Category: Help Blog

Sold Out Venues and Booked Vendors are NOT a Problem!

Some people are getting really discouraged and think that their wedding plans won’t be the same. Because there are so many venues that are sold out and so many vendors are booked solid. It seems there are just so many couples rushing to be married. Don’t be discouraged! Here are a few  great ideas that… Read more »

Best Hats For Groomsmen

Hey guys! Here’s a classy new look for your wedding.  HATS FOR GROOMSMEN Usually the only person at a wedding with anything on her head is the bride. Veils are beautiful and many brides chose a veil that flows gently behind her. Some veils flow all the way to ground and sometimes they might flow… Read more »

Great Wedding Vows for Grooms

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 »

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 »

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 »

Understanding a Man’s Perspective on Wedding Plans

Typically, grooms aren’t terribly involved in wedding planning. That isn’t to say that men aren’t very interested in planning. In fact, some of the best of their planning work can be seen in the actual proposal, with some – like these top 10 proposals from last year – truly taking the cake in making unique… Read more »