Can’t Live Without
“Don’t marry the person you think you can live with; marry only the individual you think you can’t live without.” -James C. Dobson
Outdoor Wedding Venues are Lovely But Have a Backup Plan
It’s wedding day! The chairs are set outside under a beautiful oak tree surrounded by a neatly trimmed lawn and singing birds. The clouds are gray. Is it going to rain? Is it going to blow over? The wedding planner says “Time to make a call, we should move it indoors.” The Bride says, “No! […]
Do I Need a Rehearsal Since I Have a Wedding Planner
A frequent question I receive is, “Do we need you at our rehearsal? We have a wedding planner.” This question is not as simple to address as you would think. Wedding planners have a lot on their plate the day of your wedding and do a fantastic job at seeing the big picture, but I […]
Don’t Imbibe Before the I Do!
Perhaps it’s due to all the media that portrays men as losing their independence once they say I do, but too many have bought into the lie that they need to be “fortified,” aka drunk, to be able to commit to the one they say they love. Flasks are now given as gifts to all […]
Is It Okay to Begin My Wedding Later Than Scheduled
Many brides have begun thinking it is okay to start their wedding ceremony 15-30 minutes later than the scheduled time on their invitation. They want to allow for late guests or even worse, they think it really is only about them and don’t put their dress on until the venue owner tells them the officiant […]
Give Extra
“The difference between an ordinary marriage and an extraordinary marriage is in giving just a little ‘extra’ every day, as often as possible, for as long as we both shall live.” -Fawn Weaver
Love is Why
“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.” -Franklin P. Jones
How Love Adds Up
“In the arithmetic of love, one plus one equals everything and two minus one equals nothing.” -Mignon McLaughlin
Utterly in Love
“Show me a man who is smiling from ear-to-ear and living a beautiful life, and I’ll show you a man who is grateful for what he has and utterly in love with his wife.” -Fawn Weaver
Working Together
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” -Henry Ford