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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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Self-uniting Ceremony Script
Salena, on May 27, 2020 at 3:40 PM

My fiancé and I have decided to elope and have our larger ceremony/reception next year due to COVID-19. We have decided on having a self-uniting ceremony with just us and our photographers, meaning we...

Michelle, Jun 13, 2020 4 2,611
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Chinese Tea Ceremony and Western timeline
, on June 10, 2020 at 1:38 AM

My fiancé is Chinese (born in HK), speaks Cantonese and is an only child, and his parents are pretty traditional Chinese but claim they don’t care if we follow traditions for our wedding, which I...

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8Pm Ceremony time too late?
Kimberly, on May 27, 2020 at 7:09 AM

Hi all! So my Fiancé and I booked a beautiful venue and for our date all they had available was 8pm-1:30am. This would be a 8-8:30 ceremony, 8:30-9:30 cocktail and 9:30-1:30 reception. I am of course...

VICTORIA, May 28, 2020 19 1,045
Dalal
Catholic and Civil Ceremony - Same Day?
Dalal, on November 15, 2019 at 1:18 PM

Hi there, my FI and I are both baptized, confirmed Catholics with very Catholic families. Despite this, we have always both dreamed of getting married at this secular chapel on the University of...

Andrea, May 26, 2020 8 1,863
Christine
Regret an elopement?
Christine, on May 20, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Hi everyone, I am having a really hard time with what to do. My heart is currently set on an elopement. Mainly=money. I want to do the elopement with immediate honeymoon at a all inclusive resort. My...

Robin, May 24, 2020 16 782
Gwendolyn
Micro-wedding with family only - processional?
Gwendolyn, on May 19, 2020 at 7:46 PM

Hi! My wedding will be immediate family only (my mom, grandparents, aunt, uncle, two young cousins - as well as FHs parents, sister, and niece and nephew). I see a lot of people mention family members...

Lynnie, May 20, 2020 4 726
Melody
Anniversary date - date of marriage cert or actual ceremony?
Melody, on April 3, 2020 at 9:40 PM

We had originally planned our wedding, photos and marriage signature done on the same day 4/4/20. The date we are signing our cert differs from the official ceremony. What would you consider the...

Jana, May 15, 2020 6 2,247
Lynnie
Splurge or Save: Flowers?
Lynnie, on January 23, 2018 at 3:09 PM

This week we’re talking all about budgeting! Divvying up your wedding budget can be tough, so you’ll want to think through your priorities to decide where you want to splurge and where you need to...

Sweetness, May 10, 2020 54 874
Chelsea
First look, without sneaking up on him
Chelsea, on March 29, 2020 at 11:35 PM

Has anyone done a first look in a way other than the whole "sneak up and tap him on the shoulder' thing? Initially, I didn't want to do a first look. I HATE the way it looks and feels when a bride...

Jana, May 9, 2020 41 2,850 4
Kelly
Over or Under: 30 Minute Ceremony?
Kelly, on March 12, 2019 at 11:05 AM

70% of ceremonies are 30 minutes or less. How long will your ceremony be? Over or under 30 minutes? Photo by Holly D Photography in Napa, CA Next Question: Over or Under: Average Honeymoon Budget?...

Jana, May 9, 2020 159 1,701
Chris
How to execute a Zoom at wedding for guests who are not able to attend?
Chris, on May 5, 2020 at 12:40 PM

We rescheduled our wedding for August 29th. Any advice on how to do a Zoom at our wedding if we have guests who are too afraid to fly or if we have to lower our guest count? Like who do you suggest to...

Danielle, May 5, 2020 15 775 2
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Virtual Wedding
Mrs. J 2 Be!, on April 21, 2020 at 11:03 AM

Have anyone had a wedding on Zoom, Skype, Facebook live or anything in that nature? How did it go?

Amy, Apr 23, 2020 6 207
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Dad Officiating
Jessica, on January 7, 2019 at 9:34 AM

Hi everyone! I’ve been reading these forums all throughout my planning and it’s been a huge help! My fiancé and I want my dad to officiate our ceremony. He’s a great public speaker, is funny and he’s...

Charlotte, Apr 20, 2020 4 5,901
Robert
Confetti Etiquette!?
Robert, on May 23, 2019 at 8:17 AM

Need some help with confetti etiquette! (confettiquette?) We haven't decided on a venue yet, but the places we're looking at are all outdoors, like forests and heritage gardens. I'd love to have...

Jana, Apr 17, 2020 14 888
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“Shallow” (A Star is Born) bride entry
Lauren, on March 18, 2020 at 11:43 AM

Has anyone walked down the aisle to Shallow instrumental? Could you share how it went? I’m worried about the tempo and if it would work but I love the idea https://youtu.be/F4z5PKQT9Cg

Lynnie, Apr 17, 2020 1 587
Hannah
Christmas wedding songs!
Hannah, on August 8, 2019 at 9:33 AM

We are having a Christmas wedding December 14th. I want to try to incorporate at least one Christmas song into the ceremony but I don’t know which one or how. We will have some of the classics playing...

Jana, Apr 13, 2020 10 277
Maria
Brides who have hade a bridesman, how did you do the processional?
Maria, on April 13, 2020 at 8:14 AM

One of my best friends is a guy and I am going to have him be a bridesman! However, I am unsure about how to do the processional. My FH and I are each going to have three people stand on our sides. He...

Kimberly, Apr 13, 2020 8 790
Kilaun
Sunday Ceremonies
Kilaun, on September 28, 2019 at 10:19 PM

Thinking about a ceremony on a Sunday for less money. Did anyone else consider this?

Schawaria & Prentice, Apr 7, 2020 214 2,917 3
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Social Distancing Wedding Ideas
Brenda, on March 30, 2020 at 11:18 AM

I’d love to hear about creative ideas for a social distancing wedding. My son and his fiancé have wisely decided to postpone their full ceremony and reception but need to go ahead with getting legally...

Jo, Apr 6, 2020 4 564
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Ceremony Arch Alternatives?
Trisha, on March 5, 2020 at 8:21 AM

Hey Yall! So Lately Ive been Looking Into Ceremony Arch Rentals And I Cant Believe How Expensive They Are. Over $300! So Im Looking For Some Alternatives To An Arch. Im Not Opposed To Making My...

Little, Apr 5, 2020 11 263 1
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