Wedding Ceremony
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![Monica](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/2/1/5/utbp_41199215.jpg?r=79302)
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...
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...
![Emily](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/8/2/5/utbp_39941825.jpg?r=87605)
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](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/8/8/7/utbp_40819887.jpg?r=40495)
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...
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...
![Maramayo](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/2/4/3/utbp_39405243.jpg?r=58883)
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...
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....
![Alexis](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/7/2/1/utbp_39796721.jpg?r=85993)
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...
![Tati](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/8/0/1/utbp_35680801.jpg?r=95216)
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...
![Emily](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/8/2/5/utbp_39941825.jpg?r=87605)
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...
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...
![Julia](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/6/1/0/utbp_40473610.jpg?r=13310)
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
![Christina](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/0/2/5/utbp_41141025.jpg?r=42842)
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...
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...
![Maria](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/7/7/3/utbp_41136773.jpg?r=89244)
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...
![Jillian](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/1/3/5/utbp_30966135.jpg?r=24209)
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...
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...
![Maria](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/7/7/3/utbp_41136773.jpg?r=89244)
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....
![Amber](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/2/2/6/utbp_40263226.jpg?r=63191)
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...
![Lauren](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/8/2/1/utbp_39020821.jpg?r=50329)
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...