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Jasmine S.
Ways to walk down the aisle - i would rather walk alone but fiancé wants to walk with his parents
Jasmine S., on February 5, 2022 at 3:17 PM

Hi all, currently planning our ceremony and having a bit of a dilemma. My fiancé wants both his parents to walk him, whereas I would prefer to walk alone. In our circles, bride and groom always walk...

Jasmine S., May 3, 2022 19 400
Lynne
History but want song ideas
Lynne, on April 28, 2022 at 6:37 PM

My FH is my ex. We were married to each other before for 7 years, went our separate ways for 13 years (I raised our 2 children), been back together for 5 years. When we were apart I tried to move on...

Lynne, May 1, 2022 5 212
Shannon
Handfasting and wedding bands
Shannon, on April 24, 2019 at 4:33 PM

Hi! We are wanting to do both handfasting and exchange wedding bands. Guessing you do the wedding bands first? Anyone who’s done both in their ceremony please share! Thanks!!

Jillian, Apr 30, 2022 7 1,184
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Remembering Fh's Father
Sara, on April 28, 2022 at 12:58 PM

My FH's father is currently is hospice and we are getting married in September. I've seen the "saved chair". But, what are some other ways to remember him at the wedding? I already planned to have my...

Becky, Apr 30, 2022 4 87
Fanta
Role for grandma
Fanta, on April 22, 2022 at 6:26 PM

So I’m having a dilemma. I am trying to include my grandma in my wedding in some capacity. It’s a complicated relationship, but she helped raise me and contributed financially a TON growing up. Any...

Mrs.a, Apr 28, 2022 15 163
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Are Hoop Bouquets Awkward?
megan, on February 13, 2019 at 10:58 AM

I've seen pictures of hoop bouquets online and they always look so cute! However, I'm wondering if they would be awkward to carry down the aisle. Does anyone have any photos of their bridesmaids...

Donna, Apr 28, 2022 14 748
Leah
Walking down the Aisle
Leah, on April 25, 2022 at 8:31 PM

Hi! I’m getting married October 22nd in an aquarium in the beach town I live in. However, I’m looking for a good instrumental song to walk down the aisle to and I’d appreciate outside help!

Pat, Apr 27, 2022 6 128
Andrea
Feeling insecure about my ceremony..
Andrea, on April 20, 2022 at 12:46 PM

Hello! I am feeling a bit insecure about my ceremony for a few reasons. First, I have no friends (not an exaggeration lol) and very few family members that will likely come to our wedding (I'm...

Jacks, Apr 27, 2022 12 572
Ostrichfeather
Brides who had a dj play ceremony music…
Ostrichfeather, on April 22, 2022 at 3:28 PM

We have not yet decided on our ceremony music, but I am leaning toward having our DJ play a song for when I walk down the aisle and another for when we exit. We’re getting married outside. I’m...

Ostrichfeather, Apr 26, 2022 5 192
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Song to Walk down the aisle to
Victoria, on March 9, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Hey, I was wondering if anyone knew if a meaning song for a couple who has grown so much together from childhood things and things in a adult hood that speaks value to their relationship? I love 1...

Victoria, Apr 21, 2022 13 173 2
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Who to pick as a bridesmaid?
bevbabe, on April 20, 2022 at 8:51 AM

Fiance and I decided to have our siblings and close friends be in our wedding party. DH has 7 so I'm matching his 7. I have one spot left in my bridal party and I can't decide who to give it to. Who...

bevbabe, Apr 20, 2022 16 208 1
Katelin Pitts
Flower man songs
Katelin Pitts, on April 19, 2022 at 7:40 PM

We r getting married in less than a month and my husbands best friend is going to surprise him as a flower man. I need song ideas. We want it to be funny but appropriate. So no hard rap or cussing.

Kelly, Apr 20, 2022 4 13,325
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Procession timing
Serena, on April 15, 2022 at 9:29 PM

How should the timing go for processional for Me and You by Kenneth Chesney? Those included:GrandparentsMother of groomMother of brideGroomRing bearerFlower girlBride

Mrs.evans, Apr 18, 2022 7 111
Arianna
Walking down the aisle
Arianna, on April 14, 2022 at 4:13 PM

So my fiance' and I are both apart of our closest friends' wedding party (he is a groomsmen and I am a bridesmaid). The couple has asked us if we want to walk down the aisle together or with someone...

Mrs.evans, Apr 15, 2022 11 281 1
Kara
Ceremony music help!!!
Kara, on April 15, 2022 at 12:37 AM

Hello! So I had an idea of what I wanted for music for my ceremony, but my mother told me that we aren't supposed to have vocals. It's supposed to be only the instrumental. Is that true? I honestly am...

Mrs.evans, Apr 15, 2022 14 282 1
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Aisle ribbon
Megan, on April 15, 2022 at 7:44 AM

How much ribbon do I need for ceremony isle?

Melle, Apr 15, 2022 3 355
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i have an other question about songs. [ for the bride to walk down]
Katie, on March 28, 2022 at 6:34 AM

Is it better to have a instrumental song Or a song that an artist is actually singing 🤔 I'm soooo confused on what song I wanna come out to. I might have a few ideas. But im not 100% 😭🤣😬😬😬😬🤣🤣Please...

Lynne, Apr 15, 2022 13 158
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Not Having Select Parts of Ceremony
Symmone, on April 13, 2022 at 11:53 AM

I am going thru the process of wondering if I need a flower girl for my wedding. I had one and I'm finding out they can't make the trip. I'm lost on what to do. Thoughts? Thanks.

Symmone, Apr 14, 2022 29 351 1
Kristin
Order of wedding party
Kristin, on April 13, 2022 at 10:14 AM

Hello All! We have a big wedding party - 9 on each side and we are getting married on the water in front of the ocean - we are hoping for a sunny day! My fiancé has 2 daughter in the wedding party in...

Kristin, Apr 13, 2022 2 122 1
Marlee
Ceremony programs for non-jewish guests?
Marlee, on April 12, 2022 at 1:38 PM

Seeking opinions. My fiancée and I are having a somewhat-traditional Jewish wedding. As in, we're keeping some traditional elements and foregoing others. Most of the ceremony will be in English,...

Marlee, Apr 13, 2022 11 180
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