Rituals
Signing the Registry
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 As a Work of Art
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
A Sweet Wedding Treat
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
Mazel Tov!
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
Fleeting Moments, caught with Exceptional Grace
Anne Watkins is an artist who works from life, using a watercolor kit instead of a camera.
Sowing the Seeds of Love
For those looking for an innovative unity ritual, particularly for an outdoor wedding, a “planting” might be an nifty choice. Ceremonial plantings are associated with
Coin Sharing
A couple of weeks ago, I was contacted by an anxious young groom, looking to marry his beautiful Mexican bride in short order.
The Return of Spring
So, here we stood in the crisp, snowy park—just the three of us—saying powerful words about renewal, forgiveness, and starting a new chapter in life.
