So the person you are about to marry is really excited about each of you finding just the right vow. You love him/her so very much and would do anything for him/her. But… REALLY… vows??? Maybe you were hoping to just “repeat” after your officiant? So you jumped onto the computer in desperation looking for something… Read more »
Author: Janet Westall
Excited But Scared-Easying into Wedding Planning
Beginning your wedding planning can be terrifying. But here are some ideas that will help you ease into planning a wonderful wedding that is just right for you and your guests. You look down at beautiful new engagement ring sparkling in your lives. You’ve both just said, “YES, let’s DO THIS. Let’s get married!” It’s… Read more »
Decisions, Decisions – Manage Your Wedding Choices With Style
Every bridal magazine you pick up is brimming with organizational tips, checklists, menus and every last detail a bride needs to attend to for the most magnificent day possible. Here are a few thoughts about planning and the bigger picture that sometimes get overlooked. You Cannot Please Everyone Chances are good that you will not… Read more »
Problem Parents at Your Wedding
There are many wonderful things that can happen with your moms and dad during a wedding. But you know too, that there are also problems that arise. Their problems don’t have to be your problems! Let’s take a few examples. Your mom and dad aren’t married to each other and don’t get along. Your wedding… Read more »
How to Add a Little Magic to Your Halloween Wedding
So many brides have the misconception that a Halloween-themed wedding means that they need to walk down the aisle in a black dress with a bouquet of dried, red roses clenched tightly in their hands. While this is the picture of perfection to some, others prefer something a bit left of tradition without straying too… Read more »
First Things First: Prioritize Your Wedding Planning
As your wedding officiant, I am happy to support and guide you in whether you’re planning a traditional, wedding, an “Offbeat Bride” occasion or an LGBT ceremony. No matter what kind of wedding you have in mind, Janet Westall and Ceremonies will support you from the first planning stages until you walk back down the… Read more »
Staying Cool at Summer Weddings
Beating the heat is the theme every summer, with everyone trying to stay cool with time in the shade, in front of their fans or hanging out in air conditioning. But what about staying frosty during summer weddings? Standing out in the summer sun and wearing formal attire, you can warm up quickly – especially… Read more »
Holidays Can Make Your Wedding Day Even More Special
With the Fourth of July falling on a Saturday this year, it’s easy to think of other notable holidays that might coincide with a couple’s pending nuptials. While it’s a bit late for planning an Independence Day wedding – but here are 14 ideas for the Fourth from The Knot to consider for the future… Read more »
Try a First Look at Your Wedding?
The old tradtion of no one seeing the bride until she walks down the aisle, is giving way to something better. It’s called the FIRST LOOK. It happens a few minutes before the ceremony begins. Basically, the bride and/or groom see each other. Often the photographer is there also to the capture reaction of each of them… Read more »
Sprucing Up Your Save The Date Cards
Save the date cards are the newest things to personalize in your wedding. You can make them as personalized as you like, adding a more formal or informal touch. However, if you’re looking for boring and conventional, this is not the blog post for you. Use Humor One way to make your save the date… Read more »
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