Wedding officiants are often asked for recommendations on readings for the wedding ceremony. As an wedding officiant serving northern New Mexico and Colorado I have a list of favorite readings that run the gamut from wedding/couple related to spiritual or religious. The latter are often verses from the bible and are an excellent way to . . .
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Embracing Ceremony Blog
Your wedding venue is booked, your marriage officiant has written your ceremony and the wedding party has been selected. Your ceremony may include components such as a unity candle, breaking of the glass, wine or sand ceremony. Your officiant will manage these items during the ceremony, but the components need to be brought to the . . .
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’re probably wondering just where this blog post is going, based on the title. And it could obviously go in many directions. I only need to preface this by saying that I’m sharing this true story to give you a chuckle. I’ll assume you have enough sense to wear underwear to your own wedding. As . . .
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 . . .
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 . . .
Let’s explore smiles and tears. We usually experience both at a wedding ceremony. We often think of these as manifestations of opposite emotions. During weddings they hopefully both portray joy. Imagine a visitor from another galaxy visiting and us trying to explain this seeming contradiction to them! How would we define when tears are joyful . . .
