9 Ways to Invest in Your Marriage Stacy Prouty, Non-denominational Minister with Say “I Do” Ceremonies As wedding officiants since 2004, we’ve met thousands of people, officiated hundreds of wedding ceremonies and renewal of vows and heard firsthand what makes a marriage work. Here are a few things that we’ve heard and learned that seem…
Also see Spicing up your Wedding Ceremony Looking for fun ceremony ideas for your wedding ? Don’t wan’t people to glaze over or even skip your ceremony all together? Just because your great aunt says that’s just the way it’s done doesn’t mean YOUR wedding ceremony has to follow “the rules.” While there are a…
The Hows and Whys of Engagement and Wedding Rings Rings given before marriage (i.e., engagement rings) and during the wedding ceremony are common in many cultures. These symbols demonstrate a person’s intent and commitment (and belonging) to another. Rings have a long history as they relate to love or marriage. In fact, hieroglyphics show Egyptian…
Weddings used to come with many rules, rituals, traditions and customs. Many formalities have been eschewed by the modern bride, but some bestow wisdom and benevolence from those who’ve come before us – and are worth the test of time. The ‘Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue’ ritual continues, and this post…
So you’re getting married and have the date and venue secured! Best wishes and congratulations – finding the right person is the most important part. And once the date and venue are set you can start focusing on how to CELEBRATE – pre-wedding parties, festivities, wedding ceremony, reception and of course, the honeymoon. The…
In 2018 156,248 couples got married in Florida – the majority were destination weddings on the beaches on the West Coast and East Coast. On the SunCoast (also referred to as the Gulf or West Central Coast), we married more than 14,000 couples in 2018. Destination weddings are extremely popular because of the beautiful weather,…
Your wedding ceremony should reflect what’s important to you and your partner – your preferences, lifestyle, values and what you hold dear. Tradition is great is that’s important to you and your loved one, but never before have there been so many options to put your personal signature on every part of the…
Yay or nay on a first look? A “first look” is when a couple sees each other on their wedding day before their wedding ceremony. It is a private moment for the couple, away from the eyes of family and friends. On your wedding day, much of what happens is public, so the “first look”…
“May I present, for the first time…” Getting married and want to change your name? Doing so may involve several steps, depending on your situation. First, you will need your certified marriage license. Your officiant will serve as the legal witness during for your wedding ceremony and the state where you marry will record the…