Wedding ceremony
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Do Officiants have to be reverends or is the term "Officiant" a general term? If it is, who qualifies for an "officiant"?
I have 2 of my friends as MCs so they feel included even though they aren’t bridesmaids. My fiancé wants to know what role a friend of his could take in to also feel included.
What are the opinions on excluding a flower girl and ring bearer? I don't have many small children that would suit the role.
I’m looking for a way to decorate for our ceremony that won’t cost very much. We’re having it outside on grass. I was thinking of doing big burlap bows on the sides of the chairs as you walk down the...
Hi Everyone! Our wedding is on a Friday evening. It just worked out because the date has sentimental meaning to us. Anyways, for brides who had a Friday wedding, did you notice a lot of people...
Ok, I am lost. My fiance and I have a son together. We both really want him to be as involved as possible in our wedding. I was thinking of making him best man, or at least a groomsmen. Then I would...
What's your plan for ceremony decor? 🌸 Are you keeping things simple and saving it for the reception? Decorating with candles, floral arrangements, or aisle runners? Share your ideas for ceremony...
I'm so excited and nervous. We are 45 days away from our big and I can say things are finally looking up. After all the drama that has been going on I'm happy things are falling into place. My sister...
I don't know about you, but as soon as I got engaged I immediately had people asking me who I'd choose to be my bridesmaids. You may even have had people ask you straight up if they can be in your...
Last question!! Who is more likely to tear up on the wedding day? You or your fiancé(e)? Photo from Impresario Events in Toronto Thanks for chiming in and giving us an inside look at your...
Hi everyone! I'm looking for some suggestions for classical music we can use for our ceremony. We have someone playing the piano and violin. Looking for a song for: -Me to walk down the aisle to(Using...
Hello! I am running into a bit of a problem. Why do officiant pricing range from 300$ and up? Is someone able to enlighten me on why this pricing is this way ? Thanks a bunch!
Who is leading your ceremony, and how did you find them? Were they recommended by a friend? Are they a friend of the family? Are they a part of your faith community? Did you find them through...
Are you asking your guests to unplug from social media on your wedding day? Will you be putting up signs to ask your guests to refrain from taking photos during your ceremony? Or will you encourage...
What song will you be walking down the aisle to? Will the procession happen during an instrumental song? Does it have lyrics? Will it be played live or recorded? Photo via Walper Hotel in Kitchener ...
Will your ceremony and reception take place in the same venue, or do you have two different venues? Photo by Liv Chic Events in Oakville >>Next question: Do you have an indoor or outdoor venue?...
Hi. My fiancé’s sister died several years ago and we are trying to think of different memorial type things we can do during the ceremony or at some other point during the wedding. Or something else we...
What about your ceremony decor? Would you rather say "I do" in front of a decorative arch, or a piece of custom artwork? Arches? Photo from Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge Or Artwork?Photo by Poly Mendes...
So we are really wanting our good friend to marry us!! And I've heard there are officiants out there that will sit during the ceremony and allow the person. Anybody in the lower Mainland preferably...
I know I made a post the other day about wedding playlist BUT not I am having a hard time picking songs for 1- walking down the aisle 2-First Dance Preferably slow romantic/cute songs
I'm just curious what was everyones budget? When you started to plan and then in the end what the total cost was that you spent? how many people did you have? did you have it inside or outside? what...
Hello couples my husband and I recently got hitched in a private ceremony with just the 2 of us. We choose an elopement package with the venue to simply the planning process, which included the...
I've always loved the idea of my husband-to-be seeing me for the first time on our wedding day as I walk down the aisle and never understood why people would want to do a 'first look.' However I find...
Hey ladies! I am getting married on September 26, 2020. My fiancé and I would like to have a friend perform the ceremony and have someone else do the legal stuff either before or after. Unfortunately...
Which do you prefer? Whether a live band/ music player or from a sound system, do you prefer music with a singer or just melodies?
Hey brides and grooms! What's going to carry those rings? Looking for original ideas? Which one is your favourite? 1. Football 2. Rustic Wreath 3. Seashell 4. Heart shaped wreath 5. Lantern 6. Secure...
Looking for something different than candles or sand.
Will you have printed programs spelling out the members of your wedding party, your readings, and the order of your ceremony? Or is that something you plan to do without? Ceremony programs - will you...