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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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Maya
Ceremony processional
Maya, On August 24, 2018 at 10:02

Just wondering what everyone is doing or has done about the ceremony processional? Will you have the bridesmaids and groomsmen walk down the isle together or separate. I know usually on the exit they...

Stephanie, sunday 26-Aug-18 15 214
Ilish
Set church ceremony times?
Ilish, On July 31, 2018 at 21:29

I am waiting in anticipation for an answer from the church we hope to be married at! They have agreed to marry us on a Saturday but now waiting for a time! We did things backwards and signed our...

Emily, thursday 23-Aug-18 8 131
Joey
Who's Who? - Who will walk with you down the aisle?
Joey, On July 30, 2018 at 09:17

In the Who's Who? game we are getting to know a bit more about the most important people involved in your wedding Will you be walking with anyone up to your ceremony? If so, who will that be? Photo by...

Michelle, wednesday 22-Aug-18 28 123
Megan
What is the best type of fabric to use to drape over an arch?
Megan, On August 19, 2018 at 19:29

I really enjoy the look of flowy fabric draped over a wedding arch! What type of fabric did you use?

Holly, monday 20-Aug-18 4 90
Grace
Marriage License
Grace, On July 9, 2018 at 20:55

How long after I get married do I have to change my last name to my fiancé last name? Is there is a certain time period after you receive your marriage certificate to change it over?

Holly, monday 20-Aug-18 29 342
Christine
Church or No Church Ceremony
Christine, On August 16, 2018 at 19:51

FH and I are trying to decide if we want a church wedding ceremony or not. I grew up in a religious community and went to church often. My childhood church is a place that I care a lot about. My FH is...

Bianca, monday 20-Aug-18 5 105 1
Leah
Circular ceremony seating layout
Leah, On May 21, 2018 at 15:23

I love the idea of being literally surrounded by friends and family like the couple in this photo. Luckily I’m pretty sure our venue has space to accommodate this seating arrangement. I don’t think...

Meagan, friday 17-Aug-18 13 218
Kristina
Officiant problems
Kristina, On July 12, 2018 at 23:44

Hi Everyone, I'm not sure what to do, all I am hearing from family is how terrible our officiant is because of their experience at another wedding where he went off script and showed up late. We are...

Meagan, friday 17-Aug-18 9 195
D
Rings at the Ceremony
Deitra, On January 16, 2018 at 20:30

How are ya'll doing the ring at the ceremony? Do you wear the 'engagement' ring and add the band? No rings and add just the band?

Meagan, friday 17-Aug-18 12 148
Emily
Number of Songs
Emily, On August 13, 2018 at 08:49

Hi everyone, So the wedding is 2 months away and I think music has been my biggest struggle in terms of deciding! How many songs do I need? Can you let me know if I am missing any? did you pick...

Vinod, friday 17-Aug-18 7 110
Nicolle
Officiants
Nicolle, On August 13, 2018 at 15:47

Looking for everyone's take on average cost for officiant?

Vinod, friday 17-Aug-18 10 123
Amanda
Bridal party songs
Amanda, On August 13, 2018 at 15:50

Y’all I am wondering what you have chosen for your bridal party walking down the aisle? And then back up again at the end? I also have my nephew and niece and son coming after the bridal party their...

Stephanie, thursday 16-Aug-18 4 109
Rhiannon
How much to pay family member ceremony musician?
Rhiannon, On August 13, 2018 at 09:41

Hey ladies! For my ceremony, I've asked my cousin to play some piano music for about 15 minutes before the service (just said she could play any nice piano music she already knows and is comfortable...

Vinod, thursday 16-Aug-18 5 69
Holly
Vows
Holly, On August 15, 2018 at 13:00

I'm looking for some advice or guidance surrounding vows. We want to write our own but I'm worried about a) remembering them b) getting emotional Is it poor etiquette to read them from a piece of...

Jason, thursday 16-Aug-18 14 176
Marcia
Ring Security
Marcia, On August 12, 2018 at 10:43

Thought I’d share because this is such a cute picture!! My ring security didn’t come to play!!

Marcia, thursday 16-Aug-18 21 238
Sara
Are you doing Bride-groom Presents?
Sara, On April 27, 2018 at 15:24

Is this a thing? I keep seeing things on Pinterest and I don't know if this is a thing people actually do. We're paying for our own wedding, so that should be present enough right? I just don't now,...

Vinod, thursday 16-Aug-18 31 273
Melissa
Ceremony Processional - which parents walk?
Melissa, On August 14, 2018 at 22:17

FH and I are having a civil ceremony at our venue. We aren’t traditional, but my dad asked if he could walk me down the aisle and I said yes. Months ago, FMIL asked if the parents would walk down the...

Vinod, thursday 16-Aug-18 12 171
Joey
What time is your wedding ceremony?
Joey, On June 14, 2018 at 08:05

When does the big event kick off? What time will your ceremony begin? Did you choose the time or was it set by your venue? Morning? Photo by Black Lamb Photography in Ottawa Or evening? Photo by The...

Tasha, wednesday 15-Aug-18 33 290
Kaisha
Flower girl?
Kaisha, On August 6, 2018 at 00:03

Who are you using for your flowergirl? I am not sure if we want a flowergirl and if we do I am not sure who to ask.

Bianca, tuesday 14-Aug-18 21 145
Lynnie
Ceremony Songs - Traditional or Modern?
Lynnie, On April 9, 2018 at 11:10

What about your ceremony song choices? Are you sticking with traditional wedding songs like "Here Comes The Bride"? Or are you going modern with contemporary song choices that speak to your...

Vinod, sunday 12-Aug-18 22 234 1
Taylor
Who does my bridesman walk with?
Taylor, On August 8, 2018 at 07:45

Ok, So I have 4 bridesmaids and 1 bridesman. My fiancé had 4 groomsmen but recently added another. So now the numbers are even. At first I didn’t want any of the groomsmen to have to walk with my...

Lucy, wednesday 8-Aug-18 8 535
Joey
Who's Who? - Who are your witnesses?
Joey, On July 30, 2018 at 09:15

In the Who's Who? game we are getting to know a bit more about the most important people involved in your wedding Do you have to have witnesses present to make your marriage ceremony official? If so,...

Meghan, wednesday 8-Aug-18 20 96
Joey
Who's Who? - Who is performing your ceremony?
Joey, On July 30, 2018 at 09:16

In the Who's Who? game we are getting to know a bit more about the most important people involved in your wedding Who is the officiant who will be performing your wedding ceremony? How did you find...

Meghan, wednesday 8-Aug-18 20 186
Jade
Vows
Jade, On August 6, 2018 at 19:46

I'm having trouble finding the right words to use to include my daughter and my step son and our son in the vows. I have a picture of what I have so far. Not sure if it sounds ok.

Jade, tuesday 7-Aug-18 4 113
Amelia
Ceremony Processional
Amelia, On July 3, 2018 at 20:00

How long will it take to walk down the aisle? I'm trying to pick a song to walk to and i was thinking 5 minutes should be decent. theres 4 bridesmaids, 4 groomsmen, 2 flowergirls and 1 ring bearer,...

Kaisha, saturday 4-Aug-18 15 259
Bell
Christian friends at non-religious ceremony
Bell, On July 23, 2018 at 03:15

Hey there....strange question/conundrum. We are having a fairly non-religious outdoor ceremony. While there will be some mention of God and perhaps one bible reading, for the most part our ceremony...

Emily, saturday 4-Aug-18 10 182
Melissa
Evening Cermony
Melissa, On May 27, 2018 at 12:03

Hey guys! We are leaning towards having an evening ceremony with a reception to follow immediately. The only issue is the few receptions venues we've seen need about 2-3 hours to transform the space...

Kaisha, sunday 29-Jul-18 16 157
T
Unity ceremony
TIANNA, On July 25, 2018 at 08:52

My fiance has a daughter and I am looking for a unique way to do a unity ceremony opposed to just sand or a candle. Any ideas? She will be 7.

Julia, saturday 28-Jul-18 4 84
Brittany
How Do You Think Your Groom/partner Will React?
Brittany, On July 12, 2018 at 17:13

With the Big Day coming up, I start to wonder just how my FH will react when he sees me for the first time. We are doing a first look, and I'm so excited when I picture him turning around to see me as...

Erin, tuesday 24-Jul-18 39 290
J
Up beat songs?
Jaime, On July 20, 2018 at 00:05

I want to walk down the aisle to a song that me and my man find meaning to. Being together for 11yrs now means we have many. Are these to silly or funky to walk down the isle to? Johnny Reid- let's go...

Erin, tuesday 24-Jul-18 3 68
Lynnie
Wedding Vows - Traditional or Modern?
Lynnie, On April 9, 2018 at 11:10

What about your vows? Are you going with the tried and true traditional "in sickness and in health" vows? Or are you modernizing your wedding ceremony by writing your own vows? Traditional or Modern?...

Jennifer, tuesday 24-Jul-18 22 411
Natasha
Plug or unplugged????
Natasha, On July 17, 2018 at 00:44

I’ve recently been reading about unplugged ceremonies on the site. I wanted to know what are your thoughts and preference and why?

Kaisha, monday 23-Jul-18 19 199

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