Despite the overwhelming joy of a wedding day, many brides and grooms wish to pay tribute to important loved ones who have passed. For some, it is a simple mention of loved ones during the opening remarks of the ceremony. Others like to offer a more tangible remembrance-be it a mention in a wedding program […]
Not long ago, I officiated a wedding for a stunning California couple Stephen and Kimberly. The venue was the ultra-hip Brooklyn Winery. Everything about the evening was perfect—the bride and groom sparkled with joy, the venue was a perfect mix of high style and retro glam. The wine and food and laughter all flowed freely.
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Much of contemporary advertising, I believe, portray the kind of society and culture that we think—or more probably, hope exists. Advertisements related to engagements and weddings typically feature young, shiny, perfectly airbrushed couples. Not present are more accurate depictions of individuals and families. Only rarely does the so-called wedding industrial complex grapple with the modern
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More years ago than I care to remember, I was a bridesmaid in my good friend and college roommate’s wedding in Ponca City Oklahoma. One of the many sweet memories in Carole and Kyle Keffer’s wedding was the performance of the Sandi Patti song, “Love in any Language,” by the talented Valerie Rockhold Ericson. The
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In my experience, couples consider the selection of a wedding photographer to be among the most important decisions to be made during the wedding planning. Likewise, brides and grooms will often commence the engagement period with a photo shoot of casual and artistically interesting keepsake photos. Often these shots are used as decorative objects at
In European weddings of yesteryear, the wedding “ceremony” was synonymous with the bride and groom making their way to the appropriate government office and signing the wedding registry. While there were parties to celebrate the special day, the ritual of signing one’s name on a legal document was the centerpiece of concretizing their union. In
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An artist friend recently pointed me in the direction of a spectacular idea for capturing the beauty of a wedding celebration—a live portrait painting during the event. No doubt, gifted photographers work tirelessly to come up with innovative and beautiful shots of all aspects of the wedding, but a painting of the wedding serves as
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As we all know, weddings are big business in America. Yet, goods and services of all varieties are playing catch up to recognize the recently passed Marriage Equality Law in New York. I did stumble upon a small, but “sweet,” instance of a wedding gift that embraced couples of all varieties. My office is near
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Last Saturday, I was very happy to officiate a wedding of an attractive NYC couple, Derek and Hayley. In learning about their “story,” it quickly became clear that these two were BIG sports fans. And, like me, they had a penchant for college sports. Hayley was proud alum of the University of Michigan while Derek
When many people think of the “end” of the wedding ceremony, their mind wanders to The Kiss! Or perhaps the introduction of the couple—“Husbnad and Wife,” or “Partners for Life,” or “Mr. & Mrs.” But, there are many interesting customs that can be a charming codas for the end of the ceremony. Below you will
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