Anxiously awaiting his bride, the groom stands at the altar along with the officiant and all the attendants. The song changes and the bride enters arm in arm with her father. They walk down the aisle at a steady pace as the bride’s train flows beautifully behind. Arriving at the front of the church where […]
Wedding Officiant FAQs
Over the years of being a wedding officiant I have learned a lot and have had a lot of questions. Here are the most common: How long should my ceremony be? Well, this is up to you. You have just spent months, possibly years planning your wedding, do you want it to be short and […]
When and How to Tip Wedding Professionals
Should you tip your wedding vendor? It depends. Tips are meant to show you appreciate the level of service you received. Tips are also important for those who merely receive an hourly wage yet offer amazing service (think of waitstaff serving your food); the tip is truly their money rather than the business owner. Tipping […]
Local Events Can Affect Your Wedding
It’s easy to think of when you want to have your wedding: when then the weather is favorable, when you have more flexibility with work, when others have more flexibility with school schedules, but it’s also important to think about events in your area that can negatively impact your wedding date. In the Austin area […]
Be a Thoughtful Bride and Groom
Yes, it’s “your” day. But do you want your guests’ memories of your day to be negative or positive? Well positive of course! So impress your guests by being thoughtful of them and their time. Upon arrival many couples are providing drinks for guests before the ceremony. In our area of Austin, Texas this is […]
Tomorrow is Not Promised
“The best time to love with your whole heart is always now, in this moment, because no breath beyond the current is promised.” -Fawn Weaver
Importance of a Professional DJ
If you are going to cut corners on your wedding don’t be chintzy with the DJ. You spent countless hours choosing the perfect dress, color scheme, and venue. You tasted dozens of flavors of cakes and determined your favorite flowers. Your wedding party is chosen and you found the perfect officiant to perform your ceremony. […]
Things to Consider Before Hiring Wedding Vendors
Before you begin the process of seeking out wedding vendors there are some important things you need to consider: What is the most important factor in your decision for the person performing the service you need? Is it price, personality, reviews, customization options, experience, etc.? There are very few instances when price should be your […]
Marriage Definition
“Marriage: Love is the reason. Lifelong friendship is the gift. Kindness is the cause. Til’ death do us part is the length.” -Fawn Weaver
Yes, Video Chatting Is Allowed During Your Ceremony
What? You think that’s rude? Why on earth would we say you can allow Video Chatting during your ceremony? Because at a recent wedding I performed there was very special out-of-state family who could not attend and video chatting was employed so they could feel like they were a part and the bride and groom […]