Discussions from Wedding ceremony

Who is doing the ceremony readings?

Lynnie, On July 8, 2019 at 09:05

Will you have any special readings as a part of your wedding ceremony? Who have you asked to read? Friends or family? Photo from Celebrate the Love - Juliana Belinko in Toronto Next Question: Who will...

Rayanne, tuesday 23-Jul-19 20 152

How to handle family and the guest list.

Katelyn, On July 23, 2019 at 00:59

Hi everyone, I'm in a bit of a curfuffle. My FH and I are doing a 2 day event. The first day is the ceremony and is just immediate family members. My parents and their spouses, my sister and...

Allison, tuesday 23-Jul-19 6 122

Yorkie puppy in training to be a ring bearer!

Miav, On July 21, 2019 at 14:43

I have a 6 month old yorkie puppy that I'm planning to be our ring bearer! Highly treat-motivated lol, we are planning to put her in a white tutu and a secured ring collar like this:...

Vinod, tuesday 23-Jul-19 9 443

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Back to Basics - Where will your wedding take place?

Joey, On July 2, 2018 at 09:06

Where will your wedding take place? What style of venue, and what location? How did you choose?! Photo: Yueko Image >>Click here to go to the next question - What is your wedding theme or style?...

Rayanne, monday 22-Jul-19 36 328

The Best of Canada - The best place to get married or elope in Canada

Joey, On July 1, 2019 at 09:58

On top of scenic mountains, on beautiful beaches, under the Northern Lights, in a fabulous museum, in a stunning park... Where is the best place to get married in Canada? Photo by Jody Goodwin...

Andrea, monday 22-Jul-19 18 684

When in the Ceremony will you sign your license?

Lauren, On July 11, 2019 at 11:58

Trying to work out at what point during the ceremony we sign the license. Before or after the kiss? Also, I just recently learned this is a Canadian tradition, and isn't commonly done in the states. ...

Stephanie, monday 22-Jul-19 18 6,813

Bouquets

Brett, On July 5, 2019 at 12:15

Would it be odd for the bride to have a coloured bouquet but bridesmaids to only have white?

Amanda, monday 22-Jul-19 10 111

Sand ceremony colours

Janaya, On June 12, 2019 at 14:36

Heyy lovelies my FH and I are planning to do a sand ceremony at our wedding. I have finally just found the perfect set and now to choose the colours of sand. He only likes the colour red haha and so...

Amanda, sunday 21-Jul-19 10 184

Ceremony location help !!

Kayla, On July 11, 2019 at 19:00

Hi ! I am planning my wedding and currently my reception is at a fire hall and I was hoping to find an outside venue where I could hold the ceremony that doesn’t cost very much and I could get done...

Cliodhna, friday 19-Jul-19 2 71

Hashtag needed

Chelsea, On July 13, 2019 at 12:29

Hi everyone!! I have been trying to come up with a cute hashtag for our wedding and have been having zero luck! Any ideas? Groom: Jordan Bride: Chelsea Last name: McDougall Wedding date October 12,...

Cliodhna, friday 19-Jul-19 4 247

Fun processional songs?

Megan, On July 17, 2019 at 17:34

Help!! My wedding is in 25 days and my FH and I cannot find a good processional song for him and the wedding party! We want something upbeat and fun. I am open to any and all suggestions!

Stephanie, thursday 18-Jul-19 7 164

Fiancé(e) Friday - How did you decide on your vows?

Joey, On July 12, 2019 at 08:01

Have you and your partner decided to write your own vows? Are you using pre-written vows that you'll repeat? Will you stick with the simple "I do" reply to your officiant reading your vows? How did...

Tamara, thursday 18-Jul-19 14 123

If your partner planned the wedding alone... what would the wedding theme or style be?

Joey, On October 2, 2017 at 13:37

The premise of this week's game is to imagine that you had not wanted to give any opinions at all about your wedding plans, and your partner got to plan the entire thing alone. What is your partner's...

Sondra, tuesday 16-Jul-19 30 150

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Who marries us if we’re non-religious?

Jayda, On July 8, 2019 at 02:14

Question for everyone: I’m struggling thinking about who will marry us. I’m likely going to hire an officiant because I don’t really want a friend or family member to marry us, and I would like to...

Tonya, friday 12-Jul-19 16 261

Bouquet alternatives

Leah, On December 19, 2018 at 06:53

Our wedding is in a garden and my dress has floral elements to it. I’ve never been too keen on the idea of a bouquet from a practical standpoint (what will I do with it afterwards? How will it travel...

Monique, friday 12-Jul-19 9 217

Incorporating Children into the Ceremony

Chere-Lee, On July 3, 2019 at 15:24

I have 4 daughters from my first marriage. My fiance and I were brainstorming ways of incorporating my daughters into the ceremony - aside from being part of the wedding party (as they already are). I...

Taylor, thursday 11-Jul-19 26 272

Important Photos

Kelly, On July 10, 2019 at 07:48

What are some of the shots you guys are set on your photographer capturing? I'm trying to make a list of priority shots to pass along to my photographer but am having some trouble and wanted some...

Allison, thursday 11-Jul-19 14 129

Friend can no longer marry us

Kelly, On July 4, 2019 at 17:06

Feeling a bit down. this week has been very hard. One of my best friends passed away on Sunday. On Tuesday, our other friend who was going to marry us just informed us that he can no longer be at our...

Bianca, wednesday 10-Jul-19 14 228

Wedding aisle length

Kelly, On July 10, 2019 at 12:02

Hello looking for help determining wedding aisle length for 150guests. I am doing a swag of vines/garland down my aisle and I am unsure how much to order. The florist suggested 70ft but I read online...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Jul-19 4 3,199

Bridesmaid playing ceremony music

Caitlin, On July 5, 2019 at 20:00

My future sister-in-law is one of my bridesmaids, she plays the violin and has offered to play music for the ceremony. We are honoured to have her play, but I am wondering how this will work. Has...

Caitlin, wednesday 10-Jul-19 5 84

Song choice during signing

Katherine, On July 8, 2019 at 06:11

Hi what are some song suggestions that someone could sing while we’re signing the papers? We’re getting married in a church and we will have a pianist, a singer and hopefully a violinist or something...

Vinod, monday 8-Jul-19 4 774

Celebrating without your parents

Flora, On May 20, 2019 at 15:16

My mom and dad are both passed away and i am thinking of ways to have them be a part of the ceremony in spirit. I have asked my kids to give me away but as for the having my parents remembered on my...

Flora, monday 8-Jul-19 20 170

Wedding Ceremony Readings

Amanda, On June 6, 2019 at 10:41

Good Day Ladies, I am asking for some assistance and suggestions. I am Catholic, My FH is not. We are getting married outdoors by an Officiant, not a priest. This being said he has advised us we can...

Katherine, monday 8-Jul-19 4 119

Both parents walking you down the aisle?

Madisyn, On June 20, 2019 at 17:40

Hi ladies! Recently my Mom has made some comments suggesting she's upset that I haven't asked her to walk me down the aisle alongside my Dad. Since I was a little girl, I always dreamed of me and my...

Katie, sunday 7-Jul-19 49 793

Tall Bride, Short Groom

Michele, On April 26, 2019 at 16:52

Hey there I am 5’11 and my groom is 5’6. Any great picture ideas for a tall bride short groom combo?

Vinod, sunday 7-Jul-19 11 1,176

Does the dress and venue need to go well together?

Janelle, On February 24, 2019 at 10:01

I bought my dress😍 and I found the place where I want to get married 😁(i love it so much )and I don't know if my dress and venue go together 😐 I'll post pics of my venue and my dress to see what your...

Taylor, sunday 7-Jul-19 13 285

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Who is holding the bouquet during the ceremony?

Joey, On February 26, 2019 at 08:05

Many brides opt to carry a bouquet down the aisle, but need their hands free for the ceremony. Do you have a plan for who will hold the bouquet? A maid of honor? A flower girl? A parent? Photo by Tami...

Taylor, sunday 7-Jul-19 22 716

Ideas- for family no longer with us

Maylissa, On March 24, 2019 at 21:15

Need idea to put my beloved parents in the area as they are no longer with me

Taylor, sunday 7-Jul-19 13 135

What are you including in your wedding ceremony?

Lynnie, On April 10, 2019 at 13:05

Besides the vows, obviously! What are you including in your wedding ceremony? Will you have songs, readings, a unity ceremony...? Are you including your children in a special, or taking a moment to...

Taylor, sunday 7-Jul-19 22 319

Who do you pick as a witness?

Lydia, On January 22, 2018 at 13:38

Who are you picking to sign your marriage certificate as a witness? I'm really at a loss about this part. I'm not sure about having a friend do it, cause I'd like it to be someone who's indefinitely...

Taylor, sunday 7-Jul-19 21 8,904

Officant gift.

Emily, On May 23, 2019 at 18:19

Okay brides to be. Our officant isnt asking for any money to do the ceromony so what would be a good idea for a "thank you" gift

Taylor, saturday 6-Jul-19 7 116

Sons walking me down the Aisle

Donna, On June 8, 2019 at 22:38

Since I can remember Dads are to walk the Bride to be down the Aisle. Unfortunately I just found out my Dad is unable to do just that. My Dad walked me down my first Wedding, so many years ago, 1990...

Taylor, saturday 6-Jul-19 11 1,028