December 31, 2022

 On New Years Eve, Sherry Thorne and Jeffrey Pedersen said, "We do!"

On New Years Eve, Melissa Mason and Jackson Smith said, "We do!"

December 30, 2022

 Teresa Puccio and Michael Ott II were joined in matrimony on thee 30th day of December.

December 29, 2022

 Shannon M Easter and Nicholas R Simonson were joined in matrimony on the 29th of December.

December 28, 2022

 Cynthia Rhodes and John Coates were married on the 28th of December.

December 27, 2022

 K is for Kitchen table and chairs

If a group of your friends and/or business associates and/or co-workers want to give you "a group gift", you should consider asking for or selecting a kitchen table and chairs and then making sure the coordinator of the group gift knows what you want.

For example:  when my brother got married, his co-workers put money into a fund that went towards the purchase of a washing and dryer for my brother's new home.

December 26, 2022

 J is for Jack and Jill Shower

A Jack and Jill Shower can be a shower for gifts that can be used by both the Bride and Groom OR it can be a shower that honors both the Bride and Groom individually at the same venue or location on the same date and time.

December 24, 2022

 I is for Invitation

The invitation for your event should state the time, the date and the exact location.  Your invitation should not include information about where a gift can be purchased for this event.

December 23, 2022

 Mary Ann Santiago and Arne M Johnston were married on the 23rd of December.

December 22, 2022

 H is for Haircut

Get your hair cut about 7 - 10 days before your event.  If you get your hair cut the day of your event, it will look "cut", and you don't want that look.

December 21, 2022

 Beschell Smith and Ernest Horan Jr. were united in matrimony on December 21.

December 20, 2022

 On the 20th of December, Judith Rosall and Robert Taylor  said, "I do!".

December 18, 2022

 Anna Bonilla and Andrew Ross were joined in marriage on December 18.

December 17, 2022

 On the 17th of December, Kimberly A Shields and Nicholas B Ventura said, "I Do!"

December 16, 2022

 Selina Wilson and Timothy Guffy were married on December 16.

December 15, 2022

 Kristi Rzadecki and Charles Lydamore were joined in matrimony on the 15th of December.

December 14, 2022

 Karen Melton and Michael Thayer were married on the 14th of December.

December 13, 2022

 G is for Guest Book

A Guest Book is one of those items that can be costly if it is custom made or very inexpensive, if you make it yourself.  A Guest Book can be in book form or it can be a piece of paper that can be framed.  A Guest Book will give your guests the opportunity to leave their thoughts or the opportunity to say "Best Wishes".

December 12, 2022

 On the 12th of December, Kristen E Farmer and Howard J Brenner Jr said, "I do!"

December 11, 2022

 Chloe C Kolody and Casey L Wydra were married on December 11.

December 10, 2022

 Joana Ong and David Kell were married on the 10th day of December.

December 9, 2022

 On the 9th of December, Kathleen Erny and Michael Cardillo said, We do!".

December 8, 2022

 Patricia A Desanctis and William J Cook Sr were joined in matrimony on the 8th of December.

December 6, 2022

 F is for Father and/or Father In Law

If your Father is not available, you can ask your Father In Law to escort you down the aisle or assume other duties that are traditionally done by the Bride's Father

Deceember 5, 2022

 Alyssa Wilson and Dillon Davidson were married on the 5th of December.

December 4, 2022

 E is for entertainment

You do not have to have entertainment at your wedding or reception.  On more than one occasion, especially in the morning and early afternoon hours, the couple chose not to have a band or a disc jockey or a singer or a group of singers at their wedding or renewal of vows.

And if you choose to have entertainment, make sure you are familiar with their style of music so you are not surprised or disappointed.

December 3, 2022

  D is for Destination Wedding

A Destination Wedding can take place one hundred miles away or a thousand miles away there is no official distance.  Most people define a destination wedding as one that does not take place in either of the couples' home towns.

December 2, 2022

 Judith Gingerella  and John Cantrell were united in matrimony on the 2nd day of December.

December 1, 2022

 C is for Civil Ceremony

A CIVIL Wedding Ceremony is also known as a SIMPLE Wedding Ceremony or a NONRELIGIOUS  Wedding Ceremony.  A Civil Ceremony does not contain any religious words or references.

November 30, 2022

 Katrina Adornetto and Eric Morrison were joined in matrimony on the 30th of November.

November 29, 2022

 B is for bookstore.

If you wish to find out about weddings, there are many books and magazines written about weddings that can be purchased at a bookstore.

November 28, 2022

 On the 28th of November, Kristina Clarkson and Nikita Kalashnik were joined in matrimony.

November 27, 2022

 Karen Sue Farina and James R Musselman were joined in matrimony on November 27.

November 26, 2022

 Yeeilin Cantu and Alfonso Ramos were married on the 26th of November.

November 25, 2022

 Ashley Abbas and Jesse Richardson were married on the 25th of November.

November 24, 2022

 Kirsten Hamilton and Gary Caron were married on the 24th of November.

November 23, 2022

 Loan Nguyen and Kenneth Hilllier were married on the 23rd of November.

November 22, 2022

 Jane Dimler and Steven A Rodgers were united in marriage on the 22nd of November.

November 21, 2022

 On the 21st of November, Julia LeCher and Laurentiu Sega said, "We do!"

November 20, 2022

 A is for Aloha

Many officiants offer a couple a Hawaiian theme or Aloha theme wedding ceremony.  That ceremony usually involves the presentation of leis to members of their family and/or dear friends and the exchange of leis between the couple.

November 19, 2022

 Q is for Quaker.

In a Quaker wedding ceremony, the couple basically marries themselves.  The simplicity of a Quaker church service is duplicated in a Quaker wedding ceremony.

November 18, 2022

 Virginia C Peterson and Robert J Pringle Jr were married on November 18, 2022.

November 17, 2022

 Michele Vandygriff and Stephanie Ramos were joined in matrimony on the 17th of November.

November 16, 2022

 On the 16th of November, Yuliya Lutzkanov and Leslie Walgreen said, "We do!"

November 15, 2022

 Marissa L Gooch and Paul W Gregorwich were joined in matrimony on November 15.

November 14, 2022

 Karen Melton and Michael Thayer said, "We do!" on the 14th of November.

November 13, 2022

 If you as a couple are moving or relocating to another city, state or country then it is a good idea to use your Ceremony Program or Reception Menu as the ideal place to announce or state your new address.

November 12, 2022

 Cam Girouard and Erica Gianni were joined in matrimony on the 12th day of November.

November 11, 2022

 Valerie Rahn and Louis Kiesling III were joined in matrimony on the 11th of November.

November 10, 2022

 Jennifer Ucciardi and Travis W Garver were united in marriage on the 10th of November.

November 9, 2022

 Shannon Kyre and Todd Huston were married on November 9.

November 8, 2022

 Lorine Edwards and Michael Bowen were married on the 8th of November.

November 7, 2022

 Yonkany Sonalit Luna Mendez and Chandler Hooker were joined in marriage on the 7th of November.

November 6, 2022

 L is for limousine

When you rent a limousine, you should ask for a contract that states the pickup time and the pickup address and the delivery time and the delivery address and what happens if there is a delay or problem.  The contract should also show the stated price for the rental, the deposit and when the balance due is due, and what happens if there is a delay or problem.

November 5, 2022

 On the 5th of November . . 

Jaqueline Martin and Edson Pulgarin said, "We do!"

and

Vickie H Mackenstein and Michael Redding said, "We do!"

November 4, 2022

 Candy Walls and Thorton Thames were married on the 4th of November.

November 3, 2022

 L is for legal

If you want a "legal" marriage, you must obtain a Marriage License, and that Marriage License must be valid on your wedding day.  And after the wedding ceremony, the Marriage License must be completed and signed, and then returned to the Marriage License Department so the County Clerk can create your Certificate of Marriage and enter your marital information into the vital statistics of that state.  Your Certificate of Marriage is your official and legal proof of your marriage.

November 2, 2022

 P is for "packages"

There are many wedding vendors or venues that have "packages".  Packages may include a wedding cake or a photographer or a musician or a DJ or additional chairs or decorations or an archway or a separate room for the wedding ceremony.

November 1, 2022

 On the 1st day of November, Judith Tedeschi and Charles Perante said, "We do!"

October 31, 2022

 On the 31st of October, Mandy K Dillon and Gregory J Schley said, "We do!"

October 29, 2022

 Susan Kaminecki and Peyton Amos were joined in marriage on October 29.

October 28, 2022

 K is for keys . . . 

If you are taken to the ceremony location but a friend or by a limousine or by a party bus then you need to take your house and car keys with you so you can get back into your home or drive your car home after the wedding ceremony and/or reception.

October 27, 2022

 Michelle R Curet and Thomas M Chopper were married on the 27th of October.

October 26, 2022

 On October 26, Kami K Jenkins and Christopher A Nolte were joined in matrimony.

October 25, 2022

 Erin Dunphy and Jose Burgos were married on October 25.

October 24, 2022

 On the 24th of October, Laura Kilmer and Donald Hamm said, "We do!"

October 23, 2022

 Amy Marie Etter and Jeff E Beitler were joined in matrimony on October 23.

October 22, 2022

 Shannon M Noles and Jason V McCarty were joined in marriage on the 22nd of October.

October 21, 2022

 Rina Hernandez and Ramon Vasquez were joined in matrimony on October 21.

October 20, 2022

 Jennifer Sanfilippo and Jose Benson were joined in marriage on October 20.

October 19, 2022

 Wendy S Wagner and Patrick N Silfies were joined in matrimony on the 19th of October.

October 17, 2022

 Melinda S Frank and Joseph P Maywell were joined in matrimony on the 17th of October.

October 16, 2022

 Mary Taylor and Paul Haga were joined in matrimony on the 16th of October.

October 15, 2022

 On October 15, 2022 Emily St. Clair and Sean Cannin said, "We do!"

October 14, 2022

 Lindsey Fisher and Dustin Slavey were married on the 14th of October.

October 13, 2022

 Stephanie Catts and Christopher Oates were united in marriage on the 13th of October.

October 12, 2022

 Karole Miller and Kelsey Kline were united in matrimony on the 12th of October.

October 11, 2022

 Renee C Corbisiero and Paul G Levine were joined in marriage on the 11th of October.

October 10, 2022

 On the 10th day of October, Sterling Glenn and Christof Kromm said, "We do!"

October 9, 2022

 Cari L Shellenberger and Justin M Corson were married on the 9th day of October.

October 8, 2022

 On the 8th of October, Tracy L Koceski and Richard Waggoner said, "We do!"

October 7, 2022

 Grace Arruda and Michael Bohenko were joined in matrimony on the 7th of October.

October 6, 2022

 Brittany Vance and Jesse King were married on the 6th of October.

October 5, 2022

 Pamela Louden and Jerry Tatman said, "We do!" on the 5th of October.

September 27, 2022

 Ashley N Workinger and Michael C Litz were united in marriage on the 27th of September.

September 26, 2022

 Maria Meza Montano and Keith A Reed were married on the 26th of September.

Seeptember 25, 2022

 Lore Brosius and Nathan Mauger said, "We do!" on the 25th of September.

September 24, 2022

 Ruth Blankenship and Mark Settle were married on the 24th of September.

September 23, 2022

 First Day of FALL

September 22, 2022

 Shelbi L Newton and Edward M Harmes Jr were joined in matrimony on the 22nd of September.

September 21, 2022

 Nejat Habib and Dustin Albertson were joined in matrimony on the 21st of September.

September 19, 2022

 Tina J Franck and Nathan E Brenneman were joined in matrimony on the 19th of September.

September 18, 2022

 Keriann Halfman and Kenneth Meyers were married on the 18th of September.

September 17, 2022

 Rebecca Ann Martin and Kevin C Myers were married on September 17.

September 16, 2022

 Tonya Diamon and Daniel Stempfley were joined in matrimony on September 16.

September 15, 2022

 Kendra R Whitney and Mark L Kilgore were joined in matrimony on the 15th day of September.

September 14, 2022

 Leslie Disney and Stephen W Furlong were united in marriage on September 14.

September 13, 2022

 Julia Johnson and Dylan Smith were joined in matrimony on the 13th of September.

September 12, 2022

 Happy E Lee and Corey A Brewster were married on the 12th of September.

September 11, 2022

 Tara Bowermaster and Richard L Halter Jr said, "We do!" on the 11th of September.

September 10, 2022

 Dekey Tenpa and Keith Neuman were married on the 10th of September.

September 9, 2022

 Katherine H Berger and Matthew J Hutchinson were joined in marriage on the 9th of September.

September 8, 2022

 K is for Keys

In the excitement of going to the ceremony venue right before the ceremony begins, don't forget to take your hotel or apartment keys.  On more than one occasion, I have had people tell me that they forgot their hotel key to get back into their room.

September 6, 2022

 Nancy E McFalls and Ray S Froeschle were joined in matrimony on the 6th of September.

September 5, 2022

 On the 5th of September, Fiona J Keown and Casey Fortman said, "We do!"

September 4, 2022

 Joan Werleman and James Wheeler were joined in marriage on the 4th day of September.

September 3, 2022

 Amanda White and Paul Godfrey said "We do!" on the 3rd day of September.

September 2, 2022

 Yuliia Shybiko and Mark Conn were united in marriage on the 2nd of September.

September 1, 2022

 Shawna L Brophy and Jeffrey S Gray were married on the 1st day of September.

August 31, 2022

 Lea Bankler and Christopher Taylor were married on the 31st of August.

August 30, 2022

 Kristin M Young and William K Rice Jr were united in matrimony on the 30th of August.

August 29, 2022

 Kristy and Christopher DeHoff renewed their vows of marriage on their 25th Wedding Anniversary on August 29.

August 28, 2022

 Melissa Schoettlin and Donald Brosey said, "We do!" on the 28th of August.

August 27, 2022

 Janice L Berkheimer and Michael T Brown were married on the 27th day of August.

August 26, 2022

 Mary Mann and Thomas Wyskoski were joined in matrimony on the 26th of August.

August 25, 2022

 Angeliki Touhouliogis and Racine Faye were united in marriage on the 25th of August.

August 24, 2022

 Julie and Michael Haynes renewed their marriage vows on the 24th of August.

August 23, 2022

 DeAnna M Hutchinson and James R Sherman  were joined in marriage on the 23rd of August.

August 22, 2022

 J is for Justice of the Peace

Not every state has the position of "Justice of the Peace".  A Justice of the Peace" has a different job description in each state that has that government position.  The State of Florida does NOT have the position of "Justice of the Peace."  So, if someone tells you that they got married by a "Justice of the Peace" in Florida, that is not true, that did not happen.

August 21, 2022

 Maryann Murphy and Harry Cook were joined in marriage on the 21st of August.

August 20, 2022

 Sonnie Kuehl and William Baum were joined in marriage on the 20th of August.

August 19, 2022

 On August 19, Nicole Powenski and Joseph Barlow Jr. said, "We do!"

August 18, 2022

 Julie A Horne and Sean M Hogan were joined in marriage on the 18th of August.

August 17, 2022

 Virginia Cunningham and Gareth Robertson were joined in matrimony on the 17th of August.

August 16, 2022

 Tonya L Wagner and James A Renshaw were joined in matrimony on the 16th of August.

August 15, 2022

  I is for Informal

There are several categories of weddings:  Ultraformal, Formal, Semi-formal and INFORMAL.  A Halloween theme wedding would be considered "informal".  A beach wedding where the couple is wearing a simple tropical print shirt, shorts and a sundress would be considered "informal".  And a western themed wedding would be considered "informal".

August 14, 2022

 Donna and Alan Fisher renewed their vows of marriage on the 14th of August.

August 13, 2022

 Denise Morgan and James Lezoche were married on the 13th of August.

August 12, 2022

 Michelle Fletcher and Corey Robinson were joined in matrimony on the 12th day of August.

August 11, 2022

 Shaun A Chapman and James P Callahan were joined in marriage on the 11th of August.

August 10, 2022

 On the 10th of August, Sandra Martin and Bradley Hutchins said, "We do!"

August 8, 2022

 I is for Interfaith Wedding Ceremony

As a wedding ceremony officiant, I have performed several Interfaith Wedding Ceremonies.  And those ceremonies either spotlighted an item from both faiths or the ceremony was considered "neutral" spot lighting neither faith.

For example:  One of the Interfaith Wedding Ceremonies that conducted featured both the Bride's Father who recited the Jewish "Seven Blessings" to the wedding guests and the Groom's Father who led the wedding guests in "The Lord's Prayer".

August 7, 2022

 H is for Honeymoon

Yes, you should go on some type of trip or honeymoon after your wedding.  I know of couples who made their wedding ceremony part of their destination wedding, and I know of couples who left on their honeymoon within in a day or two of their wedding ceremony.  And I know of a couple who put off their honeymoon until the Groom received his Master's Degree nine months after their wedding ceremony.

August 6, 2022

 
G is for Gift Table

Several years ago, I officiated a ceremony for a couple who were very mercenary, in my opinion.  This couple were hoping for a big cash flow plus expensive gifts.  I don't where the Bride got a box the size of a dishwasher but she did, and she made a sign that said "Put your gifts here!".  I don't what the couple got in cash gifts but they were truly disappointed that no one put any BIG gifts in that BIG cardboard box sitting next to the gift table.

August 5, 2022

 Michele Waring and Miguel Frisancho were joined in matrimony on the 5th of August.

August 4, 2022

 F is for Formalwear

There is a "dress code" for a couple who wish to be joined in matrimony.  There are four levels of  formality:  there is ultraformal, formal, semi-formal and informal or casual.  And even, though I have seen couples "mistmatched" many times, I still feel it is worth mentioning. 

Just recently I witnessed this . . .  the Bride was wearing a white lace gown with a veil and long train and the Groom was wearing an advertising T-shirt, cut off jeans and work boots in a backyard setting on a summer afternoon.  And even though she wore what she wanted to and he wore what he wanted to, the couple looked very "mismatched".

August 3, 2022

 Heather L Wilson and Justin M Belford were married on the 3rd of August.

August 2, 2022

 May Hng and Richard Jobes were joined in matrimony on the 2nd of August.

August 1, 2022

 Robyn Kuntzmann and Wayne Kuntzmann were united in matrimony on the 1st day of August.

July 31, 2022

 On the 31st of July, Britany Moore and Kelly Stufflebean said, "I do!"

July 30, 2022

 Adelaida Decasa and Mark Dalen were united in matrimony on the 30th of July.

July 29, 2022

 Sara J Sullivan and Edward W Campbell were joined in marriage on the 29th of July.

July 28, 2022

 Miriam C Benitez and John E Rogers were married on the 28th of July.

July 27, 2022

 On the 27th of July, Shona M Marshall and Gary M Williamson said, "We do!"

July 26, 2022

 Karen Plummer and Kevin Weber were joined in matrimony on July 26.

July 25, 2022

 On July 25, Jennifer F Kernodle and Eric Stroka were united in matrimony.

July 24, 2022

 Tracey and Ray Keefauver renewed their marriage vows on July 24.

July 23, 2022

 Mary Margaret Eskey and Walter Erdmanis were married on July 23.

July 22, 2022

 Susan L Michael and Yuhri A Miller were married on the 22nd day of July.

July 21, 2022

 Courtney Fowle and William Bazemore were married on the 21st of July.

July 20, 2022

 E is for Engagement

A couple is "engaged" when one person asks the other to marry them, and that is called "a proposal".  You do not need a diamond ring (or any type of ring) to be engaged.

I know one couple who became engaged on a Monday night and married four days later (a Thursday night).  There was no engagement ring on Monday night, just a proposal.

July 19, 2022

 Tracie Baltes and Matthew Jett were joined in matrimony on the 19th day of July.

July 18, 2022

 D is for Dessert

 It is very common in Florida to have a sunset wedding, and during the summer months that sunset ceremony will not start until 8PM or after.  So many couples decide to have a "Cake and Dessert Reception" rather than a three or five course dinner at that late hour.

July 17, 2022

 Emily Mitchell and Lee Rossman were married on the 17th of July.

July 16, 2022

 Michele D Farrell and Shaun S Steffy were married on the 16th of July.

July 15, 2022

 Marjorie and James Petruccelli renewed their vows on the 15th of July.

July 14, 2022

 Nancy M Gravinese and Eric W Welke were married on July 14.

July 13, 2022

 Juanita Gagne and Gregg Juris were married on July 13.

July 12, 2022

 Kimberly Phillips and Wesley Workman were united in marriage on the 12th day of July.

July 11, 2022

 Julie McClellan and Chad Graham were married on the 11th of July.

July 10, 2022

 Stephanie Maille and Stanford Baddley were joined in matrimony on July 10.

July 9, 2022

 Katelyn Kerns and John Ruhe were joined in marriage on the 9th of July.

JULY 8, 2022

 On the 8th of July, Brancy Mccarter and Richard Jackson said, "We do!"

July 7, 2022

 Keily Fernandez and Zachary Amaral-Costa were joined in matrimony on the 7th of July.

July 6, 2022

 Debra Mann and Troy Schaefer were united in marriage on the 6th of July.

July 5, 2022

 Alana Fleming and Benjamin Falls-Simison were joined in matrimony on the 5th of July.

July 4, 2022

 Sandra Bundy and Gary Ledford were joined in matrimony on the 4th of July.

July 3, 2022

 Shae Barker and Devon Benike were joined in matrimony on the 3rd of July.

July 2, 2022

 Elizabeth St Pierre and Michael Tedeschi were married on the 2nd of July.

June 30, 2022

 Karla R Priest and Tony E Wissler were joined in matrimony on the 30th day of June.

JUne 29, 2022

 Melissa M Hight and David W Knowles were married in the 29th of June.

June 28, 2022

 Patricia Dougherty and Roy Sands were married on June 28.

June 27, 2022

 Florence E Lowe  and Adryan D Blantz were united in marriage on the 27th of June.

June 26, 2022

 Kathryn Y Singley and Andrew Martin Sr. were joined in marriage on the 26th of June.

June 25, 2022

  Tara Wallace and Cory McConkey were married on the 25th of June.

June 24, 2022

 Dana Ogden and Dominic Cantarella were joined in matrimony on the 24th of June.

June 23, 2022

 Jennifer A Beardsley and Robert B Moore were married on the 23rd of June.

June 22, 2022

 Katie Mackin and Gene Morales were joined in marriage on the 22nd day of June.

June 21, 2022

 Amy Austin and Manuel Fernandez were joined in matrimony on June 21.

June 20, 2022

 Angela Chain and Ashley Morris were joined in matrimony on the 20th of June.

June 19, 2022

 Angel Gunther and Tateon Prusaczyk were joined in matrimony on the 19th of June.

June 18, 2022

 On the 18th of June, JuFen "Jenny" Yuan and Darrell Osborne said, "We do!"

June 17, 2022

 Kristen A Heister and Ronald G Juchem Jr were married on the 17th of June.

June 16, 2022

 On the 16th of June, Julie and David Snow Jr. said. "We do again!"

June 15, 2022

 On the 15th of June, Angel Thurston and Bruce Campbell said, "I do".

June 14, 2022

 On the 14th of June, Jennifer Stizel and James A Martin were joined in marriage.

June 13, 2022

 On the 13th of June, Sara Spohn and Edward Hollingshead II said, "I do!"

June 12, 2022

 Adrienne Stoltz and Ian Myers were united in matrimony on the 12 of June.

June 11, 2022

 Amanda Ottenstroer and James Mancusi were joined in matrimony on the 11th day of June.

June 10, 2022

 Barbara Jo Bachmann and Stevan McNeill were joined in matrimony on the 10th of June.

June 9, 2022

 Melissa L Graybill and Adam R Barone were married on the 9th day of June.

June 7, 2022

 Samantha M Stroud and David J Lahr were married on June 7.

June 6, 2022

 Julia Julian and Rick Frey were married on June 6.

June 5, 2022

 Carmen M Acevedo and Jose A Rivera were joined in matrimony on the 5th day of June.

June 4, 2022

 Stacie Sybrandt and J Steven Shenenberger were married on the 4th day of June.

June 3, 2022

 Tabatha Graham and Jason Cox were united in matrimony on the 3rd of June.

jUNE 2, 2022

 On the 2nd of June, Elizabeth D Binkley and Alan Fertko said, "We do!"

June 1, 2022

 Meredith R Groff and Michael L Ely were married on the 1st day of June.

May 31, 2022

 D is for decor and decorations

If you have a theme or color theme, you should use that theme for your decor and decorations.

I've been the wedding and event industry for many years, I've seen a theme "underdone" and I have seen a theme "overdone".  For example, a Bride told me that she was going to have butterflies as her theme.  She had a small butterfly on the front of her wedding invitation and she had a small butterfly in a floral bouquet on her guest book table.  And to be honest with you, 99% of the people attending that Bride's wedding probably did not see either of those butterflies.

May 30, 2022

 Kathleen Sabel and Edward Baldovin were joined in matrimony on the 30th of May.

May 29, 2022

 Jennifer L Leakakos and Jeffrey E Logan were joined in matrimony on the 29th of May.

May 27, 2022

 Sheila Buffington and Shannon Hertzog were married on the 27th day of May.

May 26, 2022

 Judith A Fremont and Paul R LeBoeuf were united in matrimony on the 26th of May.

May 25, 2022

 On the 25th of May, Stacey Martino and Sean Edge were joined in marriage.

May 24, 2022

 Marisa Kosto and Adam Burns were united in matrimony on the 24th of May.

May 23, 2022

 On the 23rd of May, Rachel Kenney and Matthew Cook said, "We do!"

May 22, 2022

 On May 22, 2022, April Botterbusch and Gregory Spatz said, "We do!"

May 21, 2022

 Nancy A Ondrik and Dwight D Baublitz Sr were married on the 21st day of May.

May 20, 2022

 On the 20th of May, Angela B Long and Shane M Eisenberger were joined in marriage.

May 19, 2022

 On the 19th of May, Carolyn Booth and Jonathan Hager said, "We do!"

May 18, 2022

 On the 18th of May, Wendy and Terry Owen renewed their wedding vows in celebration of their 30th Wedding Anniversary.

May 17, 2022

 On the 17th of May, Martina C Noll and David E Dohne said, "We do!"

May 16, 2022

 Lori J Evans and Christopher S Marszalkowski were joined in matrimony on the 16th day of May.

May 15, 2022

 C is for cellular phones . . 

There is a time and place for cell phones, and the Bride and Groom should make their feelings about cell phone usage during their wedding ceremony and reception well known by having someone announce what their guests "can and cannot do" with a cell phone.

On more than one occasion I have seen wedding guests create a problem for the professional photographer hired to take wedding photos.

May 14, 2022

 Lynne M Theurer and Christopher D McGovern were united in matrimony on May 14.

May 13, 2022

 Briana M Batezel and Herbert J Moyer Jr were married on the 13th day of May.

May 12, 2022

 Keri A Ulmer and Jeffrey A Perchik were joined in matrimony on the 12th of May.

May 11, 2022

 On the 11th of May, Heather Lesperance and Joseph Thurber IV were united in matrimony.

May 10, 2022

 Maureen Serowski and Michael Moos were united in marriage on the 10th of May.

May 9, 2022

 On the 9th of May, Cindy Mae Agnes Belscher and Anthony Charles Heary Jr said, "We do!".

May 8, 2022

 Ginger Simmons and Edward Dithrich III were united in matrimony on the 8th day of May.

May 7, 2022

 Laurel A Stadler and Michael J Cleveland were joined in matrimony on May 7.

May 6, 2022

 On the 6th day of May, Ashley Creech and Andrew Dones said, "We do!"

May 5, 2022

 Ruth McCormick and Stephen Whitfield were married on the 5th of May.

May 4, 2022

 Tamara Johnson and Paul Thompson were married on the 4th of May.

May 3, 2022

 On the 3rd day of May, Donna M Spirit and Edward J Yakacki Jr. said, "We do!"

May 2, 2022

 Leah Bandelow and Luciano Osorio were married on the 2nd day of May.

May 1, 2022

 Amber Bagnell and Nathan Frank were married on the 1st day of May.

April 30, 2022

 Tami L Wood and Michael J Felix were joined in matrimony on the 30th day of April.

April 29, 2022

 On the 29th of April, Denise Enderlein and Joseph Knable were joined in matrimony.

April 28, 2022

 Heather Goughnour and Mehmet Odkan were united in matrimony on the 28th of April.

April 27, 2022

 C is for Checking Account . . 

If you as a couple are paying for or partially paying for your wedding then, you should open a separate checking account for those wedding expenses.  Not only will this checking account keep you on budget, it will indicate what has been paid for and what still needs to be paid.

I once worked with a couple who determined about two weeks before their wedding date, they they did not have enough money to finish paying for all the items that they put a deposit on several months previously.  So, what happened?  Several of those items where cancelled, and it was too late to get a refund on those deposits.

April 26, 2022

 Joyce A Care and Douglas A Snader Sr. were joined in matrimony on April 26.

April 25, 2022

 Michelle Cappotto and Ralph Stewart were united in marriage on the 25th of April.

April 24, 2022

 On the 24th of April, Lori Gentzler and William C Behler Sr said, "We do!"

April 23, 2022

 On the 23rd of April, Justine Desmond and Jeffrey Rucker said, "We do!"

April 22, 2022

 Shannon Murphy and Michael Kunkel were joined in marriage on the 22nd of April.

April 21, 2022

 On the 21nd of April, Teresa Lewis and Luc Gauthier were joined in matrimony.

April 20, 2022

 B is for bridal shower . . 

Contrary to popular belief . . It is NOT okay for a member of the immediate family to host or sponsor a bridal shower or a bride and groom shower.  On more than one occasion I have been invited to a bridal shower hosted the Bride or Groom's Mother, and they really don't care if this event is inappropriate.

April 19, 2022

 On the 19th of April, Madeline Wilson and Paul Strickland said, "We do!"

April 18, 2022

 Amy Miller and Andrew Siegel were married on the 18th day of April.

April 17, 2022

 B is for Bridal Shoes . .

I've hear of Brides wearing flip flops and sneakers walking down the aisle.  I've heard of Brides wearing five inch high heels down the aisle.  My advice to you is wear something that complements your gown down the aisle, and then change into a comfortable pair of shoes for dancing and the reception.  No need to go on your honeymoon with blisters on your feet.

April 16, 2022

 A is for Address Book . .

Before you start addressing your invitations you need to review your address book or list. Do you have everyone's complete address including their zip code? Did you know that a envelope with a nine digit zip code on it moves faster in the postal system than an envelope with five digit zip code on it? You can get the a digit zip code for a post office box or street address from the USPS website.

April 15, 2022

 Sharon L Adams and Donald V Feltenberger were married on the 15th day of April.

April 14, 2022

 Linda and Shaun Linnett renewed their wedding vows on the 14th of April.

April 13, 2022

 Z is for Zip code . .

You do not put a zip code on a wedding invitation.

April 12, 2022

 Renee Allen and David Miller were united in marriage on April 12.

April 11, 2022

 Samantha Moore and Mark Herrell Jr. were united in matrimony on the 11th of April.

April 10, 2022

 Y is for Yacht . .

Getting married or renewing your wedding vows on a yacht is a great idea but just remember not all people can tolerate the rolling of the waves or the continuous motion under a yacht.  So before you sign on the doted line, make sure none of the people who are participating or coming to your ceremony do not have a vertigo and or seasick problem.

April 9, 2022

 Elizabeth Mack and Timothy Emory were joined in matrimony on the 9th of April.

April 8, 2022

 On the 8th of April, Abigail Vella and Charles Bowens said, "I do!"

April 7, 2022

 Chris Budd and Stephen Herring stated their "Vows of Commitment" on the 7th of April.

April 6, 2022

 Annie Keung and Dr Carl R Makarewicz were united in matrimony on the 6th day of April.

April 5, 2022

 Natalie and Vincent Anderson renewed their vows on the 5th of April.

April 4, 2022

 Melissa Dalton and William Borden Jr. were married on the 4th of April.

April 3, 2022

 Christine M Urbina and Michael L Wakefield were joined in marriage on April 3.

April 2, 2022

 Jane E St Pierre and James E Gilbert were united in matrimony on the 2nd of April.

April 1, 2022

 Katherine M Conte and Timothy A Cameron were married on the 1st of April.

March 31, 2022

 W is for Washer and Dryer

I know of a Bride and Groom who only wanted two things as a wedding gift. . . a Washer and Dryer.  So, the Bride's family created a "Washer fund" and the Groom's family created a "Dryer fund".  Each person contributed what they would spend for a bridal shower gift and a wedding gift.

March 30, 2022

 Nicki Kelly-Rieder and Daniel Rieder renewed their vows of marriage on the 30th of March.

March 29, 2022

 Theresa Dagle and Thomas Edgette were married on the 29th of March.

March 28, 2022

 Denice and Richard Grimes renewed their vows of marriage on the 28th of March.

March 27, 2022

 V is for vows.

One of the legal requirements for a marriage is the couple must state a vow to each other.  Vows are pledges or promises.

March 26, 2022

 Eloise and Bryson  Brinson renewed their wedding vows on the 26th of March.

March 25, 2022

 Katrina Stanfield and Howard Chase were married on the 25th of March.

March 24, 2022

 Alexandria Hachey and David White were married on the 24th of March.

March 23, 2022

 Angela Faulk and Paul-Michael Cerce were joined in matrimony on the 23rd of March.

March 21, 2022

 On March 21, Faye Mallardi and Richard Cameron said, "We do!"

March 20, 2022

 U is for Underclothes

Yes, you should wear underwear under your wedding day attire.

March 19. 2022

 T is for Thank You Notes

Just saying "Thank You" is only half the job.  If someone takes the time to buy you a gift, than you should take the time to write them a "Thank You" note.

March 18, 2022

 Tinamarie G Bowlin and Linzy R Norris were married on the 18th of March.

March 17, 2022

 On the 17th of March, Wanda Good and Christopher Leister said, "We do!"

March 16, 2022

 On the 16th of March, Elizabeth Faline Robbins and Trevor Williams were joined in matrimony.

March 15, 2022

 Jodi Cook and Carl Berch were joined in matrimony on the 15th day of March.

March 14, 2022

 On the 14th of March, Amanda Lopez and Kimbala Crabtree said, "We do!"

March 13, 2022

 S is for Safe Deposit Box

As a married couple, you will have lots of "important papers and documents", like your Certificate of Marriage.  You need to purchase a fire proof metal security box or rent a safe deposit box for these "important papers".  A fire proof metal security box can be purchased at general merchandise stores like Target or Walmart or office supply stores like Office Depot or on the internet.

March 12, 2022

 On the 12th of March, Stephanie Lorenzo and Steven Sanchez were united in matrimony.

March 11, 2022

 On the eleventh of March, Trena Gamel and Eric Dickson said, "We do!"

March 10, 2022

 Martha Lindsay and Hamilton Lindsay were joined in matrimony on the 10th of March.

March 9, 2022

 On the 9th of March, Sandra Boslee and Alan  Potosky were joined in matrimony.

March 8, 2022

 Laura C Smith and Guido Traverso were married on the 8th day of March.

March 7, 2022

 On the 7th day of March, Cheryl and Joseph Capozzi renewed their vows of marriage.

March 6, 2022

 Roslynne Plouffe and Troy Naszkiewicz were joined in matrimony on the 6th of March.

March 5, 2022

 Dawn Zukowski and Mark P Thatcher were married on the 5th of March.

March 4, 2022

 On the 4th of March, Sarah Marriner and Gabriel Gaudette said, "We do!"

March 3, 2022

 Ivy Rodrigues and James Huard were married on the 3rd of March.

March 2, 2022

 Ring for for Ring Princess . . 

Traditionally the wedding rings are carried in and/or held by either the Best Man or the Ring Bearer.  Many weddings ago, I married a couple who wanted one of their daughters to be a Flower Girl and the other daughter to carry in the rings.  The girls' Father said, "We going to call her The Ring Princess".  When the girls walked down the aisle, the Bride and Groom asked me to announce their names and what their titles were as a surprise to the girls.  The Ring Princess wore a tiara and a big smile when she walked down the aisle.

February 28, 2022

 BobbieSue Krol and Scott Patrick were united in matrimony on the 28th of February.

February 27, 2022

 Julie Creasap and Richard Lesnansky were married on the 27th of February.

February 26, 2022

 Q is for quartz sand

Siesta Key Beach (Sarasota), FL is very popular because it has quartz sand.  Quartz sand is cool to the touch and white.  Siesta Key Beach is a very popular wedding venue.

February 25, 2022

 Catherine Goetz-Perry and David Rusciolelli were joined in matrimony on the 25th of February.

February 24, 2022

 On the 24th of February, Kathryn Yark and Andrew Williams said, "We do!"

February 23, 2022

 Tonya See and James Perry Brown were married on the 23rd of February.

February 22, 2022

 P is for Picturesque

Your wedding ceremony should always have a picturesque background.  A old, broken fence is not a picturesque background.

February 21, 2022

 On the 21st of February, Shelly and James Howard renewed their marriage vows.

February 20, 2022

 Deborah Smith and Timothy Dreyer were joined in matrimony on the 20th day of February.

February 19, 2022

 Amy J Neuin and Richard L Goss Jr were joined in matrimony on the 19th of February.

February 18, 2022

 O is for officiate . .

Officiate means to conduct a ceremony.  The person conducting the ceremony is the officiant.

February 17, 2022

 Kimberly Harris and Gary Pourier were joined in matrimony on the 17th of February.

February 16, 2022

 Yvonne Pelkey and Ray Naugle Jr were married on the 16th of February

February 15, 2022

 Sally Hempel and Steven Corrigan were married on the 15th of February.

February 14, 2022

 Colleen M Nash and Daviel Levitan were married on the 14th of February.

February 13, 2022

 N is for new location or address . . 

If you, as a couple, are moving right before or right after your wedding, then your friends and family members should be informed of that as soon as possible.  You can publish your new address on your ceremony program or on your dinner menu or on some type of E-mail notification or our new address cards.  It is also a good idea to have your new address stated on your "Thank You" notes.

February 12, 2022

 On the 12th of February, Christian Millicent Greene and Donald Gardner III said, "We do!"

February 11, 2022

 Laura James and Travis Lowe celebrated their wedding vows on February 11.

February 10, 2022

 On the 10th of February, Karen McGee and James Seldomridge said, "We do!"

February 9, 2022

 M is for Marriage License

If you wish to be legally married you must apply for a Marriage License.  A Marriage License has three dates on it:  Date License Issued / Date License Valid / Expiration Date.  A Marriage License will ask for personal information from each person.  The officiant is required to see the couple's Marriage License before the wedding ceremony begins.

February 7, 2022

 Erika Nagy and Gyorgy Bokor were joined in matrimony on the 7th of February.

February 6, 2022

 L is for lobster

Many years ago, I had a Bride and Groom who wanted "surf and turf" as their dinner at their wedding reception.  Unfortunately, that "surf and turf" request was just for those two people, everyone else was getting a turkey dinner.  I told the Bride and Groom they could order all the "surf and turf" they wanted on their honeymoon but it was very rude and inappropriate to serve two different meals at their wedding reception. 

February 5, 2022

 K is for Kitchen Table and Chairs

Before you buy a kitchen table and chairs determine what style you want.  Do you want wood?  Metal?  Or glass?  Do you want two chairs?  Four chairs?  Six chairs?  Eight chairs?

February 4, 2022

 J is for Jack and Jill Shower

I always thought it was unfair that wedding showers were only one sided, only for the Bride.

Now, the Groom's family members and friends can give him Gift Cards to Lowes or silk boxer shorts and the Bride's family members and friends can give her Gift Cards to Victoria's Secret and casserole dishes at the same event.

February 3, 2022

 I is for Ice Cream

One of the easiest desserts at a reception or party is to have "an ice cream buffet".  Just buy vanilla and chocolate ice cream and serve with a variety of toppings.  Everybody loves to make their own sundae.

February 2, 2022

 Phyllis Gua and Steven Cremer were joined in matrimony on the 2nd of February.

February 1, 2022

 H is for Haircut

You should not get a hair cut the day or the day before your wedding.  You should get your hair cut about 5 - 7 days before your wedding.  Why?  Because it will just look better.

I once had a Groom who refused to comb his hair right before his wedding ceremony.  I even gave him a comb and a mirror.  He informed me that he never combs his hair and no one would recognize him if he did comb his hair.  L is for lazy.

January 31, 2022

 G is for Gift Registry

Your Gift Registry should have items in all price categories starting at $10.  Gift Registry information or details should NOT be included with the wedding invitation.  Gift Registry information can be included in Bridal Shower invitations.  Yes, it is appropriate for several people to combine their money for one "large" or expensive gift.

January 30, 2022

 F is for Food . . 

Serving food is a major aspect of a Wedding or Renewal of Vows reception or party.  Some couples pick their favorite foods as their reception food, some couples select the least expensive food at their reception and some couples dwell on every aspect of their three course or five course menu.

I once worked with a couple who made arrangements to have a variety of pizzas delivered to a park after their beach wedding.  The couple wanted the pizzas delivered right after their 5PM wedding ceremony, and the pizzas were delivered as requested.  What the couple forgot, as they were creating their wedding day schedule, was that friends and family photos are taken on the beach after a ceremony.  So, as a result, the Bride and Groom and their guests ate cold pizza.

January 29, 2022

 E is for Etiquette Book

No matter what type of event you are planning, if you are inviting more than two people, you need to invest in an Etiquette Book.

Many years ago, I was asked by a Groom if it was "Okay" if his friends and family members brought their own "booze and beer" to his wedding reception.  He did not drink alcoholic beverages and he had no intentions of paying for other peoples drinks.  

I don't know if reading an Etiquette Book would have helped this Groom but at least he would known what is right or appropriate, and what is inappropriate.

 

 

January 28, 2022

 On the 28th day of January, Eva Szakacs and Tamas Lenart were joined in matrimony.

January 27, 2022

 On the 27th of January, Buffy and Dimitrios Yatos renewed their vows of marriage.

January 26, 2022

D is from dreams . . Every couple has wedding hopes and dreams.  Sometimes your budget permits you to fulfill all of those hopes and dreams, and sometimes you have to be budget realistic.

I once worked with a Bride who "dreamed" of a very expensive bridal gown, a bridal gown that every woman would be envious of.  The Bride's parents gave her a total of $10,000 for all of the wedding expenditures.  The Bride spent over $8,000 on her bridal gown which left very little money for the rest of the wedding expenditures.  So, what happened?  Hot dogs and burgers were served at the backyard reception.  Very few people saw the Bride's expensive gown because the couple did not have enough funds to hire a professional photographer and only twenty people were invited to the wedding.

January 25, 2022

 Sheena Karns and Michael Griffin were married on the 25th of January.

January 24, 2022

 D is for Dancing Lessons    If you plan to have a "first dance" during your reception than you should know how to dance.  Take dance lessons at least four to six weeks in advance of your event and then practice, practice, practice.

Many years ago, I married a couple in a historic building who insisted on having their "first dance" right after the wedding ceremony.  I assumed they knew how to dance, they did not.

I was very embarrassed for this couple.  It was a very poor performance.

January 23, 2022

 C is for Civil Ceremony.  A civil ceremony is also referred to as a "Simple Ceremony" or a "Non-religious Ceremony".  Civil Ceremonies are performed by a Justice of the Peace, a judge, a civil servant, a county clerk or a notary.

January 22, 2022

 Emily Burr and David Wilson were united in matrimony on the 22nd of January.

January 21, 2022

 On the 21st of January, Brittany Hesser and Matthew Parker said, "We do!"

January 20, 2022

 Teresa Morehead and Timothy Griffin were united in marriage on the 20th of January.

January 19, 2022

 B is for Bridal Shoes . . I strongly suggest bringing two or three changes of shoes on your wedding day.  Some brides wear Converse Sneakers under their bridal gown and some brides wear 3 inch high heel designer shoes.  No matter what you wear, you need at least two changes of shoes because it is going to be a long, long day and you will need a comfort change.

January 18, 2022

 On the 22nd of January, Barbara Ulrich and John Veselka Jr were united in matrimony.

January 17, 2022

 Shannon M Newman and Stephen H Fuller were married on the 17th of January.

January 16, 2022

 A is for African violet . . 

Many years ago, a Groom would to honor and memorialize his Grandmother who passed away right before the Groom's wedding.  His Grandmother loved African violets so in lieu of having a centerpiece on each reception table a mixture of African violets were put in the center of each reception table.  The Groom went from table to table telling the wedding guests the significance  of the African violets and encouraging the guests to take the African violets home with them.  This special gesture made the Groom and his family feel good.

January 15, 2022

 On the 15th of January, Jennifer D Walker and Andrew T Tuchscherer were joined in marriage.

January 14, 2022

 

If you are having a winter wedding or renewal of vows, consider having a coffee or hot beverage station before, during and after your meal.

January 13, 2022

 Jennifer A Heinley and Franklin B Davis were joined in matrimony on the 13th of January.

January 12, 2022

 

Looking for an intimate space for your wedding ceremony or renewal of vows?

This covered arbor is part of the West Blalock Park in Venice, FL.

January 11, 2022

 Rizalina G Calip and James G Bushong were married on the 11th day of January.

January 10, 2022

 

Looking for a place to say "I DO" or "We Do Again"?

This gazebo is located at the West Blalock Park in Venice.

You will need to get permission from the City of Venice Parks and Recreation Department to have an event at this location.

There are a few picnic tables at this location.

January 9, 2022

 

If you are only having a one ring ceremony, make sure your officiant knows that before the ceremony begins.

January 8, 2022

 

Yes, three rings can be purchased at the same time. 

 And it could be a cost savings factor.

January 7, 2022

 Emma Lyday and Sean Wilson were united in marriage on the 7th of January.

January 6, 2022

 

Did you just get engaged this past holiday season?

One of the first things that you should do is have your engagement ring appraised 

and then insured so it is protected.

January 5, 2022

 Did you get engaged this holiday season?

 Are you planning on getting married in the year 2022?

If so, please keep in mind that having an outdoor event is the safest way to say "I DO" during COVID.  

You can have a safe ceremony on the beach, a park, in a gazebo, or in someone's back yard.

January 3, 2022

 Melissa F Darrah and Christopher L Scaramuzzino were joined in matrimony on the 3rd of January.

January 2, 2022

 

Did you get engaged on Christmas or New Years?

Your parents and immediate families should be informed first either in person or by telephone.

January 1, 2022

 Amanda Geiser and Dustin Hartman were united in marriage on the 1st day of January.