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Honoring Veterans with weddings….

November 11, 2008

It’s that time of year again. Brides Across America found bridal shops across the country to donate dresses to veterans or brides marrying military deployed to Afghanistan or Iraq. As many of you know, I married my husband with three days notice before he was deployed to the Persian Gulf. I know what it’s like [...]

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Sand ceremony basics…and a few ideas

November 10, 2008

Perhaps because we are at the shore couples ask me for more information about sand ceremonies.It’s a natural fit with beach ceremonies, but you can also have a ceremony away from the beach, too. On the beach, couples put the sand below their feet into a container creating a keepsake of the moment and the [...]

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Elegance comes to Southern Ocean County

November 8, 2008

Today I took a trip to Barnegat and Manahawkin to visit some other vendors. WOW. I have lived in Ocean County my entire life, and I have seen a lot of changes. The elegance and upscale feel of the businesses I visited today is unlike anything people expect when they are here. The shore is [...]

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Including children in the wedding ceremony….

November 8, 2008

As a wedding officiant, I am often asked how to include children in the ceremony. If the children belong to one or both of the partners getting married and they are under 18, then it is important to use the opportunity to reinforce that they are part of the new family being created, not part [...]

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Who should walk you down the aisle?

November 7, 2008

The biggest trend I’m seeing lately is brides choosing to walk themselves down the aisle or walking down with their groom. Some see walking alone as a show of independence, a sign that they are making their own choice in who to marry. The symbolism of bride and groom entering together is also one that [...]

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3…2…1…Relaunch!

November 7, 2008

The blog had some technical hosting difficulties, and some of the files seem to be gone. However, some of the old files are still here. The good news is, I have some amazing ideas on what to do here, so look for big changes!

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Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?

April 16, 2007

Congratulations, Chris and Keith! After surviving a near-monsoon, these two gentlemen finally tied the knot in front of family, friends, and television cameras! In an episode entitled “You may now kiss the…groom?” these two men celebrated their love at Nine in Hoboken, an area I usually don’t serve but I could not say no to these [...]

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Congratulations, Leslie and Jack!

April 14, 2007

What a fun wedding! After a ceremony that was trimmed to avoid nearly all speaking on the part of the groom, Leslie, Jack, and the whole family celebrated in grand style! Bravo to the chocolate fountain, too! Wishing you many years of happiness together.

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