If you want to add a nice meaningful touch to your wedding ceremony, consider adding a sand ceremony. It is popular down here on the beach and is much like the unity candle ceremony that you may have seen in a church wedding. The idea behind it goes back to biblical times when covenants were made between two parties and the blending of each parties’ sand indicated their pledge to the covenant they made. Just as it would … Continue reading →
I realize that brides like a “sunset” wedding, and they are beautiful and have a certain romantic appeal, but there are some things to consider if you are wondering about the pros and cons of choosing to start your beach wedding in the morning, afternoon, or evening… SUNRISE: A sunrise or an early morning wedding is awesome. It is peaceful, beautiful, and very intimate. I’m a guy, so I like mornings. However, planning a sunrise … Continue reading →
Including a simple communion service as part of your wedding ceremony is not only acceptable, but an ideal way to include an important biblical element in the ceremony. Annually, I probably get about 8 to 10 requests for including communion as part of the ceremony. During a wedding ceremony, communion fits best just after the rings are exchanged and is appropriate for either just the bride and groom, the bride and groom and their children, … Continue reading →
As you may know, it can be very hard to find a minister to officiate your wedding ceremony if you’re not involved in a church congregation. Pastor’s have boards and committees to answer to about whom they officiating weddings for, and most steer away from inactive, non-members, or couples whom they may have to invest the time without any “pay-off” to their offering plate. I do know a few pastors who are sometimes available to … Continue reading →
