I am asked, as a Toronto Wedding Officiant of 22 years, to perform many second marriages. Often these second marriages need sensitive ceremonies that creatively acknowledge the importance of the children involved in this marriage. The bride and groom frequently include their children, in traditional and formal ways. For example, having one of their children serve as ring bearer or a flower girl is always intended and guaranteed to make that child feel […]
Read more →In my own personal and professional experience as a Toronto wedding Officiant, I have found that the most memorable and heartfelt weddings are consistently those where the couple takes the risk to really be authentic. Couples share themselves, their personal thoughts and feelings, with their guests. Try to see your service as a blank canvas in front of you; giving you the freedom to express your distinctive love story, your dreams for the future […]
Read more →Valuable Wedding Vow Wisdom (some TIPS) 1. First, ask your Wedding Officiant To avoid disappointment, start by asking your Wedding Officiant, Rabbi, Imam, Priest, or Minister: “Is it okay if you write your own vows?” 2. Short is good! The length of your vows does matter. Do try to think about what the most important topics are for. This is a “highlight”, a heartfelt moment of the service. But it can also be […]
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