Wedding Traditions & Ceremony Ideas

Expert wedding planning tips & inspiration

Inside Weddings shares the latest wedding ideas for your wedding ceremony décor, sites and locations for your vow exchange, wedding ceremony traditions, and more!

Ceremony & Traditions

11 Tips on Being a Great Wedding Officiant

Learn how to preside over your friend's vow exchange.

Whether you have recently been asked to officiate a friend’s union or you want to help the loved one you chose prepare, these tips will help make sure the ceremony is as beautiful as the love of the soon-to-be-newlyweds.

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Ceremony & Traditions

Irish Traditions to Embrace on Your Wedding Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Learn about customs to use on your big day.

You may want to embrace your roots throughout your wedding. Learn about 10 Irish traditions that you may want to consider incorporating in your celebration.

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Ceremony & Traditions

Dramatic Grand Entrance Ideas for Your Ceremony

It's your moment to shine!

Instead of simply emerging from church doors or walking from the bridal suite to your outdoor area, consider a more dramatic entrance.

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Ceremony & Traditions

How to Decide on Music for Your Ceremony

There is no shortage of options for your special day.

While we can’t tell you what you should include in your big day, we can help you get started on picking your selections.

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Ceremony & Traditions

Happy Hanukkah! See 8 Lovely Chuppahs from Jewish Weddings

These ceremony structures are both stunning and honor tradition.

Whether you are Jewish and need inspiration, or you'll be hosting an interfaith ceremony in honor of your sweetheart, here are eight gorgeous chuppahs from real weddings to inspire what kind of chuppah you want to break the glass under.

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Ceremony & Traditions

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

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

Even if you think you know exactly what to write, read our guide of dos and don’ts below to make sure everyone finds your vows as touching as you do.

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Ceremony & Traditions

4 Alternatives to Standard Ceremony Seating

Different ways to arrange your guests during the vow exchange.

If you have some more freedom in terms of your ceremony space, take a look at four of our favorite seating styles from real weddings.

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Ceremony & Traditions

What Makes Guests Cry at Weddings

Grab your tissues!

Here are the most common moments that make guests cry at weddings.

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Ceremony & Traditions

How to Order Wedding Processionals for Nontraditional Families

Let us help you decide how to send your family down the aisle.

Gather ideas for a wedding processional that best fits your nontraditional family!

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Ceremony & Traditions

How to Involve Your Brother in Your Wedding

Discover ways to include your sibling in your ceremony.

See our suggestions ahead for ideas to incorporate your brother in your wedding.

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