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A blog for couples getting married and especially couples getting married in Maine jammed-packed with useful information!
The answer to the question: should we elope before our big wedding?
In 2006 I decided moved to Canada to live with my then-boyfriend Nick. I was so madly in love and excited to move to Canada that I didn’t fill out any immigration paperwork. Duh! Needless to say, when I got to the Canadian border they weren’t too pleased. After making us sweat for what felt like an hour, they issued me a 30-day visa and explained that I had to either:
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One simple way to improve the wedding ceremony experience. Photo by Flax Studios #weddingceremony
In this post I’m going to share with you one idea that will instantly improve your wedding ceremony experience. It also has the benefit of improving the wedding ceremony experience for your wedding guests. It’s so simple, yet I find it gets overlooked or people don’t know about this tiny tweak that makes a huge difference. After reading this you are now in-the-know and hopefully can share this tidbit with your friends when they get married.
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This blog post is for couples who drink alcohol, who have friends who drink alcohol, or who have family members who drink alcohol. Does that describe you? Good, then please keep reading.
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Avoid this 1 mistake many wedding couples make. Photo by Sweet Ice Cream Photography
I’ve been officiating weddings long enough to know the number one mistake couples make that makes their wedding stressful, upsetting, and not a lot of fun. You might think it has something to do with the budget or making sure there’s enough food, but from what I’ve seen it’s something less obvious and more insidious. Read on to find out the number one mistake couples make at their wedding.
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Who should attend the wedding rehearsal? Check out this full list of attendees | Photo by Genessa Panainte.
By now you probably already know that as a professional officiant, I plan, organize and run your wedding rehearsal. I do this in order to create the space into which you and your beloved can sink to become totally present during your wedding ceremony. Your wedding ceremony is such a precious time and we want to make sure you’re in the moment throughout the whole thing.
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I'm writing this post to help you craft the kind of meaningful wedding ceremony that I create with my clients. Meaning comes not just from the words of the script, but from the tone that is set by your wedding officiant. It comes from small but powerful moments during the ceremony. It comes from being present and not rushing through this portion of your wedding day.
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When should our wedding ceremony start? Tips for a well-paced wedding day from an experienced wedding officiant | Photo by photo-nic.co.uk nic
There is a lot that goes into answering the question, “When should our wedding ceremony start?” For starters you should hire a wedding planner or wedding coordinator who will help you decide when your wedding day timeline. I’m going to recommend you start at 3:30 p.m., but read on to see all that goes into making the decision.
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Top 5 reasons to get married in Maine | Photo by Photo by Louis Hansel
Maine has such a special place in my heart. I grew up in Southern New Hampshire, but every summer my family camped on Mount Desert Island off the coast of Maine. My parents fell in love with the rugged coastline and vowed to one day retire to Maine.
Their dream came true in 2006! That year also happened to be the same summer that my husband and I got married in the backyard of their Maine home.
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A great idea for making the time right before the wedding ceremony extra special. Bonus: introverts will love this idea! Photo by Álvaro Serrano
As a professional wedding officiant, I arrive to your ceremony at least an hour early. That means I get to see the finishing touches of the hair and makeup team (if you’re not doing a first look and already ready). The ladies are often in colorful robes, drinking champagne and laughing at inside jokes. I get to observe the catering staff and wedding planner finalizing the tablescapes and decor. And, I get to check in with the groom and his groomsmen (if there is one) to see how they’re getting ready. Sometimes it’s loud music, shots of whiskey and maybe even lawn games. It’s such a relaxed and happy time!
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Six tips for planning the best honeymoon ever. Photo by Ibrahim Asad
I collaborated with Sam Johnson from Sandals Resorts to bring you these six awesome tips for planning your honeymoon. This post is packed with useful information, so read it carefully before making your honeymoon plans.
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