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Ready to start planning and personalizing your wedding ceremony? Whether you’re having a religious, civil or symbolic ceremony, you’ll find everything you need to make it memorable in these articles.

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Lauren
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 5,441
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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 10 102
Janaya
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 10 106
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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 68
Chelsea
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 4 164
Megan
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 7 145
Joey
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 14 111
Joey
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 30 122
Jayda
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 16 252
Leah
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 9 184
Chere-Lee
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 26 237
K
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 14 119
Kelly
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 14 156
Kelly
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 2,946
Caitlin
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 82
Katherine
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 4 379
Flora
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 20 161
Amanda
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 96
Madisyn
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 49 532
Michele
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 11 727
Janelle
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 13 116
Joey
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 22 378
Maylissa
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 13 126
Lynnie
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 22 284
Lydia
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 7,825
Emily
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 7 102
Donna
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 11 625
NATASHIA
Is a parent only ceremony worth decorating for?
NATASHIA, On June 19, 2019 at 15:06

Hi all, it's me again. My FH and I have taken another step to almost planning our wedding! We have agreed that we are going to have a parent only wedding ceremony out in the city we live. (We live...

Taylor, saturday 6-Jul-19 10 240
J
Court house
Jodi, On June 25, 2019 at 17:01

Just wondering if anyone has been so stressed about figuring out your finances and trying to save up for your big day, that you just decided to get married at a court house?

Taylor, saturday 6-Jul-19 17 231
Taylor
Ring replacement
Taylor, On July 5, 2019 at 01:42

Me and my FH arnt exchanging rings as my fingers swell when I wear rings (My moms the same way) and he has autism and we think it would bother him. So we are trying to think of a different way to have...

Valérie, friday 5-Jul-19 10 97
Caiden
Reception only invites
Caiden, On June 30, 2019 at 15:55

Me and my fiance are having our ceremony out on a local golf course. Our total guest list sits around 300 so we were thinking to just limit the ceremony to immediate family to cut the size down.(300...

Kelly, thursday 4-Jul-19 12 159
Emily
Legalities before??
Emily, On July 2, 2019 at 11:58

Hi there! My fiancé and I were thinking of getting married legally before the wedding to save on the expense of an actual ordained minister. Neither of us are religious so our ceremony won’t be in a...

Madisyn, wednesday 3-Jul-19 7 100

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