Ceremony WordPress Theme Documentation

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a WordPress Theme. This documentation consists of several parts and shows you the entire process of setting up and administering a WordPress Website from scratch.

What is WordPress CMS?

WordPress is a free and open source blogging tool and a content management system (CMS) based on PHP and MySQL. It enables you to build Websites and powerful on-line applications and requires almost no technical skills or knowledge to manage. Many aspects, including its ease of use and extensibility, have made WordPress the most popular Web site software available. Learn More

What is a WordPress template

A WordPress template is a skin for a website built with the WordPress CMS platform. In other words, you can easily change your WordPress Web site appearance by installing a new template in a few easy steps. With all its simplicity, a WordPress template is provided with all the necessary source files and you are free to edit or extend it the way you need.

Help and Support

Files structure

The template package you have downloaded consists of several folders. Let's see what each folder contains:

  • documentation - contains documentation files.
    • documentation.html - the main documentation file. You are right here :)
  • screenshots - contains template screenshots. Not for production.
  • theme - contains WordPress theme files.
    • theme####.zip - this folder content all the necessary files for the theme.
    • sample_data - contains files that can make your WordPress website look like our live demo.
      • sample_data.xml - contains all template sample data (posts, pages, categories, etc.).
      • various images and other media files
    • manuall_install - contains files that can make your WordPress website look like our live demo.
      • uploads - contains theme images.
      • theme#####.sql - database backup file (contains theme content).
  • license.txt - contains license details.
  • readme.txt - contain information about theme images path and font use and usage scritps.

Template installation

Template installation is very easy process. The installation process includes only two simple steps: theme installation and sample data installation.

All installation steps can be done within WordPress interface. It makes process comfortable and fast.

Step 1. Theme installation

  1. Go to the menu Appearance > Themes and click the Add New Theme button.
  2. Click the Upload link.
  3. Click the Browse button and navigate to the unzipped template package on your computer.
  4. Look for a file called ceremony-pro.zip Click on it to select, then click OK.
  5. Click the Install Now button and wait until the installation is complete.
  6. Click the Activate link to change the current layout of the site to the theme your purchased.
  7. Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Restore Default.

Congratulations, your theme have been successfully installed!

Step 2. Sample Data Installation

To make your WordPress website look like our live demo, please follow the instructions below.

  1. Go to the tools Select import option and select wordpress and install then browse xml file and you'r done. See below screenshot.

How to set up homepage

Setup Header

Follow these instructions to setup header.

  • For Email Us / Call Us: For changing go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic settings >> Add email us and call us details
  • For Site Name/Logo: For changing site name go to Settings >> General >> Site Title OR if you want to uplaod logo for your site go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Basic settings >> Logo. Please see the theme option tab in this documentation for more details.
  • For Navigation: See the Setup Navigation tab of this documentation.
  • For Slider: Go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Homepage Slider >> Upload image, Add Title/Sub Title/Description

Setup We Are Together Section First

For setting up We Are Together section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 1.

Shortcode/Content for We Are Together Section.
[row][column col="4"][bride_groom_info image_path="http://localhost/alexa/ceremony/wp-content/themes/ceremony-pro/images/grm-img.jpg" title="Andrew Miller" social_icon_1="facebook-f" social_icon_1_link="#" social_icon_2="twitter" social_icon_2_link="#" social_icon_3="instagram" social_icon_3_link="#" social_icon_4="linkedin-in" social_icon_4_link="#"]I am so incredibly blessed and excited to spend everyday for the rest of my life with my best friend![/bride_groom_info][/column][column col="4"][bride_groom_text image_path="http://localhost/alexa/ceremony/wp-content/themes/ceremony-pro/images/green-flower.png" sub_title="We Are Together" title="Getting Married"]Today and always, beyond tomorrow, I need you beside me, always as my best friend, lover and forever soul mate. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.[/bride_groom_text][/column][column col="4"][bride_groom_info image_path="http://localhost/alexa/ceremony/wp-content/themes/ceremony-pro/images/brd-img.jpg" title="Isabella Walker" social_icon_1="facebook-f" social_icon_1_link="#" social_icon_2="twitter" social_icon_2_link="#" social_icon_3="instagram" social_icon_3_link="#" social_icon_4="linkedin-in" social_icon_4_link="#"]I am so incredibly blessed and excited to spend everyday for the rest of my life with my best friend![/bride_groom_info][/column][/row]

Setup Countdown Timeline Section Second

For setting up Countdown Timeline section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 2.

Shortcode/Content for Countdown Timeline Section.
[wedding-countdown]

Setup Popup Video Section Third

For setting up Popup Video section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 3.

Shortcode/Content for Popup Video Section.
[popup_video video_link="https://vimeo.com/179023166"]

Setup Our Story Timeline Section Four

For setting up Our Story Timeline section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 4.

Shortcode/Content for Our Story Timeline Section
[story_timeline][story_item image_path="http://localhost/alexa/ceremony/wp-content/themes/ceremony-pro/images/story-1.jpg" image_position="left" story_date="10 December 2023" title="First Time We Meet"]I must explain to you how all this mistaken idea of denouing pleasure and praising pain was born and I will give you com acount of system,the actual teach.[/story_item][story_item image_path="http://localhost/alexa/ceremony/wp-content/themes/ceremony-pro/images/story-2.jpg" image_position="right" story_date="20 December 2023" title="Our First Date"]The first date with someone you know little or nothing about is full of uncertainty. Dont make things more complicated by trying to arrange the perfect romantic dinner, or planning a whole day out. Instead, keep things short and simple.[/story_item][story_item image_path="http://localhost/alexa/ceremony/wp-content/themes/ceremony-pro/images/story-3.jpg" image_position="left" story_date="01 January 2024" title="He proposed, I Said Yes"]It was a moment I had eagerly anticipated, and when he asked, "Will you marry me?" I couldnt contain my happiness. With a resounding Yes! and a kiss that sealed our commitment.[/story_item][story_item image_path="http://localhost/alexa/ceremony/wp-content/themes/ceremony-pro/images/story-4.jpg" image_position="right" story_date="05 January 2024" title="Our Engagement Day"]Our engagement day was a dream come true, He had meticulously planned every detail, ensuring it would be a moment we did cherish for a lifetime. We spent the day sharing laughter.[/story_item][/story_timeline]

Setup Our Best Groomsmen Section Five

For setting up Our Best Groomsmen section first of all you need to add some Groomsmen by using Groomsmen post type please see the below screenshot.

For setting up Our Best Groomsmen section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section Five.

Shortcode/Content for Our Best Groomsmen Section.
[groomsmen type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
[groomsmen type="grid" column="2/3/4" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

Setup Our Testimonials Feedback Section Six

For setting up Our Testimonials Feedback section first of all you need to add some testimonials by using testimonials post type please see the below screenshot.

After adding post to Our Testimonials go to Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Section 6.

Our Testimonials Feedback Section Shortcode/Content:
[testimonials show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

Setup Our Best Bridesmaids Section Seven

For setting up Our Best Bridesmaids section first of all you need to add some Bridesmaids by using Bridesmaids post type please see the below screenshot.

For setting up Our Best Bridesmaids section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 7.

Shortcode/Content for Our Best Bridesmaids Section.
[bridesmaids type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
[bridesmaids type="grid" column="2/3/4" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

Setup Upcoming Events Section Six

For setting up Upcoming Events section first of all you need to add some events by using Events post type please see the below screenshot.

For setting up Upcoming Events section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 8.

Shortcode/Content for Upcoming Events Section.
[events type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
[events type="grid" column="2/3/4" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
[events type="list" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

Setup Subscribe Newsletter Section Nine

For setting up Subscribe Newsletter section Go to >> Appearance >> Theme Options >> Sections >> Select Section 9.

Shortcode/Content for Subscribe Newsletter Section
[row][column col="6"][subscribe sub_title="Sign Up" title="Subscribe To The" highlight_title="Newsletter" form_name="Subscribe Newsletter" form_id="dc07bb3"]For the latest inspiration and insider tips straight to your inbox.[/subscribe][/column][/row]

Setup News And Articles Section

For setting up News And Articles section first of all you need to add some posts by using Posts. Follow below instruction to add posts.

Once you added posts in the News And Articles Posts type after that you just have to add post shortcode in the sections content area and you'r done. (Section 10.)

Shortcode/Content for News And Articles Section
[latest-news show="3" type="grid" column="3" date="show" comment="show" author="show" category="show"]
[latest-news show="-1" type="slider" comment="show/hide" date="show/hide" author="show/hide" category="show/hide"]

Page Templates and Sidebars


Page Templates

  • Default Template (the default page template with a right sidebar position)
  • Full Screen Page (a page template with full screen one column without a sidebar)
  • Full Width Page (a page template with one column without a sidebar)
  • Left Sidebar (a page template with left sidebar position)
  • No Sidebar (a page template have space on left and right.)
  • Blog (Full Width) (a blog templates with one column without sidebar)
  • Blog (Left Sidebar) (a blog templates with left sidebar position)
  • Blog (Right Sidebar) (a blog template with right sidebar position)
  • Blog (No Sidebar) (a blog template with no sidebar position)
  • Contact (Full Width) (a contact template with add google map position)

Posts, Categories and Post Formats

Adding category

Review the following article for more information on adding categories: http://codex.wordpress.org/Manage_Categories_SubPanel

  1. Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
  2. Click the Posts tab.
  3. With that done, click Categories for blog posts.
  4. Type in the name of your new category.
  5. After that, click the Add New Category button.
Click the Publish button.

Creating a Blog post

  1. Log into your WordPress Administration Panel (Dashboard).
  2. Click the Posts tab.
  3. Click the Add New tab.
  4. Type in your post content. For more information on adding posts, please check the following link http://codex.wordpress.org/Posts_Add_New_SubPanel.

Shortcodes

A shortcode is a powerful content building tool http://codex.wordpress.org/Shortcode. Shortcodes are easy to use. First of all, make sure that the editing mode is set to Visual.

All available shortcodes are conditionally divided into these groups:

  • Testimonials - used for testimonials output.
  • Social icon - used for social icon output.
  • One column, Two column, Three column, Four column, Six column - used for display content on columns.
  • Tabs - used for display tabs.
  • Accordion content - used for display accordion.
  • Gradient Button - used for small, medium, large, xtra large gradient button.
  • Simple Button - used for small, medium, large, xtra large simple button.
  • Round Button - used for light, dark round button.
  • Message Boxes - used for success, error, warning, info, about message boxes.
  • Search - used to display search form.
  • List style - used to display lists.
  • Blogpost - used to display blog post.

Testimonial


[testimonials]

Elements


One half
[column_content type="one_half" subcls="Add extra class"]Column 1 Content goes here...[/column_content]
[column_content type="one_half_last" subcls="Add extra class"]Column 1 Content goes here...[/column_content]

Description: used to display column content. You can also use type="one_third OR one_fourth OR one_fifth" make sure to add _last for the last column.


Tabs
[tabs]
[tab title="TAB TITLE 1"]Tab Content goes here...[/tab]
[/tabs]

Description: use to display tab content.


Accordion Content
[accordion]
[accordion_content title="ACCORDION TITLE 1"]Accordion Content goes here...[/accordion_content]
[/accordion]

Description: use to display accordion content.


Gradient Button
[gradient_button size="small" bg_color="#000000" color="#ffffff" text="text here"  title="title here" url="#" position="left"]

Description: use to display gradient button. you can use small, medium, large, xtra lareg sizes.


Simple Button
[simple_button size="small" bg_color="#000000" color="#ffffff" text="text here"  title="title here" url="#" position="left"]

Description: use to display simple button. you can use small, medium, large, xtra lareg sizes.


Round Button
[round_button style="light" text="text here"  title="title here" url="#" position="left"]

Description: use to display round button. you can use light or dark style.


Horizontal rule
[hr]

Description: used to display a horizontal line.


Succes Message Box
[message type="success"]This is a sample of the 'success' style message box shortcode. To use this style use the following shortcode[/message]

Description: use to display success message box. you can also use error, warning, info, about types.


Search
[searchform]

Description: use to display search form.


List Style
[unordered_list style="list-1"]<li>List style 1</li>[/unordered_list]

Custom Widgets

Theme Options

The following theme contains the Settings option. These settings allow you to change the theme’s color palette, order of items, turn items on/off and do lots of other things. In order to use these settings, please go to Appearance → Theme Options.

Basic Settings

    Font Typography

    Font Color

    Sections

    Slider Settings

    Shortcode

    Portfolio

    For setting up Portfolio Page first of all you need to add some posts by using Portfolio Post. Follow below instruction to add posts.

    Portfolio Display Page

    Portfolio Grid Layout
    Shortcode : 

    [portfolio type="grid" column="2/3/4" filter="false" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
    Portfolio Slider Layout
    Shortcode : 

    [portfolio type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
    Portfolio Filter Layout
    Shortcode : 

    [portfolio type="grid" column="2/3/4" filter="true" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

    Portfolio Post Type

    Our Team

    For setting up Our Team Page first of all you need to add some posts by using Our Team Post. Follow below instruction to add posts.

    Our Team Display Page

    Team Grid Layout
    Shortcode : 

    [our-team type="grid" column="2/3/4" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]
    Team Slider Layout
    Shortcode : 

    [our-team type="slider" show="no. of item to be shown( Note: -1 for displaying all items )"]

    Team Post Type

    Contact Form 7

    The following plugin Settings option. First upon search contact form 7 plugin and follow the below instruction, please go to Plugin → Add New.

    Plugin Installation

    Plugin Use