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the cutest flower girls and ring bearers at real weddings

If you're choosing to partake in the tradition of having children attendants – more specifically, flower girls and ring bearers – at your wedding ceremony, you have one more thing to think about while planning your nuptials: what they'll wear. Flower girls typically don dresses in the white or ivory color family, while ring bearers w... More »

How to Organize the Bridal Party Processional

You'll need to figure out what order everyone will be standing in.

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While lots of thought goes into the planning of a wedding reception, the ceremony can be tricky to figure out as well. After all, it’s the most important part of your big day – when you actually get married. One of the toughest parts can be figuring out what order your bridal party should walk in and stand beside you. This decis... More »

How to Decide on Music for Your Ceremony

There is no shortage of options for your special day.

Find out how to choose what to play at your wedding ceremony.

Outside of a few must-plays and songs to avoid, you will probably leave the bulk of the music choices to your band or DJ. Just as the first dance and father-daughter dance are exceptions, the ceremony will be too. For one, many people hire different musicians for the pre-reception portion of the big day than for the dancing part of the evening. ... More »

Happy Hanukkah! See 8 Lovely Chuppahs from Jewish Weddings

These ceremony structures are both stunning and honor tradition.

Hebrew for “canopy” or “covering,” the chuppah is more than just a four-post structure that appears in Jewish wedding ceremonies. It represents the religion and symbolizes the newlyweds’ home that they will build and share together after saying their I dos. Because it inherits such a sacred and intimate meaning, cou... More »

Romantic and Touching Vows from Our Favorite TV Shows

Get inspired by the characters you love!

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No matter how much you love your future spouse, you may find it hard to come up with the words to say during your nuptials. While it’s not a medium people always take seriously, television has aired countless weddings, and through these episodes there is plenty of inspiration to take from the personal vows of some of our most beloved chara... More »

16 Amazing Chuppahs from Real Wedding Ceremonies

Be inspired by these incredible Jewish ceremony structures from real weddings.

Luxury chuppahs for your ceremony wedding decor ideas

When it comes to the ceremony décor of your wedding, the pièce de résistance will likely be the altar – after all, that is where you and your future spouse will recite your vows and become married. For couples exchanging vows in a Jewish ceremony, the service will take place under a chuppah. The chuppah is a weddin... More »

13 Beautiful Décor Ideas for a Church Wedding

Having your wedding at a church doesn't mean you have to eliminate décor.

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If you've decided to have your wedding ceremony at a church, you'll be faced with two options: decorate minimally to accentuate the ornate design of the sanctuary, or work with your wedding designer to add complementary décor to the space. If you decide the latter, discuss the rules regarding decorations with church administrators... More »

What You Should and Shouldn't Do While Writing Your Own Vows

Make people tear up, not cringe, through your ceremony.

What not to do when writing your own vows

For many affianced couples, one of the biggest goals when planning a wedding is making sure the event really represents who they are as a pair. While the design elements of the day are of course a large part of this, the ceremony itself also gives lovebirds an opportunity to express themselves – through their vows. Photo by Carasco P... More »

4 Alternatives to Standard Ceremony Seating

Different ways to arrange your guests during the vow exchange.

Unique seating styles for your wedding ceremony

In the current era of wedding personalization, the reception tends to get a lot of attention. After all, it’s a little more of a free-for-all in terms of style and acceptable activities. When it comes to the ceremony though, people tend to feel more boxed in with their options. Sure, brides and grooms can write their own vows, but the gene... More »

10 Ideas for Your Wedding Ceremony Aisle Décor

Find out how to walk down the aisle in style at your nuptials.

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When planning the details of the ceremony, couples often envision the types of flowers that will decorate the altar, what kinds of chairs guests will sit on, and – of course – the service itself. However, one important aspect that may be lost in the shuffle is the aisle runner. Whether you choose to have... More »

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Adorable Flower Girl & Ring Bearer Outfit Ideas

Be inspired by the kids' attire from these real weddings.