Most couples who write their own vows do it WRONG. Each bride and groom wants to make their wedding ceremony unique, something special that isn’t what everyone else is doing. So they decide to write their own vows. As the officiant at their marriage, I see many beautiful tributes the bride writes to the groom… Read more »
Author: Janet Westall
Things You Can’t Plan
Most engaged couples who are planning their wedding have thought through EVERYTHING down to the slightest detail. When I talked with Nancy and Greg about their marriage, we discussed the fact that it was not far from a railroad track. As an officiant I had celebrated many weddings in that very place and I assured… Read more »
Backyard Wedding
As a wedding officiant in Southern California, it’s so much fun when families take advantage of a beautiful back yard as their wedding venue. It is much calmer and a great setting for family members of all ages to enjoy the day. I walked into this family home about 30 minutes before the wedding. Kids… Read more »
A Groom’s Great Shoes
When the time comes for an engaged couple to start talking about what the groom will wear, the conversation about shoes is usually fairly short. Here is a groom with a great sense of fun on his wedding day. John Cary chose to do something a little different with his shoes on the day he… Read more »
Yellow with Gray Accents
Have you ever thought you might like to have a lovely spring wedding with yellow and gray accents? Here are a newly wed couple that chose those very colors for their wedding day. This beautiful ceremony took place at Bates Nut Farm in Valley Center, California. The style was casual and elegant. As their wedding… Read more »
Rockin’ Your Traditions
As a wedding officiant, I often hear engaged couples say that they had to add “something” to their wedding ceremony for the “the grandmas or the aunties.” I understand the desire to have a unique, modern wedding and also keep the family happy knowing that their traditions are remembered and honored. Here is a bride… Read more »
What to Ask When Shopping for Your Wedding Dress
As you make arrangements to shop for your wedding dress, there are probably a million and one things rolling around inside your head. On the one hand, you’re extremely excited and are ready to make some fun memories but on the other hand, you’re nervous. There are so many options out there – how do… Read more »
Not Just Father of the Bride, Your DAD
Wedding day thoughts are always about you, the bride or your groom or the wedding party. But as a wedding officiant, I notice that another very important person is the father of the bride, your dad. He can be found pacing around the venue, talking occasionally with friends or relatives. But mostly he is just… Read more »
Gone But Not Forgotten: Honoring Deceased Loved Ones at Your Wedding
Planning your wedding day is something that everyone dreams of; starting forever with the love of your life while making memories with your family and closest friends surrounding you. But what about those who have passed on too soon? Always keep in mind that if you so choose, it is not uncommon to acknowledge the… Read more »
How to Minimize Wedding Stress
Planning a wedding is stressful; on that point, there is no need to argue. Few intend to succumb to this stress, but the demands of wedding planning can quickly turn even the most level-headed bride-to-be into “Bridezilla”. Luckily, following these four wedding planning tips will help keep you relaxed during the process. Outsource whenever possible…. Read more »
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