Author name: Brian Graham

Rev Brian Graham

Merging families

Your wedding is a demonstration of merging families. Not only are the two of you merging your identity, you now have in-laws. And let’s not forget your friends! Just by bringing the friends you have accumulated over the years, you are also inviting them to become friends with each other as well. The special reminders […]

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Rev Brian Graham

Working for you

Working for you is what an Officiant does in their “off time”.  Continuing Education Many people work in professions which require them to attend classes and seminars to learn additional skills. While the Professional Wedding Officiant is not required to do these things, I take the honor of being your Officiant very seriously. That’s why I

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Rev Brian Graham

Personal Vows

Many couples consider adding their Personal Vows during their ceremony. These are not to be confused with the “official vows” I do for you. Personal Vows customize your ceremony in a very special way. If you think of these vows as speaking from your heart to your loved one you are on the right path.

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Tipping the Minister

Many couples wonder if tipping the Minister is in order, or even proper. Right or necessary? In discussions with other wedding ministers this topic has come up often and the resounding consensus is; yes. Tipping the Minister is absolutely appropriate. That being said I want to add it is not necessary. Being a Professional Wedding

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Uncle Bob

Some couples consider using Uncle Bob to be their Officiant. I absolutely understand that asking a relative or friend to be your Officiant is a way of honoring their part in your lives. But it does come with some pitfalls. Details are key Getting it right is essential. I have nothing against Uncle Bob, or

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It’s your wedding!

During our initial calls many of my couples ask, “How long should our ceremony be?” Please remember, it’s your wedding! The ceremony can be as long or as short as you choose. Custom or Elopement ceremony? Working with my Wedding Choices file you have the opportunity to select the elements you want. If you are

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And, we’re back!

It has been a long time coming but I am happy to say, “And, we’re back!” The long road For the past sixteen months or so couples wanting to get married have had to jump through so many hoops if they could get married at all. During those months I was honored to be asked

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Covid weddings

Covid weddings are just part of the landscape these days.   Here to help Here at Love Is Weddings I have gotten many inquiries about holding  Covid weddings during these Social Distancing times. I am here to help! I have two beautiful locations right at my home in Fallbrook; The front location is a beautiful

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Where to start?

Where to start planning your wedding ceremony? How to begin? We will be happy to start you on your way to a joyous wedding experience that is fun and easy.  If you already have a venue you have answered the first question already.  If you do not have a venue and want to go easy

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