Wedding Ceremony Ideas

The ceremony is the moment your marriage becomes official. Get all the ceremony ideas, including writing your own vows, ceremony décor ideas, and traditions to keep and toss.

What Is a Dowry?

Learn about the history and meaning of this wedding tradition.
Sample Wedding Ceremony Scripts and Writing Tips

For your one-of-a-kind love story.
Why Do People Throw Rice at Weddings?

The answer is three-fold.
Beautiful Wedding Blessings and Prayers From Different Cultures and Religions

From inspiring Bible verses to moving, heartfelt prayers.
Jumping the Broom: Everything You Need to Know About the Tradition

The history, the meaning, and how it's integrated into weddings.
29 Intimate Ceremony Settings To Inspire Your Own Petite Vows

Small-yet-stunning setups for every style.
10 Modern Ways to Walk Down the Aisle at Your Wedding

Who needs the "Wedding March," anyway?
Everything You Need to Know About the Sheva Brachot (Seven Blessings)

The heart of any Jewish wedding ceremony.
Everything You Need to Know About the Ketubah Signing

An essential part of Jewish weddings.
How to Become a Wedding Officiant

Your step-by-step guide.
Everything You Need to Know About the Jewish Aufruf

Learn all about the tradition and its meaning.
15 Romantic Poems to Read at Your Wedding Ceremony

Cue the waterworks.