Cecilia Penner Victoria BC Wedding Officiant - Photo by Evergrey Photography

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The blog will give some information about some aspect of weddings. I might offer some opinions about things – mine and other people’s. For fun, we’ll do some “WTF?” Moments. After all, what’s a wedding without some elements of disbelief!

THE BLOG

Weak in the Knees for You!

Note and apology: this is very cis/het because that was the situation I experienced. However, it might absolutely apply to any combination of marriers. It’s May as I write this, and we’re back into Wedding Season, full on. …
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CARPETS AND AISLE RUNNERS: ✅ or ❎ ?

The image of a wedding gown, floating in picture-perfect formation down the aisle is the thing of movies. I mean that literally. It is truly only in the movies! In real life there is only one type of…
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OFFICIANT’S VOWS

Today we’re talking about vows – with a twist! When couples exchange vows at their wedding ceremony they say beautiful words to each other. However, more than that, they are giving their word to their spouse. It is…
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Music in Wedding Ceremonies

Picture this. It is a blistering hot day. Everyone is sitting in the scorching sunshine on a resort balcony overlooking a picturesque bay. The officiant announces the procession of the bride and the violinist starts to play…everyone, and…
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I Have a Wedding Injury

Warning: There is LANGUAGE in this blog. I follow @thebridaltheory on Instagram. I really like the Wedding Truths they post. Number 67 says that vendors are good allies, and to be honest and open with them. Underlying that…
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Yes, You Should Say Wedding Vows

This is an opinion piece. My thoughts, my perspective. Wedding vows are not technically necessary in a wedding ceremony. The legal part is the Statement/Question of Intent which is asked by the licenced officiant in the ceremony, before…
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