Do You Know the 6 People in Your Marriage?

Have you ever noticed that you and your partner keep having essentially the same fight over and over again? No matter what the topic, whenever you get into an argument, does it always seems to follow the same trajectory and turn out the same…

The Ultimate Wedding Ring Exchange

The exchange of wedding rings typically occurs immediately after the sharing of wedding vows. It is a symbolic ritual in which marriage partners place a ring on their partner’s finger to create a physical reminder of the sacred vows they…

How to Create a Spiritual But Not Religious Wedding Ceremony

More and more couples today say they want a spiritual but not religious wedding ceremony. This mirrors the trend of Americans who self-identify with this label. The spiritual but not religious now account for approximately 37 percent of Americans…

8 Wedding Planning Secrets From the Insiders

8 Wedding Planning Secrets From the Insiders I thought it would be helpful for couples to hear from Stephanie and Jeff Padavoni of BookMoreBrides.com who are the best kept secret among wedding vendors.  They are the #1 marketing resource for…

How to Get the Best Wedding Pictures

Aside from choosing the right photographer, there are a number of specific things that you can do to support your photographer in doing his or her job really well. I interviewed the following four photographers* for this article and have included…

A Celebration of Value & Symbolic Wedding Rituals | Judith Johnson Wedding Officiant on Chronogram

I recently spoke with Chronogram on exploring unique ways couples can incorporate their deeper values into their wedding celebrations. Read the full article here.

What is a Wedding Officiant?

What is a wedding officiant? A wedding officiant is the person who leads your wedding ceremony. They must be legally recognized to do so by the state in which your wedding takes place. If you are having a religious ceremony, your officiant…

7 Steps to a Fabulous Customized Wedding Ceremony

Do you want to create a ceremony that clearly reflects your unique values, beliefs, and life circumstances?  Do you know how or what is required? A good place to begin is to check out any requirements that the state has where the ceremony will…

Inside the World of an Event Planner: Behind the Scenes at Tracy Taylor Ward Design

Image courtesy of Tracy Taylor Ward Design. Where do you begin when you need to find a wedding or event planner? How do you figure out who to contact and what you need to find out about them? These are the questions that inspired me to interview…

When Your Wedding Doesn’t Go As Planned

Photo Credit: Ullysses Photography If you are like most brides, you might be micro-managing your wedding to avoid unwanted surprises. But, guess what? Your wedding day WILL NOT go 100% according to your plans. There are a thousand tiny…