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Episode 34: Love Knots – A Nautical Wedding Ritual

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Zita

Long ago, when sailors navigated by the stars, when seabirds carried the spirits of sailors lost at sea, and when everyone knew that the bust of a naked woman on the bow of a ship could calm rough waters, a … Continue reading →

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A Colorful Way to Tie the Knot

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Zita

 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 →

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A Love Worth Waiting For

Posted on August 6, 2016 by Zita

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 →

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What Couples Don’t Know About Their Ceremony

Posted on April 16, 2016 by Zita

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 →

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