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Having a Friend Officiate your Wedding Ceremony

Maureen Thomson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:03:00 -0500

For a variety of reasons, many couples are turning away from church weddings in favor of nontraditional locations in which to hold their wedding ceremonies. Some couples site the desire to hold their wedding and reception in the same location. Others

Why so much Money for 15 Minutes of Work? Posted By : Maureen Thomson

Michelle Duplechain — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:08:02 -0500

If you’ve been secretly wondering why the rate for some officiants seems high for the amount of time it takes to deliver your ceremony, consider: A professional wedding officiant is at various times equal parts emcee, etiquette advisor, coordin

Destination Wedding Invitations

Jaime — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:17:00 -0500

About a year ago, you decided that you wanted to get married on the beach in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico or another destination wedding site. You picked a date (most likely in the dead of winter, so that a beach wedding would be more exciting) and sent ou

More New Local Wedding Professionals

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 11:10:00 -0500

WedAlert welcomes the following new preferred wedding professionals for the last week of July, 2008. Sugar N Spice Events - FL - Wedding ConsultantsCreative Photos - PA - PhotographyGreen Planet Ministry - NJ - Officiants/ClergyVideoExperts - CT, NY

A Very Special Vow Renewal

Maureen Thomson — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:43:00 -0500

I love doing both wedding and commitment ceremonies, but I have to say that I get a particular delight when I get to perform a vow renewal. Truth be told, we don't get too many of them at Lyssabeth's Colorado Wedding Officiants--maybe two or three a

On the Road Again

amy oatley — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:43:37 -0500

with Rev. Virginia (Jinny) Bishop Loving Unity Wedding Officiants 727-532-6186 or 207-590-6339 www.LovingUnity.com Jinny is on the road and writes: Hey Suzy, you won’t believe this. I am traveling out west this summer and one of the places we

My Wedding Planning Tips for the Brides

Madz — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 09:28:36 -0500

To all who have just been ENGAGED and confused where to start? Here's some of my tips for you ladies:FIRST THINGS FIRST: 1) Share the news of your engagement with family and close friends. 2) Announce your engagement in the local newspaper or st

Warning for Couples coming to California to get married

Wedding Event Professionals — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:31:00 -0500

Sunday June 22 we received a desperate call from a Texas couple here for a wedding at the Beverly Hills Hotel. It seems the "Internet Minster" they hired did not show for their wedding.This scam seems to be directed at Gay and Lesbian couples coming

Why so much Money for 15 Minutes of Work?

Maureen Thomson — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:22:00 -0500

I was flabbergasted to receive an email the other day, chastising me for our $369 Classic Custom ceremony fee. According the writer's calculations, the fee for a "15 minute ceremony" resulted in us obtaining the astronomical hourly rate of $1,476! Wo

California joins Massachsetts to come out of the dark ages!

Maureen Thomson — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:30:00 -0500

48 more states to go! We are thrilled that California has legalized same-sex marriages in the state and extend our congratulations to all couples who are about to be legally hitched. Our Bay Area officiants can't wait to start the process of co-creat

Same Sex Weddings in California are now legal

Wedding Event Professionals — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:53:00 -0500

The Secretary of State should allow marriage licenses to be issued in June 2008. Check back here for more same-sex wedding information. Book your wedding now and beat the rush. We are open 7 days a week for chapel and outside weddings. Our Minist

Get married by Lamira Martin in St. Louis, MO

FioriFloralDesign — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:51:51 -0500

Those of you dealing with stick-in-the-mud officiants will be inspired by Lamira Martin, an ordained celebrant in St. Louis who’s motto is “Your ceremony, your way.” With a background in cultural anthropology, she makes it clear tha

Un événement intime dans Radnor

Steve Croce — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 -0500

Kate & ColtonMarch 28, 2008Pond RestaurantRadnor, PAWeb SiteIn the heart of Radnor lies a true oasis nestled in surrounding wooded area. Step across the ornamented footbridge and you are transported to one of the finest French and Mediterranean bistr

Wedding Ministers and Wedding Officiants... Don't Miss This

Chris Jaeger — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:45:00 -0500

Should you Invite your Officiant to your Reception?

Maureen Thomson — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:53:00 -0600

This is a question we receive constantly so thought we'd post our opinion to share with everyone.The answer is, "yes." You should indeed invite your officiant to your reception. If he or she is married, then you should invite their spouse as well. If

Wedding Officiants

arubh — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 03:07:00 -0600

Tracking down a wedding officiant can be a little intimidating. Perhaps you remember a time when it was difficult to obtain unless you were among the "regular churched"! But times have changed, and hiring a wedding officiant for now standard procedur

Getting married without the rings

FioriFloralDesign — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 06:34:12 -0600

The dueling officiants give their take on ring-free wedding ceremonies Share this post

Will that be Paper or Plastic?

Maureen Thomson — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:10:00 -0600

One of the ways to make your wedding day unique is to get married in an unusual location. Lyssabeth's officiants have performed ceremonies in backyards, on jeep trails, on top of mountain passes and smack dab in the middle of downtown. Thinking outsi

Wedding Locations Upper Peninsula Michigan

Tortietude — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:07:11 -0600

Hey, any snowmobilers out there looking for a great place to hold a winter wedding? Try the Upper Peninsula region of Michigan, which has some of the best snowmobiling in the country. A couple places you might want to consider: Chamberlin's Ole Fores

Wedding Ministers and Wedding Officiants

Chris Jaeger — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 10:45:00 -0600

What is the appropriate order of events for a wedding processional?

MacKenzie Wood — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:27:21 -0500

There are several traditional options for the order of events in the wedding processional, all of which are based largely on the religious background of the couple. Keep in mind that it is often acceptable to combine elements from the different tradi

Questions to Ask Your Officiant and Ceremony Venue

Cristina Kollet — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:38:00 -0500

Questions for Your Officiant I have several times been approached by couples whose plans for their ceremony have fallen through, usually at the last minute, because of problems with their officiant. Whether you’re having a traditional ceremony, an

Wedding Officiants in St. Louis

Ash Buckles — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:32:00 -0500

Need a highly recommended officiant, look no further; after all, you can't say "I do" without one! RIVERBEND CHAPEL AT CAROLINE VINEYARD (636) 390-8600 ST. LOUIS WEDDING CLERGY (314) 591-4532 St. Louis also has amazing reception halls that offer ever

Bridal Expos - Ohio

Tortietude — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:34:08 -0500

Attention all you future brides in Ohio - Check out the Bridal Expos happening in your state within the next couple of months: Columbus: August 26, 2007, Noon to 5PM at the Aladdin Shrine Center, 3850 Stelzer Road. Cleveland: Sept. 23, 2007 from 11AM

Celebrating Life Beyond Weddings

Cristina Kollet — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 22:12:00 -0500

One of my favorite moments as a celebrant was when I received a surprise in the mail. It was a birth announcement from a couple I had married the previous year. I knew she was expecting and due soon, but it was still a pleasant surprise, and an honor

Gratuity for Wedding Officiants - What to Tip at a Wedding and How to Tip Your Wedding Minister

Mon, 16 Jul 2007 08:00:36 -0500

Many brides and grooms, or their parents, are very shy when it comes to making payments to a wedding professional in person, but they are generally more embarrassed when dealing with their wedding clergy in regards to payment, and especially a giving

Need To Find A Marriage Officiant - Be Careful - I Can Tell You What To Look For

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:03:45 -0500

Hello, I am a Pastor with castlemarriages and I have seen mistakes engaged couples make, when looking for a Officiant to serve at their Weddings. First set of questions to ask: 1-What time frame do you have the day of the wedding? - {some officiants

Civil Wedding Ceremony

Mitch — Thu, 24 May 2007 11:56:00 -0500

Having a Civil Wedding Ceremony With the number of mixed marriages taking place, many couples are opting to have a civil ceremony instead of a religious ceremony for their wedding. This allows them to include special readings, vows, symbols or wedd

Ordination

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:28:00 -0500

I became a minister in 1985 while living in Orlando, FL. I was doing astrology readings and the city said I had to be licensed either as a minister or a vendor. So I became a minister.My employer at the time was the Wyndham Hotel SeaWorld which is