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March 24, 2012, No comments

More years ago than I care to remember, I was a bridesmaid in my good friend and college roommate’s wedding in Ponca City Oklahoma. One of the many sweet memories …

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Inspiration by Richard Salome Flowers

October 12, 2011, No comments

Whether you are having a private elopement in the Park or a grand celebration at one of New York City’s breathtaking venues, bouquets and floral ...

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Halloween + Wedding = A Very Happy Day

October 5, 2011, No comments

As Halloween approaches, I recall fondly a private wedding I officiated–in “costume” for a very nice local couple. The couple had met when t ...

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Music for the Day

October 4, 2011, No comments

  Even with large, elaborate weddings, music selection for the ceremony may be a marginalied part of the wedding planning.  Understandably some coup ...

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    The Wedding As a Work of Art
    September 20, 2011, No comments

    An artist friend recently pointed me in the direction of a spectacular idea for capturing the beauty of a wedding celebration—a live portrait painting during the event. No doubt, gifted ...

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    Cherokee Inspired Vows
    September 12, 2011, No comments

    Even when couples are interested in writing their own vows, I like to provide a variety of samples for their review–it helps to get the creative juices flowing.  Native American ...

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    Wedding Flourish with Tartans
    August 14, 2011, No comments

    One of the great themes of the Celebrancy movement, at least in my mind, is the sense of “belonging”….of the inter-connectedness of things. I have come to appreciate the small ...

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    Food, Glorious Food!
    June 12, 2011, No comments

    Most of the time, when people think about food and weddings, their mind goes to elaborate spreads at cocktail receptions and fine dinners.  However, food can play a part in ...

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    Away We Go!
    June 2, 2011, No comments

    When many people think of the “end” of the wedding ceremony, their minds wander to “The Kiss!” and the introduction of the newly married couple. But, there are nifty customs that ...