Weddings can be a bit stressful to plan. Especially if this is your first time. You’ll be so busy thinking about all the big things involved that you might forget some little but important things. The annoying part is that these things probably won’t cross your mind to ask until it happens.

We always have your back here at Butterfly Kisses and Coppola Films, so here’s a list of some of those questions. We often only get them when the couple remembers it in a blind panic on the day of the wedding!

• Should Both My Parents Walk Me Down the Aisle?

There is no right answer to this question, to be honest. Your wedding is all about you, so what do you want? We’ve had cases where both parents walk the bride down the aisle but traditionally it is normally the father of the bride who walks her down the aisle. You know, the whole giving away her hand in marriage thing. We do however often see both parents walk the bride down the aisle when the parents are divorced. At the end of the day, it's your call.

• Who Lifts My Veil When I Walk Down the Aisle?

The person who walked you down the aisle is the one who lifts your veil. If your father, mother, brother, or grandfather walked you down the aisle, they’re the one to lift your veil.

• What Side Are We Supposed to Stand on During the Ceremony?

Usually, as you face the altar, the bride and her bridesmaids are on the left, while the groom and his groomsmen are on the right. This is also mirrored in the pews behind them. The bride’s family and friends sit on the left while those of the groom sit on the right.

• What Side Do the Flowers Go On?

It’s a love day so boutonnieres get pinned on the left side which is the side that your heart is on.

• What Exactly Do the Bride and Groom Do During Cake Cutting

No need to panic. We’ll be there and so we’ll guide you through it. We start with a quick posed photo first. Then it’s fun, cutting the cake, feeding each other and cheers with the champagne. Throughout this time remember to avoid looking at the cameras, be yourselves and just have fun.

• How Should Our Wedding Party Enter the Reception?

When you’re ready to come into the reception, the DJ/MC will guide you. They’ll have you line up and prepare. Some couples walk in alone and do a little funky dance as they go in. We’ve also had all the girls come in together while doing a little dance and the guys doing the same. The key is to be creative. It’s your time to shine. You and your wedding party have the floor. Take it and wow us!

• Where Do I Put My Engagement Ring During the Ceremony?

On the morning of your wedding, while you’re getting ready and we’re at the house with you, it can be on your left hand. Once you leave for church, however, change it to your right hand. After your ceremony is over you can transfer it back to your left hand.

• Do I Really Need Someone to Hold My Dress in The Bathroom?

Yes, you do! Have you seen your dress? There’s no way you can go to the bathroom all by yourself in it. You should take your mom or Maid of Honor to help you.

• Is There an Appropriate Way to Kiss at The Ceremony?

Well, you’re in the church so you probably shouldn’t make out lol. But you do need to make your kiss long so that we can capture a few shots of it. Something else that you should remember to do is to take your time when coming back down the aisle as husband and wife. Walk slow, smile, and enjoy the moment. It’s not a race.

• When Should I Take Off My Veil?

You can take your veil off after the park. It’ll make for great photos at the park so you’ll want to keep it on for that. When done, some brides go to their reception venue after the park, freshen up, remove the veil and then change their hairdo for the reception if they have a hairdresser on standby for that. So, if that’s what you have planned then go ahead. There’s no reason to keep your veil on for your reception at all. For one thing, it’ll get in the way during your first dance.

• What’s the Best Way to Greet Guests If I Don’t Want A Receiving Line?

Now that social distancing seems to have become the new normal, lots of couples are skipping the receiving line altogether. If you decide not to have a receiving line, just proceed to mingle with your guests, have some champagne, and enjoy the moment. We’ve also had couples head straight to freshen up after their photos at the park and get ready for the intros in the hall. During the dinner, the bride and groom then went around from table to table saying hi to guests. If you like this idea better, then do just that. In the meantime, your guests and family member can mingle with each other.

• Can I Take My Shoes Off at Any Time During the Reception?

Yes, you can! Once the father-daughter dance is done, take off your shoes. You can switch to some comfortable shoes instead. Might we suggest that you avoid ballerina shoes while at it? You see they are soft and sometimes there is glass on the floor. We do not want you to hurt yourself. We’ve been there before and it’s an experience we do not care to repeat at all.  Rather you can go for some white converse or white flip flops.

We hope we answered all your questions!