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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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No Groomsmen or Best Man with 5 Bridesmaids
Mollie, on February 28, 2021 at 9:26 PM

My FH told me he doesn’t want any groomsmen or a best man. I’ve already asked 5 people to be in the bridal party, including his sister. Has anyone else had BMs with absolutely no one on the groom’s...

Cyndy, Mar 1, 2021 7 196
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First Look?
Nicole, on February 22, 2021 at 10:39 AM

Hello! I’m trying to decide if my fiancé and I should do a first look or not. Looking for some opinions on whether it’s a good idea or not! Thank you!

Eniale, Mar 1, 2021 23 294
Kimberly
How to make a song play only a certain part on itunes
Kimberly, on February 28, 2021 at 1:42 PM

We will be using my FH’s iPhone on airplane mode played via Bluetooth for our wedding music. He has a playlist for music to play while guests arrive, and a playlist beginning with the song for us to...

Kimberly, Mar 1, 2021 2 194
Cheryl
Walking down the aisle
Cheryl, on February 28, 2021 at 4:36 PM

We are right at the month mark for our wedding. Mostly everything is done except a few things here and there. We are having a very small intimate back yard wedding at our house. I have narrowed down 3...

Aubrianna, Feb 28, 2021 11 201
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No wedding party
Christina, on February 28, 2021 at 12:34 PM

We are not having a wedding party and I’m wondering how others have/are going about this. What song will you play for walking down the isle and did you have anyone walk in pairs before you? All I have...

Christina, Feb 28, 2021 8 139 1
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Entrance music
Maura, on February 27, 2021 at 8:42 AM

I am planning to walk down the aisle to canon in d. My question is, do my bridesmaids walk down to that song as well or a different song?!

Liz, Feb 27, 2021 7 125
Liz
Ring bearer
Liz, on February 26, 2021 at 5:30 PM

If the boy is carrying a Here Comes The Bride sign instead of the rings what is he called... We have other ring bearers and wanted to call him something different.

Willow, Feb 27, 2021 3 116
Joey
Vows prerecorded? Did you put any unique twists on your vows?
Joey, on February 25, 2021 at 7:02 PM

I was wondering if it would be too silly or confusing to have the officiant read generic vows out loud to people and have prerecorded personal vows that we could play via wireless earbud to each other...

Gen, Feb 27, 2021 11 398
Campbell
Can keep same rings as engagement
Campbell, on February 25, 2021 at 1:42 AM

Me and my girlfriend Can keep same ring Commitment ceremony because we both have a disability

Kaysey, Feb 26, 2021 5 226
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Wedding procession song
Annika, on February 25, 2021 at 5:09 PM

I have an outdoor wedding and looking for a song to walk down the aisle. It has to be classical music or bridal music with no singing. So far I was thinking of “Canon in D” but wanted to consider...

Annika, Feb 26, 2021 15 160 1
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Ring Warming Ceremony Covid-edition?
Sarah, on August 16, 2020 at 10:31 PM

Hello! One thing that my FH and I wanted to incorporate into our wedding was a ring warming ceremony, where the rings are passed around so people can bless them with prayers and well wishes. I’d still...

Shelby, Feb 25, 2021 7 510
Richaelyn
Do i have to inform my guests that my wedding ceremony is outside?
Richaelyn, on February 14, 2021 at 11:27 AM

Hello, I was wondering if I have to let my guests know that our wedding ceremony will be outdoor? It’ll only be about 30 minutes or less so, I don’t know if it’s necessary to let them know ahead of...

Shelby, Feb 25, 2021 21 1,024
Haylie
Both Parents escorting me
Haylie, on February 24, 2021 at 10:49 AM

Has anyone on here had both parents escort them down the aisle ? My wedding is far from traditional and I’m entertaining the thought of doing this, was wondering if someone has done this and if the...

Brenda, Feb 25, 2021 20 260
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Church ceremony!
Aubrey, on February 23, 2021 at 11:45 AM

We are planning our ceremony at out church with a reception to follow! Do we invite everyone to both? How do we handle transportation to the reception? Help!

Lady, Feb 24, 2021 9 133
Sarah
Catholic Ceremony before Civil Ceremony??
Sarah, on February 18, 2021 at 3:40 PM

Hello! Congratulations to all of the engaged or recently married couples! I have a predicament that I am hoping to get some insight on. My fiance and I are both Catholic, but we have not been active...

Sarah, Feb 24, 2021 5 633
mrswinteriscoming
Help me understand the ins and outs of a first look!
mrswinteriscoming, on February 22, 2021 at 11:50 PM

I never liked the idea of a first look but I understand they have lots of perks (i.e. good way to get rid of nerves before walking down the aisle, time to take photos before the ceremony etc). For...

Michelle, Feb 23, 2021 7 202
Lauren
Who to have walk me down the aisle and to what!??
Lauren, on February 21, 2021 at 8:57 PM

Hi friends! I'm getting married on the beach in FL in June, we are planning a very laid-back wedding with about 50 people. I have almost everything planned out except who to walk me down the aisle....

Danielle, Feb 22, 2021 9 147
Melissa
Family Sand Ceremony
Melissa, on February 22, 2021 at 4:05 PM

We are doing a Family Sand Ceremony to mesh him and his 2 kids with me and my 2 kids. Should we do a specific song or just have music playing? Any song suggestions? Thanks in advance!

porschea, Feb 22, 2021 5 86
Liz
Horse and carriage bridal entrance
Liz, on February 20, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Has anyone had experience with a horse drawn carriage bridal entrance. I’m wondering about the timing? If the bridal party is entering how would you know when to enter in the carriage. ?

Lynnie, Feb 22, 2021 3 253
Take a shot, take a seat
, on February 15, 2021 at 7:39 PM

We are paying for 5 hours of an open bar - Our ceremony begins at 6PM and we really don't see us staying until 10PM. We are getting married in downtown Greenville, SC and plan to "hit the town" after...

Michelle, Feb 22, 2021 17 728
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