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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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LM
How Long Should Vows Be?
LM, on February 18, 2018 at 12:25 PM

We are writing our own vows for the ceremony, and I was feeling close to done with mine. I checked with my FH, and he said his are a few sentences long. Mine are an entire page... How long are vows,...

Renee, Oct 4, 2018 15 13,971 1
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Groom to play piano while i walk down the aisle?
Dana, on October 3, 2018 at 11:41 AM

Hey! My fiancé is a musician and while talking over wedding plans with his parents last night the idea came up that he can play the piano while I walk down the aisle. The piano is on wheels so it can...

Angela, Oct 3, 2018 13 1,070
Erin
Ceremony Script Draft sent by Officiant
Erin, on September 27, 2018 at 9:10 AM

Received our ceremony script draft from our officiant. Wanted some opinions on if it looks okay. Irish ceremony, about 20 minutes long. Sorry for long post. Erin and Wesley invite you to be truly...

Erin, Oct 3, 2018 4 330
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Candle Lighters?
Morgan, on October 1, 2018 at 1:03 PM

Hey ladies, I have two gals I'd like to be part of my wedding. Both ladies are in late 20's i am thinking of asking them to be candle lighters. Do you think that is something they would hate or be...

Morgan, Oct 1, 2018 7 1,776
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Ceremony music for a beach wedding?
Colleen, on September 19, 2018 at 12:58 PM

Looking for some thoughts on whether or not music is needed for a beach ceremony. I'm torn with getting it. My DJ wants $150 extra to provide ceremony music. Do I get music or not? Why and/or...

Colleen, Sep 29, 2018 7 932
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Traditional Vows or Hand-written when you have anxiety?
Rachel, on September 28, 2018 at 11:37 AM

Hi ladies! For many years I've suffered from anxiety. I'm one of those who sometimes has trouble calling up people/places. I know my anxiety is only gonna get more intense come the big day, especially...

Tpatb, Sep 29, 2018 10 257
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How to have a wedding when you are already married?
Sandra, on September 26, 2018 at 9:18 PM

Me and my husband has been married for almost a year now. Friends from the USA ( i moved from overseas) and my family know, however acquaintances and friends from back home don’t know since I haven’t...

Kiwibride, Sep 27, 2018 10 742
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Speaker to use for aisle music and arrival music...help
Dan, on September 22, 2018 at 6:43 PM

We have a band playing at the wedding party but am looking for a speaker to use to just play the music whilst bride walks down the aisle and while people arrive at the wedding

Emily, Sep 26, 2018 6 304
Jo
What will your flower girl carry?
Jo, on September 19, 2018 at 8:05 PM

Are you having flower girls in your wedding ceremony? If so, what will they be carrying down the aisle? Will they scatter petals? Will they carry a special small bouquet or basket of flowers? Will...

Jamie, Sep 26, 2018 23 1,240
Kathrina
Planning for 2 Ceremonies
Kathrina , on September 26, 2018 at 11:11 AM

My fiancé and I have always dreamed of having an outdoor wedding. We already booked our venue for our date (02/02/2020). The package we chose includes the outdoor ceremony that we want and the...

Cassidy, Sep 26, 2018 6 341
Meesh
Rings without a Ring Bearer
Meesh, on September 24, 2018 at 5:54 PM

So We aren't having a flower girl or a ring bearer... I assume we give both rings to our best man? Or do I give his ring to my maid of honor and the best man just holds my ring? I am not sure how that...

Jessica, Sep 26, 2018 23 1,140
Jazz
Arch or no arch?
Jazz, on September 24, 2018 at 10:23 AM

hello everyone! We are getting married at YMCA of the Rockies in an outdoor ceremony. I've been grappling with going through the effort of getting an arch or not. It's a destination wedding so I do...

Jazz, Sep 25, 2018 25 1,242
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diy marriage certificate!
Emily, on August 18, 2018 at 9:10 PM

I wanted to share an unexpectedly complicated DIY that I just completed - our marriage certificate! marriage certificate We got our marriage license last month, but we are getting married at the...

Jayla, Sep 25, 2018 4 490
Meghan
lgbt wedding hashtag help?!
Meghan, on September 23, 2018 at 10:50 PM

Hi! My fiancee and I are getting married on October 20th, 2018. We have been struggling with trying to make a hashtag for our wedding day and we can't seem to find one that works, epecially because...

Laura, Sep 24, 2018 6 1,621
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How do i navigate wood chips with my dress and heels?
Amber, on September 23, 2018 at 2:34 PM

Below is a photo of the ceremony site. I am absolutely in love with getting married in the woods, however, I am at a loss with how to navigate all these wood chips! My dress has a train with some lace...

Dee, Sep 24, 2018 12 620
Sheryl & Tim
Wedding Vows - the struggle 🙈
Sheryl & Tim , on August 15, 2018 at 9:14 PM

So I was wondering if any of you brides and grooms out there have asked your officiant to read your vows for you. The reason this might be an option for us is because my FH does not like public...

Jayla, Sep 24, 2018 8 292
NVV2B
No Flower Girl or Ring Bearer?
NVV2B, on February 23, 2018 at 10:37 AM

What do y'all think about not having any? We aren't really close with anyone with small children, and we want our ceremony & reception to be adults only.

Amanda, Sep 23, 2018 32 1,605
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Involving future stepchildren in the ceremony
Mary Elizabeth , on September 22, 2018 at 8:32 AM

Hi! My fiancé’s children are 8 and 10. They are great boys and I’m excited to be able to call them my family soon. Through our conversations with them about getting married, they have indicated that...

Ginsteeca, Sep 23, 2018 12 1,333
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Non-religious Reading/blessing
Michelle, on September 19, 2018 at 5:57 PM

I am in search of one or two Non-Religious reading and/or blessing for my ceremony next year. Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advanced.

Megan, Sep 20, 2018 7 1,807
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Catholic and Lutheran wedding
Krystyna, on September 18, 2018 at 11:56 PM

I grew up Catholic and my fiancé grew up Lutheran. I wasn’t sure if we’d be able to get married in a Catholic Church, but our church said it’s not a problem. Obviously I want a traditional Catholic...

Hannah, Sep 19, 2018 7 1,235
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