Tired of the traditional, stuffy wedding ceremonies? Want something different that fits your personalities and tastes?
Contact me today! For one low fee, I offer a free consultation, and will be present for your rehearsal day and wedding day!
Rev. Emerys is an ordained minister with the Progressive Universal Life Church. He has been performing wedding and handfasting ceremonies for over five years.
I specialize in officiating weddings dressed in a traditional and non-traditional Scottish Highland attire. I have three types of Scottish attire:
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January 17, 2007 at 12:44 am · Filed under Information
The basic elements for planning your wedding reception and reception decorations will be determined by the location you select. Some of the reception decorations will also be based on the type of food and serving you choose.
Planning the reception decorations is all a part of the details of planning the wedding reception. Wedding receptions have six basic elements in their planning:
Location
Physical Comforts
Reception decorations
Catering
Music
Dancing
These elements come into play based on the reception location, especially if you are planning a wedding in a place where it’s a blank slate. Some locations already have their environmental décor that will play a part in the reception decorations and you need to take that into account with your planning. There are many ways to take care of your decorations including rentals. Renting some of the accessories can save you money.
The ambience of your reception decorations includes your:
Lighting
Place settings
Drapes
Flowers
Balloons
The lighting choices can be as simple as twinkle lights and votive candles. Your place settings can be simple or elaborate. The drapes can be made of tulle, gossamer or silk. Your flowers can match those at the wedding or be individual to the reception itself. Balloons offer a fanciful touch to the decorations.
There are so many options that you can explore with your reception decorations that the list could be endless. Decide on a venue, decide on a theme and then let that help you choose the overall look and feel you are going for with your reception decorations. You can add shallow bowls of water with candles floating in them. You can mix and match your wine goblets. You can transform candles with wrapped ribbons. Go crazy when you plan your reception decorations and create the perfect venue to celebrate your first few hours as newlyweds.
January 17, 2007 at 12:41 am · Filed under Information
Time and vendors cost a lot of money, and, to be frank, not all of us can afford fancy centerpieces or party favors. Why not make your own?
There are many arts and crafts stores all over, and Walmart or KMart as well as some dollar stores also contain craft items. Some dollar stores even have fake plants in strands or bundles!
Check out thrift shops as well! You may find a beautiful set of crystal dishes or bowls that you can place different colored marbles. Add to that some dollar pillar candles, and voila! You have a center piece!
If you absolutely have to buy something unique or more along theme of your wedding and nothing turns up, check out the internet! There are some awesome deals for party and wedding decorations that cost less than purchasing at a walk-in store.
Getting married doesn’t have to break anyone’s bank. Get creative and have the groomsmen and bridesmaids get together for a decorating party!
January 17, 2007 at 12:34 am · Filed under Information
In most situations, I have discovered that writing your own wedding vows is the best choice since you both know each other so well. On occasion, I have filled that position when the couple cannot come up with suitable vows, or are worried about being too emotional to present the vow.
If you are trying to write your own vows, don’t let the task overwhelm you or intimidate you. Writing your own vows should begin and end with how you feel, not what others are expecting. If you are unsure as to how to begin, keep some of these questions in mind:
What was the state of your life before the two of you met?
When and where did you first meet?
Describe the feeling of when you both knew you were in love.
What inspires you about your loved one?
What life goals and dreams do you share?
What have you learned from each other?
What qualities make your love unique and keep it strong?
How has your view of the world changed since you fell in love?
What do you most look forward to about life with this person?
What are some special moments in your relationship?
How did you feel the day you asked him/her to marry you?
Keep in mind, these are only examples and not by any means the only ways to look at your relationship nor describe it. Use your imagination! Think about what you both talked about in the early days of the relationship when you stayed up until sunrise!
