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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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Sar
Acceptable time gap between ceremony and reception
Sar, On January 28, 2019 at 14:21

We are having our ceremony in one location and reception at another location. They are about 15min away. The latest time that our ceremony can start is 12pm... what time should we start the reception?...

Kaisha, wednesday 6-Feb-19 12 3,589
Christa
Shared ceremony space
Christa, On January 19, 2019 at 01:52

Hi everyone! We’ve just booked our ceremony/ reception space, we’re doing everything in the same site, and I’m instantly second guessing our choice 😔 We’re a smaller wedding with about 70 guests. Our...

Kelly, wednesday 6-Feb-19 9 146
Sarah
Gazebo decor
Sarah, On January 31, 2019 at 21:15

How much is everyone paying for gazebo decor and ceremony set up?I am purchasing the curtains and have already bought the wisteria vines that I want but I don’t know if it makes sense to set...

Sarah, saturday 2-Feb-19 8 73
Momofbride(Kim)
Gratuity for a Reverend
Momofbride(Kim), On January 29, 2019 at 22:50

Anyone tipping your pastor/officiant or just paying the fee? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Alycia, friday 1-Feb-19 11 199
K
Matching Bouquets?
Kaitlyn, On July 22, 2018 at 19:14

What are people's thoughts/opinions on the brides bouquet matching the bridesmaid's bouquets? I plan on getting a bouquet that I really love, and am willing to spend the money to have what I want. For...

Candace, saturday 26-Jan-19 18 105
Joey
Your Wedding In Numbers - How many people will there be in your procession?
Joey, On August 27, 2018 at 09:07

How many people will be walking down the aisle at the start of your ceremony? Have you decided on their order yet? Photo by DA Photography in Brampton ON >>Click here to go to the next question...

Candace, saturday 26-Jan-19 26 143
Joey
Your Wedding In Numbers -How many minutes will your ceremony be?
Joey, On August 27, 2018 at 09:06

About how long will your ceremony last? What elements are you including (or skipping) in order to get to this number? Photo by Weddings Niagara in Port Colborne ON >>Click here to go to the next...

Candace, saturday 26-Jan-19 28 140
J
Day of coordinator?!
Jessica, On January 6, 2019 at 21:48

To have a wedding coordinator or to not have? What do you think? I have a decorator, but a lot of friends have told me that getting the coordinator was a life saver so I am thinking of getting one....

Candace, saturday 26-Jan-19 8 100
Katherine
Second Marriages
Katherine, On February 3, 2018 at 12:00

Does anyone have any unique suggestions for a second marriage for myself and my fiancee? Something to incorporate bringing together 2 families. Thanks.

Sheena, thursday 17-Jan-19 5 120
Leah
Farm/farmer Related Reading for the Ceremony!?
Leah, On January 1, 2019 at 17:26

I am looking for ideas and suggestions for a reading for our ceremony that are related to farming! Thank you in advance

Joey, thursday 17-Jan-19 5 3,352
Megan
Wedding role help!
Megan, On January 13, 2019 at 13:58

My fiance has a 13 year old niece who I would love to somehow include in the wedding. My first thought was of course flower girl, but she is very much a tomboy and will likely not want to wear a dress...

Casey, sunday 13-Jan-19 6 123
Ali
Church debate
Ali, On July 29, 2018 at 22:28

Hi friends! I'm really hoping someone can weigh in on this one. My fiance is Roman Catholic and well, I'm not. We've found our venue and both of us have envisioned doing the ceremony and reception in...

Ali, sunday 6-Jan-19 10 151
Donna
Who walks down in what order before the Bride does
Donna, On December 22, 2018 at 19:44

I need a bit of help here, Looking up on Google like to hear it from someone else's point of view. Who walks down first, do the bridesmaids walk with the Groomsmen or one at a time, HELP!!!

Leah, friday 4-Jan-19 12 1,050
Allen
Readings
Allen, On January 1, 2019 at 00:18

So I am 4 months away (plus 2 days) and o just finalized my ceremony (traditional versus contemporary) I chose traditional, added in one minor reading and opted for a couple people in my bridal party...

Allen, wednesday 2-Jan-19 3 74
Joey
Will your parents be in the procession?
Joey, On December 11, 2018 at 08:05

Will you be including your parents in your walk down the aisle? Will they walk in the procession? Will they escort you? Or will they be seated before the procession starts? Photo by Scade Photography...

Vinod, friday 21-Dec-18 19 167
Hélène
Gift ideas for fiancé's teen boys
Hélène, On December 7, 2018 at 23:44

I'd like to find something to give to my fiancé's 15 and 16 year old boys during the wedding ceremony to recognize and acknowledge them. They don't wear watches and only the younger one would wear a...

Vinod, friday 21-Dec-18 6 72
Tyanna
Before reception
Tyanna, On December 15, 2018 at 11:48

What will you and your new husband have playing as you exit the ceremony? I think we have decided on hooked on a feeling as we want something fun and upbeat! Our ceremony and reception will be held on...

Brittany, thursday 20-Dec-18 6 93
Joey
If your wedding was planned based on recent events, your venue would be...
Joey, On November 19, 2018 at 08:05

If your wedding was planned based on the recent events of your life, your venue would be the last place you went to outside of your home. Would you be getting married at the grocery store, at your...

Shla, monday 17-Dec-18 23 147
Jenn
Wedding programs
Jenn, On December 12, 2018 at 23:03

We are having a church ceremony...are wedding programs needed? Or is just a “nice to have?”

Vinod, friday 14-Dec-18 12 148
Donna
Artificial Flowers vise Real
Donna, On November 9, 2018 at 21:44

Calli Lillies Artificial I got some artificial flowers in the mail 1 week ago, and OMG their like awesome, and so I also ordered boutonnieres for the men. They look real and feel real. Someone else is...

Donna, thursday 13-Dec-18 17 173
Tyanna
Vows
Tyanna, On December 11, 2018 at 02:04

My whole life I've been what my mother likes to call "an emotionless rock" because I'm just not much of a crier (😂). That being said, I'm probably going to cry like a little baby during the ceremony...

Brittany, wednesday 12-Dec-18 19 213
Lynnie
Who is doing the ceremony readings- friends or family?
Lynnie, On October 9, 2017 at 10:57

This week we're finding out more about your wedding guests!! Who's being super helpful, and who is bringing all the drama Who are your ceremony readers? Friends or family?? Photo by Lace & Locket...

Rachael, monday 10-Dec-18 16 115
E
Acknowledge traditional territory?
Emily, On June 25, 2018 at 15:45

Has anyone been to a wedding where the ceremony began with an acknowledgement of the traditional territory of the local First Nations? I've noticed this happens a lot now at meetings and academic...

Jennifer, thursday 6-Dec-18 6 716
Alexandra
Gospel Choir recommendation?
Alexandra, On November 5, 2018 at 00:06

I would like to have a Christian gospel choir for my wedding ceremony to sing 2 songs. Does anyone have any recommendations? I can't find any in Toronto/who would travel to Ancaster Mill. Thank you! ...

Joey, wednesday 5-Dec-18 3 87
Emilie
4 poems to read for your ceremony
Emilie, On October 25, 2016 at 08:05

Hi wonderful brides The right poem that tell everything you feel for each other is definitely out there... Could it be one of these? Which one is your favourite? 1. Sonnet CXVI “Let me not to the...

Karen, tuesday 4-Dec-18 4 756
Keisha
Interesting/personal/funny things in your wedding ceremony?
Keisha, On November 21, 2018 at 12:26

Hi ladies! My fiancee and I were talking about our wedding ceremony one night, and we were joking around saying how it'd be awesome to have our cat in the ceremony, and now we've decided to include...

Allen, monday 3-Dec-18 22 283
Lynnie
What song are you walking down the aisle to? 🎵
Lynnie, On November 22, 2018 at 13:05

What song will be playing to serenade you as you walk down the aisle? Share your processional song!! Photo by Andes Lo Photography in Richmond Hill, ON Keep sharing your song choices with us: What's...

Erin, sunday 2-Dec-18 20 280
Barbie
Eloping/ courthouse wedding
Barbie, On November 28, 2018 at 07:32

My hubby to be and I have decided that a very small intimate courthouse wedding would be best for us. However i have no idea how to go about this. Could someone what paperwork i need to get before...

Brittany, thursday 29-Nov-18 5 98
Joey
Totally chic, or too much? - Dramatic Ceremony Backdrops
Joey, On November 5, 2018 at 08:05

Let's look back at some of the most luxurious and unique wedding trends in recent years and find out which our community thinks are totally chic, and which are just too much! Many couples are renting...

Kaisha, friday 23-Nov-18 16 133
Lynnie
What song are you using for the ceremony recessional? 🎵
Lynnie, On May 25, 2018 at 14:19

What song did you pick to play during the recessional? Share your song choice!! Photo by Marsha Peacock Photography in Hughenden, AB Need suggestions? We've got you covered: The 50 Best Wedding...

Leah, thursday 22-Nov-18 14 309
Julia
Processional song
Julia, On October 30, 2018 at 21:19

I am doing one song for my flower girls, wedding party and me. I want to dance down the aisle but 9 can't find the oerfect fast love sing to dance to. I keep changing my mind. Any suggestions?

Robyn, wednesday 21-Nov-18 8 147
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Officiant M.I.A. 3 Months After Wedding & No Update on Marriage Certificate
Stephanie, On November 21, 2018 at 02:22

It's been over 3 months since our wedding and I've emailed/texted/called (but no answer)/left voice mails for my officiant over the past week and they are no replying to me. I hired them through their...

Bianca, wednesday 21-Nov-18 8 174

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