It takes a Wedding Team to make your day magical. It hurts me to say… As an Officiant, to say I am not the most important part of your wedding day used to hurt me. Fortunately over the years I have come to appreciate it takes a wedding team to create a perfect wedding. Our […]
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
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
When you and your Officiant are preparing the perfect ceremony together there are many ways to make it even more special. One simple yet effective way for adding special to your ceremony is to include rituals. Rituals Let’s talk about Rituals. I agree, the word ‘ritual’ can sound kind of ominous at first. Rituals are
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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.
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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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
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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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
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
