Small weddings, with just a few guests, can be beautiful and intimate and creative. Going light on your guest list doesn’t have to mean going light on ceremony.Having just a few people makes it possible to give everyone a meaningful role in your ceremony. Having your wedding at home can mean the opportunity to focus on meaningful […]
What type of marriage vows should we consider? (Vows Part 2 of 3)
In part 1 of this series, we talked about what you need to know about wedding vows. In this post, we’ll talk about different types of wedding vows. 4 Ways to Make your Marriage Vows There are 3 basic ways to say your marriage vows—and one other option you might want to consider. (We’ll get to […]
Wedding Vows: What you Need to Know (Vows Part 1 of 3)
Welcome to my three-part series about wedding vows. In this post, we’ll talk the basics of wedding vows. In part 2, we’ll talk about different types of wedding vows and in part 3, I’ll give you some advice about writing wedding vows. Why are wedding vows important? Of everything that may happen in your wedding […]
12 Must Do Wedding Ceremony Planning Tips
Carol was sitting in the beauty salon when she called me. She was a little frantic as she explained her dilemma. She’d been getting her “practice hair” done and chatting with the stylist about her wedding–just 2 weeks away. The venue, caterer, DJ and photographer were all confirmed. The RSVPs were all in and her […]
Walpack Inn Wedding: Elise and Vincent
The Beautiful Walpack Inn Wedding Site The ride Elise and VIncent’s Walpack Inn wedding took us deep into New Jersey’s Sussex County, through winding roads and lush green forest. When we arrived, I was treated to one of the most amazing backdrops I’d ever had for a wedding ceremony. The staff at the Walpack Inn […]
Wedding Readings Your Way
Are you avoiding having wedding readings? When you think of readings for your ceremony, do you stop at “we don’t think we want readings, because we don’t want anything religious” or are you just tired of the same readings you’ve heard at all of your friends weddings? Did you know that readings actually can be anything […]
How Wedding Readings Ruled in Megan and Johnnie’s Story-Filled Wedding
One of my favorite weddings from 2013 was Megan and Johnnie’s ceremony at the Sheraton Eatontown Hotel in Eatontown, New Jersey. Ceremony Details Words of Welcome Remembrance Greeting Johnnie’s parents over Skype Megan and Johnny’s Love Story (Part 1) Reading: A Lovely Love Story by Edward Monkton (Read by Linda) Love Story (Part 2) Celebrant Reading: I […]
Making Wedding Traditions Personal at Perona Farms: Lauren and Johnny’s Wedding
Wedding Ceremony at the Barn at Perona Farms in Andover, New Jersey Lauren and Johnny were married in a beautiful June ceremony at the Barn at Perona Farms in Sussex County, New Jersey. There ceremony was a tribute to love and family with their sisters standing up for them at a beautiful floral arch with […]
Celebrating Marriage Equality
I am thrilled whenever I read that yet another state has marriage equality. When I started my practice in 2006, I called it Inclusive Ceremonies as a clear signal that I wanted to serve all couples and it has been my privilege to serve the LGBTQ community, first through civil unions and then, finally, in legal […]
Brittany and Chris’ Phish Inspired Wedding Ceremony
When I met Brittany and Chris, they said their ceremony was important to them. They wanted a special and memorable celebration of their love. I’m happy to say that they got that and more. To personalize their wedding ceremony, we looked to something very important to them, music. Brittany and Chris met at a Phish […]