So, where were we? Yes, joining hands…the ceremony was beautiful, or, I think so, anyways! We laughed, cried, prayed, and shared happy moments and real-life stories. Pastor Dave read messages we had written about why we loved and appreciated the other, we recited personal vows after the traditional vows, and put new rings on our fingers! I [...]
Yesterday Jared and I celebrated one month of marriage. We are corny, yes, but it was fun. He surprised me with a bouquet of flowers and four tiny pumpkins, writing a word on each that spelled out a sentence about our one month. We made mini pizzas together for dinner, looked at some of the professional pictures (there [...]
I was chatting with my Maid of Honor Trisha about my stress over not finding a venue and not having a date set. Trisha is very patient and has been involved in several weddings before, so she was the perfect person to whine to. I explained that I was doubly stressed because Dirk was out [...]
And yes, I am blogging on my honeymoon! J Jared thinks its funny but I wanted to remember as much as I can, plus we have 6 flights in two weeks… a lot of time to type. Day one of the wedding weekend: the Rehearsal. Shew, was I frazzled. I arrived in Philly [...]
Oh wow. The wedding weekend festivities kick off two weeks from Thursday! YIPPEE?!! So so so many people lately have asked us either, “Are you excited?” or “Are you nervous?” Honestly, I do not know how to answer these questions. I am beyond excited and nervous, but after 22 months, WE.ARE.READY! Here is my current [...]
This weekend I learned that even though we are getting married in only a few weeks, people can and will still hurt you. I am trying to stay optimistic, remembering that life is filled with moments that will either build you up or try to break you down. If you take the high road and always be [...]
On several occasions I have received panic calls from brides who breathlessly ask if I would officiate their wedding that coming weekend. When I ask them why they waited so long I was told what with dealing with the gowns, the photographer, the florist, the seating arrangements, the service just ‘slipped their minds’. Most of [...]
Look to your religion, if you have/are practicing one. Religious institutions may offer suggesting for vows and readings, and that’s a good place to start. But if your wedding is not a “religious” one, or your have two religions to celebrate, or even if yours is religious in nature, there are many choices for you. [...]
Preparing for your wedding can be a journey that is wonderful as well as one that can drive you crazy! The decisions to be made, the details to organize, the personalities to work with, yourself included, all lead to an array of feelings and thoughts that can influence your experience of your wedding–and possibly your [...]