Tag Archive: Wedding Vows

Brian & Kittrina – The Canal

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Last night I had the pleasure of officiating Brian & Kittrina’s wedding at The Canal on Shilshole in Ballard.  The canal is located right on the water with stunning views — including the Ballard Locks — all around.  Kittrina looked amazing in her dress — truly one of the most beautiful dresses I have seen. …

The Show Must Go On

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I recently experienced the death of my mother and was inspired to write a little bit about how to “do life” when you are grieving. Picture yourself in the middle of your wedding planning.  You have your heart set on that special person in your life — whether it’s your father, your mother or an…

Who Should Officiate Your Wedding: Family Member or Professional Officiant?

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One of my colleagues recently asked me this question: “Many of my couples ask me how can a wedding officiant who has only met them once make their wedding personal vs. having a family member do the ceremony who has known them their whole lives? What would you say are the pros and cons?” Let…

Customs, Rituals & Traditions: Celtic Handfasting Ceremony

Celtic Handfasting ceremony

Each week I will examine a wedding custom, ritual or tradition that has been passed from generation to generation.  We’ll look at its origin and how it has influenced the lives of our ancestors and how it impacts us today.  We’ll also look at how we create our own customs and how these new traditions…

Dr. Seuss-like Wedding Vows

I did a wedding last week that was so sweet.  It was last minute as the couple were going to different parts of the country in a few short days — military situation.  They made their ceremony so adorable though and I want to share it with you. Vows Officiant: Will you answer me right…

Writing your own vows

One of the most important part of each and every wedding is the ceremony.  This process can be very simple or it can entail hours of working out something that is just right for the couple.  Through this process I am often asked to help write a couple’s vows for their ceremony.   I feel honored…