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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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Aleaj
Vows Alternatives
Aleaj, on July 26, 2019 at 11:01 PM

I have major anxiety when it comes to public speaking. I know family and close friends will attend the wedding but I want to say as little as possible. I thought of exchanging vows in private and...

Aleaj, Jul 27, 2019 9 1,319
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Crying babies during the ceremony
Elvia, on July 11, 2019 at 6:58 AM

I am find with having children at my wedding. But my priest asked that I ask my guest to excuse themselves if a baby becomes fussy during the ceremony. I am needing suggestions (not opinions) on how...

Osha, Jul 26, 2019 30 1,564
Mrs. Juliana
Ushers/usherettes
Mrs. Juliana, on July 25, 2019 at 7:13 AM

What do they really do? I would like to ask my female cousin to be an usherette, I see it’s usually a male task and the last 2 weddings I’ve been to. I don’t remember seeing any.

kymarmck, Jul 26, 2019 11 940
Bridget
Happy tear tissues.
Bridget, on July 24, 2019 at 4:42 PM

Is anyone providing tissues for your guests at your wedding ceremony? I just thought about it but am wondering if I can just put some in a basket at the beginning of the aisle for people to take as...

Jessica, Jul 26, 2019 18 880
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Is it ok to have more bridesmaids than groomsmen?
Christina, on July 23, 2019 at 4:06 PM

Is it ok to have more bridesmaid than groomsmen? My fiance is only wanted a few men at the wedding.

Christine, Jul 24, 2019 8 444
Tina
Ways to include adult step children in wedding
Tina, on July 22, 2019 at 10:52 PM

My fiancé and I both have 3 children over the age of 21. His 3 children are 30+ And mine are ages 20-25. I am looking for ideas to include them in the wedding ceremony. They are not bridesmaids. I...

Paula, Jul 23, 2019 5 858
Latonya
Outdoor wedding with a train wedding dress
Latonya, on July 16, 2019 at 6:25 PM

Anyone have a ceremony outdoors with a dress with a train?

Mcskipper, Jul 23, 2019 10 1,688 1
Krista
Mother In Law in Bridal Suite or no?
Krista, on July 22, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Hi everyone, I am wondering if I should invite my Mother In Law into the bridal suite while all of us (me and my bridesmaids) are getting ready doing make up and hair. I want my dad to be there for...

Talia, Jul 23, 2019 18 764
Ccking
Bride & Groom Worship During Ceremony?
Ccking, on July 21, 2019 at 8:34 PM

So my fiance and I met through church and are both worship leaders at our church. We both sing, play guitar, and play piano. We have always known that we wanted to have a worship song during our...

Tina, Jul 22, 2019 6 600 1
Rochelle
Riu palace costa mujeres - wedding
Rochelle, on July 18, 2019 at 10:34 PM

Hello there! I’m hoping to get feedback/comments/Reviews (basically any wedding related info) on the RIU palace Costa mujeres. It is a pretty new resort and I cant seem to find much...

Sinéad, Jul 19, 2019 3 280
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Catholic ceremony and outside ceremony with officiant?
Alyson, on July 18, 2019 at 10:37 AM

Hi! So me and my FH want to have an outside wedding but still want to be involved with the Catholic church somehow. We were thinking about doing a small ceremony at the church before the wedding with...

Melle, Jul 19, 2019 9 1,194 1
Shalonda
Blended family ceremony
Shalonda, on December 4, 2017 at 7:05 AM

How to incorporate children in ceremony? Fh wants to give children gifts such as a ring for daughter and a watch for my son to represent him always being there and us becoming a family. When should we...

krystal, Jul 18, 2019 10 1,123
Cassi
Processional pairings
Cassi, on July 18, 2019 at 2:34 PM

I'm very curious how everyone decided to paid their wedding party to walk? Are you having groomsmen all come in and bridesmaids walk in separate? Are you pairing them up with each other? Were you...

Summervibes, Jul 18, 2019 16 244
Renee
Church Wedding vs Barn Wedding
Renee, on July 18, 2019 at 12:15 AM

Opinions needed! y fiancé and I have decided on a barn venue for our ceremony and reception. To us, this is the best fit for our lifestyle (I grew up on a farm raising animals, and him a farmer), so...

Cassi, Jul 18, 2019 5 170
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Mariachi band songs for Ceremony! need Help!
Erica, on July 16, 2019 at 8:41 PM

I have a mariachi band for my Christian wedding ceremony but need help with some songs for the processionals, prelude, etc. FH is mexican but neither of us are schooled in the genre 😕 so pls help Also...

Sinéad, Jul 18, 2019 2 685
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Catholic/non-denominational ceremony
Kaylee, on July 6, 2019 at 11:29 PM

I am hoping someone can give me insight into a couple of things regarding my upcoming wedding ceremony! First of all, I was raised baptist but now I would say non-denominational Christian and my...

Nicole, Jul 17, 2019 8 321
Angela
Catholic Ceremony or Officiant?
Angela, on June 4, 2019 at 8:48 PM

Hi y’all! Newly engaged and excited! ☺️ But now the discussions start as to where we’re gonna get married. I’m a practicing Catholic (I don’t make it to church every Sunday) but I try to and my fiancé...

Nicole, Jul 17, 2019 16 1,331
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Water Ritual purification ceremony?
Brooklyn, on July 16, 2019 at 1:42 AM

I want a Christening ceremony to cleanse us from our old relationships and make us new with God and marriage. Washing our sins and past relationship away . Buddhist do it but I want a simple ritual or...

CDickman, Jul 16, 2019 1 104
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Eloping with a bride's attendant
Zamora, on July 14, 2019 at 11:04 AM

My fiance and I have picked a wedding dare and after months of discussions, we decided to elope. We recently moved back to our hometown and will get married here so was a small part of our choice. We...

Clíodhna, Jul 16, 2019 3 277
Michelle
Rice vs bird seed ?
Michelle, on July 14, 2019 at 3:26 PM

Question is any one giving rice or bird seed to their guest ? To throw at you once you say your vows?

Jeanie, Jul 16, 2019 12 513
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