Hey! You made it this far? Well, good things come to those who wait. This is our last entry in our first-ever series, so thanks for joining us. AND, it’s the last part of the ceremony, too. Time to seal the deal, and celebrate with food,…
Symbols – that’s what we say about wedding rings. But then . . . what is a symbol? Shiny, sparkly pieces of jewelry that all point to something much deeper and profound – love and commitment. The ring exchange is really the…
For better or for worse (see what I did there?!), here we are at the center of the ceremony! At the very heart of this grand affair are the wedding vows. And wedding vows are far more than a few sweet and pretty words spoken before the party begins….
I do! It’s a part of every wedding. I mean, the line is virtually a wedding gimmick. More than a few wedding industry types have incorporated “I do!” into their business names, hashtags, blogs, speeches, and posts. But wait…
No, no . . . not the physical address. Although that is important (see my previous post on welcoming words). This is more about the message to the bride and groom. You know – dearly beloved, marriage is a new way of life created, ordered,…
Gather in, gather ’round. It’s the opening strains of a good story. And the first words, the first notes, the first movements matter. They will either hook the listeners or lose their interest. Think of all the amazing first lines…
Because who doesn’t want to have a blog (or blog series) with the word “demystifying” in it? Well, here we are chugging straight towards one year of blogging. And wow, have I learned a lot. I hope you have, too. Time to tackle…
My mission is to create families through marriage. It’s fun, meaningful, and truly my vocation. My preference, of course, is to spend all my time with my couples writing ceremonies, talking about marriage, and getting to know each…
The vast majority of our couples come to us wanting to personalize their ceremonies. This is a hallmark of the millennial generation, and I, for one, love it. It allows each couple the opportunity to express, in their own words, what the covenant…
Do you want a wedding that is spiritual or non-spiritual? Do you want your wedding service to be religious or non-religious? These terms are confusing for brides and grooms, for officiants, and planners, too. Central Ceremonies officiants…
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