do Right Before You Walk Down the Aisle
Wedding Ceremony
Make sure and do these things for a smooth walk down the aisle.
The Top 5 Wedding Traditions Couples Still Love
Traditions
We asked WeddingWire couples to share the traditions and customs they included in their celebrations.
Finding the Ceremony Officiant
Officiants
Planning your wedding ceremony is just as important as the reception details, and can often be one of the hardest decisions you'll make.
20 Ways to Personalize Your Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Ceremony
There are several ways to make your ceremony truly feel like you – little touches that will make your ceremony truly feel personal. Here are a few of our favorites.
How to Usher a Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Ceremony
If a couple has asked you to usher, it’s because you’re an important person in their lives. Here’s how to succeed in your role: