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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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FutureMrsKC
Decorating the church...
FutureMrsKC, on February 23, 2018 at 12:17 PM

Is this really necessary? We are getting married in the church FH grew up in. We have a welcome sign that will go out by the entrance. I have a master checklist of things for our reception site, but...

Heather, Feb 27, 2018 17 3,290
Elizabeth
Premarital Counseling (catholic wedding)
Elizabeth, on February 27, 2018 at 11:02 AM

Hi all! I just got engaged a little over a week ago (yay!) and we've already begun looking at venues for the reception as well as churches for the ceremony which we hope to have next August. My fiancé...

Sarah, Feb 27, 2018 5 2,465
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No unity ceremony
Alexis, on February 26, 2018 at 8:24 AM

I feel as if the rings and wedding itself is unity enough. There's no need to do all of those extra things. Frankly, I dont really like most of the ideas out there (I'm not bashing on them, it's just...

O, Feb 27, 2018 23 2,924
Bride-To-Be
Anyone else got/getting married in San Diego Diocese (catholic Churches)?
Bride-To-Be, on February 26, 2018 at 3:07 PM

My fiance and I are devoted Catholics are are getting married in San Diego. We are from a different Diocese but have been complying to all the rules and regulations of the church in San Diego....

Bride-To-Be, Feb 26, 2018 4 558
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Ceremony Logistics
Jason, on February 25, 2018 at 9:36 PM

We are having a small, non-religious outdoor wedding. Each of us will have one best person -- no others in the wedding party. We are thinking about having friends from the audience (not the best...

Lunajay, Feb 26, 2018 5 215
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Bridesman flower bouquet
Lexi, on February 25, 2018 at 10:03 AM

Anyone having a bridesman and not sure what to do for the ceremony? I'm going to have my MOH and bridesmaids have a flower bouquet but I don't want to make him carry one. Should I give him a...

Orchids, Feb 26, 2018 7 1,109
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Need under-10 people wedding ceremony ideas
Selina, on February 25, 2018 at 11:28 AM

My fiancé and I are getting married in a super small wedding ceremony and reception with just our respective parents, my 12 year old daughter, my maid of honour (my sister) and his best man (best...

WED18, Feb 25, 2018 2 330
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Getting married without a dad.
Deanna, on February 25, 2018 at 1:16 AM

My dad passed away 4 years ago. My cousin will be walking me down the aisle. I want to find a nice way to incorporate my dad in someway into the ceremony. And I really don't want to father daughter...

Nicole, Feb 25, 2018 11 300
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Please help! Cheap wedding venues in Tampa??
Zaida, on February 24, 2018 at 2:01 PM

Hi all! I need some help. Trying to find a venue in the Tampa area has been a nightmare and is already making relationships very strained (family, fiance etc). Things are either booked up or too...

Jessica, Feb 24, 2018 5 616
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Need Filipino Wedding Advice!
Alyssa, on February 21, 2018 at 2:36 AM

Hi I know I need to have primary and secondary sponsors, which I don’t have yet. I need advice on how many sponsors I should have. I was thinking 8 pairs; is that too much? lso what’s the difference...

The Nuptials, Feb 23, 2018 3 272
Carol
Which song would you like more for the Recessional?
Carol, on February 23, 2018 at 9:16 AM

Okay! My FH and I are torn between two songs to play as we kiss, are announced, then leave the ceremony after saying ‘I Do’! So if you were a guest which would you think would be more fun/funny? (We...

Sexy Fashion Cactus, Feb 23, 2018 6 362
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Secret elopement
Camill, on February 21, 2018 at 2:59 PM

Our wedding is set for 8-11-2018, and most of wedding planned and a lot of the down payments have been paid for ( venue, catering, hotel rooms, and wedding dress). My fiance is in the Navy and he told...

Lissette, Feb 23, 2018 19 614
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Courthouse Officiant
Brooklyn , on February 22, 2018 at 9:47 AM

My grandfather is a preacher, and I really want him to officiate our wedding, but we are thinking about having a courthouse wedding so I was just wondering if anyone knew if we could bring our own...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Feb 22, 2018 5 1,323 1
Trene
Template for Vows to my Future Stepson
Trene, on February 19, 2018 at 4:16 PM

So, my FH and I are getting married September 8th, 2018. He has a 6 year old son, whom I love unconditionally and I want to present a small message to on our big day. I know that he will be okay with...

Trene, Feb 21, 2018 5 4,391
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Church Wedding, down the Aisle
Lissette, on February 21, 2018 at 3:38 PM

My husband and I are planning to get married by the Catholic church, have a traditional ceremony and after a celebration at a reception venue. It's really important to us to be married by church and...

MrsTommyBoy, Feb 21, 2018 9 3,332
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Catholic Wedding Mass order of events?
Kathleen, on February 19, 2018 at 11:14 PM

Hello all! My priest is a very busy priest and doesn’t always have the time to answer emails. I’m fuzzy on the exact timeline of events in a Catholic wedding with mass. Prelude, processional, etc. Do...

Kelsey, Feb 20, 2018 3 613
April
Being Seen Before i Walk Down the Isle?!
April, on December 26, 2017 at 4:33 PM

My Fiance and I are NOT doing a first look. That is basically the only "traditional" thing we are keeping in our wedding. I plan to have him keep his eyes closed or turn the other direction so that he...

Vivian, Feb 19, 2018 21 942 1
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Help! Need *cheap* wedding ceremony and reception ideas
Aeryun , on January 15, 2018 at 11:06 PM

We need to spend like 5,000 or less on everything! Need seriously cheap venue or location ideas. Parks? Warehouses? Must be cheap thanks!!

Danielle K, Feb 19, 2018 12 1,135
Susan
Wedding Ceremony Script
Susan, on January 6, 2018 at 12:12 PM

Hey Guys, My FH and I decided on having a family member officiate the wedding. I've googled and googled and I'm still currently in search of a good Wedding Ceremony Script Outline. We are NOT...

Melanie, Feb 18, 2018 10 2,098 1
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Standing at ceremony?????
Tara, on February 15, 2018 at 10:31 AM

Weird question, is it okay to have people stand throughout our ceremony? We are getting married in a beach. Long story short, bringing chairs down to the beach will not work great for various reasons....

Heather, Feb 16, 2018 25 795
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