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Your marriage isn't official until you say "I do" during the wedding ceremony. We have all the ceremony ideas you need, including advice on writing your own vows and beautiful décor inspiration.

Bride and Groom Exchange Rings, Saying "Till Death Do Us Part" During Vows
What Does "Till Death Do Us Part" Actually Mean?
Bride and Groom Exchange Rings in Front of an Officiant While Saying Marriage Vows
27 Bible Verses Perfect for Your Vows and Ceremony Readings
Groom in Black Tuxedo Wiping Tears While Listening to Vows From Bride
38 Wedding Poems About Love That Are Perfect for Vows, Ceremony Readings, and Toasts
Bride in Floral Wedding Dress and Long, Wavy Hair Signing Ketubah While Groom in Tuxedo Smiles Next to Her
Everything You Need to Know About the Ketubah Signing
Bride and Groom Laugh During Funny Wedding Vows Exchange
32 Funny Wedding Vows to Exchange During Your Ceremony
Bride in a white wedding dress and groom in a navy blue suit breaking bread during their wedding ceremony.
50 Fascinating Wedding Traditions Around the World
Twinkle Lights Hang From Trees Above Tables Set for an Outdoor Dinner Reception
32 Outdoor Wedding Light Decoration Ideas That Will Make Your Surroundings Sparkle
Muslim couple exchanging rings at their wedding ceremony
How to Plan and Prepare for a Nikah Wedding Ceremony
bride and groom wearing suits holding hands during vow renewal
How to Renew Your Wedding Vows: Your Ultimate Guide to Planning a Meaningful Celebration
Wedding Ceremony with Two Grooms in Navy Suits Exchanging Rings
The Ultimate Wedding Ceremony Outline
bride wearing a blue tulle wedding dress looking out the window
The Best "Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue" Ideas for Your Wedding
bride walking the aisle with her father
The Right Way to Walk Down the Aisle, According to Experts
Black and white photo of a woman writing her vows on a card over an illustration.
How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows—Plus, 30 Examples from Real Couples
Bride entering church with mother and father
15 Modern Ways for Brides to Walk Down the Aisle at Their Wedding Ceremony
a bride and her father walking down the aisle together
Everything You Need to Know About Walking the Bride Down the Aisle
Green Shrub Decor at Wedding Mandap
24 Breathtaking Wedding Mandap Ideas
bride and groom holding hands at the altar while a wedding officiant reads from a book
8 Memorable Ways to Propose to Your Wedding Officiant
Jeff Bridges father of the bride wedding reception speech
How to Write and Deliver a Perfect Father-of-the-Bride Speech
couple reciting wedding vows outdoors
How to Write Simple Wedding Vows
Indian groom sitting on a horse
The History and Meaning of the Baraat
Two brides holding hands and reading vows from book in front of verdant landscape
How to Plan an Unforgettable Elopement
Bride and Groom Holding Hands During Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Marked by Fresh Flowers
8 Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts to Guide Your Own Celebration
white wedding invitations with light pink font photographed with pink roses
Here's Everything You Should Include in Your Wedding Program
Ring Bearer Holding Funny Sign Down the Aisle
20 Adorable Ring Bearer Sign Ideas Your Wedding Guests Will Love
A boy holding a bell at a wedding.
The History and Meaning of Wedding Bells
bride
What Is a Dowry?
bride and groom exchanging wedding vows
Declaration of Intent Versus Weddings Vows: What's the Difference and Do You Need Both?
bride and groom having their first look
Here's Why Grooms Traditionally Don't See the Bride Before the Ceremony
bride and groom at altar during lasso ceremony
Wedding Lasso Ceremony: Everything You Need to Know About This Tradition
bride and groom standing with their wedding officiant in front of circular greenery arch
How to Become a Wedding Officiant
French wedding custom artwork
16 Common French Wedding Traditions and Customs
Seven Blessings
Sheva Brachot (7 Blessings): Everything You Need to Know About This Jewish Wedding Tradition
Two grooms lighting a large candle with taper candles, surrounded by family
How to Use Unity Candles in Your Wedding Ceremony
grandmother officiating granddaughter's wedding
How to Choose a Non-Religious Wedding Officiant for Your Ceremony
Young ring bearer carrying a ring security box down the aisle with two older ring bearers dressed as security guards trailing behind him
15 Unique Alternatives to the Traditional Ring Bearer Pillow
couple kissing during their civil ceremony at a courthouse
How to Plan a Civil Wedding Ceremony That Feels Special and Meaningful
bride and groom in Korean hanbok for wedding
10 Korean Wedding Traditions and Customs
Boardwalk in Forest Lined With Planted Ferns, Greenery, and Flowers in Soil
20 “Living Aisle” Wedding Ideas That Look Like They’re Growing Straight From the Ground
Smiling Bride and Groom Holding Vow Booklets With Mountain Backdrop Behind Them
A Complete Guide to Modern Wedding Vows
Bride and groom holding hands at the altar during wedding ceremony
This Bride and Groom Recreated the Iconic “Parent Trap” Handshake Before Their First Kiss—Watch the Video Here
Wedding ceremony with florals on staircase
20 Wedding Arch Alternatives for a Stunning Ceremony
black-and-white image of bride walking down the aisle solo with an embroidered veil trailing behind her
35 Unique Wedding Songs to Walk Down the Aisle To
wedding officiant in black gown standing with two brides at wedding ceremony
How to Find an Officiant for Your Wedding
Woman relaxing reading book
22 of the Most Romantic Quotes from Literature
Groom's Holding Hands Getting Married in Courthouse Wedding
How Much Does It Cost to Get Married at a Courthouse?
Bride and Groom Exchanging Vows at the Altar During a Christian Wedding Ceremony
10 Christian Wedding Ceremony Traditions
standing guests at wedding ceremony
Can We Ask Guests to Stand During Our Ceremony?
Bride and Groom Kissing in Front of Altar With Cross of Jesus, Palm Leaves, and Hydrangeas
40 Bible Verses About Love to Include in Your Wedding
monica and chandler
The 30 Best Movie and TV Wedding Vows to Inspire Your Own
catholic wedding ceremony
What to Include in a Catholic Wedding Program
couple completing handfasting ceremony at wedding
Everything to Know About the Handfasting Ceremony
Bride and Groom Kissing Outside Chicago City Hall
How to Plan a Courthouse Wedding
bride and groom under chuppah with greenery
35 Stunning Chuppahs from Jewish Weddings
Man in white pants and shirt with woman in cream silk dress holding a bouquet of pink and white flowers standing on a tropical beach shore
The Ultimate Elopement Checklist: Everything You'll Need
convalidation couple at catholic church altar
What Is a Convalidation Ceremony?
bride and groom
6 American Wedding Traditions You Need to Know
ceremony script in cursive on deckled edge paper with peach flowers, ring, and vow cards on silver charger,
Tips for Writing Your Elopement Ceremony Script
welcome drinks station
13 Wonderful Ways to Welcome Your Wedding Guests
two grooms at wedding ceremony
7 LGBTQ+ Couples Share How They Personalized Their Wedding Ceremony
bride and groom posing in traditional clothing during a sikh wedding ceremony
8 Sikh Wedding Traditions
Two women stand under an arch of white roses at their wedding.
Everything You Need to Know About a Commitment Ceremony
bride and groom outdoors in front of a cherry blossom tree
Quaker Weddings: What Is a Self-Uniting Marriage License?
bride and groom at a church altar
30 Church Wedding Décor Ideas to Inspire Your Own
meghan and harry
Why You Should Consider Exchanging Vows Before Your Wedding