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One thing that can substantially raise the fee charged by your wedding Officiant is the need to have him or her conduct your rehearsal. This is a justifiable expense – the Officiant may have passed up another wedding to conduct your rehearsal – but it’s also an expense that the bride and groom don’t always […]
Anyone who’s ever been to a wedding knows that the ceremony consists of a number of elements that traditionally occur in a certain order, but when you’re planning your own wedding, it really helps to know what those elements are, where they belong in the ceremony, and what they’re there for. This can help you […]
Reprinted with kind permission of Judith Johnson: Author, Speaker, Life Coach and Interfaith Minister “If you think a professional is expensive, wait ’til you try an amateur.” – Paul “Red” Adair There is a popular trend these days to have a friend or family member go online to receive an ordination certificate in a matter […]
Every Officiant hears this question occasionally: “What’s the secret to a successful marriage?” Even after eight years of helping couples get married, I’ve yet to have a satisfactory answer to give. If we ever did find the answer, then we could probably retire to our private island in the Pacific and live out the rest […]
Nothing evokes a festive mood like triple-digit temps and man-eating mosquitoes! Your wedding planning may have you worrying about the elements, but there are lots of strategies for surviving warm weather weddings without feeling like you’re stuck in the Sahara. What to Wear In hot and humid temperatures, walking the line between overheating and looking […]
Researchers in Australia may have figured out what it takes to keep a couple together…and it’s a lot more than just being in love. A couple’s age, previous relationships, even whether they smoke or not, all have an influence on whether or not their marriage will last, according to a recent Australian study on marriage […]
It’s no surprise that many couples want to include their pets in their weddings. What’s cuter than a dog in a tuxedo (even if that is considered animal cruelty by some :-) “A pet plays an important role in a couple’s life and for many pet parents, family festivities would not be complete without their pet’s […]
Couples may choose to add a Rose Ceremony to honor their mothers, and thank them for raising the couple and bringing them to this joyous occasion. The Rose Ceremony can also be incorporated as a Remembrance. Brides may place a rose on a chair for their mother (or the groom’s mother) if either have passed […]
The Bible, Coins, and Cord (La Biblia, las Arras, y el Lazo) are Hispanic traditions most often associated with Mexican weddings, although Spain, the Philippines and other Latin American countries use variations of these, as well. They are symbolic of the spiritual, physical, and emotional elements in a marriage The Bible symbolizes the religious guidance […]
The ritual of the Blessing Stones, or Wishing Stones, as they sometimes are called, is a wonderful way to include everyone in the wedding by way of offering blessings and good wishes to the newlyweds. It also is a good way to ensure that everyone will make contact with the Bride and Groom at some […]
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