Hi guys,
I know I have been a bit quiet lately but so have the weddings. May & June & July are traditionally the quiet months in the wedding industry This is not to say that I have been doing nothing, I have been catching up with my spring clients & meeting new ones. I have been preparing for the Bridal Fair at the Diggers Sunday the 16th & then the weekend of the 29th & 30th I will be at Fox Studios at the ABS Bridal Fair. Please come along and say hi.
Baby namings are keeping me busy of late.I think girl babies are the "in" thing at the moment as I have 4 baby girl namings to officiate in the coming month.
Back to weddings. When the bride & groom have chosen their date for the wedding it is a good idea to send out "save the date" cards, especially if the wedding is set down for a public holiday weekend. These are just reminders which are sent to the guests months in advance advising what date the ceremony will be held on & for the guests to keep this date free.
These cards may be in the form of fridge magnets, personalised cards or photo cards. If accomodation has to be made for the celebration then include a list of possible hotels & motels in the area as well with the "save the date" card.
It's mums day on Sunday & I wish all the mums a lovely day. I am lucky to have a mum that is also my best friend.
Take care, talk soon
Glenda x
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
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Showing posts with label Wedding Ceremony Tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wedding Ceremony Tips. Show all posts
Friday, May 7, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Bride's Bouquet
Good morning everyone
What lovely cooler weather we are experiencing at the moment. Today I would like to chat about how all the guests can be involved in a wedding ceremony apart from a ring warming.This works beautifully when the guest list is small, say up to 50 people.
When the invitations are sent out make a request for the guests to bring a single flower along to the ceremony. Once all the guests have gathered for the ceremony each of the flowers are collected & a ribbon is tied around them. This then becomes the Bride's bouquet & is handed to her just before the ceremony starts.
This is such a lovely gesture & knowing that in this bouquet are flowers from all her friends & family makes it all the more special.
Thats all for now. I have started Line Dancing & today is my third class. Yippee Yiy Yay.
Take care everyone
Glenda Davison JP CMC
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
What lovely cooler weather we are experiencing at the moment. Today I would like to chat about how all the guests can be involved in a wedding ceremony apart from a ring warming.This works beautifully when the guest list is small, say up to 50 people.
When the invitations are sent out make a request for the guests to bring a single flower along to the ceremony. Once all the guests have gathered for the ceremony each of the flowers are collected & a ribbon is tied around them. This then becomes the Bride's bouquet & is handed to her just before the ceremony starts.
This is such a lovely gesture & knowing that in this bouquet are flowers from all her friends & family makes it all the more special.
Thats all for now. I have started Line Dancing & today is my third class. Yippee Yiy Yay.
Take care everyone
Glenda Davison JP CMC
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
A Love Proclamation by Patch Adams
Good evening,
There are so many beautiful poems & readings to include in your ceremony but one of my favourites is taken from the movie "Patch Adams" starring Robyn Williams. If you haven't seen it then go hire it out on video. It is about a doctor & his rather unorthodox methods in his doctoring to his patients who are mainly children & the dismay of some of his peers & the powers to be at the hospital he works at regarding his methods of not only healing the sick but healing the heart. It is a lovely movie.
From this movie these lines are taken.
A love proclamation by Patch Adams
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly without complexities or pride. I love you because I know no other way then this. So close that your hand, on my chest, is my hand. So close, that when you close your eyes, I fall asleep.”
These words say it all!
good night & take care
Glenda Davison JP CMC
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
There are so many beautiful poems & readings to include in your ceremony but one of my favourites is taken from the movie "Patch Adams" starring Robyn Williams. If you haven't seen it then go hire it out on video. It is about a doctor & his rather unorthodox methods in his doctoring to his patients who are mainly children & the dismay of some of his peers & the powers to be at the hospital he works at regarding his methods of not only healing the sick but healing the heart. It is a lovely movie.
From this movie these lines are taken.
A love proclamation by Patch Adams
“I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where. I love you straightforwardly without complexities or pride. I love you because I know no other way then this. So close that your hand, on my chest, is my hand. So close, that when you close your eyes, I fall asleep.”
These words say it all!
good night & take care
Glenda Davison JP CMC
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
Monday, March 29, 2010
Easter greetings
What a wonderful time to get married
Easter is all about Easter Eggs, The Royal Easter Show, Family holidays & picnics & going to Church to celebrate with family & friends what Easter means. There will be more traffic on the roads over the Easter period so please take this into consideration when you are travelling to a wedding.
It is customary for the bride to be 5-10 minutes late but it is considered rude if the guests are late. Please allow enough time to get to the ceremony so that you arrive at least 20 minutes before the ceremony begins.
Please have a wonderful & safe Easter & brides ....
Don't eat too many eggs!!! Too many carbs!!!
warm regards
Glenda Davison JP CMC
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
Easter is all about Easter Eggs, The Royal Easter Show, Family holidays & picnics & going to Church to celebrate with family & friends what Easter means. There will be more traffic on the roads over the Easter period so please take this into consideration when you are travelling to a wedding.
It is customary for the bride to be 5-10 minutes late but it is considered rude if the guests are late. Please allow enough time to get to the ceremony so that you arrive at least 20 minutes before the ceremony begins.
Please have a wonderful & safe Easter & brides ....
Don't eat too many eggs!!! Too many carbs!!!
warm regards
Glenda Davison JP CMC
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
Monday, March 15, 2010
I love my job
Hi there,
No new tips for brides & grooms this week.
This week I just want to let you know how much I love my chosen career as a Civil Marriage Celebrant. I love meeting new clients, I love becoming part of their wedding day & the months & days leading up to it. I love creating a ceremony that they will love & remember for the rest of their days together. I love meeting their families & friends & seeing how everyone is happy on this very special day. I love to laugh with them & also cry with them.
I am passionate about what I do & although I am not perfect I try to be as close to perfect as I possibly can. I always give 100% at anything I put my mind to.
Since being a appointed a celebrant in 2006 after doing a course in 2005 I have learnt so much, about people, about the law, about community & about myself.
I was very lucky to firstly start my celebrants course with a bunch of other newies that I now call my friends & colleagues. They are always there for me if the need arises. We keep in touch by having lunches together a few times during the year. We were lucky to have been trained by a wonderful teacher & well respected celebrant.
I joined the AMC association in 2005 & I have found that I am still learning from the many more experienced celebrants than I. The special networking & camaraderie that my association has is I think unequaled to any other. Don't quote me on that as I don't really know, I am just guessing. I do hope there is an equally good association out there.
This past weekend my eyes have been opened to something I wish I could have closed them for. But I can't. I just want to say in closing that I am glad that I was trained properly, that I have had some wonderful experiences & I look forward to many more. And also I am happy that I have a network of celebrants that I can call upon for help if I need it. I now realise that many celebrants haven't been trained properly or have colleagues like I have so I feel I am the lucky one. I think step one for these celebrants would be to join an association. Help is there!
That's it for now, Over & Out.
Glenda x
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
No new tips for brides & grooms this week.
This week I just want to let you know how much I love my chosen career as a Civil Marriage Celebrant. I love meeting new clients, I love becoming part of their wedding day & the months & days leading up to it. I love creating a ceremony that they will love & remember for the rest of their days together. I love meeting their families & friends & seeing how everyone is happy on this very special day. I love to laugh with them & also cry with them.
I am passionate about what I do & although I am not perfect I try to be as close to perfect as I possibly can. I always give 100% at anything I put my mind to.
Since being a appointed a celebrant in 2006 after doing a course in 2005 I have learnt so much, about people, about the law, about community & about myself.
I was very lucky to firstly start my celebrants course with a bunch of other newies that I now call my friends & colleagues. They are always there for me if the need arises. We keep in touch by having lunches together a few times during the year. We were lucky to have been trained by a wonderful teacher & well respected celebrant.
I joined the AMC association in 2005 & I have found that I am still learning from the many more experienced celebrants than I. The special networking & camaraderie that my association has is I think unequaled to any other. Don't quote me on that as I don't really know, I am just guessing. I do hope there is an equally good association out there.
This past weekend my eyes have been opened to something I wish I could have closed them for. But I can't. I just want to say in closing that I am glad that I was trained properly, that I have had some wonderful experiences & I look forward to many more. And also I am happy that I have a network of celebrants that I can call upon for help if I need it. I now realise that many celebrants haven't been trained properly or have colleagues like I have so I feel I am the lucky one. I think step one for these celebrants would be to join an association. Help is there!
That's it for now, Over & Out.
Glenda x
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Shelly Beach,Manly wedding
What a wonderful wedding it was on the beach at Manly yesterday & very sunny after the past days being very wet! I must remember to take sunscreen next time & also to remind my clients to not only have some cool drinks on hand for their guests but maybe sunscreen as well.
Beach weddings usually need permits & I strongly suggest that these permits be shown to anyone that is hesitant to move from the area in which the wedding is to take place.
Maybe if the proposed area could be reserved earlier in the day with witches hats or marking the area with tape. This could possibly stop any confrontations with the public. After all it is supposed to be a happy day.
Yesterday was a happy day. A beautiful ceremony which had French & Spanish readings & included a Sand Ceremony with different sands from beaches that the couple had been to & then collecting from all the guests some of the Shelly Beach sand for the decanter as well.The different layers looked wonderful.
The afternoon finished with a couple of champagnes, french of course!
until next time
warm regards
Glenda x
Beach weddings usually need permits & I strongly suggest that these permits be shown to anyone that is hesitant to move from the area in which the wedding is to take place.
Maybe if the proposed area could be reserved earlier in the day with witches hats or marking the area with tape. This could possibly stop any confrontations with the public. After all it is supposed to be a happy day.
Yesterday was a happy day. A beautiful ceremony which had French & Spanish readings & included a Sand Ceremony with different sands from beaches that the couple had been to & then collecting from all the guests some of the Shelly Beach sand for the decanter as well.The different layers looked wonderful.
The afternoon finished with a couple of champagnes, french of course!
until next time
warm regards
Glenda x
Friday, February 26, 2010
Ring Warmings
Hi everyone. This week I would like to chat about how all the guests are involved in a ring warming. This ritual is a lovely part of the ceremony. Before the ceremony begins the best man holds the rings that have been placed in a small organza bag.
At the beginning of the ceremony after the introduction & giving away. I ask the best man to pass the rings firstly to the brides mother then to the grooms mother & then if the rings could be passed around for everyone to silently bestow their blessings & warmest wishes for the bride & grooms future happiness, prosperity & unity.
The ceremony continues whilst the rings are being passed around. When it is time for the ring giving the best man hands the rings back to me.
"These rings have now been warmed & blessed by your loving family & friends and will forever carry with them their love and wishes for your future happiness together'
As I said before it is a lovely part of the wedding ceremony and so far we haven't lost a ring, they've both come back!
Have a great weekend. See you next week.
At the beginning of the ceremony after the introduction & giving away. I ask the best man to pass the rings firstly to the brides mother then to the grooms mother & then if the rings could be passed around for everyone to silently bestow their blessings & warmest wishes for the bride & grooms future happiness, prosperity & unity.
The ceremony continues whilst the rings are being passed around. When it is time for the ring giving the best man hands the rings back to me.
"These rings have now been warmed & blessed by your loving family & friends and will forever carry with them their love and wishes for your future happiness together'
As I said before it is a lovely part of the wedding ceremony and so far we haven't lost a ring, they've both come back!
Have a great weekend. See you next week.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
Coastal Celebrations
Friday, February 12, 2010
Wedding Tips
Hi guys.
This is my third tip for a wedding without feinting Brides, Grooms or their guests. Hydration! That's it.
An outdoor ceremony as mine was today & in 35 degree heat takes it's toll on everyone. Give someone the job of organising an esky with ice & small bottles of water. For that extra touch have the bottles with personalised labels on them with Bride & Grooms name & date of wedding.
That won't be hard to swallow!
Take care everyone until next time.
This is my third tip for a wedding without feinting Brides, Grooms or their guests. Hydration! That's it.
An outdoor ceremony as mine was today & in 35 degree heat takes it's toll on everyone. Give someone the job of organising an esky with ice & small bottles of water. For that extra touch have the bottles with personalised labels on them with Bride & Grooms name & date of wedding.
That won't be hard to swallow!
Take care everyone until next time.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
Glenda Davison JP CMC
Coastal Celebrations
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Marriage Ceremony locations
Good evening, this is the second tip for my Brides & Grooms from me.
Having your ceremony at the beach or in a park is the trend these days but please inform the local council of your intention.
Maybe there won't be a fee involved but it is courtesy to let them know just in case another couple have the same time & date & location picked as you do.
If there is a fee payable please keep your receipt with you on the day just in case a ranger wants verification of payment.
See you next week.
Glenda Davison JP CMC
Coastal celebrations
glenda@coastalcelebrations.com.au
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
Having your ceremony at the beach or in a park is the trend these days but please inform the local council of your intention.
Maybe there won't be a fee involved but it is courtesy to let them know just in case another couple have the same time & date & location picked as you do.
If there is a fee payable please keep your receipt with you on the day just in case a ranger wants verification of payment.
See you next week.
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
Coastal celebrations
glenda@coastalcelebrations.com.au
www.coastalcelebrations.com.au
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Marriage Ceremony Location "Rained Out"
Good afternoon this is the first tip to my brides & grooms from me.
I always advise my clients if they are intending on having an outdoor ceremony to have a plan "B" in readiness in case of inclement weather. Maybe ask the reception centre if they would be willing to let you have your ceremony there if it rains. If all else fails & you cannot find somewhere "dry" then just bring lots of umbrellas!
Take care
Until next time
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
I always advise my clients if they are intending on having an outdoor ceremony to have a plan "B" in readiness in case of inclement weather. Maybe ask the reception centre if they would be willing to let you have your ceremony there if it rains. If all else fails & you cannot find somewhere "dry" then just bring lots of umbrellas!
Take care
Until next time
Glenda
Glenda Davison JP CMC
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