Wedding Ceremony
Join groupFrom 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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I am making an outline for my wedding ceremony, where do I add the readings? This is my order Officiant opening remarks Address the couple Vows Lighting unity candle Ring exchange Pronouncement of...
![Neffe](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/8/6/8/utbp_9482868.jpg?r=15360598)
Along with the amusement from long hours of dancing, fun-filled toasts, and memorable laughs, popping champagne is another festive way to “soak” up the awesomeness of your big day! Do you plan on...
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Hi Everyone! I was considering using flower poppers as we are exiting from the church but I have never seen them done before. Has anyone used or see flower poppers used before? They’re similar to...
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My father just passed away 5 months ago, and I'm really struggling with what I should do. My 17-year-old brother wants to walk me down the aisle because it's what my dad wanted him to do. I want him...
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So, we planned to have our friend who is an online ordained minister officiate our wedding. I've had several bad experiences with officiants and really wanted someone I trusted to do it. Well...
In my wedding, my 2 nephews (one who will have just turned 2, and the other who will be 2 years old within the next 2 months after my wedding) are my ring bearers. We have asked 2 uncles to accompany...
I'm not sure if I'm missing something or if the venue takes care of it but when am I supposed to decorate the venue for my ceremony and reception? We are doing it all at the same place but we can only...
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Has anyone had a legal ceremony in the US then done a symbolic ceremony in another country? My FH and I are going to get married in the Catholic Church in Mexico which is strictly symbolic on the...
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We’ve decided not to hire a videographer since we are trying to save that money for other things and we don’t need a fancy video, but we are planning to set up a couple cameras before the ceremony and...
I have a beautiful ceremony site in a park gazebo off a pond but the most irritating part is there is no way of me walking down the aisle unless I walk next to everyone and behind them because there...
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With ringtones and guest paparazzi, the idea of an “unplugged wedding ceremony" is on the rise. Have you considered asking guests to put their phones away during your ceremony? Who is having an...
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Hello all! I am getting married to a wonderful man who has a daughter who will be 18 years old when we wed. I also have 2 children. My daughter will also be 18 years old (she is 2 weeks older than my...
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Hi everyone, I am getting married June 23, 2018. I am having a little bit of an issue trying to figure out what time the ceremony should start with the reception to follow. The wedding is being held...
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Is anyone having their ceremony AND the reception at their church? I need to ask my pastor if it’s possible (the church has multiple buildings and lawns) I was wondering if anyone knows if this is...
Help! My fiance and I have been talking about him walking both his mom and my mom down the aisle. First off, do people normally do that? Also, if we do go in that direction does he walk his mom or my...
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What songs are y’all using for the processional?? ☺️ I’m thinking something instrumental or acoustic.
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Hello beautiful brides! What are your suggestions for a Sunday wedding start time in October? Getting married 10/21/18. It will be dark by 6:40pm and the venue is about an hour out of town. I was...
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My uncle is officiating our wedding ceremony. He's given me a copy of what he normally uses for his couples. I'm wanting to switch things up some and adjust the vows to fit our personalities. We both...
I live in Seattle and am planning a Summer wedding but was wondering about the pros and cons for a rooftop wedding! Is it too windy? Too loud? I've checked out the venue already and I loved it but I...
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Are you actually giving him the rings? I have been advised not to. If you don't give him the rings what is he going to carry? Signs with funny sayings aren't really my thing.