So you’re newly engaged and starting the process of planning your wedding day! Exciting as well as a little challenging, but as you embark you’ll find there are a lot of great resources at hand. There are wedding shows, wedding websites and eager professionals to help with the flowers, cake and venue. Couples seem to . . .
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The Northern New Mexico Wedding Expo – 2012 would be an excellent resource for anyone planning a wedding in 2012 or beyond. As a Taos, New Mexico wedding officiant I’ll be attending in order to network with the many vendors who will be in attendance. The event is being presented by The Wedding Guide of . . .
Have you given thought to the music for your ceremony? Whether you’re getting married in the big city of Denver or the charming arts community of Taos, in northern New Mexico, you have lots of choices for live music. Having a live musician or musicians adds a level of sophistication, spontaneity and intimacy to your . . .
Only you can know your financial situation and how that relates to selecting the correct wedding celebrant to conduct your marriage ceremony. A difference of $25 or $50 between officiants’ pricing may mean the difference between staying on budget or drifting off course (easy to do!). You’ll also need to weigh how important the wedding . . .
I’ve been interviewed by hundreds of couples seeking a wedding officiant for their ceremony. No two interviews are alike. The most common question I hear is, “What should we ask you?” You’re hopefully going through this process once in your life so don’t feel bad if you’re not sure where to start. Inevitably there are questions . . .
As a wedding officiant I have the somewhat unique opportunity to see some of the wedding dynamics that others do not see. When I arrive for a ceremony the preparations are well underway. If I’ve done my job correctly with the bride and groom, any details pertaining to the ceremony are in place. But what . . .
You’ve decided that you’re confident in running your own rehearsal. Be sure to talk through the details of the ceremony, particularly the Processional, with your wedding officiant. Picture in your mind how you would like the ceremony to flow. When I work with a couple I give them as many ideas as they like on . . .
You want your wedding ceremony to come off without a hitch. And maybe you’re juggling the ceremony and the related festivities on a budget. How do you decide who runs your rehearsal? If you’re working at a larger venue there is likely an experienced staff person that will guide you through the rehearsal. While you . . .
When planning a large, traditional wedding ceremony you’ll inevitably include a rehearsal as part of your plans and include a dinner for the attendees. If your ceremony is to be a small, casual affair you’ll likely forego the rehearsal aspect of the festivities. In between these two extremes reside many of your weddings: small to . . .
