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Category Archives: Wedding Ceremony

The ceremony is the only essential bit of your wedding day – here’s advice on how this important section of your wedding goes

Nov302017Jun 9 2019
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Pets at your wedding: could you have your fur-baby as a ringbearer?

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

For us animal lovers, incorporating our beloved cat, dog or even horse into your wedding day is really important. They are our companions, and so having them play a part at your wedding can make the day that much more special.  Whether you’d love to have your dog as your ringbearer, ride down the aisle on your horse, or just… Read More

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Oct32017May 2 2018
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Do You Need a Weather Wedding Backup Plan? 

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

It’s like rain, on your wedding day …. Or sun, or wind or even snow! Is it important to have a weather wedding backup plan? Is the weather before and on your wedding day something you even need to worry about? Some brides dream of getting married under a cloudless blue sky, picturing their wedding… Read More

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Sep122017May 29 2019
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How Children at Weddings Can Work for Everyone

by Amanda, in category Guests, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

Children at weddings may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but having little people at your nuptials does not necessarily equal cake smashing carnage. The key to keeping the day free of tantrums and tears (from both adults and children!) is to bring together an interesting bunch of activities and games which will keep children… Read More

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Aug152017Jun 27 2017
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Making the Choice of Who is Walking You Down the Aisle

by Amanda, in category Etiquette, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning

Have you decided who is walking you down the aisle? If you are a traditionalist, you may instantly give that honour to your Dad. After all, having the father of the bride walk her down the aisle dates back to the time of arranged marriages. The bride’s father actually did give her to her husband.… Read More

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Jul252017Jun 9 2019
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10 Popular Wedding Themes to Pick From

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

There are thousands of websites devoted to popular wedding themes. Then there are what seems like millions of theme ideas to pick from. How do you choose which one is right for your special day? Being in the wedding industry, we work with a lot of engaged couples. Some have specific ideas about what they… Read More

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Jul42017Jun 9 2019
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Wedding Planning for Shy Brides & Grooms

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

You’re planning your wedding and looking forward to the most wonderful day in your life. Actually, no you’re not. Wedding planning for shy brides and grooms has got to be one of the most stressful jobs ever. You want your wedding to be perfect, but you are not relishing the fact you will be centre… Read More

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Jun132017Apr 23 2020
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A Kiwi’s DIY Guide to Writing Wedding Vows

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning

Getting married is a huge thing. But if that wasn’t enough, your celebrant or fiancé has asked you about writing wedding vows! Help, what do you do now? First up, relax because writing wedding vows isn’t that scary. It’s time consuming and requires a lot of thought, but it’s not impossible. I’ve heard many wonderful… Read More

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Oct272016Mar 5 2018
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Processional (Down the Aisle) Ceremony Song Ideas

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

Music conveys so much emotion, which is why it’s an important element of your big day. I’m sure there’s plenty of songs that when you hear them, they take you right back to a special moment in time. That’s why choosing a song to walk down the aisle to at your wedding can be so… Read More

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Sep132016Sep 13 2016
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Is your wedding venue reliable? Every bride’s worst nightmare

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception

A couple of weeks ago, I came across the story of The Winery at Elk Manor – a wedding venue in Maryland, United States. In it lies a cautionary tale of a wedding venue who closed suddenly, ruining the wedding plans of more than 50 families, according to Delaware Online. I kept thinking about it… Read More

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May52016Apr 14 2016
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Seating at the Wedding Ceremony

by Amanda, in category Wedding Ceremony

Wedding etiquette comes from tradition, and traditionally, weddings take place inside churches.  With this in mind, today’s post is going to take a look at who sits where during a wedding ceremony. Wedding ceremony seating planning As weddings were traditionally held in a church, wedding etiquette focuses on where people sit in the church.  However these guidelines… Read More

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