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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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How long does a reception last?
Nicole, on July 1, 2018 at 10:51 AM

How long does a wedding and a reception normally last? We are renting a place for 8 hours. I was thinking of having the wedding at 4pm. Do you think the reception will be over by 8pm? We could rent it...

Nicole, Jul 3, 2018 12 664
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Aisle runner for outdoor ceremony??
Marsha, on July 3, 2018 at 7:37 AM

I am getting married outdoors, next May (weather permitting). The space is all grass (except the spot we stand for the ceremony) and I'm at a loss regarding the aisle. Do a runner down the middle or...

Kelly, Jul 3, 2018 9 1,370
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Traditional Church Ceremony Music
Stephanie, on July 2, 2018 at 6:19 PM

Help! What are some suggestions for traditional church ceremony music for the bridal party entrance, brides entrance, and our exit? I'm assuming the bridal chorus is the most traditional for my...

Heather, Jul 3, 2018 8 215
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Not equal number of bridesmaids and groomsmen
Nicole, on July 1, 2018 at 10:39 AM

I am getting married June 8th, 2019. I have chosen 5 bridesmaids. 2 of them which are my sister's. My fiance has chosen 3 groomsmen. Who are my sister's supposed to walk with? Is it weird for them to...

Andrea, Jul 3, 2018 6 322
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Outdoor Ceremony how to deal with bugs
Mrs Sullivan, on July 2, 2018 at 1:49 PM

Any New England brides out there that are getting married in June? Trying to come up with ways to deal with the black flies! Thoughts?

Andrea, Jul 3, 2018 9 1,072
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Fabric arch help
Andrea, on June 21, 2018 at 1:18 AM

I want to use fabric to drape over the wooden beams at my venue. From floor to beam, it is 9 feet tall. Where in the heck do I find long enough fabric? Is this going to cost $100’s? What type...

Andrea, Jul 3, 2018 12 304
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Morning or Evening Wedding; Which do you prefer and why??
Sylvia, on June 11, 2018 at 6:37 PM

Morning weddings are more peaceful, moreover the reception is earlier compared to an afternoon wedding. We have decided on a morning one. Are you having a morning or afternoon??? Please share

Priscilla, Jul 2, 2018 21 1,580
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Getting Married on July 7, 2018.
Tasha , on July 2, 2018 at 9:14 AM

Hello, tall is anyone else getting married on July 7,2018..I'm just curious?

Kelly, Jul 2, 2018 2 151
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How long does it take a bride to walk down the aisle?
Grace , on June 28, 2018 at 2:16 AM

Okay so I want to surprise my future husband by walking down the aisle to the song that he (purposely) had playing when he asked me to be his girlfriend. It’s Parachutes by Coldplay and only around 48...

Daria, Jun 28, 2018 7 19,529
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Is it valid?
Jessica, on June 27, 2018 at 9:05 PM

Okay so.... our date is October 11, 2019. My aunt is ordained online. I have no idea which church. I got curious & got ordained in 30 seconds through universal life church. I asked my aunt to...

Grace, Jun 28, 2018 11 424
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Catholic & Baptist Wedding
Alexia, on June 26, 2018 at 10:01 PM

My fiancé’s (feels so awesome saying it 💓) family is predominately catholic and speak Spanish as for my family is Baptist and predominately English speaking. I want to incorporate both religions in...

MIWM, Jun 27, 2018 3 171
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Songs with the word "star" in the title or in the song
Noelle, on June 23, 2018 at 1:25 PM

I am looking for some songs for our wedding...I heard "a sky full of stars" (or whatever its called!!) on the radio today and liked the idea of doing a upbeat song with the word star in it for when we...

CountryRoads, Jun 27, 2018 16 1,916
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Getting married on a late Friday morning/having an afternoon reception
Sydney T., on June 26, 2018 at 9:50 PM

Hi all, My fiancé and I are planning our wedding for May of 2020, and we were initially planning on having our wedding on a Saturday night, but because we will just be graduating from college, we...

Gen, Jun 27, 2018 26 798
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Opinions about Eloping
Ashlyn, on May 8, 2018 at 8:30 AM

Hi! So my fiancé and I are thinking about eloping and I was just wondering if any of you chose to elope? And did you have any regrets with doing so?

Neffe, Jun 27, 2018 9 214
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Wedding recessional song?
Ansley, on May 4, 2018 at 12:02 PM

Can anyone give me ideas/ what you’re doing for the wedding recessional song when you and the bridal party leave the ceremony? We want it to be something up beat. Since we’re getting married in a...

Neffe, Jun 27, 2018 17 829
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Brides & their wedding rehearsal!!!!
Soon-To-Be Mrs. G, on June 24, 2018 at 6:33 PM

Hi All!!! My question today is: Did you or do you plan to practice your walk during your wedding rehearsal? I have 2 months until my big day and cannot decide if I will practice walking during the...

kymarmck, Jun 26, 2018 31 795
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Maid of honor quit. No other bridesmaids
Holly, on May 22, 2018 at 8:29 AM

Just found out my sister will not be coming to the wedding and she is my maid of honor. I have no other bridesmaids. She said unless she can walk down the isle with who she wants and invite who she...

Neffe, Jun 26, 2018 24 908
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Processional for Non-traditional Bridal Party
Caryn, on May 1, 2018 at 1:07 PM

My fiance is having a "best woman" instead of a "best man" and I'm trying to figure out how she should process. The bridesmaids are definitely going to walk alone because we have uneven numbers. I am...

caitlin, Jun 25, 2018 11 618
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Flower girl passed away
Tesha, on May 12, 2018 at 4:51 AM

What are some cool ways to honor our flower girl? She was my fiance' s grandma and was a huge part of our lives. We wanted her to be our flower girl so bad, but sadly she passed before our big day. We...

Neffe, Jun 25, 2018 10 534
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Responsive Readings for Ceremony
Danielle, on April 26, 2018 at 2:33 PM

Hi Everyone! So our officiant suggested doing a responsive reading for our ceremony to have our guests participate. Has anyone done this and would be willing to share what was said? We were given a...

Neffe, Jun 25, 2018 6 813
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