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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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Trying to keep things somewhat traditional
, on January 8, 2021 at 11:06 PM

We are on our second round of wedding planning and decided to things a little different with our small (ish) wedding. Our ceremony will be in a small courtyard outside of our venue and the reception...

Lav, Jan 9, 2021 5 125 1
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Music decisions
Taylor, on January 8, 2021 at 2:25 AM

Pros and cons of having a live performer at the ceremony as opposed to having a DJ?

Chrysta, Jan 9, 2021 11 107
MLS
Non-religous Wedding Ceremony
MLS, on January 5, 2021 at 11:47 AM

We are not religious people at all. Our wedding will not incorporate religion. I am curious what people did that was different during their ceremonies? I keep thinking about readings and people...

Florida Marlins, Jan 8, 2021 18 159
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Not a very religious couple
Synthia, on January 8, 2021 at 8:50 AM

So were getting married on new years eve but we aren't very religious how do we go about finding an officiant that won't be over the top with all the religious stuff for the ceremony?

Florida Marlins, Jan 8, 2021 11 126
Mrs. Spring
Simple Elopement of a loved one
Mrs. Spring, on January 7, 2021 at 10:29 AM

One of my really good friends from University got married last month. Wanted to share to help those who are on a super tight budget or who feel the big pressure from society to have a "normal" 100...

Lynnie, Jan 8, 2021 4 129 1
Amanda
Small Wedding in Big Sanctuary
Amanda, on January 6, 2021 at 4:50 PM

Our wedding date is March 6, 2021 and we’ve decided not to postpone. We’re only inviting immediate family and wedding party so max 20-25 people (probably even less). Our ceremony is in a big sanctuary...

Laura, Jan 8, 2021 5 188 1
Kimberly
Glass Unity Ceremony Vases
Kimberly, on January 7, 2021 at 4:41 PM

I'm just wondering where y'all found your unity ceremony vases. We are doing a glass unity ceremony but I am having a hard time finding vases that I like and that won't cost a ton of money. I just...

Kimberly, Jan 7, 2021 12 102
Kristen
nye 2021 Wedding Hashtags
Kristen, on January 6, 2021 at 11:54 AM

Is anyone doing a hashtag related to NYE? I let my Fiance be in charge (for the most part) of this and he has come up with some cute NYE related ones. Interested in hearing others :-)

Jennifer, Jan 7, 2021 4 110
April
Where can i find Tulle for my pergola? Wedding Ceremony
April, on January 6, 2021 at 8:13 PM

The pergola is 16 x 16 and I have no idea where to find the correct material for this. Can this be bought on Amazon? Is it just called "Tulle" my vendor has no idea where they got this.

Meghan, Jan 7, 2021 7 101 1
Ebony
Virtual Wedding
Ebony, on January 5, 2021 at 10:28 PM

Hello! I’m getting married 3/6/21 with about 30 family and friends. I also plan to have family and friends on Zoom. Please share any ideas on how to make zoom engaging not boring. What worked for you...

Ebony, Jan 6, 2021 11 286
Danielle
Who goes to the rehearsal dinner?
Danielle, on January 6, 2021 at 8:18 AM

I am having a catholic ceremony with a full mass. Have 6 bridesmaids, 6 groomsmen, 2 flower girls and 2 ring bearers. I understand that they all go to the church to rehearse. Do my parents, grooms...

Michelle, Jan 6, 2021 15 1,012
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Wedding roles
Shania, on January 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM

Hello everyone! I have an issue. I currently have 11 bridesmaids and 11 groomsmen. I wanted to cut down 2 of my guy cousins from the groomsman side, but I still want them to have an important part in...

Veronica, Jan 6, 2021 7 181
Ceremony Unity Ideas
, on January 5, 2021 at 12:30 PM

What are fun unity ideas ya’ll are doing? We are having a traditional religious ceremony but don’t want to do a typical bringing of unity that we see at a lot of ceremonies. We want it to be fun and...

Ashley, Jan 5, 2021 7 209
Lisa
How Did You Decide What Order Your Wedding Party Will Walk Down The Aisle?
Lisa, on December 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM

I still have plenty of time before my wedding (and therefore plenty of time to figure this out for my own wedding party), but one of my bridesmaids had recently asked about ordering/who is paired with...

Lisa, Jan 5, 2021 40 501
Squeezy Bean
Decorating a spare room for the ceremony
Squeezy Bean, on January 5, 2021 at 4:09 AM

We're planning to get married in the spare room of FH's home, and I'm stuck for decoration ideas. Can anyone inspire me with something other than flowers, arches or lights?

Amanda, Jan 5, 2021 6 130
Squeezy Bean
Ceremony readings
Squeezy Bean, on January 5, 2021 at 4:20 AM

I'm curious as to what readings people are doing for their ceremonies. I hadn't initially given it much thought, but I like 1 Corinthians 13. But FH isn't technically religious, so he may prefer...

Biaani, Jan 5, 2021 4 110
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Ideas for roles for an Uncle?
Amanda, on January 5, 2021 at 11:49 AM

I am wondering if anyone has any ideas of something nice I could have my uncle do for the wedding? He is my dad's twin brother and always has been very close to my heart. I am having my grandmother...

Michelle, Jan 5, 2021 4 268
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Ceremony Send Off?
Elizabeth, on January 1, 2021 at 12:33 PM

Our wedding is out of town for most people so we're concerned about timing of the send off. If we wait until 9pm when the photographer's time is up, we're not sure how many people will be left. Has...

Melle, Jan 4, 2021 12 311
Margaret
Family Heirlooms
Margaret, on September 29, 2020 at 11:23 AM

What family heirlooms are you incorporating into wedding? Will the be a part of Something Old / Something Borrowed, Something Blue? Or will you be incorporating them some other way? I had a hard time...

Mallory, Jan 4, 2021 19 155 1
Kelli
Vows
Kelli, on December 30, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Any tips on working on vows or what are options for things to be said during ceremony. My fiancé and I are going to read each other a letter prior to ceremony because we are private people so was...

Kelli, Jan 2, 2021 7 216
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