May you spend may more years celebrating your union!

These two lovely ladies celebrated an amazing relationship with a civil union on March 17. The ceremony included a unity candle and a dozen close friends and family toasting the happy couple. Cheers!

What a lovely wedding at Touch of Class in Delran. The couple chose ceremony music from Moulan Rouge–everyone seemed to feel the emotion! Congratulations to the happy couple!

This Saturday, several couples will celebrate civil unions in an elegant wedding service and reception hosted by The Grenville, Bay Head. A Divine Affair is coordinating the amazing celebration. Contact A Divine Affair to be included in this amazing event.

This month’s newsletter is heading out to subscribers. This month we have great information about using unity candles in ceremonies.

Some pointers: if you need to do the ceremony outside, consider investing in oil unity candles, or at least tall hurricane glasses to put over them. Nothing ruins a ceremony like the whispers of the guests when your flames blow out and everyone is distracted and wondering if it’s an omen. Also, take a moment to double check that the glass actually fits over the candles. I’ve seen couples discover this during the ceremony, a bit too late.

You can buy unity candles or decorate your own if you are on a budget. The main pillar candle often serves as an anniversary candle, and the candlesticks make great reminders for romantic dinners.

After the ceremony, the pillar candle can also be used as a reminder of your vows. One partner can light it whenever he or she wants to signal that they need some time with the other partner, or to “schedule” some private time.

This month’s newsletter is heading out to subscribers. This month we have great information about using unity candles in ceremonies.

Some pointers: if you need to do the ceremony outside, consider investing in oil unity candles, or at least tall hurricane glasses to put over them. Nothing ruins a ceremony like the whispers of the guests when your flames blow out and everyone is distracted and wondering if it’s an omen. Also, take a moment to double check that the glass actually fits over the candles. I’ve seen couples discover this during the ceremony, a bit too late.

You can buy unity candles or decorate your own if you are on a budget. The main pillar candle often serves as an anniversary candle, and the candlesticks make great reminders for romantic dinners.

After the ceremony, the pillar candle can also be used as a reminder of your vows. One partner can light it whenever he or she wants to signal that they need some time with the other partner, or to “schedule” some private time.

So many couples are dreaming of a beach wedding these days. Here at the Jersey Shore, what better place to pledge your love than on the white sand ocean beaches?

There are considerations for beach weddings–what used to be strictly an informal affair has become polished and upscale–although shoes often remain optional.

In investigating the policies for beach weddings, I have found as many different procedures as there are municipalities.

For more information on beach weddings, visit my new beach weddings page.

My second wedding Christmas Eve was a surprise wedding–even to me! Kim and Tom surprised their families with a wedding in front of their Christmas tree. The presence of the children made it more special–their daughter gave the benediction, and Kim and Tom included pledges to care for and protect the children in their vows.

Wishing you many happy years together!

What a lovely wedding! I celebrated Christmas Eve first with the marriage of Chris and Frank, hosted by Terry who did an amazing job of arranging an elegant affair. The white and silver Christmas tree provided a perfect backdrop. The bubbles, the silver garland–so festive! Thank you for letting me take part in your wedding, Chris and Frank. Wishing you a happy marriage.

I had the privilege of performing a festive, Christmas weekend ceremony for Linda and Kevin with a sweeping view of the water behind them. What a wonderful view for their wedding, and in their living room! Their children brightened the mood with the benediction, and their daughter even read them an adaptation of the Apache Wedding Blessing.

Perhaps more fun was that they were celebrating Linda’s parents’ 40th anniversary. Congratulations to both couples!