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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 to include my 14yr daughter
Tatum, on December 31, 2017 at 2:22 PM

Im a single mom with a teenager on a new life adventure. My fiancee and i are puzzled on how to include my daughter in the ceremony because we want her to know shes part of our bew adventure. So im...

Tatum, Jan 2, 2018 26 2,154
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How much did you spend?
Demetria , on January 1, 2018 at 1:35 PM

I’m recently engaged and I’m in the phase of putting together a wedding budget. I’ve always dreamed of my wedding, but I never really considered the cost. IT IS REALLY EXPENSIVE!! I’m looking to spend...

Sheena, Jan 2, 2018 24 2,145
Megan
Unity ceremony ideas?
Megan, on August 10, 2017 at 10:59 PM

What is everyone doing for your unity portion of the ceremony. In our area I've only seen unity candles, unity sand or a 3 rope tying ceremony so I'm curious as to what other things are out there!...

Bridget, Jan 2, 2018 32 583
Krystal
Courthouse wedding wait times?
Krystal, on December 29, 2017 at 7:56 AM

Hello all! I had a question for anyone familiar with courthouse weddings. My SO and I are planning to get married at a lovely historic courthouse and then have a reception/party at another venue....

muriel, Jan 1, 2018 4 1,726
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Song to walk down the aisle to
Kaitlyn, on December 29, 2017 at 3:12 PM

Hi everyone! im having a pianist at my wedding ceremony and i am trying to decide what song to walk down the aisle to. I’m having my bridesmaids walk down to a piano version of can’t help falling in...

Jennifer, Dec 31, 2017 7 183
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Standing vs sitting
Sasha, on December 28, 2017 at 10:57 PM

Hello everyone . I was talking to my sister about having the wedding party stand during the ceremony since I would like to have an outdoor ceremony. I Have never been to an outdoor ceremony but I do...

Tatum, Dec 31, 2017 10 629
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Legit Online Marriage License
Evelyn, on December 22, 2017 at 8:02 AM

Hello! I’m sure this has been asked before but I’m hoping to get recommendations for a legit website for someone to get there marriage lisence. There are just so many! Thanks!

Peachykeen45, Dec 31, 2017 18 1,640
Courtney
Two officiants
Courtney , on December 29, 2017 at 1:52 PM

My wedding is still a year and a half away however FH and I have been talking about who we want to officiate. Neither of us are very religious so we prefer a nonominational, but are families are...

happeningmom, Dec 29, 2017 7 641
Bride2B
Methodist pastor for ceremony and other questions
Bride2B, on December 27, 2017 at 2:45 PM

I'm trying to figure out how to book an officiant. My wedding is DW in my college city, and while I was in college, I was discovering Christianity and started to get really involved in the Methodist...

Mmssecrets, Dec 28, 2017 9 2,435
FutureMrsS
What song are you walking down the aisle to? Processional song?
FutureMrsS, on November 16, 2017 at 8:18 PM

I want to know what song you will be walking down the aisle to? Is it an instrumental? Why did you pick it? I'm trying to get ideas Also - anyone using any red dirt music at their wedding? EDIT - Red...

Sabrina, Dec 27, 2017 133 4,770
Sara
Walking down a short aisle- music suggestions
Sara, on December 26, 2017 at 12:16 PM

Hello All! I am starting to think about our ceremony music, specifically what song to play while walking down the aisle. We are having an outdoor (fingers crossed) garden ceremony in June, and the...

earias, Dec 26, 2017 4 1,784
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Wedding party not involved in ceremony
Christin , on December 22, 2017 at 10:22 PM

My fiancé and I are doing a bit of a non-traditional wedding-no cake (we don’t like cake), no bouquet/garter Toss, and more. Another idea that I’m tossing around is our wedding party. Originally, we...

Alforev, Dec 26, 2017 21 3,146
Hanna
Uncle officiant??
Hanna, on December 23, 2017 at 3:03 PM

Hey guys, I need some help. So I know how awful it is to ask family members to do things for your wedding but my uncle is certified as an officiant (if that's even the correct terminology) and I am...

Mrs.hays, Dec 24, 2017 19 1,017
ThePeoplesBride
Too many guests for a ring blessing?
ThePeoplesBride, on December 21, 2017 at 9:59 AM

I love the idea of having my guests bless our rings before we put them on our fingers during the ceremony. However, my guest list is roughly 140 people and I wonder if this is too many to complete it...

Malwen107, Dec 23, 2017 20 834
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Spray tan before wedding??
Chelsea, on December 20, 2017 at 5:35 PM

Should I get a spray tan before my wedding?? I’m on the fair side and my wedding is outside. I don’t want it to rub off on my dress. I’ve never got a spray tan before so don’t know much about it. Any...

Chelsea, Dec 21, 2017 11 2,407
Mrsjacoria2018
Processional and recessional music
Mrsjacoria2018, on December 19, 2017 at 4:06 PM

To Marrieds and Engaged Couples: what songs are you planning on walking down the aisle to and what song do you have as your recessional? Are you having different songs for groom/bridal party/bride?...

Nadia, Dec 20, 2017 18 1,119
Mrsjacoria2018
Sound system rentals
Mrsjacoria2018, on December 19, 2017 at 6:48 PM

So I'm trying to figure out what to do for my ceremony music, sound system-wise.... Where do you even start? I'm not having a dj for my reception. Is that where you get a sound system? Can you have a...

Mrs.hays, Dec 19, 2017 9 1,788
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Song length
Crystal, on December 19, 2017 at 2:09 PM

So I would love to walk to the song "flowers in your hair" by the Lumineers but it's 1:53 and I feel that's a long time to walk for only 120 guests. What are your thoughts?

Mrs.hays, Dec 19, 2017 11 225
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Bridal party processional to go with ‘here comes the sun’
Dominique, on December 19, 2017 at 8:58 AM

I’m thinking of walking down the aisle to “Here Comes the Sun” - instrumental version and am trying to think of a similar light and happy song to accompany it for the bridal party. I do not really...

Mrsbdg, Dec 19, 2017 3 832
Rocio H
Mariachi song suggestions for ceremony
Rocio H, on April 27, 2017 at 5:36 PM

My church is allowing us to have a mariachi group play at our ceremony since they do not provide any sort of music whatsoever. And I am really excited. There a lot of good groups in the Las Vegas...

Alex Ramirez, Jul 2, 2017 3 4,719
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