Candles are used the world over, not simply for light – they have clear and universal symbolism. Unity candles for wedding ceremonies are popular for this very reason, but I don’t get to incorporate them often. That’s because so many ceremonies I officiate are outdoors. Candles outdoors just don’t work very well, and can blow […]
Today one of my favorite things: children in weddings. The children may be your children, having a family first and getting married second is not that uncommon today. And when mommy and daddy are getting married – it is wonderful, and important, to include the child or children, beyond the usual flower girl or ring bearer. […]
As modern couples strive to make their weddings more personal, there are many ways, big and small, to express oneself. Continuing on last week’s theme, I have a few more suggestions. For your consideration …. The unique program booklet – make your wedding program reflect your style, with pictures, drawings and lots of information, rather […]
It’s amazing how little touches can really make a wedding ceremony special. This past weekend I officiated for a couple who held their wedding at the Shawnee Inn, but instead of having the ceremony at the Inn, they decided to use the Playhouse. And what a great idea! The little historic playhouse is very charming […]
There is indeed a time and a place for everything. I don’t have many rules about the wedding ceremonies I create, really almost none. But one thing I do feel strongly about is that lighting a unity candle out doors usually doesn’t work. It doesn’t even look that good either. There are many alternative symbolic […]