WINE BOX/LOVE LETTER CEREMONY

Fun and memorable A wine box/love letter ceremony is a romantic and symbolic ritual often performed during a wedding ceremony.  This is one of the most popular special elements and I frequently receive requests for this wonderful and meaningful tradition for inclusion in a wedding ceremony. A wine box/love letter ceremony involves writing heartfelt letters …

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RING WARMING CEREMONY

Are you looking for an interesting inclusion into your wedding ceremony? Weddings are of course a celebration of love, unity, and the promise of a lifetime together. While the exchange of rings is a time-honored tradition, I have seen that this beautiful and meaningful ritual gaining popularity in recent years.  So why not focus a …

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Do I need a Wedding Rehearsal?

Do I need a Wedding Rehearsal?

A question I am frequently asked by couples when planning their wedding ceremony: Do I need a wedding rehearsal with you? So my answer is, sometimes yes but also, sometimes no. Basically it depends on your own comfort level, size of wedding, wedding party and certain other factors. A rehearsal is absolutely necessary for a …

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What is a Wedding Celebrant?

Wedding Celebrants in Ontario – Changing the Way Wedding Ceremonies are Conducted What is a Wedding Celebrant, the word, meaning and value of a Celebrant are generally unknown to most Ontarians. This piece intends to change that by providing a very basic outline about celebrancy and in particular, wedding celebrancy. Generally, public knowledge regarding wedding …

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How to Involve All Guests at Your Wedding Ceremony

Increasingly, I meet with couples who want to involve all guests in their wedding ceremony in some way.  This makes an inclusive and engaging ceremony for all. Want to have all your guests participate in your wedding ceremony?  Here are just a few ways of doing just that: SUPPORT OF COUPLE BY ALL GUESTS This …

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When Should You Book Your Wedding Celebrant

The Availability Issue – When to Book Your Wedding Celebrant This has become an incredibly difficult obstacle I have been facing recently and that is the availability issue.  Given that there are only a handful of certified Celebrants in Ontario, it is important to book a Celebrant as early as possible.  As a Wedding Celebrant …

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Honour a Deceased Family Member at a Wedding Ceremony

Many Different Ways to Remember Someone Special at a Wedding Ceremony It is an often difficult task to remember someone who has been lost at a joyous wedding ceremony but it can be done in many different ways – each to suit different tastes and the relationship itself. Here are some ideas for your Wedding …

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The Importance of Music in Your Wedding Ceremony

Music – Important or Not? I have to write about the importance of music in your wedding ceremony because in many ways music, as well as the words spoken during a wedding ceremony, will truly set the tone for the rest of your wedding day and create lasting memories. This afternoon, my lovely bride sent …

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CELEBRATIONS OF LIFE – A Celebrant, the Best Choice

What can a Celebrant do for you when you lose a loved one? A Celebrant that specializes in Celebrations of Life is a person who seeks to meet the needs of families during their time of loss. This can be achieved by providing a celebration of life service that is personalized to reflect the personality …

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A Divergent & Fresh Look at Hiring a Wedding Celebrant

Hiring a Wedding Celebrant

Your ceremony? Make it Personal! Besides Larry King and Donald Trump, most of us view our wedding as a once in a lifetime day. The pictures and video preserve the memories, but the day itself flies by. Since the most important day of your life goes by in a blink of an eye, why not make …

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