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Wedding ceremonies are about more than just 'I dos'! While you don't have to fill yours with dozens of rituals, adding one or two can make it extra sentimental. If you're on the hunt for the perfect tradition(s) for your big day, check out these articles.

10 Creative Confetti Ideas for Your Wedding Ceremony Exit
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You don’t have to be showered with rice as you make your wedding ceremony exit! Here are a few of our favourite alternative confetti options.
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10 Good Luck Charms for Your Wedding Day
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From the classic sixpence in your shoe to ring warming, there are plenty of ways to infuse your big day with a bit of good luck.
What is a Unity Candle Ceremony?
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Make your wedding even more romantic by lighting your own eternal flame in front of your friends and family.
What is a Sage Smudging Ceremony?
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Want to make your wedding ceremony a touch more spiritual? Think about adding this cleansing ritual.
Expert Advice for a Same-Sex Wedding Procession
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Count the procession among the many wedding traditions that are singularly designed for opposite-sex couples. Here are some alternatives for a same-sex wedding procession.
What is a Handfasting Ceremony?
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Want to infuse your wedding ceremony with a little more meaning? Then turn to this Celtic tradition.
What is a Sand Ceremony?
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Want to make your wedding ceremony even more sentimental? Consider adding this tried and true tradition to your itinerary.
What is a Unity Water Ceremony?
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If you’re looking for a sweet and special way to take your wedding ceremony to the next level, a water ceremony is the way to go.
What is a Tree Planting Ceremony?
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If you and your partner were born with green thumbs, a tree planting ceremony is the perfect sentimental addition to your wedding ceremony.
What is a Wine Box Ceremony?
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Want to add some extra sentimentality to your service and get an amazing keepsake in the process? Consider adding a wine box ceremony to your wedding itinerary.
10 Unique Wedding Ceremony Traditions to Make Your Big Day Even More Special
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Want to amp up your big day and make it even more sentimental? Here are unique wedding ceremony traditions worth looking into.
Wedding Ceremony Structure
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Stumped when it comes to your wedding ceremony structure? Here’s how a traditional ceremony plays out.
6 Ways to Shake Up Your Wedding Processional
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Your wedding processional doesn’t have to follow the traditional formula. Here are a few tried and true ways to change yours up.
What is a Ring Warming Ceremony?
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Want to amp up the sentimentality of your big day? A ring warming ceremony might be perfect for you. Here’s a crash course to get you in the know.
What is a Sky Lantern Ceremony?
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If you and your partner want to brighten up your big day, a sky lantern ceremony may just be the perfect ritual to add to your wedding.
What is a Tying the Knot Ceremony?
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A tying the knot ceremony is an adorable way to take your wedding to the next level. Here’s the lowdown.
Who Will Walk You Down the Aisle?
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Is having your dad give you away a no-brainer, or is this decision more complicated? Choose what works best for you.