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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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Imani
Bouquet and Corsage
Imani, on March 14, 2022 at 9:55 AM

Will you buy your corsage and bouquet already made or have someone personally make them? I am back and forth and can’t really decide.

Imani, Mar 16, 2022 24 185 3
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Seating of the Parents or Seating of the Mothers
Nicole, on March 11, 2022 at 3:47 PM

So I’m at a crossroads trying to figure this out. Is it common for just the mothers and grandmothers to be escorted by an usher, and have the grandfathers and father of the groom already be sitting?...

Taylor, Mar 11, 2022 5 208 1
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Ceremony planning
Ashlynn, on March 10, 2022 at 4:58 PM

I’m trying to plan my ceremony but am unsure of how the order of everything goes? Where does prayers and music go? When is the unity ceremony? Etc. can anyone give me a rundown of the order things...

Lynnie, Mar 11, 2022 4 113 2
Carlin
First Look or Tradition
Carlin, on March 4, 2022 at 1:16 PM

We’re kind of debating on doing a first look or keep it traditional where we don’t see each other til the ceremony? I don’t we’re kind of old school.

Kaylie, Mar 10, 2022 11 181 2
Brittney
Ceremony Start Time?
Brittney, on March 10, 2022 at 12:09 PM

Our wedding date is October 8th of this year in Oregon and we haven't landed on a ceremony time. I've done some research and sunset around that time of year is around 6:40pm and I've just seen some...

Josie, Mar 10, 2022 7 129 2
Jade
How/where to hire a bartender and server for a small reception?
Jade, on March 7, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Hi there! I'm having a small backyard wedding in June near DC. We are having a food truck for our catering, so we need to hire our own bar tender. We are also thinking about hiring one server to help...

Jade, Mar 8, 2022 2 99
Cheryl
Venue location? Wanting a pretty view of a lake. Ar, Ok, or tx
Cheryl, on March 5, 2022 at 6:17 PM

Hello! My dream wedding would be next to the the Amalfi coast in Italy, but unfortunately I have family members that are really old and most likely couldn’t travel there. I’m looking for anywhere in...

Mrs.evans, Mar 7, 2022 5 91
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Using Dodi Li for prelude music?
Kayla, on March 5, 2022 at 9:31 AM

I'm having a Christian ceremony at my church (Methodist) but trying to include a few Jewish elements since my FH's entire family is Jewish, which my pastor is open to. We will be having a string trio...

Lynnie, Mar 7, 2022 1 108
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Wedding songs
Julia, on March 2, 2022 at 8:47 PM

I have different songs for both me and the bridemaids walking down the aisle. But was wondering is it okay if it had the lyrics playing with the song? I've been to a few weddings and most of them had...

Alisha, Mar 4, 2022 5 224 1
Jessica
No flower girl - guest throw flowers??
Jessica, on March 3, 2022 at 3:56 PM

So I saw a TikTok where they had the guests throw flower petals as the bride and groom exit the ceremony (recessional) We are not having a flower girl. Is this a silly idea or do you think it could be...

Jessica, Mar 4, 2022 9 129
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Multicultural fusion wedding ideas?
Jess, on February 27, 2022 at 3:16 PM

For anyone planning a non-denominational multicultural fusion wedding, any recommendations or advice on how to create a ceremony that celebrates both cultures without incorporating religious...

Vanessa, Mar 2, 2022 2 82
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Ceremony sound system
Alyssa, on March 1, 2022 at 10:59 AM

We are having an outdoor ceremony in June with about 140 people. Our DJ recently contacted us asking if we wanted to add a ceremony sound system (3 mics & speakers) for $500. After...

devotedlydavis, Mar 1, 2022 7 132 1
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Grandparents at the processional
Crystalyn, on March 1, 2022 at 8:05 PM

Do grandparents typically walk down the aisle during the processional?

Jasmine S., Mar 1, 2022 1 70
Staci
Wedding Without Moms
Staci, on February 26, 2022 at 8:39 PM

Hello, My fiancé and I have both unfortunately lost our moms. As you can imagine, it is very hard to plan a wedding without them. We would like to honor them during our wedding ceremony, but weren’t...

Holly, Feb 28, 2022 2 107
Lulu
Should i have flower girls carry my train?
Lulu, on February 24, 2022 at 3:47 PM

I was a “train girl” in plenty of weddings when I was a child and I loved it ahha thinking of having my niece and cousin carry my train? This isn’t very common anymore. Takes on this? My fear is they...

Lulu, Feb 28, 2022 2 121
Courtney
Sand Ceremony Colors
Courtney, on February 26, 2022 at 12:59 PM

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are getting married on the beach and are looking to do a sand ceremony. We plan to do two different colors along with some of the natural sand from the beach we’re getting...

Amanda, Feb 26, 2022 3 134
Nellie and Carlos
Catholic Church
Nellie and Carlos, on February 25, 2022 at 11:06 PM

We just don’t know which church we are going to do the religious wedding we are both Christian Catholics any suggestions?

Michelle, Feb 26, 2022 2 123 2
Miranda
Music help
Miranda, on February 25, 2022 at 12:46 PM

I am walking down the aisle to a song by my chemical romance. But I also like the traditional walk song. I was wondering if anyone knew a good edit or mixing site. I was wanting to start out with the...

Kristen, Feb 25, 2022 1 72 1
Debbie
Harpist and Music Played During Ceremony?
Debbie, on February 24, 2022 at 8:03 PM

We hired a harpist because I really wanted to have beautiful live music playing as guests are being seated and during the ceremony. But now, FH is saying he wants a specific song playing as he comes...

Debbie, Feb 25, 2022 3 162
Michele
Help on Vows
Michele, on February 24, 2022 at 10:28 PM

Our October wedding got shifted to February 26th due to a bunch of life changes that happened over the past 3 weeks... I had an idea my fiance wanted to do our own vows, but he only confirmed that...

Lynnie, Feb 25, 2022 5 314 1
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