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Episode 54: Self-Care Rituals When Your Spouse Has Dementia
Today is September 22, the Autumn Equinox. Yesterday was World Alzheimer’s Day. As we go deeper into the dark half of the year, I’m going deeper into the rituals I want to share with you. This episode isn’t easy for … Continue reading
EPISODE 52 – THE WEDDING CEREMONY ARCH: A Modern Symbol with Ancient Meaning
What does a wedding arch have to do with a king’s scepter, a flag planted on the moon, and a Thomas Kincaid painting? Weddings are filled with symbolism. One that has been lost over the years is the original meaning … Continue reading
Posted in Celtic, Ceremony Ideas, Cultural Traditions, Home, Life in General, Nature Based, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Rituals, Wedding Vows, Weddings
Tagged Arch, North Star, Polaris
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Episode 48 – Renewing Your Wedding Vows
Would you marry him again? Renewing your wedding vows can be a powerful ceremony. You’ll remember the happiest times of your marriage. You’ll remember the most painful times, too. In the beginning, you date someone you can talk to … Continue reading
Episode 47: The 7 Hills of Rome ~ A gifting ritual for weddings and living a magical life
Did you fall in love in Paris? Or Podunk? How can a big city or a small town inspire a wedding ritual? What else can you do with this gifting ritual? The ancient city of Rome was built on … Continue reading
Keys: A Ritual for Weddings, First Looks, and Personal Talismans (Episode 31)
Couples getting married often use a key as a motif for their wedding. It makes sense. The mere presence of a key indicates something of value, a treasure worth protecting. That understanding is what inspired me to create a wedding … Continue reading
Episode 25 – Why Carry a Bouquet?
A pregnant bride in her early thirties didn’t want to carry a bouquet and asked me if she had to. I assured her there was no requirement that she carry flowers. I also explained why she might want to reconsider … Continue reading
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Episode 13 – Steps in a Rite of Passage For Getting Married or Competing on The Voice
Do you watch reality television? I read somewhere that the shows are plentiful because a reality show doesn’t cost as much to produce as would a show with A-list stars. But why are the shows popular? I think it’s because … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Life in General, Marriage Equality, Wedding Vows, Weddings
Tagged break the glass, CT podcaster, CT wedding officiant, jump the broom, jump the sword, magic of 3, officiant, pattern of ritual, rite of passage, ritual elements, the first kiss, wedding ceremony, wedding officiant, wedding rituals, wedding vows, wedding wish jar
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YouTube – Zita Interviews Photographer Carrie (Draghi) Patterson
Engaged couples, magazines, corporations, professionals seeking headshots, and parents of newborns all rave about Connecticut photographer Carrie Patterson of Carrie Draghi Photography. I interviewed Carrie on a recent episode of Weddings with Zita. You can watch it on Youtube.com/ZitaTVNetwork. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Interview on Weddings with Zita, Life in General, Uncategorized, Wedding Vows, Weddings
Tagged carrie draghi photography, carrie patterson, CT wedding photographer, family photographer, first look, wedding budget, wedding photographer, weddings, Weddings with Zita, Zita Christian
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Episode 6 – Gifts from the Trees Ritual for Weddings and More
Did you know that unicorns like ash trees? That the locust tree represents strength and the will to live? That planting a juniper by the front door is said to protect the home from thieves? What magical gifts do the … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Life in General, Nature Based, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Seasonal, Trees, Uncategorized, Wedding Vows, Weddings
Tagged autumn wedding, outdoor wedding, ritual recipes, wedding ceremony, wedding ritual, woodland wedding
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