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I had the good fortune and a great time appearing on the video series Bride Fridays. Check it out.

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A while ago, I polled my readers on A Wedding Chaplain’s Journal. I asked what you would like to read more about. The answer was more reviews and profiles of venues and vendors. I am really excited that I’ve teamed up with Ottawa Wedding Magazine to deliver on that. Every two weeks, a vendor or [...]

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The dawn of another busy wedding season is on the horizon. Every year, my Sweetheart asks me if I still love performing wedding ceremonies. After over 600 weddings my unequivocal answer is still – yes! My ‘Office’ is a four top table tucked at the back of a local coffee shop. I’ve been meeting brides [...]

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I launched my book “From The Heart! Wedding Ceremonies That Work” this Saturday. I hosted both a book signing event at a local bookstore and a twitter commentary. When I chat with people about my book, the most often asked question is “How long did it take you to write your book?” One answer to [...]

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On February 25th, 2012, I am launching my new book “From The Heart! Wedding Ceremonies That Work” at the Chapters Pinecrest bookstore from noon until 3pm. I am also offering an online special from my website. There will be two packages: 1- Purchase the paperback version and you will receive my “Wedding Ceremony Tips For [...]

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“What should I give my Sweetheart for Valentine’s Day?” I asked myself. This yearly question challenges us to come up with something creative that expresses your love for that special person in your life. An idea dawned. Maybe I could make a music video – with me singing one of her favorite love songs? Yes [...]

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New book gives advice on putting together a successful on-location wedding ceremony for brides and grooms. Author Dr. Alan Viau is one of the most requested wedding officiants in the Ottawa area and shares the advice he’s given hundreds of couples. In his new book, he explores issues that couples need to work through for [...]

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There is always a small moment of butterflies just as I am about to begin a wedding ceremony. Despite having completed six hundred weddings, I still pause to mentally check in and remind myself that this wedding ceremony – like every other – deserves my best – rain or shine. My good buddy and terrific [...]

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2011 Blog in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The concert hall at the Syndey Opera House holds 2,700 people. This blog was viewed about 28,000 times in 2011. If it were a concert at Sydney Opera House, it would take about 10 sold-out performances for that many [...]

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I delivered this speech at Steve Lowell’s Your Stage breakfast club meeting in September 2011. It is based on a real wedding story. I love you… that’s how it starts doesn’t it? You look into each others eyes, you sense there’s a chemistry there, a great feeling and you know – they’re the one. The [...]

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