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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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Family-less (?) bride
Dana, on August 10, 2021 at 9:01 PM

How can I figure out how to plan for a second (mine) and first (his) wedding when I have really no family but he does...? We both want something special and unique to our very quirky personalities. He...

Maggie, Aug 11, 2021 4 135
Kayla
Ceremony music - Help!
Kayla, on August 8, 2021 at 11:58 AM

I’m having a really tough time deciding what music to play for our ceremony. Would it be weird to have only instrumental music before/during then have an actual song for the recession? Also is it...

Kayla, Aug 10, 2021 3 133
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How would you handle seating?
Mackenzie, on August 10, 2021 at 4:14 PM

I am having my wedding in the forest on the 28th. The venue has only 12 chairs to provide for guests, but they also have hanging benches and seats and nets in the trees with pillows that guests often...

Jessyca, Aug 10, 2021 5 159
Private User
Song to play after the Wedding ceremony
Private User, on August 8, 2021 at 11:22 PM

Help!! We are looking for an upbeat song that is appropriate to play in a church right after we are married as qe exit the church! Something happy!

Janae, Aug 9, 2021 5 130
Miranda Landry
Instrumental Piano Prelude Songs
Miranda Landry, on August 6, 2021 at 3:47 PM

I’ve hired a pianist for my ceremony and cocktail hour and am looking for relaxing and romantic instrumental piano prelude songs. So far, I’ve chosen a slower version of Bruno Mars- Marry Me and Alan...

Miranda Landry, Aug 9, 2021 4 642
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Handfasting Ceremony That Involves all guests?
Sarah, on August 6, 2021 at 10:28 PM

My partner and I are hosting a less traditional wedding (no wedding party, no wedding rings) but we love the idea of including a traditional handfasting ceremony. The focus of our wedding is not so...

Willow, Aug 7, 2021 4 208
Amanda
Walking down aisle
Amanda, on August 3, 2021 at 1:43 PM

How long should the bridesmaids/groomsmen music be? How Long should mine (bride) be?

Amanda, Aug 7, 2021 3 119
Brandi
Backyard rental?
Brandi, on November 25, 2018 at 4:34 PM

Looking for a backyard to rent just for our wedding ceremony. Already have a place for reception. But our ceremony is going to be very small and intimate. Anyone ever rented a backyard before???...

Lauren, Aug 7, 2021 8 7,353 2
Lillygirl
Guest list dilemma
Lillygirl, on August 3, 2021 at 11:26 AM

Hey ladies , I'm sure everyone goes through this same delimia with the guests list being created. I'll paint the picture a little better, my mom and I were having lunch a few days ago, I had made my...

Lillygirl, Aug 6, 2021 10 260
Corrin
Realistic time to walk down the aisle
Corrin, on August 5, 2021 at 11:37 PM

I know this will depend upon how far you're walking, but in general how long do you think it takes? Is the music supposed to fade once you stand in front of your partner or when you're handed off? Do...

Kayla, Aug 6, 2021 5 452
Madison
What Is Your Ring Bearer Carrying?
Madison, on August 4, 2021 at 9:30 AM

If you’re having a ring bearer, what is he carrying?

Melody, Aug 6, 2021 15 286 2
Cali
Wedding Processional
Cali, on August 4, 2021 at 10:37 PM

Hey guys, I want your opinion on what I should do for my wedding processional - I have divorced parents and my dad is remarried and I want my stepmom to be escorted down the aisle as well since she...

Melody, Aug 6, 2021 4 116
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Ceremony exit
Ashley, on August 5, 2021 at 6:06 PM

So because of a few reasons I'm trying to figure out how to get my wedding party back up the isle for the exit in a way that doesn't pair up the groomsmen with a bridesmaids. I thought send them up...

Sarah, Aug 6, 2021 5 116 1
Madison
Unity Ceremony Sign Creation?
Madison, on August 5, 2021 at 9:18 AM

My FH and I are thinking we want to do something like this for our unity ceremony but am having troubles finding where I could get something like this. Any tips or ideas?

Chaka, Aug 5, 2021 7 121
Michelle
If you are looking for ceremony instrumentals
Michelle, on August 5, 2021 at 12:46 PM

Check out Midnight String Quartet https://midnitestringquartet.com/

Michelle, Aug 5, 2021 39
Crain
How to do a wedding alone?
Crain, on August 4, 2021 at 11:16 PM

Ok so my friend reached out to me and said that she is going to get married but they want it to be just them and since I was getting married she thought I would know this answer but I really don’t. So...

Crain, Aug 5, 2021 8 248
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Two maid of honors, bridal party of 5
Morgan, on August 3, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Help! I’m so stuck between doing two or one maid of honor 😭 I’m stuck between my sister and my lifetime best friend…do I do both? Or is the odd since I have a bridal party total of 5? Thanks all for...

Janae, Aug 4, 2021 8 144
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Question
Kayla, on August 3, 2021 at 9:07 PM

So my bridal party is very small I only have a maid of honor. That’s it. My FH is having his brother be the best man who will already be up next to him. So it’s just me and my maid of honor walking...

Janae, Aug 4, 2021 8 157
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Memorializing a deceased best man.
Stephanie, on January 22, 2021 at 12:45 PM

Help! We are planning a very small, intimate, family only wedding for my sister in June 2021. The bridal party was to consist of myself (moh) and her fiancé’s older brother as the best man. The best...

Donna, Aug 4, 2021 8 2,278
Liz
Advice for ceremony without a rehearsal
Liz, on August 4, 2021 at 11:11 AM

Our wedding party are coming in from all over the country and not coming in until the morning of the wedding and the ceremony is being officiated by FH's sister and the first time she's done a...

Alejandra, Aug 4, 2021 4 276
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