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Episode 3 – Baby Blessings Intergenerational Ceremony for the Unchurched
Have you seen Walt Disney’s The Lion King? One of my favorite scenes is when the witch, Rafiki, presents the newborn cub, Simba, to the gods while Simba’s parents beam with pride. That scene is what inspired a baby blessing … Continue reading
Posted in Business Blessings, Celtic, Ceremony Ideas, Cultural Traditions, Handfasting, Life in General, Ritual Recipes Podcast, Weddings
Tagged christening, naming ceremony, vineyard wedding
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An Officiant’s View of Ceremony Music
Centuries ago, the word dream meant “to dream” as we know it. Spelled d-r-e-m-e-n, it also meant “to make music.” The music a couple chooses for their wedding ceremony doesn’t simply entertain or provide atmosphere. The music calls everyone present to … Continue reading
Posted in Interview on Weddings with Zita, Life in General, Uncategorized, Weddings
Tagged ceremony music, entrance of the bride, processional, recessional, wedding DJ, wedding musicians
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Facing My Worst Wedding Fear
This past weekend, I faced my worst wedding nightmare and it couldn’t have turned out better. On Friday, I ran the rehearsal for Sarah and Mike at the Mystic Arts Center. It went fine. On Saturday, I woke up … Continue reading
Posted in Ceremony Ideas, Friendship, Life in General, Weddings
Tagged A Creative Photography, Authentic Ceremonies, East Coast Image, first look, Ivy's Simply Homemade, Mystic Arts Center, outdoor wedding, Victoria Burdick, waterfront wedding, wedding nightmare
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A Colorful Way to Tie the Knot
In the December 19 issue of Brides magazine, Whitney C. Harris writes about wedding trends for 2017. Industry experts from around the country affirm the growing use of bright colors in wedding palettes. I concur! As a wedding officiant, … Continue reading
Laura, Colin, and the Popsicles: A Real Wedding in Connecticut
A couple’s love story beats at the heart of their ceremony. Here’s a brief excerpt from the story I wrote for Laura and Colin… because every couple’s story is worth telling. ~ ~ ~ The very wise Dr. Seuss once … Continue reading
A Love Worth Waiting For
The Moon was in Capricorn when Leslie and Chuck got married. Capricorn is ruled by Saturn, a planet that represents age, responsibilities, delayed satisfaction, the hard lessons of life and the satisfaction that comes from learning those lessons, the restricting … Continue reading
Talk About Wedding Rituals
What happens when the studio is reserved, the crew is on deck, the set is built, the food ordered for the post-show dinner has been ordered…and the guest can’t make it? That was the situation that led to this … Continue reading
TV Interview: Couples’ Empowerment with Judith O’Connor
On Weddings with Zita, I tell viewers they’ll be “inspired by the experts.” Here’s the link to an interview with Connecticut wedding officiant and couples’ counselor Judith O’Connor. She’s the wise woman we all want to have as our friend. … Continue reading
What Couples Don’t Know About Their Ceremony
Every couple deserves to have a ceremony that reflects who they are and why they fell in love. As a wedding officiant, my personal mission is to show couples what’s possible and help them create the ceremony of their dreams. … Continue reading
OATHING STONES: For Marriage Vows and More
Hearken back to a time long ago when people believed the land was the home of the ancestors. Everyone knew that the spirits of loved ones who had died now guided and protected those still walking the earth. Everyone understood … Continue reading
