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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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Monica
Micro Wedding
Monica, on November 22, 2023 at 12:33 PM

We have decided on a very small intimate wedding. My immediate family & his, which consists of 18 people. My question is do I have people sit the guests or should they seat themselves? Should we...

Andrea, Nov 22, 2023 2 87
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Saturday in September or Sunday in October wedding
Alexandra, on November 20, 2023 at 10:30 PM

I need some help deciding on a wedding date. There are two options I’m trying to choose from. I’m in Virginia if that helps weather wise. One is a Saturday in September. And the other date is Sunday...

CM, Nov 21, 2023 9 162
Emily
Ceremony Procedure Question
Emily, on November 10, 2023 at 12:07 PM

What do I do at the end of the aisle? Both of my parents are walking done. The whole hug and kiss thing - is it necessary? Can they both just sit? Do they have to hug the groom? I’m just not sure what...

Andrea, Nov 19, 2023 12 463
Andrea
Song help — bridesmaids entry, our exit
Andrea, on November 17, 2023 at 2:21 PM

I’m trying to piece together music for my ceremony in January. We’re generally playing instrumental, slightly geeky music as the pre-ceremony seating music. I found a lovely piano/cello version of...

Bird, Nov 17, 2023 1 55
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No kid wedding
Blakeley, on November 6, 2023 at 4:06 PM

So I am a 2025 bride and my fiancé and I are trying to figure out the kids situation. Ive thought about not having any kids under 2 there but then I've also just thought about not having any kids in...

Laura, Nov 15, 2023 8 170
Maramayo
Chatgpt Ceremony
Maramayo, on November 13, 2023 at 5:47 PM

I just used ChatGPT to write our wedding ceremony (we are non-denominational, and a friend is doing our wedding). We still need to write our individual vows to each other, but this made quick work of...

Maramayo, Nov 13, 2023 82
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Bridesmaids drama
Jes, on November 2, 2023 at 7:47 PM

Long story short my groomsmen and bridesmaids will be paired according to height. One of my bridesmaids is disappointed that her spouse, who is also in the the wedding, will not be partnered with her....

Maramayo, Nov 13, 2023 9 296
Alexis
Wedding photography
Alexis, on October 19, 2023 at 10:54 AM

Wedding photographer took pictures of me and my mom getting ready, her buttoning my dress, doing my veil, and I asked for these pictures and she said I unfortunately don’t get all of my wedding images...

Alexis, Nov 11, 2023 14 260 1
Tati
Considering a civil union or elopement prior to our wedding date
Tati, on April 20, 2021 at 8:51 AM

Hi guys! I need some advice. My fiancé and I are devoutly religious but are struggling keeping our hands off each other. Due to 1 Corinthians 7:9, we are considering a civil union to solve our...

Hellen, Oct 30, 2023 52 2,175 3
Emily
Timing for Bride Walkout Ceremony
Emily, on October 29, 2023 at 8:29 AM

Hi! This has been keeping me up at night and I cannot seem to find an answer on the web. Our ceremony does not include a bridal party, which means it will only be two songs. One for my fiance and his...

Pat, Oct 29, 2023 4 128 2
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Can Catholic priest also be officiant if you’re already married in the Catholic Church?
Ashlin, on October 4, 2023 at 11:41 PM

Hey all! I am getting married in the Catholic Church with a small amount of family and friends one week prior to my big wedding throwdown which will be at a local place that is special to us. The...

SandyZV, Oct 6, 2023 19 915
Julia
Non-religious wedding Ceremony
Julia, on October 5, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Neither me or my Fiance are religious (he's Christian but not religious and I'm an Atheist) so I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for a non religious wedding ceremony

Pat, Oct 6, 2023 3 160
Christina
Jewish Catholic wedding
Christina, on September 30, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Does anyone have experience or advice on how to navigate a Catholic Jewish ceremony? He’s Jewish and I’m Catholic. I want to find a way to have both a rabbi and a priest at the ceremony but feeling a...

Valerie, Oct 4, 2023 8 631
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Wedding Rings
Lunajay, on January 20, 2022 at 9:00 PM

What happens with the ring um... night or day of wedding??? I know the best man has them at the ceremony and is gives them to the officiant to give to the couple. But are we suppose to give up our...

Mrs. Johnson, Oct 4, 2023 24 505 2
Maria
Married with no Music!
Maria, on October 1, 2023 at 6:11 PM

We got married in an Orthodox Church and found out last minute that music isn't allowed on church grounds. We hired an awesome Greek pop singer and had a whole tracklist planned for before and after...

Peyton, Oct 3, 2023 9 281
Jillian
Unique Wedding with no Officiant
Jillian, on December 28, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Hi! So my fiance and I are having a pretty non traditional wedding, no wedding party blah blah blah. When it comes to hiring an officiant - we're at a loss. We have no one who perfectly represents...

Jillian, Oct 2, 2023 15 2,706 1
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Convalidation
Alixa, on February 8, 2018 at 11:07 AM

I am having my convalidation of marriage this year. I have been married for 15 years (this year). We are celebrating our anniversary/convalidation/vow renewal all at once. I wanted to know how long is...

MrsC, Oct 1, 2023 6 1,142
Maria
Wedding is tomorrow and i just found out there's no music Allowed!!
Maria, on September 29, 2023 at 1:16 PM

I'm freaking out right now! My fiance and I are Greek Orthodox and we're getting married in church. It's a very traditional church with an ancient feel and that's part of the reason I love it so much....

Maria, Sep 30, 2023 12 406
Amber
Glass Unity
Amber, on August 9, 2023 at 8:24 PM

Hello! I am curious if anyone here has done the glass unity during their ceremony. I am looking at unityinglass.com as it looks like the best option but definitely open to any suggestions. Also am...

Kelly, Sep 26, 2023 3 137 1
Lauren
Ceremony Time
Lauren, on September 22, 2023 at 10:08 AM

Hi all! I need a little help timing my ceremony.. we’re getting married in a Catholic church, but just doing a ceremony not a full mass. It should take about half an hour, and our reception cocktail...

Stephanie, Sep 26, 2023 15 150 1
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