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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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Alison
Small wedding ceremony - guests set up
Alison, On June 23, 2020 at 14:15

For those of you that have gotten married recently, what did you have your guests do during the ceremony? More specifically, did you have them stand or did you have chairs? We are planning to have...

Kailey, saturday 27-Jun-20 13 238
Samantha
Song bridesmaid's entrance
Samantha, On June 21, 2020 at 17:00

I love Chad Brownlee's song Money on You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwxTSIdZ4E0) for the bridesmaid's entrance into our ceremony, but is it too fast?

Vinod, thursday 25-Jun-20 4 358
Zara
Ceremony at a Park?
Zara, On June 24, 2020 at 13:16

We will be having our civil marriage on a different day than our wedding party. Since I have postponed my October wedding to May 2021, I wanted to change things up a bit and do the ceremony at a park...

Hank, wednesday 24-Jun-20 2 131
Bailey
Elope then Wedding
Bailey, On June 9, 2020 at 20:35

Like many couples, we canceled our June 20, 2020 wedding due to COVID-19 and rescheduled to October 3, 2020. Did anyone elope on their actual date? I’m so attached to our original date and in AB with...

Bailey, monday 22-Jun-20 8 223
Patricia
Unity Ceremony
Patricia, On June 4, 2020 at 15:29

I am thinking of doing a unity ceremony. I don’t want to do candles, maybe sand? Does anyone have any unique ideas? Or even share what you plan to do!!

Megan, thursday 18-Jun-20 20 387
Alyssa
Vow Books
Alyssa, On June 15, 2020 at 22:20

Hey Everyone I was looking at vow books but our officiant recommended against them. Her logic - you are up there, public speaking, likely holding a mic, that flipping the little vow book can be tricky...

Tori, tuesday 16-Jun-20 6 670
Carling
What time should the bride arrive at the venue?
Carling, On June 6, 2020 at 23:31

Hi! My ceremony is at 1:30pm. I’m trying to time hair and makeup but not sure what time I need to be at the venue.

Stephanie, monday 15-Jun-20 9 3,487
Amanda
What to include in just the ceremony
Amanda, On June 12, 2020 at 09:45

Hey everyone, so I just posted a few days ago in regards to staggering a reception but we have chose to have no reception. This being said I'm not sure where to draw the line as to what to include for...

Amelia, sunday 14-Jun-20 10 167
Melissa
Drive-in Wedding
Melissa, On June 2, 2020 at 10:59

My friend is getting married on Saturday, but due to CVOID she is doing a drive-in wedding. I need some advise because her Mom just reach out to me asking me to decorate my car or make a sign. The...

Ashley, thursday 11-Jun-20 6 194
Geneviève
Ways of Honouring passed Loved-ones
Geneviève, On June 2, 2020 at 11:59

Hi everyone. My FW just lost her grandfather and our wedding is four months away. We'd love to commemorate him and our other loved ones either during the ceremony or the reception. What were some of...

Ashley, thursday 11-Jun-20 13 237
Amanda
zoom Wedding in the Woods- But how?
Amanda, On June 2, 2020 at 17:26

I'm hoping someone is more tech savvy than I am and can answer my question. We are getting married in a month exactly and it doesn't look like restrictions will be lifting here in Ontario anytime soon...

Ashley, thursday 11-Jun-20 8 175
K
September Wedding - What About the Guests?
KateW, On June 4, 2020 at 10:30

Hi, My fiancé and I are getting married in September at a house. I have a pre-existing condition that makes me “high risk” if I contract COVID so we cut our guest list over half to about 60 people. We...

Ashley, thursday 11-Jun-20 12 256
Joey
The Where of the Wedding - Where is your wedding ceremony?
Joey, On July 15, 2019 at 08:05

Is your ceremony venue close to home? Is it close to your reception venue? Does it have a special meaning to you? Where will your wedding ceremony be? Photo from Denis and Marco's wedding in Toronto...

Darmae, wednesday 10-Jun-20 33 579
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For those of you who have eloped or had a small ceremony..
April, On April 28, 2020 at 11:38

How did your day play out? Did you have your dad(or whichever special person) walk you down the "aisle" We are planning on having a small ceremony on May 8 and I haven't a clue on what actually to do...

April, friday 5-Jun-20 5 163
Lynnie
How many... people in your procession?
Lynnie, On January 27, 2020 at 09:05

How many people will be walking down the aisle on your wedding day? Will your parents and grandparents be leading the procession? Will your partner's wedding party enter from the side, or stride down...

Angie, friday 5-Jun-20 26 228
Jennifer
Transportation
Jennifer, On May 30, 2020 at 09:24

So, as I know this may be a last minute thing to think about, it is something I am curious about as well in advance! What all are you guys rolling up in for your big day!? I actually have no idea what...

Jennifer, tuesday 2-Jun-20 22 221
Olivia
Uneven wedding party
Olivia, On April 30, 2020 at 22:18

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I are going to be having an uneven wedding party. We are totally okay with this as I have quite a few close friends and family I can't imagine not having. He has many...

Ashley, monday 1-Jun-20 6 210
A
My wedding vows - am i doing it right?
Anya, On May 21, 2020 at 20:57

Hello ladies, I'm getting married this Saturday and I just finished writing my wedding vows. The problem is that I'm Italian and I'm marrying an American guy and I'm not sure weather I really...

Ashley, monday 1-Jun-20 5 183
Jessica
Wedding Venues
Jessica, On May 26, 2020 at 07:45

Hello Everybody!! I was just wondering of places in and around the Sarnia area that are best for weddings? Right now I'm looking into Hessenland (Grand Bend). Please let me know of your ideas

Ashley, monday 1-Jun-20 3 268
Honeylie
Wedding Ceremony Music
Honeylie, On May 27, 2020 at 14:30

Hi Lovelies! I am curious as to who controlled your music for the processional? And how? Our venue has a sound system which we can hook up our phone. We have the music picked out but now the issue is...

Ashley, monday 1-Jun-20 12 207
Ehjae
What to do instead of exchanging rings?
Ehjae, On May 28, 2020 at 13:10

We are getting tattoos for our wedding bands. I also have a ring, but my fiance doesn't want one. What should we do instead of exchanging rings during our ceremony? We're eloping due to Covid-19 and...

Ashley, sunday 31-May-20 7 409
Jennifer
Interfaith ceremony woes
Jennifer, On May 19, 2020 at 13:08

To my other scientist and/or non religious brides out there, how are you doing the ceremony without any mention of religion? My FH knew who I was when we got together and has always been accepting of...

Jennifer, sunday 24-May-20 26 513
M
August 2 Covid wedding
Mikayla, On May 19, 2020 at 14:15

Hello everyone! I know there’s so much happening right now in the world. I hope everyone is trying to stay as positive as possible right now. There’s lots we can be happy for. Like our wonderful FH...

Jess, wednesday 20-May-20 5 201
Alison
How to make our small ceremony still feel special
Alison, On April 28, 2020 at 10:19

We are postponing our August 2020 big wedding until August 2021, but are still planning to have a small ceremony at my in laws farm with around 15-20 people on our original date (this will obviously...

Haylee, friday 8-May-20 17 269 1
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Social distanced ceremony Anyone?
Beah, On April 30, 2020 at 11:58

Anyone do a social distanced ceremony or are you planning to? What was it like or what are your plans for how things will go? Trying to decide if we will continue or postpone. Thanks!

Ashley, monday 4-May-20 5 183
Haylee
Covid-19 Ceremonies - How will you adapt?
Haylee, On April 27, 2020 at 09:07

Hello ladies! For those of us still going ahead with our ceremonies amidst the pandemic, I thought it would be fun to share how all of us are planning to adapt to still make our day special....

Veronica, monday 27-Apr-20 19 272
Shanabri
Best way to live stream
Shanabri, On April 17, 2020 at 16:35

I'm not very familiar with live streaming and I'm looking for the easiest but secure way to stream our wedding to our guests. Help!

Hank, wednesday 22-Apr-20 5 218 1
Briana
covid 19 Silver Linings
Briana, On March 21, 2020 at 20:51

Hi all!! My wedding is supposed to be April 18th and I’m afraid we’ll have to postpone. We’re planning on still getting married that day with a small ceremony. I’d love to hear some happy news or see...

Megan, tuesday 21-Apr-20 3 220
Kelsie
covid - Original Wedding Date Celebration
Kelsie, On April 6, 2020 at 14:08

COVID has been a familiar word for the past month now, and unfortunately its created a ton of sadness with respect to weddings. We are still hopeful our July 18 date will go ahead, but we know it also...

Britt, monday 20-Apr-20 22 539
Cliodhna
Ceremony programs - are they a must-do?
Cliodhna, On January 20, 2020 at 09:05

Do you think it’s necessary to provide your guests with a roadmap for the ceremony? Or a waste of precious wedding budget? Are ceremony programs a must-do to you? Photo by All Heart Photo & Video...

Cassandra, sunday 19-Apr-20 29 258
Genna
Ideas for wedding procession
Genna, On April 16, 2020 at 23:57

So I have a weird non-traditional wedding reception. My maid of honour is my best friend, my bridesmaid is my 13 year old daughter, my fiance's best man it's one of his best friends and his groomsmen...

Taylor, sunday 19-Apr-20 8 350
Cliodhna
Floral Arch or Floral Wall?
Cliodhna, On February 3, 2020 at 09:05

Which backdrop would you prefer to frame your ceremony? A dreamy floral arch filled with all your wedding flowers or a statement flower wall? Which floral upgrade would you choose? Floral Arch? Photo...

Naomi, saturday 18-Apr-20 28 381

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