Forget Canon in D!

This song is PERFECT for the Processional!!

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow...BUT BE PREPARED!!!

Don't let this happen to you!

Okay, so the weather outside is frightful, but a wedding is delightful, blah blah blah...you must, must be prepared if your dream is to have an Outdoor Wedding Ceremony in the throws of winter!!! First of all, get some coverage, a tent is a definite for this situation.  You never know when the skies will open up and drizzle or flurry or out and out SNOW (see picture), and while the idea of snow falling as you speak your vows to your beloved is nice...wet, sticky, hairsprayed hair is NOT.

Second, have some kind of flooring.  Either have a floor installed by an event company or throw down a tarp, believe me, it will save a lot of guests from frostbitten toes!  It is my experience that partially frozen ground, covered by a bit of snow and gorgeous suede boots do not mix.  Although my head was dry (thank you tent), my toes ached for days!

Another thing...be considerate.  You know how at an outdoor ceremony in the summer, the couple might have programs made in the shape of a fan so the guests can cool themselves as they swelter under the sun? How about offering your guests a cup of hot cocoa or cider when they arrive? They're only going to be watching the ceremony so their hands are free to hold a nice warm cup of something. 

Don't expect guests to sit. Don't even have seats.  Cold seats = freezing you know whats. Need I say more?

Please think of your officiant. How about hand warmers? Its very difficult to turn the page of a ceremony script with numb fingers. Hand warmers are a nice token of your appreciation. They can be tucked neatly into a pair of gloves or a robe pocket! I bring my own, but your officiant may not. Check out the officiant in the picture, I can tell he's a smart man. How? He's the only one wearing a red, pom-pom hat. This may be the only thing visible after the avalanche that they are obviously in the middle of, settles.

Location, Location, Location

  

The first thing to consider when thinking about your ceremony is the location.  If you are a member of a specific church then you are in luck...you have a place for your ceremony! If you’re going for a non-religious service, you clearly don’t want a church.  Weddings can be anywhere – parks, your home, a hotel, a barn.  Sometimes cool architectural spaces like museums or theatres or libraries will rent out the space.  If you have a space in mind and don’t know if they do weddings, a baseball stadium for example...ask them! 

Even if they normally don’t rent the space, they might be thrilled to help you out, if only for the public relations benefits.

Upcoming Unique Bridal Show!

Join me at the Legacy of Love Bridal Faire on March 6th at the Legacy Ballroom in Lancaster!!! Go to http://www.legacyoflovepa.com/ for more information and for daily tips from select vendors!

Prince - Let's Go Crazy

To get through this thing called life...

Alright, I had to start it out that way. I grew up in the 80's and while I'm pretty sure most of you have no idea what that is...I bet there's at least a handful of you that do. It's Prince!! The song was called "Let's Go Crazy" and that's the first line. It's stuck in my head, sue me...now it's out, it won't happen again...with that song at least.

Onto the matter at hand...Wedding Ceremonies! Since this is my first post I guess I should explain what I'm attempting to do. I've been writing and officiating ceremonies for almost 7 years and I've learned a thing or two...or two hundred AND I learn something new every day. Take today for example, I officiated for a couple who wanted their ceremony to be short and sweet and didn't want to recite vows in front of everyone, they felt that was too personal and out of their comfort zone. The solution? To blend the vows with the ring exchange. Simple.

This is about making your ceremony your own. I'll share tips and tricks, things you've never thought of and things you didn't think you could do during your ceremony. I'll also share words of wisdom from make-up artists, wedding planners, and photographers that I've worked with over the years.

Remember...your Wedding Ceremony sets the tone for YOUR Special Day so it should be Special!

Let's go crazy, let's get nuts. Look for the purple banana til' they put us in the truck, let's go! Sorry!