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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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Katelyn
Non-religious Ceremony
Katelyn, On November 7, 2018 at 07:39

Here's the problem. I'm catholic, the catholic church makes it a touch difficult to get married as we have to attend marriage classes. Which is expensive. We have decided to have an officiant instead...

Katelyn, tuesday 20-Nov-18 31 349
Lynnie
Which ceremony backdrop is your favourite?
Lynnie, On November 19, 2018 at 13:05

Who's feeling cozy? Which of these winter-approved ceremony backdrops is your fave? ❄️ Fireplace perfection? Photo from Flowers by Janie in Calgary Words of love? Photo by Chic by Nicole Event...

Robyn, tuesday 20-Nov-18 18 151
Janaya
Sand ceremony
Janaya, On November 14, 2018 at 18:22

Has anyone done a sand ceremony at their wedding? or is planning to do one? my FH and I really want to do one but we aren't sure where to buy the stuff for it or exactly how it goes.. It looks...

Stephanie, tuesday 20-Nov-18 6 87
Maya
Bridesmaid Aisle Music
Maya, On November 16, 2018 at 19:41

So I’m stuck as what to have my bridesmaids walk down the isle. My fiancé wants to have his groomsmen walk to either Lighthouse you and me or Train Drops of Jupiter. I would ideally like a song that...

Kaisha, friday 16-Nov-18 1 82
Candace
Writing your vows
Candace, On January 11, 2018 at 01:05

Who has written or will be writing their own vows? How long were they? How long did they take to write? Did you let anyone read/hear them prior to the wedding like your MOH or Mom?

Gawn, wednesday 14-Nov-18 15 222
Hailey
Both parents walking me down the aisle?
Hailey, On November 7, 2018 at 17:26

This is such a tricky thing, I've been playing with the idea of having both parents walk me down the aisle. Quick rundown: For the first 10 years of my life it was just me and my mom. When I was 10 I...

Hailey, friday 9-Nov-18 11 161
kristina
Evening ceremonies
kristina, On November 2, 2018 at 19:56

Thinking of planning an evening ceremony and doing a "first look" anyone have any advice or experience with this?

Brittany, monday 5-Nov-18 11 129
J
Pastor or jop
Jessica, On October 31, 2018 at 00:12

I need some advice on what to do for our wedding ceremony. My family is Catholic, however my dad does not care at all if we have a religious ceremony. FH's family is athiest, they also don't care what...

Jessica, sunday 4-Nov-18 7 83
Donna
Cameras On Site
Donna, On October 30, 2018 at 12:12

Is it a good thing for guests to take photos of you at the Ceremony because you have a photographer already. Social Media!!!! Everyone. Comments would it be a good thing or not

Amanda, sunday 4-Nov-18 17 129
Gabrielle
Ceremony Music?
Gabrielle, On October 30, 2018 at 20:46

I’m struggling to find the perfect songs for my ceremony. Im very much into music and want to find the right tunes. Do i use the same track as my bridesmaids and groomsmen, do i have a track all to...

Andrea, friday 2-Nov-18 9 173
Stephanie
How are your vows coming?
Stephanie, On October 28, 2018 at 01:56

Who's writing their own vows? Have you started yet? How many drafts until you feel you perfected them? Are you staying serious or including some humour? Are you letting anyone else read them? Are you...

Alexis, friday 2-Nov-18 11 132
Joey
Most Likely To Have Their Phone Ring During The Ceremony
Joey, On October 22, 2018 at 08:05

One of the biggest wedding faux pas is a phone blasting during a solemn moment of your ceremony. Fear of this sort of interruption is another reason why lots of couples opt for an unplugged ceremony....

Rachael, thursday 1-Nov-18 17 102
Joey
Most Likely To Block The Photographer Getting The Perfect Shot
Joey, On October 22, 2018 at 08:05

Which of your guests fancies themself an amateur photographer, who will ignore everything going on around them in order to snap the perfect photo? You're paying lots of money for a professional...

Rachael, thursday 1-Nov-18 15 80
Cassandra
Ceremony Songs
Cassandra, On October 29, 2018 at 21:04

Heeeeey Ladies, I am having troubles picking songs for my wedding ceremony. Do you guys have any good ideas for your bridesmaids and flower girls to walk down to? I also am torn between a few songs...

Gabrielle, thursday 1-Nov-18 7 139
Chloe
Being sick on wedding day
Chloe, On May 19, 2018 at 16:17

So I need some quick advice! My wedding is tomorrow, and today I woke up with a very sore throat. It’s only gotten worse throughout the day, so I’m pretty sure I will still be sick tomorrow! I don’t...

Jade, thursday 1-Nov-18 10 402
Lynnie
Who's part of your ceremony crew?
Lynnie, On October 30, 2018 at 13:14

You’ve got your bridesmaids and groomsmen standing next to you at your wedding, but does your ceremony crew end there? Who else is playing a role in your ceremony? Do you have ushers, readers, flower...

Vinod, wednesday 31-Oct-18 10 104
Joey
Most Likely To Arrive Late
Joey, On October 9, 2018 at 10:05

We're playing a just for fun game of " Most Likely To " to find out who might make a faux pas on your wedding day. Who do you think is most likely to arrive late to your wedding? A relative? A member...

Stefanie, wednesday 31-Oct-18 25 180
R
Help
Rita, On October 29, 2018 at 09:50

Hello! I was wondering if you ladies could help me. I'm trying to get 1 song to be played at my ceremony; my venue and dj are trying to charge me $500 for equipment use. I can't afford that for...

Rita, monday 29-Oct-18 6 96
Allison
Giving the Bride Away...
Allison, On October 25, 2018 at 15:43

I meet with my officiant next week but I am still figuring how to navigate the traditional "who gives this woman to be married to this man?" part of the ceremony. My FH and I are modern and...

Rekramer, monday 29-Oct-18 10 171
Holly
Procession Order
Holly, On October 24, 2018 at 17:51

Hello ladies and gents! I want to hear your plans on your procession order! Who will be apart of the processional? Will they walk alone or with someone? Will it be long or short? Will the groom be...

Geoff, sunday 28-Oct-18 5 116
Lynnie
Classic or Rustic Ceremony Decor?
Lynnie, On December 4, 2017 at 10:05

What style is your ceremony decor? Classic or Rustic? Classic? Photo from Pinterest Or Rustic? Photo from Pinterest >> Next question: Classic or Rustic Escort Cards? To start from the beginning,...

Andrea, saturday 27-Oct-18 19 95
Lynnie
Classic or Rustic Bouquet?
Lynnie, On December 4, 2017 at 10:05

Which bouquet do you prefer? Classic or Rustic? Classic? Photo from Flowers by Janie in Calgary Or Rustic? Photo from Pinterest >> Next question: Classic or Rustic Ceremony Decor? To start from...

Andrea, saturday 27-Oct-18 24 136
Joey
Which came first - Asking your officiant or asking your wedding party?
Joey, On April 30, 2018 at 09:15

There may be a lot of people standing up with you at your ceremony, besides your future spouse! Which one of them did you pick first? Did you choose your officiant first? Photo from Mercedes and...

Andrea, saturday 27-Oct-18 32 118
Brittany
Get Me a Box of Wine! .... I Mean Wine Box...
Brittany, On October 24, 2018 at 17:09

So my FH and I are not religious... we don't have "readings" or "poems" or anything extra we feel we need to have for our wedding ceremony... Plus my FH is nervous to speak in public, so he's asked...

Brittany, thursday 25-Oct-18 20 212
Marta
Looking for an Officiant
Marta, On October 22, 2018 at 11:10

Hey Weddingwire, My fiance & I are getting married in the Mulmur/Mansfield area on June 22nd, 2019. Any officiants available & interested in being a part of our big day? Cheers, Marta &...

Valérie, wednesday 24-Oct-18 2 85
E
Candles lining aisle
Emma, On July 2, 2018 at 22:09

I love the look of candles lining a wedding aisle. But I’m wondering how safe this actually is. I know you could use led candles but even realistic ones don’t give quite the same look (and they are...

Parth, monday 22-Oct-18 13 1,702
Leanna
Ring Box
Leanna, On October 18, 2018 at 15:09

My 8 year old nephew will be our ring bearer at our wedding. I'm wondering if anyone used a large ring box instead of a pillow for their ring bearer to carry the rings? I personally don't like how the...

Amanda, saturday 20-Oct-18 12 178
Jenna
Special mention to the non-attenders
Jenna, On September 27, 2018 at 09:57

In our ceremony we want a saying for non-attenders (unable to travel the distance or to busy to attend ) I already have one for people that have passed away, any ideas??

Vinod, saturday 20-Oct-18 5 228
Donna
Runner or not
Donna, On October 16, 2018 at 12:03

Should I have a runner going towards the Arch or just walk along the grass.

Leah, wednesday 17-Oct-18 4 74
Terri
Ceremony songs
Terri, On September 28, 2017 at 02:43

Hey guys so I have not been to many weddings to be able to distinguish what I want. I am looking for advice for what is normal or not for songs during the ceremony. How many should I typically arrange...

Emily, wednesday 17-Oct-18 23 976
Marc
Songs like Promise - Ben Howard
Marc, On February 22, 2018 at 04:26

Looking for music similar to/in the vein of the song Promise by Ben Howard. Emotional and with a good balance of Cello and guitar. Anyone have any artists or songs they could suggest? Preferably...

Emily, wednesday 17-Oct-18 3 666
Siobhan
Choosing a processional song
Siobhan, On September 27, 2018 at 09:11

My wedding is a rustic theme at a friends barn His younger brother plays guitar and is going to sing as the bridal party walk down the aisle What are some good country songs as processional songs ?!?!...

Donna, tuesday 16-Oct-18 8 179

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