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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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Brother as officiant
Vanessa, on August 10, 2018 at 5:29 AM

My bbig brother has always been my best friend. He is ordained bc one of his best friends a few years ago asked him to do it in order to mRry them. I would love for my brother to be the one to marry...

Neffe, Aug 10, 2018 5 927
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Courthouse Wedding before ceremony?
Hannah, on August 9, 2018 at 3:28 AM

Hi All, Ive been in a military relationship for the past year and a half and we have decided to get engaged. I’ve been with him since before the start of his career, through basic and his current tech...

AngTrom, Aug 10, 2018 12 583
Neffe
What is a good wedding gift?
Neffe, on August 2, 2018 at 12:05 PM

As a wedding guest, what type of wedding gift do you typically give? Do you tend to stick to the couple’s registry, do you buy an off-registry gift, or do you give cash? Allison Jeffers Photography...

Neffe, Aug 9, 2018 43 683
FutureMrs.N
What song are you walking down the aisle to?
FutureMrs.N, on March 24, 2018 at 10:02 AM

I thought it would be fun to see what song everyone is walking down the isle to. Are you doing the traditional wedding march or something different? I’m walking down to “another you” by Brian...

FutureMrs.N, Aug 8, 2018 129 3,547
Sarah
Sale on Minted Programs?
Sarah, on August 8, 2018 at 10:24 AM

Does anyone know if Minted does a sale over Labor Day? I am wanting to order my programs soon, but have a feeling there might be a sale on the holiday?

Mrs. Cohen, Aug 8, 2018 3 144
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Catholic Ceremony-destination
Sandy, on April 18, 2018 at 6:11 PM

Hi Ladies, I need some help! After falling in love with a resort in Punta Cana I was now informed that you CANNOT have a Catholic ceremony on the beach. Any suggestions on destinations that allow...

Solaida, Aug 7, 2018 8 380
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Interfaith marriage - muslim bride, sikh groom
neena, on August 6, 2018 at 10:46 AM

Hello, I am having a hard time finding an imam to officiate the Muslim marriage ceremony. Can anyone help or tell me if there is an imam in the DMV area or any other area that will perform such a...

Chris, Aug 7, 2018 2 145
Estera
What song are you walking down the aisle to?
Estera, on August 4, 2018 at 1:53 PM

What song are you walking down the aisle to & what song are you entering the reception to?

Kristen328, Aug 7, 2018 68 1,468
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Bubbles or confetti
Melissa, on June 7, 2018 at 2:25 PM

I want to do a ceremony exit. I can’t decide on either bubbles or the confetti poppers. Has anyone done either of those for their wedding? Where did you buy them? My wedding is on the beach, I’m...

Jayla, Aug 6, 2018 12 819
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What are all the unity symbols for a wedding?
Deborah , on August 6, 2018 at 3:47 AM

My FH didn't even know that unity symbols were part of some weddings. I asked him what he wanted and he just looked confused poor man. I was wondering besides sand, trees, and candles is there another...

Futuremrsk, Aug 6, 2018 4 152
FutureMrsHaven
Wine Unity Ceremony
FutureMrsHaven, on August 2, 2018 at 10:56 AM

We met with our officiant yesterday and we decided to have a wine pouring unity ceremony. I’m super excited about it! Is anyone else doing a unity ceremony of some sort? I’d love to hear your plans!

Jenna, Aug 4, 2018 24 497
JazzyStar303
Lavender toss after ceremony, who gets the lavender?
JazzyStar303, on August 3, 2018 at 3:42 PM

Hi there, My ceremony is going to be outdoors and we want everyone to toss lavender after the ceremony as we walk back down the aisle. Would everyone get lavender to toss or just people in the aisle...

Jayla, Aug 4, 2018 4 351
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Music before ceremony
Summer, on August 3, 2018 at 4:16 PM

So I'm having an outdoor ceremony and we have our songs picked out for the processional and recessional and for during (like communion), but what do we do for music before? What should be playing when...

Chris, Aug 3, 2018 3 221
Ingrid
What happens if you *dont* do an unplugged ceremony sign?
Ingrid, on August 2, 2018 at 4:32 PM

No offense to anyone who has these signs, but I just can’t find any way to incorporate “unplugged” without feeling tacky. If I don’t say it’s unplugged, are people really going to get out in the...

Rosie, Aug 3, 2018 41 1,754
Brittany
Trying to honor loved ones
Brittany, on August 2, 2018 at 12:04 PM

Need suggestions both my parents passed away and very hard not having them there for my big day i would like to do something to honor them or set up 2 special chairs or something so it would kind of...

Brittany, Aug 2, 2018 24 351
Nelly
How to politely excuse yourself from a guest to visit others?
Nelly, on August 2, 2018 at 11:11 AM

Hello everyone! I know its considered extremely rude to not visit with all of your guests, which makes total sense! I am just wondering how you guys were able to do it? How did you excuse yourself...

Nelly, Aug 2, 2018 10 363
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Having family member sing wedding processional
Stephanie , on July 24, 2018 at 1:58 PM

A while back, early in the planning process, i asked my FH’s niece to play one of her instruments for our ceremony processional/recessional and she agreed. I thought It would both save us money from...

Stephanie, Aug 2, 2018 4 271
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i want to fire my friend officiant
Celina, on July 31, 2018 at 10:58 PM

I'm having a hard time right now with the choice of keeping my friend from work as my officiant or not. My friend and I have been working together for almost a year now, hung out outside of work and...

Celina, Aug 1, 2018 10 540
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Bridesmaids for Courthouse wedding?
Lizeth , on July 19, 2018 at 5:26 PM

We are getting married by courthouse and having a small reception dinner afterwards for close family and friends. My fiancé doesn’t have many close friends but I have a few girls I want by my side...

Futur3MrzBanks, Jul 31, 2018 6 3,427
Katelyn
Fall Ceremony Start Time?
Katelyn, on July 26, 2018 at 10:28 PM

Hello ladies! I am getting married in late November and the sun starts to set around 5:30PM. I know most ceremonies (or at least the several I have been too) have been short and sweet so I don't...

Officiallymrs, Jul 31, 2018 8 824
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