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Pocono Wedding Talk is written by Lois Heckman (www.LoisHeckman.com) a certified Celebrant who officiates at weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies in the Pocono Mountains and beyond. She also contributes a column, Pocono Bride, found under the ... Read FullCategories
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Seen and heard lately….
Some interesting new trends I’m hearing about from my couples this year…
People are definitely feelings a lot freer about their clothing choices. A really great way to not only get more value out of your investment, but also express yourself, is for the men to purchase suits instead of renting tuxes. And bridesmaids are wearing [...]
Posted in Pocono Weddings, Tips on Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies Tagged cake toppers, purple, trends, unique ideas, wedding trends 0 Comments
using ritual in ceremony
As I continue writing ceremonies over the winter (especially fun on these snowy days) I am challenged with each couple. How do I best express their uniqueness, their vision?
The words I choose are influenced by the words they share with me, and the rituals we have chosen together. As I like to say, ‘ritual is [...]
Posted in Pocono Weddings, Tips on Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies Tagged bread, salt, water ritual, wedding rituals, wine ritual 0 Comments
Wedding Vows
Over the winter I spend a lot of time writing ceremonies for couples. I find myself once again thinking about the importance of the vows. Wedding vows are perhaps the most personal and central element in any wedding ceremony. This is your promise, your pledge to your partner.
Thoreau wrote: “It is said that it takes [...]
meeting many couples…
It’s that time of year! I’m meeting with lots of couples, planning their ceremonies for spring, summer and fall. Everyone is so different and that keeps it interesting.
Some of those differences are related to the couple’s history or family. Is this a second or even third marriage for one or both partners? Are there children [...]
Posted in Tips on Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies Tagged engagement, humor in weddings, proposals 0 Comments
Unique ideas…
While waiting for wedding season to really kick in, I have time to think about some of the cool things I’ve seen and done in the weddings I’ve officiated. Perhaps one of these ideas will inspire you. It’s always those little details that make the difference.
Whether it is a unique reading in your ceremony or [...]
Posted in Tips on Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies Tagged cake toppers, dogs in weddings, unique ideas 0 Comments
time to book your officiant
This is the time of year to book your officiant – if you haven’t already done so. Just this week I am meeting with three different couples. When someone contacts me and I’m already booked they are sometimes surprised, disappointed or even confused. But don’t you book your reception venue, and other vendors well in [...]
Looking back…
I guess I’m a week or so late, but I though I’d blog about some of my favorite weddings from 2009. This first one is at the Shawnee Inn, where I officiate pretty often. It was a small group but the ceremony was very special, including a ritual with water which, of course, ties in [...]
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Wedding on the Mountain
January 1st, 01/01/10 – what a date and what a special ceremony really worth blogging about.
I’ve been waiting to officiate ‘on the mountain’ (as I like to say) behind my house and today I finally did. The temperature was a bit higher than it’s been, so that was great, [...]
walkin’ in a winter wonderland…
Just when I wonder what I will blog about… another amazing wedding experience comes along.
Who would ever think to have an outdoor wedding in the winter… and I do mean winter, as in right now, with unseasonably low temperatures? And by the way, in the evening.
That is exactly what was requested of me. Naturally, I [...]
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the possibilities of spring