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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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Brooke
Is there such thing as a free ordain?
Brooke, on January 1, 2023 at 7:20 PM

I have family members who are wedding officiants but I don’t want them to be my wedding officiant. Is it a thing to hire a wedding officiant for free? Or am I being cheap?

Lisa, Jan 22, 2023 10 266
Olivia
Personal vows
Olivia, on January 19, 2023 at 12:39 AM

My fiancé and I have been together for about three years and we are writing our own vows and we are doing a first look. Do you have any suggestions on what I should say? What do I need to start off...

Olivia, Jan 21, 2023 6 174
Sara
Sunglasses and sandalwood fans for outdoor summer ceremony
Sara, on May 21, 2021 at 11:12 AM

Hi ladies! We're getting married 7/31/21. Tell me your thoughts on handheld fans and sunglasses for outdoor ceremonies. Should I get both? Just one? I know I'd appreciate the fan. I just don't want to...

JohnBaker, Jan 15, 2023 9 177
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Christian Brides: What Readings Did You Pick for Your Wedding?
Elly, on January 9, 2023 at 7:06 AM

Hello to my Sisters in Christ, My wedding will not be in a church, but it is important to me that it reflects Biblical values and truth. As much as Paul's letter to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians...

Angela, Jan 10, 2023 1 83
Breauna
Flower guy
Breauna, on October 31, 2022 at 8:35 PM

My venue won’t allow anything to be thrown, but I’m having a flower guy and i feel like that’s made it 10x harder idk what to have him do, please help! Also little shot bottles aren’t allowed either

Lara, Jan 10, 2023 12 255
Sol
Wedding Rings
Sol, on December 29, 2022 at 6:04 PM

Which do you think is better, gold or white gold? With diamonds or without?

Whitney, Jan 9, 2023 7 146
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Charro suits for wedding
Veronica, on January 7, 2023 at 2:08 PM

Does anyone know where I can rent or buy a traje de charro for my husband to wear during our wedding? We are married already but didn’t have a wedding and would like to have a more traditional Mexican...

Michael, Jan 7, 2023 1 444
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Suggestions for "best Kids" bridal party at altar
Dawn, on January 6, 2023 at 1:09 PM

My fiance has 3 adult children, and I have 1 adult child. We decided to ask the 4 of them to be our "Best Kids" all together, instead of having a best man and maid of honor. The challenge is, we're...

Ashlee, Jan 7, 2023 3 69
Kaitlynn
Elopement
Kaitlynn, on November 6, 2022 at 11:52 PM

Hey everyone! What is anyone thoughts on this. All I've been thinking lately I just want a ceremony and just maybe 20 or 30 people there but no reception after the wedding. I personally have not been...

Dawn, Jan 6, 2023 12 317 1
Erica
Elopement
Erica, on January 3, 2023 at 4:35 PM

We may just go to Nashville, Tn. With about 10 people in a chapel! I just want to be a queen and marry my king, wear my dress, makeup and hair done walking down the isle to the song I picked! Sounds...

Skylar, Jan 5, 2023 4 107
Erica
Wedding March
Erica, on December 29, 2022 at 4:54 PM

Since I’m a very different person and love classic and rock, alternative, stuff like tool, Alice In Chains and guns and roses, etc. I also love music like eltonJohn - Your Song is my favorite so that...

Erica, Dec 31, 2022 10 130
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Ceremony rehearsals
Michelle, on November 17, 2022 at 4:09 PM

Not including dinner festivities, what happens in the Ceremony Rehearsal itself? Who are you planning to include? Will you have a traditional ceremony schedule, or create your own flow of events? Or...

Marvel, Dec 27, 2022 12 154
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Ceremony first and party later
Nycbride, on December 24, 2022 at 10:44 AM

My fiancé and I are having two events and I want to hear thoughts. It won’t be two weddings, but will be one small and intimate wedding, like a semi-elopement this upcoming summer, and then a party to...

Celeste, Dec 26, 2022 3 127
Leslie
Emotional
Leslie, on November 29, 2022 at 1:39 AM

Anyone else feel super emotional few days before the wedding? I’m normally not this emotional but I have been crying so much lately, 3 days before wedding day so not sure if it’s that or it’s the week...

Rolando, Dec 26, 2022 3 82
Rosalie
Prices of a flowery arch?
Rosalie, on December 7, 2022 at 6:55 PM

So, I've thought I'd get married under a beautiful, flowery arch and I've seen lots of pictures of it and wondering the pricing. I've googled it and haven't got any good results. If anybody has been...

Rolando, Dec 26, 2022 5 611
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Is this a funeral song?
Victoria, on December 20, 2022 at 6:48 PM

So my wedding ceremony will be in church and all the music will be hymns played on piano (with the exception of the bridal entrance song which will be my sister/MOH singing “O Perfect Love”). I want...

Marlee, Dec 23, 2022 3 134
Jacqueline
Parents being difficult!
Jacqueline, on December 9, 2022 at 10:07 AM

I'm so conflicted right now. My FH and I are planning a small/intimate wedding and our ceremony is in the tradition of the Celts and Vikings (ie - many Pagan traditions). One element that is causing...

Jacqueline, Dec 16, 2022 14 487
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Is it weird to have no Brides made/moh and Best man/groomsmen at my ceremony?
Stephani, on January 2, 2018 at 4:38 PM

We are thinking to have no Brides made/Maid of honor and Best man/Groomsmen at our wedding ceremony since we don't have anyone in our mind to ask, but I'm not sure if that is odd for a wedding...

Connie, Dec 15, 2022 10 3,721
Heidi
Tips on Elopement in Santorini
Heidi, on March 16, 2022 at 11:11 PM

Hello there lovely people ! Does anyone have tips on elopements in Santorini? I desperately need recommendations. I find it hard to trust people I have never met with thousands of dollars to plan my...

Terry, Dec 14, 2022 7 380
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Ring Bearer/flower Girl/kid titles!
Lisa, on November 17, 2022 at 12:18 PM

So for our flower girl, I picked my goddaughter (also only little girl we know currently so it worked out!). For our ringbearer, my fiancé wanted to pick his godson (which makes sense since I picked...

Peanut, Dec 1, 2022 4 314
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