Category Archives: Weddings

Episode 13 – Steps in a  Rite of Passage For Getting Married or Competing on The Voice

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Zita

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 →

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Episode 10 – A Butterfly Ritual for Weddings, Memorials and More

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Zita

In folklore, butterflies are said to come from the faerie realm. In some Native American traditions, butterflies represent a living piece of a rainbow. In many cultures, butterflies represent the sweetness of life, the beauty of dance, the inevitability of … Continue reading →

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Prayer Flags for a Wedding Ceremony

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Zita
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YouTube – Zita Interviews Photographer Carrie (Draghi) Patterson

Posted on August 2, 2018 by Zita

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 →

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YouTube – Zita Interviews Bridal Seamstress Mollie Frish

Posted on July 29, 2018 by Zita

Navigating the world of bridal gown alterations can be mysterious, not to mention expensive. In episode 28 of Weddings with Zita, Connecticut bridal seamstress Mollie Frish shares stories, photos, advice, and inspiration. Watch it on Youtube.com/ZitaTVNetwork.  Do you have a … Continue reading →

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Episode 7 – Prayer Flags for Wedding Rituals and Children’s Projects

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Zita

  Movies about climbing Mount Everest always show prayer flags – five pieces of solid colored fabric strung together, blowing in the wind.  The meaning behind them is ancient and honors the individual, the family, the community, and the earth. 

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Episode 6 – Gifts from the Trees Ritual for Weddings and More

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Zita

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 →

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Want love in your life? Be like an apple tree!

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Zita

Have you listened to Episode 6 of Ritual Recipes – a podcast full of practical magic to nourish your inner life?  This little video enhances the message and offers a simple ritual to attract love, deepen love, or celebrate self-love. … Continue reading →

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Episode 5 – Spirit Spoons and Garden Gifts Rituals

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Zita

Do you need protection? Eat basil. Do you seek abundance? Have some mint. Do you want to help your family find peace? Serve coriander. Herbs and spices are full of magical properties and lend themselves to rituals.  Spirit Spoons I … Continue reading →

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Episode 4 – Oathing Stones and Ritual Rocks for Personal Goals and Wedding Vows

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Zita

Layered, piled, buried, jutting up from the ground, stones weave the tapestry of the earth. They symbolize the old, the everlasting…the ancestors. What does it mean to make a oath on a stone connected to the realm of the departed? … Continue reading →

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