Wedding Vows & Ceremony Discussions — The Knot Community

cant find ceremony site

telkynia — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:22:48 +0000

I'm looking for a ceremony site to fit my small budget anywhere near redford dearborn downriver even Detroit

Great experience at the Wynn Las Vegas Wedding Salon

deepatomas — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:13:49 +0000

We had our wedding in the Wynn Las Vegas Wedding salon and it was the most memorable experience. At the Spa , the hair stylist - Angela was fantastic. She did wonders with my short hair and gave me a style that complemented the shape of my face. It was amazing to know that Angela has 23 years of experience and it truly showed in her work. Following this, Bern did my make up which was also magical and perfect. The make up seemed a tad too much for me, but worked really well in the video and photos.
I can't say enough about the experience of the Wedding ceremny itself. We had the Lilac Salon and the arrangements were perfect. Jalan Arnold and Michele Hannum were our wedding planners and very professional to deal with from the first day we got in touch with them. All the arrangements were done perfectly and we had a flawless ceremony. Jalan and Michelle were very personable and we will be recommending them for our friends who wish to have weddings at the Wynn in the future. It was a blessing to Reverend Phil Shuart as the officiant for our wedding. He came and spoke to the bride and groom just before the ceremony and made us feel at ease. He guided us through the ceremony and we did not have to remember a thing :). His words of advice is somethign we will treasure. The photogrpaher , Emily, was an icing on the cake. In addition to the basic phot package that came with our Wedding package we purchased an Ala Carte one-hour photo package. It was totally worth it. The locations chosen by Emily were perfect with the color of our clothes and beauthifully complemented each other. Our family and friends were truly impressed with the quality and location of the snaps.
All in all this was a great experience. Thank you to the team in the Wedding Salons for making it so memorable for us!

- A very satisfied Grooom & Bride

Bridal party

Lanelle74 — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 01:18:55 +0000

We are having a small wedding and at first it was just a maid of honor and my two daughters 11 and 9. I know have added a bridesmaid and my fianc college age daughter. I need help figuring out all the roles, if they all should be escorted and if all dresses should match or if moh gets different dress ????

recessional music help

marisas316 — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:17:44 +0000

we're looking for something upbeat and instrumental to match the rest of our ceremony music.

any ideas?

we're using many songs from the vitamin string quartet for our ceremony and would like to keep that theme going.

also, any ideas for cake cutting songs?

thanks!

Anyone been to Castleton in Windham, NH?

SaraLuke87 — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:44:50 +0000

I am looking into getting married at Castleton in Windham.. but they dont offer wedding packages. I am concerned that they arent helpful with the planning etc... is it a good place?? It's just beautiful, thats why I like it so much.

Too Weird???

sara623 — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:59:14 +0000

I really like the idea of Pachelbel's Canon in D for my walk down the aisle. And I found this version of it, and I can't decide if I like it or not. It's different, that's for sure. Thoughts??? Too weird? Stick with the original?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqwmuNiXn0A&feature=related

Ceremony Delimas

girlygirl422 — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:17:18 +0000

So my FH and I decided to have ceremony and reception at the venue. The ceremony is only 30 min from start to finish. My bridal party is 21 people, should I have them all walk in or just have my maid of honor and flower girl and ring barrer and have the others at the alter already ? Ideally I want them all to walk for the video but don't think time will be on my side, any ideas. Also I would like to do a sand ceremony or candle lighting but again time is against me is it weird not to do it ? Has anyone been in this situation?

Revised vows! What do you think?

junebabymia — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:44:45 +0000

Today, my dream becomes a reality because today I marry you.

I fell in love with you at 15 when I wasn’t even certain what love was. In 7 years, we have grown and become so much better than we could have been alone. And have created the most amazing baby girl together.

I feel so blessed to call you my husband and the loving father of our daughter.

Today, I promise to always laugh with you and at you when necessary

I vow to always push you toward your dreams, to be your best friend, a loving wife, and a caring mother.

I vow to always be honest, faithful, and supportive to you from this day forward

Ceremony Site

klgrove16 — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 02:41:46 +0000

My fiance and I are not very religious so we don't want to have our ceremony in a church. Any creative ideas for where we can have the ceremony? I love the idea of an outdoor ceremony but the unpredictablity of the weather scares me.

Daughter in ceremony

connie121678 — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:44:34 +0000

I am looking for ideas on how to incorporate my fiance's daughter into the ceremony. I have seen an exchange of vows for me and her and am not thrilled with it...I will be giving her a locket. Any ideas on wording?

Ceremony music selections

tamrahelmer — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:18:51 +0000

I finally booked my piano player but am now faced with ceremony music selections. I would love for the music to be somewhat unique, but still traditional sounding. However, I can't find any good examples even. Any suggestions or ideas?

Ceremony Legal Contract Terms

[Deleted User] — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:47:56 +0000

So I am planning on getting married on someone's yard, it is a mansion but they have never had a wedding there before. I do not plan for them to do anything but to keep the property in decent shape. What do we have to do legally to make sure that we will be able to hold a wedding on their yard? Since they do not have anything set up for past brides, do we some how get a lawyer to right up a contract?

Are Ceremony Programs necessary???

Knottie1440529273 — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 02:28:23 +0000

I am trying to find a way to cut costs on the wedding, and just don't see the purpose of a wedding program?? Has anyone been to a wedding where they didn't have programs?? Can anyone suggest a cheap alternative/cool idea?? I just think it's silly because everyone knows how typical wedding ceremonies go....suggestions would be great! Thanks ladies!!

Ideas for what guests can throw after ceremony....

KplusE2012 — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:34:18 +0000

Does anyone have any ideas on what the guests at our wedding can throw after the ceremony? I definitely want something that isn't going to be dangerous to animals. I've seen some options out there, but was just wondering what you all thought, and if you have thought of any great ideas? Thanks!

Repeat after me or not?

deanozzi — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:57:58 +0000

I was wondering if we should just repeat after the officiant or just say or vows from paper. I know I will be too nervous to remember them. We are writing our own vows so would it be funny to repeat after the officiant?

Need Centerpiece help!

Jewels8511 — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:37:15 +0000

My fiance and I want to do something orignal for our centerpieces... we are thinking fish and orchids (?) and we want tall and short centerpieces... Our colors are white and black with an orange accent (yes, we are SF Giants fans). I have searched high and low, and cannot find anything worth putting on our tables! (we are getting married at a golf course and the reception is inside.) Any help would be more than appreciated!

Thank you!!

Entering ceremony space, no music? (Intimate wedding)

ginadog — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 03:47:55 +0000

My Fiance and I are going to get married privately, just the two of us, while on our honeymoon trip.

It would seem silly to pay a musician for all of 10 minutes (if that) for a bridal procession and recessional.

So if there is no music, how would YOU envision the bride/groom entering the ceremony space? The location is outside.

Walk in together?
Bride walks up to groom and officiant in silence?

Just trying to think of the various options. I think we'll see other prior for a first look.

Packard Limo Help!!!

ladimere9 — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:08:13 +0000

Hello,

I am getting married in May 2013 and am having a "Gatsbyesque" type wedding. We really would love an old car, but am only finding 1950's or 1960's Rolls Royces or Bentlys. We would prefer a 1930's Packard Limo, but I am having such a hard time finding that service.

Does anyone know anything in the North Jersey area or even an antique car group/motor club that perhaps offers such services?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Churches allowing your pastor to come in

schilkke — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:35:25 +0000

Does anyone know any churches in the Plymouth/Canton area that allows you to have your ceremony there, bringing in your pastor?

Enterance

kmmamma78 — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:00:51 +0000

My FI and I are having an outdoor ceremony at a local park. The park we have chosen has a path through a beautiful garden to the gazebo. I want to walk the path to the gazebo, however, this means no one would have their backs to me when I walk "down the aisle". The design of the garden doesn't really allow for guests to sit or stand along the path. Suggestions?

Ring Bearer Ideas

mindycoffman — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:27:10 +0000

Hello Brides!

My five year old son is going to be the ring bearer in our wedding. I am trying to come up with a creative idea for an alternative to a traditional pillow... Any thoughts??

Thanks,
Mindy

Ceremony Location help!

Riss19 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:47:34 +0000

I do not want to get married in a religious place, but I am having a hard time trying to find places for a March or April wedding besides the idea of having the ceremony at the reception site. I want an "entrance" when I walk in with my dad, and getting married at the reception place I do not think I will be able to do that! Any ideas?!?!

Catholic Church Songs

Knottie1445304669 — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:16:53 +0000

I need a song for the Unity Candle, but my church doesn't allow "popular songs." I don't want to use a song that we regularly sing in church though. Does anyone know any songs that might be appropriate for a Catholic church? The ones I've found sound kind of old and I'd like it to sound a little more modern. Also, his friends are singing, so we're trying to think of a song with words. Thanks!

Ceremony Programs

Jwuorenm — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:15:12 +0000

I'm planning on doing a 1-sided 4.25x11 program for the ceremony. I am not listing the order of the ceremony. The parents, grandparents, bridal party (only having a maid of honor & best man), musicians, readers will be listed. As well as the names of the songs & readings. I have two questions. Does anyone have a good layout for this without it looking crowded? And my maid of honor is also one of the readers. Do I need to list her twice or just list the other reader? It's not a super formal ceremony, but it is in my church so keep that in mind. Thanks!

Walking down the isle...

Kindachewy — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:23:54 +0000

We are having all oldies music at our wedding and I'm really excited about it! I have chosen to walk down the isle to "My Girl" by the temptations. Now I am wondering if I will feel like I missed out on the tradtional 'here comes the bride' will people still know to stand?

My other music is as follwed We are having 3 songs play while people getting seated 1 Be my baby - The Ronettes 2 You make my dreams come true - Hale and Oats 3 In the still of the night - Five Satins Then bridal party enterence 1 Today I met the boy I'm gonna marry - Darlene Love Then my walk down the aisle! 1 My girl- temptations Then right after the kiss/walk back down as H&W 1 And then he kissed me - The crystals

Unity Candle Set has sold out!!! Freaking Out!

tchea — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:40:38 +0000

I am so upset! My Mom just recently purchased the toasting flutes and serving set from Things Remembered that i wanted. The matching unity set that was not sold in stores but sold online is now unavailable for purchase!! Now i can't find it anywhere..it is the "Park avenue unity set" from TR. If anyone has any idea where i can still purchase items that may have been discontinued i would really appreaciate it. I am freaking out!

What order?! (Long)

amanda1611t — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:34:18 +0000

Do I have processional music while they are going to their seats? Only one family member from FI's family is coming

I have them in order like so

Cousins with Spouses (x3)

Uncle with wife (x2)

Widowed Aunt

Grandmother and Grandfather (Dad's side)

Grandfather (moms side)

Godmother

Godfather and Husband

FI's Mother

Mother and Father

(I'm afraid someone will get offended by the order)

Then a different processional song for ring bearer, two flower girls wedding party.

and a last song for me.

This sounds like it will take so long! Is that the correct order? Do I have my family even walk down the aisle like that or no?

Also, what does the ring bearer do with the rings after he comes down the aisle?

Also, also, do I list all these people on the program?

Is this ok??

ATexasBelle — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:22:52 +0000

Do our invitations and programs have to match?

We got our invitations made by some designer who did a GREAT job. I would love to use her again for programs, but VP is easier and cheaper. Is it ok if our invitations and programs don't match?

We might have some signs up at the wedding, like cutesy poems for the guest table, menu cards for cocktail hour, and something in the bathroom. If those match the programs, is that okay too? Our theme is love birds, but the exact design won't match the invites.

How many string instruments?

Meraklu — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:06:03 +0000

I am getting married in a church and am curious how many instruments you feel are needed. I was thinking 3 strings, but the vendors are suggesting 4, and my sister feels I only need one with a microphone. Help!

HELP! Church turned into construction site. What do I do?

jessicamoody13 — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:17:25 +0000

Hi brides,

I am really in need of some advice. The dream church that my fiancé and I are scheduled to be married on Aug 18 suddenly announced that they will be doing major restoration throughout the year. The whole exterior looks like a construction zone with scaffolding, plyboard and temporary buildings. The whole reason we selected this church was because it is so beautiful inside and out. Now I don’t know what to do. The invitations have been printed with the location of the wedding and the day has already been scheduled. Do we try to find another church anyways (which will be difficult to find) or do we just deal with the fact that all of our pictures in front of the church will be in a construction zone? Thanks for the help!

Jessica