This ritual is originally from traditional Catholic wedding services, but has quickly become modern and very popular with the blends of multicultural elements and different religions. Lighting unity candles at weddings is a beautiful ritual and can be very adaptable for almost any wedding situation. The passage read by the Officiant can be from religious vocabulary or more non-denominational in tone. Even better is to write something that beautifully expresses the uniqueness of […]
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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 […]
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January is such an exciting month for a Toronto wedding officiant! There are wedding shows to attend, which is so much fun. I get to meet new couples who are starting to make their wedding plans, and I get to see all the latest decor – gorgeous cakes, couture dresses, handmade letterpress invitations, bespoke floral arrangements – and every year brings something different. 2013 is going to be an exciting time in wedding […]
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Wedding invitations have the potential to instantly tell your guests the practical details of your event. For those who wish the elegance of a traditional, engraved invitation, there are many boutique print shops that provide all the samples of both these traditional formats as well as samples of more contemporary designs. Below are some contemporary designs from Laura K, a boutique invitation company in Toronto. The photographs are by Mimmo & Co, another excellent wedding […]
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Save the Date: new, fresh ideas to announce your wedding plans! It’s very important to send the basic details of your wedding to your guests as soon as possible, before sending your formal invitation. It’s a kind and thoughtful way to help your chosen wedding guests ensure they reserve the date for you and not miss out on your special day. If some guests are from out of town, they will have time […]
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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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