Lighting of the unity candle with divorced parents

My parents were divorced 18 years ago. My step-mother and my father raised me (and are paying for the wedding), although my mother still had visitation rights and I still see her regularly. I would like to have the lighting of the unity candle as part of my ceremony, but I'm not quite sure how to.... [Read more]

Wedding dress for wheelchair bound bride

Hello, my name is Danni. I am 17 years old and engaged to a wonderful man named Brandon. Brandon is 24 and in the Army. About a year and a half ago, I was involved in a roll-over vehichle accident. As a result of that accident, I am now paralyzed from the waist down. I belive that god saved me that.... [Read more]

Is a canopy sufficient or should we rent a wedding tent with sides?

I've scoured the site and conducted several searches to no avail. My husband and I married in February, out of state, with only 15 guests. The plan has always been to have a large reception-type party on his parents farm (read: plenty of room) this summer. The invitation list is approximately 240.... [Read more]

Destination Wedding/At Home Reception

We are planning a small wedding (16 people) on an island far away from home. Exactly a month after our wedding day, my parents are having a reception at their house. It will be in their large backyard with a tent, decorated banquet tables and chairs. We'll have a nice dinner (which we're.... [Read more]

Memorial candle lighting

I am planning on doing a memorial candle at the beginning of our ceremony. My fiance lost his son a year and a half ago, his father, and I lost my mother about 5 years ago. We have no plans for a wedding program. The suggestions say for the reverend to say a short prayer. The reverend marrying us.... [Read more]