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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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Help: Marriage License & Committment Ceremony
Denise, On July 27, 2023 at 16:35

Hello Brides to Be, My fiance and I are getting married Sept 9/23. My fiance is divorced and we live in Ontario. When applying for our wedding license we found out about an extra step due to his...

Elvish, saturday 9-May-26 4 787
Lydia
Friend or family member as officiant?
Lydia, On February 14, 2018 at 02:58

In a lot of "save on your wedding!" posts I've seen the option come up of letting a friend of family be your officiant to save costs. Now, we don't have anyone in our circle of friends or as family...

Smart, monday 27-Apr-26 5 7,294
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Married in the Church
Kelly, On March 29, 2019 at 11:57

We are looking into getting married in a church, but are wondering if there are certain requirements to doing this. (Im catholic and he is united) Im looking at this option as we have a small budget...

Anna, wednesday 8-Apr-26 12 1,168
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Wedding Ceremony Time
Rachel, On January 3, 2025 at 14:58

I'm getting married in June - outdoor wedding and wanted to get some feedback on what time to get married going back and forth from3pm an nd 4pm. Any suggestions.

Anna, friday 3-Apr-26 2 182
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Brideman
Rawr, On April 16, 2020 at 11:06

Hello ladies! One of parties is a bride-man. Hes one of my best friends so please no judgement. I was wondering if I could get some help. I cannot find anything about bride-mans on the internet. If...

Fima, tuesday 24-Mar-26 8 523
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Outdoor ceremony decor
Cc, On June 22, 2022 at 16:11

For those that have or are having a small intimate outdoor ceremony did you go all out for the decor? I'm in such a toss between decorating and not as I do take into consideration of all the clean and...

Bibi, tuesday 17-Mar-26 14 537
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Where will your wedding ceremony take place?!
Amanda, On June 5, 2022 at 16:30

Have you decided where you'll say "I do"? Tell us where and when you'll be tying the knot! Have you already booked your wedding venue? Have you decided to stay in the city that you current live in or...

Joanna, sunday 4-Jan-26 33 570 1
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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...

Joanna, sunday 4-Jan-26 19 572 1
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Who's in your Party?
Carine, On June 13, 2022 at 12:52

Who is in the wedding party? (how did you decide, how many people, if you're skipping it entirely, how do you know them, or how long you've known them, if you're including siblings or future in-laws) ...

Joanna, friday 26-Dec-25 41 541
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i want my mom to be apart of the Ceremony - what did you do?
Lexy, On July 10, 2024 at 14:42

Did any of you have any family members incorporated into your ceremony, and how? I wanted my mom to marry us, but since Canadian laws are a little more strict, we needed to have an ordained officiant....

Joanna, friday 26-Dec-25 1 103
Julie
Unplugged Ceremony- yay or nay?
Julie, On October 9, 2022 at 13:46

What's the etiquette on photos during ceremony? Are you/did you ask your guests for an unplugged ceremony? Or do/did you prefer the guests take pictures?

Joanna, friday 26-Dec-25 25 485 2
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Ceremony Songs - Mutual Agreements or Surprises?
Julie, On November 14, 2022 at 14:43

Wondering how everyone has / is picking their ceremony songs. Did you pick them all yourself, mutually agreed with your partner or do you plan on surprising them with a song? Instrumental or Original...

Joanna, friday 26-Dec-25 18 499
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Saying Vows at Church Ceremony?
Chantelle, On January 16, 2023 at 13:14

So my fiancé and I are really wanting to have our wedding ceremony at our church. We basically had all of our Catholic sacraments up until this point. Also had all our graduations at this church...

Joanna, friday 26-Dec-25 6 113
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How Are You Getting To The Wedding?!
Amanda, On April 27, 2023 at 18:33

Will you arrive in style with a limo?! Are you renting a fancy car? Processing on foot to the venue with your friends and family? Riding in on a white horse?! Driving yourself?! Share your pics and...

Joanna, friday 26-Dec-25 28 628 1
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Where Will Your Wedding Ceremony Take Place?!
Amanda, On May 1, 2024 at 12:25

Have you decided where you'll say "I do"? Tell us where you'll be tying the knot and share a picture! My Husband and I got married at Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna BC Photography @ Lichon...

Joanna, friday 26-Dec-25 4 209
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Where Will Your Ceremony Take Place?!
Amanda, On October 25, 2024 at 09:28

Have you decided where you'll say "I do"? Tell us where you'll be tying the knot! Have you already booked your wedding venue?! Have you decided to stay in the city that you current live in, in your...

Joanna, friday 26-Dec-25 1 206
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Children Attending Wedding & Reception
Ashley, On June 27, 2025 at 12:09

Hello! My Fiancé and I are getting married in August 2026. As we build the guest list we are always on the same topic ... where do we make the vut line on the guest list and how do we keep it "fair"?...

Joanna, friday 26-Dec-25 2 97
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First Look or Wait Until You Walk Down The Aisle?!
Amanda, On November 1, 2023 at 11:42

Happy November 1st everyone! Are you doing a "first look" and taking pictures before your wedding ceremony? Or are you waiting until you walk down the aisle?! Some couples want to save that magic...

Nelly, sunday 21-Dec-25 6 445
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Where will your wedding ceremony take place?!
Amanda, On January 2, 2022 at 18:31

Have you decided where you'll say "I do"? Tell us where and when you'll be tying the knot! Have you already booked your wedding venue? Have you decided to stay in the city that you current live in or...

Nelly, sunday 21-Dec-25 161 2,341 4
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Walking down the aisle with your son?
Katrina, On April 16, 2023 at 21:18

Hey all, I'm just curious about everyone's thoughts on walking down the aisle with someone other than your father. I know it's tradition to have your dad walk you down the aisle but I'm thinking about...

Emma, friday 3-Oct-25 36 1,521 2
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Intimate wedding ceremony, signing marriage certificate and exchange of rings
Monica, On June 25, 2025 at 19:55

Hello, My fiancé and I are interested in a small ceremony in our condo building party room with a small group of loved ones. Could you please assist us in arranging marriage certificates and booking a...

Monica, wednesday 25-Jun-25 82
Samantha
Rainy wedding day photos!
Samantha, On September 17, 2024 at 10:36

Hello all! I'm getting married Sept 28th and right now the weather is calling for heavy rain the entire weekend. I know the weather changes all the time, but I'd be lying if I didn't say I was worried...

Donnatodd, saturday 7-Jun-25 37
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Church wedding donations?
Vero, On December 5, 2024 at 13:47

Hello!! My fiancé and I are looking to get married in a church but I am only the second of my cousins to get engaged so not sure where to start. I recall getting married in a church is "free" and...

Zoe, monday 31-Mar-25 3 679
Daniela
Unbalanced number of family members
Daniela, On May 20, 2024 at 09:09

Hello everyone, I'm getting married in a week and I still haven't figured out this. We're having a very small wedding (14 guests) and my fiancé only has 1 person from his family coming, while I have 4...

Robert, saturday 30-Nov-24 2 141
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January outdoor ceremony
Kenzie, On November 4, 2019 at 13:34

Hi there, I live in Ontario, Canada, where it is generally cold and snowy in January. My original plan was a summer wedding, but just found out that the restaurant where we might have our reception...

Robert, saturday 30-Nov-24 12 707
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Guests standing for ceremony?
Arden, On October 20, 2022 at 13:55

Hi everyone, Looking for advice on having the guests stand in the ceremony. We're having an outdoor ceremony, only about 20 min long. Wedding is getting costly so assessing where we can cut costs....

Kim, monday 16-Sep-24 8 639 1
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Cérémonie starts at 4:30
Mélanie, On July 28, 2024 at 20:16

Need help with the timeline of wen things happens. Is it dance after the grand entrance or is it souper right after? Pls and thank you.

Amanda, monday 5-Aug-24 1 54
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Bridesmaid and groomsmen not walking the aisle
Mary, On June 1, 2024 at 16:35

Is it okay to skip the bridesmaid and grooms men to walk down the aisle and have them stand up instead at front and wait for the bride?

Hank, wednesday 3-Jul-24 2 179
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Thoughts on ceremony outline !
Kayla, On May 17, 2024 at 01:43

My FH & I are pretty low key people. Our wedding will be fairly non traditional. Just looking for thoughts on my general outline idea / any thoughts on what I can tweak to make things as easy and...

Amanda, wednesday 29-May-24 1 98
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Brides of 2024 - Where will your wedding ceremony take place??!!
Amanda, On November 5, 2023 at 13:25

Brides of 2024!!! Your year is almost here. How exciting!!!! Tell us where you'll be tying the knot and saying "I DO" Where Will Your Wedding Ceremony Take Place?! My husband and I got married at this...

Lydia, monday 6-May-24 16 632
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Where Will Your Wedding Ceremony Take Place?!
Amanda, On January 16, 2024 at 22:57

Have you decided where you'll say "I do"? Tell us where you'll be tying the knot! Have you already booked your wedding venue?! Have you decided to stay in the city that you current live in, in your...

Nelly, thursday 18-Apr-24 10 546 1
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Ushers for weddings
Kira, On January 14, 2024 at 20:03

Hi everyone, is it still common for people to ask friends/ family to be ushers for your ceremony? I remember my sister had this at her wedding but it was 15 years ago. I'm not sure if that's something...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 3 49

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