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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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Singing down the aisle?
Corinn, on January 11, 2018 at 11:24 AM

I saw a YouTube video recently where a bride actually sang a song as everyone processed in, and then continued to sing as she walked down the aisle. It was sort of lovely in the video! My fiancee...

Audrey, Jan 12, 2018 16 655
Morgan
Dancing down the aisle... only cool in the office??
Morgan, on January 11, 2018 at 10:36 AM

So I loved the office dancing down the aisle (and the youtube video it came from). Most ceremony processionals can be a little stale and in the video everyone seemed really into the processional...

Candace, Jan 11, 2018 25 2,487
Mcellist
Big Wedding vs. Small Wedding
Mcellist, on January 10, 2018 at 10:27 PM

Originally I wanted to do an elopement with just myself & fh... and then my mom got upset because she had always imagined me surrounded by family. (And I had too, I just never thought I'd be able...

Shannon, Jan 11, 2018 11 445
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Questions to ask.
Danielle , on January 10, 2018 at 3:19 PM

So this weekend I’m going to look at hopeful spots for my ceremony/reception. What should I ask that are important to know. I honestly do not know what needs to be asked or what should I ask as in...

EngineerInLove, Jan 10, 2018 8 250
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Including adult children from previous marriage
Tia, on January 10, 2018 at 10:29 AM

My fiancé had four children from previous marriages (34, 30, 20, and 13 years old). He wants his oldest as his best man. Should the other children be included in the wedding party as well? Who pays...

FutureMrsM, Jan 10, 2018 10 2,044
Taylor518
Officiant Thank You Gifts!
Taylor518, on January 8, 2018 at 5:02 PM

We are having a family friend officiate our ceremony and I want to give him a nice gift as a thank you as opposed to some cash. So I am curious for those of you who have had a friend officiate, what...

firstoneat56, Jan 8, 2018 4 1,156
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Who escorts the bride’s mom and groom’s mom?
Gina, on January 7, 2018 at 11:39 PM

I have no siblings, and my fiance has no brothers. So we are unsure who should be or have them walk alone?

Heather, Jan 8, 2018 4 905
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Wedding ceremony entrance order
Gina, on January 7, 2018 at 11:42 PM

Anyone know how boths moms, groom/best man groomsman & bridal party enter ceremony? Like in wjat order? We also have 1 ring bearer & 1 flower girl. I’ve heard groom n his party walk up front...

Kelli, Jan 8, 2018 3 542
Jenna
Irish handfasting
Jenna, on January 7, 2018 at 5:38 PM

I’m doing things in memory of loved ones who passed away and couldn’t be there. My grandma was Irish and I’m interested in doing the Irish handfasting but wanted to know what I have to do to make it...

Lex, Jan 7, 2018 6 383
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Wedding right after deployment
Holley , on January 7, 2018 at 6:46 AM

Hello! So I just got engaged last month and my fiancé and I are planning on getting married sometime in August. The thing is I will be on deployment until then and was wondering how I will be able to...

Jessica, Jan 7, 2018 13 271
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Venue Weather Rules
Dee, on January 7, 2018 at 12:46 PM

I wanted to learn if my venue's strict policies regarding when a Plan B indoor location for an outdoor ceremony needs to be used is normal across other venues?One the main reasons I like our venue is...

Miaaa, Jan 7, 2018 7 243
futuremrs_schleter
Brother Standing on Bride’s Side
futuremrs_schleter, on January 6, 2018 at 6:05 PM

Hey guys! I was planning on having my brother stand in as a “bridesmaid” and was wondering what I should use in the program. My cousin will be my Matron of Honor, so I didn’t know if “Man of Honor”...

futuremrs_schleter, Jan 7, 2018 4 171
Brittney
Downloadable Pronouncement of Marriage?
Brittney, on January 6, 2018 at 11:58 PM

Ok very weird question but are there any pre-recorded "I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride" where I can download? I am getting married in Punta Cana and the Resort does not...

OG Gretchen, Jan 7, 2018 11 387
Casey
Finding a church for a ceremony space?
Casey, on January 5, 2018 at 3:12 PM

I realized I put this in the wrong thread, so I'm reposting this! Hey all - I've recently gotten engaged and we might have a venue locked down; however, we still need to find a ceremony space....

2d Bride, Jan 6, 2018 15 690
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Who stands beside me, my maid or matron of honor??
Celina, on January 2, 2018 at 9:27 PM

I couldn’t choose between both of my closest friends, so I am making one my maid of honor and the other my matron of honor. How do I know which to pick to stand beside me? How should they walk out?...

Celina, Jan 3, 2018 8 4,911 1
lilchameleon
Guest Arrival time
lilchameleon, on January 3, 2018 at 2:45 PM

My DJ says typically the prelude music for the ceremony starts 15-30 minutes before the processional. On the questionnaire they gave it asks what time guests arrive, as in when to start the prelude...

stephanie, Jan 3, 2018 13 2,394
SnoBunnii9275
Processional song with words
SnoBunnii9275, on January 3, 2018 at 3:09 PM

Hello I am wanting a song with words playing while the bridal party and I walk down the aisle is this ok or will it be weird for people that it isn't instrumental ? I was thinking You're still the one...

Melissa, Jan 3, 2018 4 199
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Communion during ceremony?
Dbs623, on January 2, 2018 at 3:38 PM

Thoughts on this or is anyone else planning to do so as well? My fiancé and I would like to offer communion to our guests at our ceremony

O, Jan 3, 2018 25 4,152
Bride2B
What side do you stand on at the altar?
Bride2B, on January 1, 2018 at 11:14 PM

Stupid question probably...but is there a traditional side that the bride and groom always stand on, or does it not matter?

BohoRN2017, Jan 2, 2018 15 1,285
Rj923
Bilingual ceremony
Rj923, on January 2, 2018 at 12:12 AM

A few of FH's family members (5-10) primarly speak Spanish. Our ceremony will be in English, but I wanted to incorporate a Spanish portion to make them feel more included. FH doesn't seem to care...

C&N, Jan 2, 2018 7 255
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