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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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Kathryn
Go to a destination wedding without my husband?
Kathryn, On March 6, 2022 at 15:41

We got invited to a destination wedding in mexico and it's one of my best friends. I'm a bridesmaid as well. We recently found out that my husband's job will not allow the time off and so I will be...

Darbi, thursday 2-Jun-22 10 769
Kelsey
Music outdoors/no power?
Kelsey, On May 31, 2022 at 11:45

Our ceremony will be in a forested area with A) no power B) very little, if any, cell reception Have any other brides had this situation? How did you do music? We are thinking of using a portable...

Darbi, thursday 2-Jun-22 7 438
Raelee
Wedding music
Raelee, On May 21, 2022 at 18:59

Looking for some ideas for walking down the aisle (me). NO COUNTRY MUSIC

Julie, wednesday 1-Jun-22 6 90
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Wedding programs
Cc, On May 26, 2022 at 13:42

When it comes to wedding programs do you need programs for both the ceremony and reception?

Danielle, saturday 28-May-22 8 115
Kaitlyn
Outdoor Ceremony Shoe Wording
Kaitlyn, On May 25, 2022 at 13:22

Hey all! We are having our ceremony outdoors at a Cabane à Sucre and the terrain is pretty tough to walk on with high heels. Does anyone have any suggestions on how we can word this on the invite just...

Kaitlyn, wednesday 25-May-22 7 113
Denise
Gifts for Spouse & kids involved in the ceremony
Denise, On April 20, 2022 at 09:09

Need your help! Looking for ideas for gift to give my husband to be on the morning of the wedding. He doesn't wear a watch any ideas are welcome. Also we are having our nephews as part of our ceremony...

Pamela, wednesday 25-May-22 4 68
Daily
Throwing rice for the newlyweds
Daily, On May 18, 2022 at 18:58

What do you all think about the tradition such as people throw rice to a newlywed? Growing up in Thailand after the ceremony is over, people always through rice at the newlyweds couples! I love the...

Kelsey, wednesday 25-May-22 7 161
Brooke
Light or Serious Ceremony?
Brooke, On April 19, 2022 at 15:13

Hello fellow Brides! I kind of already have my mind made up about this one, but I was wondering what other brides are doing for their ceremony - keeping it light and humorous, or staying serious and...

Lisa, tuesday 17-May-22 16 202
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Livestream ceremony?!
Erin, On March 29, 2020 at 10:39

We cancelled our August wedding and am now doing a July Friday night ceremony with immediate family. We have family who are wondering if we can live stream. We really wanna do this, but hiring a...

Barbarra, friday 13-May-22 11 233 2
Jennifer
Help, mixed families, can ceremony be non religious?
Jennifer, On June 22, 2018 at 10:28

I am an atheist from mixed parents. My mother is a Muslim in a mixed family so Muslim and Christian weddings both while my Dad is an atheist from a Mexican-American Catholic family. My groom is...

Ely, sunday 8-May-22 18 211
Brae
Should the Bride have a Dance Card?
Brae, On April 29, 2022 at 11:34

We are organizing our own music for our wedding and there are songs that I'd like to dance with certain people. Should I create a dance card so that if anyone else wants to dance with me they can...

Vinod, friday 6-May-22 4 91
Stephanie
Alternatives to bridesmaid bouquets
Stephanie, On April 20, 2022 at 14:28

Just curious if anyone else is not using bouquets for their wedding party. I will be using lanterns instead, like these

Stephanie, thursday 21-Apr-22 6 98
Lindsay
Getting married at City Hall but having a ceremony
Lindsay, On April 13, 2022 at 00:13

Hi everyone! I have a question, if my fiancé and I want to get married at city hall and still want a ceremony, how would I find someone that isn’t an officiant and is willing to lead the ceremony...

Sinead, monday 18-Apr-22 6 79
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Zelda songs for ceremony
Mach, On April 3, 2022 at 07:34

We looking to get some ideas on which Zelda songs we should use for our ceremony. We’re going to use Zelda’s theme from Ocarina of Time (piano version) when the bride walks down. But what about before...

Malyssa, thursday 7-Apr-22 7 1,155 1
Laurie-Alex
Jobs for kids
Laurie-Alex, On March 29, 2022 at 11:32

So my eldest step son is going to be out “ring security” and my step daughter is going to be our flower girl… my middle step son (will be 8 come the big day) was supposed to be a flower person too but...

Vinod, tuesday 29-Mar-22 5 74
Hank
Indoor vs Outdoor Ceremony
Hank, On March 19, 2022 at 19:01

Are you planning to have an indoor or outdoor ceremony? If you go indoor, you don't have to worry about any last minute potential changes due to the elements since things can continue according to...

Vinod, thursday 24-Mar-22 17 169
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Catholic wedding procession
Amanda, On March 19, 2022 at 20:49

Hi I'm wondering how the order of the walking down the aisle works for a Catholic ceremony. Does the priest walk down the aisle followed by the Bridesmaids, ring bearer and flower girl then bride. It...

Vinod, thursday 24-Mar-22 2 125
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Party after an elopement
Erika and Cory, On January 14, 2022 at 09:38

Has anyone else run into this issue with COVID where you need to celebrate with family and friends after eloping? My partner and I are so excited for our wedding date and don't want to keep pushing it...

Justin, wednesday 16-Mar-22 3 105
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Processional/recessional Song?
Derek, On March 11, 2022 at 01:45

I am at a loss here! My future wife is walking down the aisle to a song she wants to surprise me with. I'm trying to come up with ideas for myself and my groomsmen etc., to walk down the aisle and...

Derek, sunday 13-Mar-22 12 177
Elyce
Intimate Ceremony
Elyce, On March 8, 2022 at 16:31

Hello Everyone! My Fiancé and I are planning on hosting a small, intimate ceremony, then a large reception. We however are experiencing some difficulty in making the cuts to accommodate the smaller...

KELLY, friday 11-Mar-22 7 156
Samantha
Venue not booking for 2023 yet
Samantha, On March 9, 2022 at 00:41

Hello everyone, My SO and I haven't officially picked a date yet but we are thinking May 2023. We live in Calgary but are having the wedding in Halifax. I have reached out to a venue that I really...

KELLY, thursday 10-Mar-22 4 137
Izzy
No Ring Bearer And Flower Girl
Izzy, On January 17, 2022 at 21:30

Hi everyone! I am not having a ring bearer or a flower girl at my wedding because I have no little ones in the family. Does anyone have any alternative ideas to share in replacement of a ring bearer...

Yami, monday 7-Mar-22 35 328
Hailey
Walking down the isle to the traditional song?
Hailey, On January 12, 2022 at 16:08

Hi everyone! Wondering your thoughts on this.. who is all walking down the isle to the traditional song?? I was thinking of doing more of a country instrumental or anything other than the traditional...

Alyx, thursday 17-Feb-22 15 160
Kathy
Wording for Unplugged Ceremony
Kathy, On February 13, 2022 at 08:50

Hi everyone, we are getting married in June. We have decided to have an unplugged ceremony. I will have a sign placed to let guests know. My question is…..how do you communicate that cells and...

Vinod, monday 14-Feb-22 7 207
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Ceremony Music - Live or Pre-recorded?
Layla, On June 1, 2021 at 18:00

Hi everyone, I’m curious to know how you’re planning your ceremony music? Can’t decide to go with live music or to just sync to our Spotify. What’re the pros and cons?

Alex, monday 31-Jan-22 11 200
Jenny
Is it rude to ask the bride/groom if they’re inviting someone?
Jenny, On January 19, 2022 at 01:05

Not sure where to post this but basically my cousin and his bride to be decided to book their wedding exactly two weeks before mine this year. I’m not sure who they’re inviting so this is definitely a...

Stacey Tc, sunday 30-Jan-22 13 328
Emilie
Music for the entrance of the bride
Emilie, On March 3, 2017 at 09:15

Hey amazing brides! Let's start today's game with the most important song, the one you'll choose to walk down the aisle! What song will you choose? Does it have a special meaning for you? Continue...

Alex, friday 28-Jan-22 38 841
Liberty
Ceremony Songs
Liberty, On January 17, 2022 at 13:33

Have you picked out all the songs you need for the ceremony? Typically for a ceremony you will need the following songs. Now this will vary depending your ceremony. 1. Songs for while guests arrive 2....

Vinod, wednesday 26-Jan-22 9 174 1
Hank
Ceremony Time and Length
Hank, On January 19, 2022 at 11:00

What time is everyone having their ceremony: earlier in the day or closer to the reception? How long do you plan your ceremony to be? Do you have any specific elements in your ceremony that you'll be...

Vinod, tuesday 25-Jan-22 18 168 1
Courtney
Unity Tequila Shot Ceremony
Courtney, On July 6, 2020 at 12:31

I am really wanting to do a unity tequila shot ceremony at my wedding, and had found a great little script on a blog online but the website is no longer up and running and I didn't think to save a...

Amy, thursday 20-Jan-22 5 24,241 3
Tunisha
Songs choices for Processional Order
Tunisha, On November 29, 2021 at 14:50

Hello Everyone 👋🏾 How is it going? Having a fun wedding planning time? Wanted to check up and see how everyone is doing on their songs choices for their Processional order. Do you have trouble...

Tunisha, wednesday 12-Jan-22 10 187
Hailey
Wedding vows ! Traditional or custom?
Hailey, On December 30, 2021 at 23:51

Hi all; Who here has done custom vows/ traditional ones? I'm wanting to write my own vows but curious how many have done that and how you figured out what to put in them! Did you put humor in it? Any...

Hank, saturday 1-Jan-22 7 85

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