The Handfasting Ceremony

A Celtic Handfasting is a beautiful ceremony that can augment your vows and ring exchange. In the version that I have written , multiple colored cords, (some of which are embellished with beads, gemstones and charms), are draped over the couple’s hands as...

Stamp out Breast Cancer

By using the special Breast Cancer Awareness stamp on your invitations you can donate to the efforts against this deadly disease. The first class stamp costs .45, and 30 percent of of the net proceeds goes to the Medical Research program of the Department of Defense...

Mom alert!

Your mothers can be honored in so many ways at your ceremony; they can light the unity candles that will add to the candle that you, as a couple lights. They can be acknowledged in the opening remarks that are made as an introduction. One of my favorite ways to honor...

Where do I sit?

If your wedding is during the Christmas season, why not hang your placecards on a Christmas tree? You’ll still want to put them in order, maybe cascading each table from the top to the bottom of one portion of the tree. Even more fun; write your table assigments...

Dinner with your friends

Instead of a guest book, why not have your wedding guests sign a plain tablecloth, with fabric markers or indelible Sharpies. You’ll remember your wedding day and their best wishes every time you have dinner with them!