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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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Lyndsey
Veil Over Face?
Lyndsey, on July 3, 2019 at 4:39 PM

I wasn't planning on wearing a veil, but then I tried them on and felt so pretty and bridal and changed my mind. I put on a basic one and it looked great. Then I tried on a little more elaborate one...

Yoice, Jul 4, 2019 14 664 1
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Catholic traditions - Has anyone done the Virgin Mary Flowers?
The Sealpups, on July 3, 2019 at 4:16 PM

I'm new to this but just found out that near the end of mass, the couple presents a bouquet of flowers to the virgin Mary statue. I LOVE this! We're having our grandmothers part of wedding mass and...

Jennifer, Jul 3, 2019 7 2,327
Gen
Signing marriage license during the ceremony
Gen, on August 4, 2018 at 9:39 PM

We really like the idea of signing our marriage license during the ceremony! Has anyone else done this? We are thinking of putting it after exchanging the rings and right before the breaking of the...

Gen, Jul 3, 2019 27 5,094
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Alternative to who gives this bride
Phoebe, on June 1, 2019 at 10:00 PM

I plan on having my son walk me down the aisle. My parents will be present but being a single mom for 20 years my son has been the "man of the house" and is also opening his heart to my fiance. I...

Clíodhna, Jul 3, 2019 5 419
Natallie
Where to find hay bales for wedding ? How to rent them
Natallie, on July 2, 2019 at 10:48 AM

I’ve been searching for places I can get hay bales from but find nothing ? Any advice

Macee, Jul 2, 2019 5 4,176
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Are guest books still a thing?
Grazia, on June 28, 2019 at 7:39 PM

I'm getting married next year (YAY) and was wondering if guest books at the ceremony venue are still a thing? I can't recall the last time I wrote in a guest book or made my way over to a poster with...

Melanie, Jul 1, 2019 21 835
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Non member church wedding ceremony
Monica, on June 28, 2019 at 8:01 PM

I am christian (baptist) and FH is Catholic and we both would likd to have a church ceremony. It will most likely be in a christian church because FH’s catholic church of choice is pretty strict on...

Nemo, Jul 1, 2019 7 382
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Unity-a cord of 3 strands music advice
Jessica, on June 28, 2019 at 10:38 PM

Hey everyone! We are doing our unity ceremony as the cord of 3 strands and I was wondering if anyone had any advice to some songs we could play during the braiding of the rope. Our officiant will...

Sinéad, Jul 1, 2019 4 1,372
Brittany
Help! Are my vows too long?
Brittany, on June 28, 2019 at 5:31 PM

After finalizing my vows, they are still three paragraphs long... The first paragraph explains how we met and how I felt, the second paragraph is about what I love about him/us and the third...

D, Jun 29, 2019 10 943
Heather
Seating of the mothers/grandmothers
Heather, on June 28, 2019 at 4:56 PM

Our DJ paperwork is asking for what songs we want played for the start of the ceremony. I honestly didn’t know there were so many songs to think about for the ceremony. The bridal party will be...

earias, Jun 29, 2019 4 1,500
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2 different churches
Kellie, on June 25, 2019 at 5:28 PM

Background: I’m Catholic and he’s Christian. We both belong to a different church. We we’re thinking about an outside wedding but the church won’t recognize that. His family is pushing for his...

MIWM, Jun 28, 2019 12 1,590
Genesis
Formal exit or Send off?
Genesis, on June 27, 2019 at 12:54 PM

Hi ladies! Was just wondering are you supposed to do both the send off after the ceremony and a formal exit after the reception? Or is it either or. What are you planning to do?

Kim, Jun 28, 2019 19 753 1
Leah
Glass unity ceremony?
Leah, on June 20, 2019 at 3:26 PM

Hey guys! So I want to do a unity ceremony with glass that you send out to get blown into something. Has anyone done this?? I need suggestions on what company/Etsy ship to use! Post alll the pictures...

Kiley, Jun 25, 2019 7 222 1
Mandi
Bubble Machine Recommendations
Mandi, on June 18, 2019 at 8:47 PM

So my ceremony venue is totally cool with me using a bubble machine indoors. (They're cool with almost anything. I lucked out.) Bubbles have a special meaning to me. So I really want a bubble machine....

Mandi, Jun 24, 2019 4 1,495
FutureMrs.C
Audio For the Ceremony?
FutureMrs.C, on December 12, 2018 at 1:53 PM

Hello! So, FH and I aren't getting married at a church. We are getting married in a garden (which isn't where the reception is going to be held), so I'm not sure what to do for A/V and music... Do I...

John, Jun 24, 2019 6 588
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Where is the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony?
Lexi, on June 14, 2019 at 9:48 AM

Does they hide out? Or welcome guests, I can't remember from the previous weddings I've been too.

Haley, Jun 21, 2019 17 2,664 1
Melissa
Ceremony Processional song at a Catholic Church
Melissa , on June 20, 2019 at 9:52 AM

Hi there - this is my first post, but I am writing this because I booked my Church where I am going to get married. It is in a catholic church and I reached out to the admin to see if it were possible...

Sinéad, Jun 21, 2019 3 129
Ashley
Ceremony seating for outdoor park wedding
Ashley, on June 19, 2019 at 3:40 PM

We are getting married in a public park next year. I have looked into quotes for renting chairs for the ceremony but I'm not keen spending an average of $400 total for renting 50 chairs that...

Ashley, Jun 19, 2019 7 219
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Petal toss opinions
Am, on June 17, 2019 at 9:57 PM

Hi! I want to do a petal toss during our processional. The FH doesn't love the idea, he thinks it may not work or that it's corny. Thoughts? How has this worked for others who have done it or been a...

Melle, Jun 18, 2019 4 265
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Bubbles after the Ceremony
Elizabeth, on September 25, 2018 at 8:12 PM

Hi everyone! I've decided I'd like to do bubbles as we walk down the aisle during the recessional. Have any of you done this and if so, what bubble 'accessories' did you buy haha? I was thinking...

Tabitha, Jun 18, 2019 9 2,951
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