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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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Liberty
Unplugged Ceremony or Not?
Liberty, On March 19, 2022 at 19:32

Are you having an unplugged Ceremony or are you allowing guests to take pictures? I am having an unplugged ceremony but I will have 1 guest taking pictures so I can have some pictures to look back on...

Liberty, wednesday 6-Jul-22 27 593
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Ceremony Decor
Amanda, On December 9, 2021 at 13:53

Hi Everyone! What's your plan for ceremony décor? Are you keeping things simple and saving it for the reception? Decorating with candles, floral arrangements, or aisle runners? Let's share what...

Derek, wednesday 6-Jul-22 16 379 1
Amanda
Flower girl / ring bearer
Amanda, On June 19, 2022 at 13:55

We’ve opted to not have either or, we have no nieces of nephews and all of our cousins are older. I don’t see an issue without having a flower girl or ring bearer, would you ?

Vinod, monday 4-Jul-22 12 178
Kathy
Photographer?
Kathy, On January 24, 2021 at 11:41

Hi Everyone, We are planning (with any luck) to get married on August 28, 2021. This as many of you has been postponed once already. Our wedding will be fairly small (40-45 tops). The ceremony isn't...

Rayanne, monday 27-Jun-22 20 421 1
Meghan
Engagement rings during ceremony
Meghan, On April 17, 2022 at 07:48

Okay serious question cause I truly don't know, whats the general rule of thumb? Are you supposed to wear your engagement ring during the ceremony or put it on after? or is it personal preference? TIA...

Rebecca, friday 10-Jun-22 21 751 1
Marsha
Personal Wedding Vows
Marsha, On June 1, 2022 at 14:02

Hello my fellow brides. So here is a situation am in. I am a sentimental woman and my FH is not. I am truly marrying my opposite but damn we are a great pair lol. However, right now I am a bit sad. I...

Rebecca, tuesday 7-Jun-22 31 489
Rebecca
First Looks 👀👀👀
Rebecca, On February 5, 2022 at 18:24

My fiancé and I are pretty sure we don't want to do a first look. Not because we believe in the "bad luck to see the bride before the wedding" tradition. But because he's not a super emotional guy,...

Kelsey, thursday 2-Jun-22 19 524
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 1,241
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 7 628
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 6 179
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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 8 290
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 7 502
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 4 133
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 7 480
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 16 257
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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 11 337 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 18 217
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 4 150
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 6 151
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 6 372
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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 1,715 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 5 195
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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 17 457
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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 2 318
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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 3 192
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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 12 563
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 7 363
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 4 147
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 35 690
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 15 547
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 7 634
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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 11 605

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