January 13, 2022
In our sixth and final installment on tips to consider when hiring your wedding officiant, we thought it might be nice to give you a list of questions to ask as you start looking for the perfect person to create your ceremony. Of course, we have…
May 24, 2021
On Marriage BY KAHLIL GIBRAN Then Almitra spoke again and said, And what of Marriage, master? And he answered saying: You were born together, and together you shall be forevermore. You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter…
May 12, 2020
Much is different these days, and we may never return to how things were before Covid-19. But we will adapt, change, and overcome; weddings included. There will be a day when we all are together again celebrating marriage, but even when that…
April 10, 2020
We are often discussing commonwealth here at Central Ceremonies. It’s because we believe marriage is a mini-commonwealth, and because marriage ceremonies are part of building the greater commonwealth. Now, if there is anything…
February 7, 2020
We are still buzzing after Sunday’s Wedding Showcase at The Driskill. Kristin Davis and her team put together an all-star, dazzling group of wedding vendors in a city already brimming with amazing, creative wedding vendors (hey all…
December 20, 2019
I am an ordained minister so perhaps titling an article “The Gospel of . . .” and then not following with Matthew, Mark, Luke or John is a little provocative. Good. After all, gospel means good news. And Baby Yoda is good news. Now, if you haven’t…
September 30, 2019
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,…
September 26, 2019
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…
September 5, 2019
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…
August 29, 2019
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,…