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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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Processional - Bridesmaids walk alone?
MegAn, on September 15, 2018 at 6:43 PM

It seems to be most common that bridesmaids and groomsmen walk down the aisle together during the processional, but we've (mostly me ) have been liking the idea of having the groomsmen walk around the...

Ashley, Feb 8, 2020 10 4,712 1
ERIN
Step Father / Father - Walking down the aisle!
ERIN, on February 3, 2020 at 10:41 AM

Here's my dilemma. I am very close with my step dad. He has been apart of my life for over 20 years (parents split when I was 8). My dad and I don't talk much and are not that close, but I know that I...

Clíodhna, Feb 7, 2020 4 329
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Outdoor Ceremony: Arbor or no arbor?
Amberly, on January 28, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Originally when we were looking for a venue, my one wish was to have a large tree to get married under. The one we booked not only has the tree, but also amazing views with a mountain backdrop. We...

Jennifer, Jan 28, 2020 9 538
Lindsey
Handfasting ribbons/fabric?
Lindsey, on October 15, 2019 at 10:55 AM

My fiance and I are planning to include a handfasting with our ceremony. We haven't decided where in the ceremony, but maybe between the vows and ring exchange/I do? I wasn't really a huge fan of the...

D Greene, Jan 28, 2020 4 357
Erika
Mexican song walk down aisle!?!?
Erika, on June 5, 2018 at 12:11 AM

I’m stressing out because I’m looking for a mexican song to walk down the aisle. Does anyone know any songs?? Please and thank you!

D Greene, Jan 22, 2020 8 5,889 1
Mrs. Juliana
Blended Families, how will you include the kids
Mrs. Juliana, on March 19, 2019 at 3:05 PM

I’m just curious to see how the other brides will be including the children of a blended family into the wedding ceremony. My daughter from a previous relationship will be 10 and for her to feel...

Kimberly, Jan 14, 2020 25 1,959
Jackie
Signs for Bridesmaids?
Jackie, on January 14, 2020 at 11:56 AM

I saw these on Etsy & I thought it might be a cute idea for the bridesmaids to carry these down the aisle instead of bouquets! What do you guys think?

Jackie, Jan 14, 2020 7 301 1
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Looking for help: Top Gun quote for Wedding Vows
Michelle, on January 13, 2020 at 7:04 PM

Hi! FH is probably the biggest Top Gun fan in the world. While cheesy, I think he would think it was really cute if I snuck in a Top Gun quote in my vows. Anyone have any suggestions on what to...

Kelsey, Jan 13, 2020 4 761
Nathalie
Bilingual Catholic Wedding (spanish and english)
Nathalie, on January 8, 2020 at 3:33 PM

I will be getting married soon and I'm looking at the insight of a bilingual catholic wedding. I was also thinking of adding Latin in some parts of my ceremony. like for the small prayers in Latin,...

Clíodhna, Jan 13, 2020 3 1,452 2
Apryl
Plus ones for intimate ceremony?
Apryl, on January 9, 2020 at 2:37 PM

Do I still have to extend plus ones even though I am having a VERY intimate ceremony with only cake and champagne toast to follow? I am aiming to keep the guestlist below 20 and with plus ones, this...

Vicky, Jan 11, 2020 16 588
Kelly
No Flower Girl
Kelly, on January 7, 2020 at 7:21 PM

We are having a rather small wedding and there are no flower girl candidates. Fine with me, but I really deserve to walk on flower petals. Any ideas?

Kelly, Jan 10, 2020 11 317
Melanie
Catholic wedding. i don't want it but...
Melanie, on August 22, 2019 at 12:18 PM

So I've been venue shopping the last few days. I found A two places I love, My mother is wanting me to have a Catholic wedding. I don't want one but if it makes her happy. My question is if i have a...

Mikayla, Jan 10, 2020 16 1,206
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Catholic Wedding without Mass
Nicole, on January 5, 2020 at 5:16 PM

Does anyone have any insight on what a Catholic wedding without mass looks like and how long it last? I am catholic but my fiance is not which is why we agreed not to do the full mass. Does your...

Grace, Jan 10, 2020 5 1,770 2
My nephew is walking me down the aisle
, on January 5, 2020 at 11:45 PM

I have never had a great relationship with my father.. My grandfather was like a Dad to me, my whole life. He always said he'd walk me down the aisle and do the father-daughter dance with me, but he...

Cher Horowitz, Jan 6, 2020 4 435 1
Tiffany
Is there a such thing as a Flower Boy?
Tiffany, on January 5, 2020 at 12:46 AM

None of my family members or close friends have daughters who I can ask to be my flower girl. Everyone has sons, so I've been toying with the idea of having a Flower Boy instead of a Flower Girl. My...

Catherine, Jan 6, 2020 7 1,462
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How many flower petals for flower girl
Sara, on January 1, 2020 at 1:01 AM

How many flower petals do you recommend for a flower girl? Are there any alternatives other than rose petals, or flowers?

Clíodhna, Jan 3, 2020 4 2,876 1
Holly
Moody Spring Wedding-did a later ceremony time accentuate the look of the wedding?
Holly, on December 29, 2019 at 1:36 AM

Hi Brides! My fiancé and I have decided a ‘moody’ look for our wedding. Due to timing and our all-outdoor, wine country venue in Southern California our wedding will be in the spring although this...

Pirate & 60s Bride, Jan 2, 2020 8 339
Kari
Best Man as Officiant?
Kari, on December 20, 2019 at 3:05 PM

We'd really like to have a friend officiate our wedding, not just a person we don't have any relationship with. I'm going to have my best friend as my MOH and no other bridesmaids, and my FH is most...

Clíodhna, Dec 23, 2019 3 2,059 1
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Non practicing Catholic wanting to Marry non religious person in a Catholic Church
Mary, on January 7, 2019 at 3:42 AM

Morning Guys, I really hope you are able to offer me some advice. My Fiance and I became engaged in December (we have been together 6 years) we are over the moon and so excited to become husband and...

Bride To Be, Dec 21, 2019 17 6,209 2
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Father giving away is daughter and the Mother is deceased. When the minister asks who will give away the bride. Can the Father acknowledge the decea
Richard, on December 18, 2019 at 6:21 PM

Father giving away is daughter and the Mother is deceased. When the minister asks who will give away the bride. Can the Father acknowledge the deceased Mother by saying "her Mother and I do."

Richard, Dec 20, 2019 11 984
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