To use the term elopement, these days, can mean a number of things—a private or micro wedding in another state or country…perhaps followed by a celebration back home. This idea is appealing to young people seeking to avoid the hassles of a larger wedding. It’s also a great option for folks who are blending […]
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Over the decade I’ve done 1000+ ceremonies and celebrations. One trend, I’ve noted is the increasing prominence of vow renewals in my ceremony portfolio. Vow renewals are among my favorite events, as they are both retrospective (giving thanks for the many years a couple has shared) and prospective (making commitments for the days and years,
Regularly, I receive emails and calls from couples, those from America and those from other countries, who are in a bit of a panic. They’ve made plans to elope in New York, expecting to marry at the City Clerk’s office, only to find that the bureau is closed on weekends and government holidays. All of
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Not long ago I was so pleased to officiate the wedding of Leanne and Ed, they had a special story in many ways. Although both proud Scots, they now make their home in China where Ed works in the energy industry (an Oklahoma-based company I might add). They planned a spectacular summer wedding in NYC
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The little touches makes the ceremony, whether it is telling the couple’s romantic story, describing what’s special about the rings, or drawing out meaningful religious or cultural customs. Earlier this summer I delivered a simple, small ceremony for an out-of-state couple at a sentimental place in Central Park. I told their story, drew their friends
A fundamental principle of the Celebrant movement is that a well-lived life marks and honors important events, rites of passage, and transitions—those filled with joy, as well as those marked by sorrow. Celebrant-led ceremonies are not merely “events” noting some significant life milestone, but they provide context, resonance, remembrance, understanding, and healing for those involved.
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A fundamental principle of the Celebrant movement is that a well-lived life marks and honors important events, rites of passage, and transitions—those filled with joy, as well as those marked by sorrow. Celebrant-led ceremonies are not merely “events” noting some significant life milestone, but they provide context, resonance, remembrance, understanding, and healing for those involved.
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