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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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Symbol of unity
Jennifer, on April 8, 2021 at 11:17 AM

Do most people do a unity symbolism: candle lighting, sand blending, lock box to open in the future, etc. The officiant asked what/if we planned to, but we hadn’t thought about it. We are getting...

Gabby, Apr 12, 2021 10 231 1
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Creative vow renewal ideas needed...
Carolyn, on April 10, 2021 at 2:01 PM

Hi everyone!! We're planning a renewal and reception in October 2021 after being married with 20 family members in October 2020. Thanks COVID! We're planning BBQ, lots of music and casual vibe for the...

Lynnie, Apr 12, 2021 2 518 2
MK
Cell phone pictures by venue
MK, on April 12, 2021 at 11:40 AM

I follow my wedding venue on social media and they post their own pictures from every event. I've noticed that the owners of the venue, who also run the social media accounts, take and post pictures...

Heather, Apr 12, 2021 9 294
Jess
Ugly aisle cries
Jess, on April 9, 2021 at 12:12 PM

So I have a very ugly cry, like straight on ogre face! How in the world can I hold back some of that while walking down the isle? I already know my dad is going to cry cause he cried when I was...

Jennifer, Apr 12, 2021 9 233
Christina
Religious vs. not religious
Christina, on April 11, 2021 at 4:33 PM

My family is extremely religious and I was raised with a strong Christian influence. My fiance is not religious at all and does not believe in God or any religion. We are having a hard time agreeing...

Kelly, Apr 12, 2021 5 202
Reagann22
Please Help! -opinions on “first Look”
Reagann22, on April 8, 2021 at 9:53 PM

Hi everyone! My FH and I are having a hard time deciding on whether we’d like to do a “First Look” before our ceremony or not. We really like the idea of it but we also really like the idea of the...

Reagann22, Apr 10, 2021 17 253
Liz
Walk down the aisle song help
Liz, on April 8, 2021 at 9:19 AM

I've narrowed my list to two songs to walk down the aisle too, and I can't make a decision. Beautiful in White- Westlifehttps://youtu.be/XRuDQ6aYeD0 Or Testify - NEEDTOBREATHE...

Lynnie, Apr 9, 2021 4 199
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Talked with my fiancé about our Vows.....
Dj Tanner, on April 8, 2021 at 11:49 AM

My fiancé and I are writing our own vows to each other. I wanted to exchange vows with my fiancé before the wedding so I have a heads up and I know what he will say that way I can at least be prepared...

Fred, Apr 9, 2021 9 336
Elizabeth
Scripture reading for a wedding-- thoughts?
Elizabeth, on March 26, 2021 at 2:23 PM

Any thoughts on this reading for a wedding? Some of the Pharisees came to him, and to test him they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any cause?” He answered, “Have you not read...

Tracey, Apr 8, 2021 23 1,233
Michelle
Ceremony length
Michelle, on April 3, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Are you going for short and sweet straight to the point? Or longer with religious/cultural rituals added? Is your officiant reading something completely unique or having an offbeat mini ceremony to...

Michelle, Apr 8, 2021 17 436 1
Kayla
Mother in law marrying us
Kayla, on April 7, 2021 at 4:22 PM

On Easter a conversation about how literally anybody could get ordained was started, and my future mother in law made a comment about marrying us.. we were all like hey why not! In a joking way....

Michelle, Apr 8, 2021 12 310
Kendria
Ceremony Music/ideas
Kendria, on April 7, 2021 at 10:39 PM

My bridal party only includes: MOB,JBM,MOH......should they all walk in to the same song? If so, what songs would be appropriate for everyone?

Lynnie, Apr 8, 2021 2 92
Stefanie
No wedding party ?
Stefanie, on April 7, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Is anyone else not having a wedding party? We are actually thinking of having our kids stand next to us and have my best friend marry us. Has anyone else done this?

Jennifer, Apr 8, 2021 6 91
Gabby
Non religious readings
Gabby, on April 7, 2021 at 6:22 PM

I've looked online some, but I would love to hear your favorite non religious readings for a ceremony! Maybe something from a book or a famous speech or anything else. Just something faaaaaaar from...

Hannah, Apr 8, 2021 8 692 4
Heather
Already married but having a big wedding.
Heather, on April 6, 2021 at 10:30 PM

I’m finally having the big wedding but I’m legally already married. Had a small covid wedding last June. Is it ok to have a short maybe even comical wedding ceremony? I honestly don’t even feel like...

Alexandra, Apr 7, 2021 5 219
Aliimarieesmith
Booking a church for ceremony in covid right now?
Aliimarieesmith, on April 2, 2021 at 11:42 AM

Hey guys! I have seriously had the HARDEST time finding a church that is open in my area. I live in Maryland and we still haven't fully opened up yet. Vaccines are out officially now so that is...

Melody, Apr 7, 2021 8 123
Skye
First look vs no first look?
Skye, on February 7, 2021 at 11:13 PM

Hello lovely people! My fiancee and I are discussing whether or not we want to do a first look on our wedding day. We are open to both ideas. Those of you who have done a first look, what were the...

Christy, Apr 7, 2021 28 2,167
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No ceremony, still want to incorporate wedding party
Sara, on April 5, 2021 at 11:23 PM

We were supposed to get married 05/30/20 (big ceremony, guest list, all the jazz). With COVID, we did a small immediate family ceremony instead. Anyway. We’ve rescheduled at our original venue with...

Lynnie, Apr 7, 2021 2 203
Kelly
Ceremony music
Kelly, on April 5, 2021 at 3:51 PM

Hi everyone- my fiancé and I are getting married at a house on the lake this fall. I’m working on finding someone to do our ceremony/cocktail hour music before we head to the reception. What one...

Eniale, Apr 6, 2021 7 124
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Destination Weddings
Abby, on April 5, 2021 at 12:07 PM

If you've had a destination wedding, will you please share with me! Would love to know how other people have had experiences with it.My FI and I are considering a wedding on Mackinac Island.

Cristy, Apr 5, 2021 7 174
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