BFF Sophie and Steph are getting married. They choose dates that are one week apart and are each other’s Maid of Honor. To their surprise, they both chose me as their officiant. It was fun to perform their wedding ceremonies. At the prep meeting, Sophie, with her red hair, looks at me across the table [...]
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BFF – Best Friends Forever Get Married One Week Apart!
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged alan viau, Bride, Ceremony, List of wedding ceremony participants, officiant, relationships, Saturday, United States, wedding, wedding photography, wedding planning, Wedding Stories, Weddings on May 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
It’s All in the Family Wedding
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged alan viau, Bride, Family, Groom, Help and Advice, Lagos, New Year, officiant, ottawa, relationships, wedding, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, wedding officiant, wedding photography, wedding planner, wedding planning, Wedding Stories, Wedding Venues, Weddings on May 12, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I am sitting with a couple at my usual ‘office’ coffee shop location. She says to me, “You performed my sister’s wedding on New Year‘s Eve!” I feel so complimented and privileged that I can become their family officiant. Her sister’s New Year’s Eve wedding was memorable at the Side-Door Restaurant. I performed this wedding [...]
A Lovely Love Story for their Wedding Day
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged Art, Beatles, Cretaceous, Dinosaur, Dr. Seuss, Earth Sciences, marriage officiant, officiant, ottawa, Paleontology, Vertebrates, wedding ceremony, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, Wedding Stories on April 1, 2012 | 1 Comment »
When a bride and groom personalize their wedding ceremony, their true love comes out. We all bask in the tender moments that define the couple. Sometimes it is their vows or a ritual or a funny story that touches our hearts. Jessica and Matthew put a lot of effort in personalizing their ceremony. They sent [...]
The Bride In A Red Wedding Dress
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged Bride, Dress, fashion, Help and Advice, love, officiant, ottawa, relationships, wedding, Wedding dress, wedding ideas, Weddings on March 27, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The white wedding dress is now the quintessential fashion statement for a bride. I’ve seen many variations over the years. However, only three brides have chosen a red dress for their wedding. I come through the door at home after performing a wedding ceremony and yelp “Hello!” to my Sweetheart. Being a costume creator she [...]
Words Such As ‘Together’ Reveal the Miracle of Love in Weddings
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged Bride, Canada, Courtyard Restaurant, E-book, Help and Advice, officiant, ottawa, relationships, wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, wedding photography, Wedding Stories, Weddings on March 2, 2012 | 2 Comments »
I work with brides and grooms to personalize their wedding ceremony so that it expresses what is in their hearts. What I say can elevate everyday words or phrases to new meanings for them. I can see the couple’s emotions when I pronounce words that reveal their connection. The bride had overseen every detail for [...]
Mixed Cultural Wedding Ceremonies Are Always Fun.
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged Canada, Catholic, Ceremony, officiant, ottawa, relationships, United States, wedding, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, wedding photography, Wedding Stories on February 18, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
One of the pleasures I have as an officiant, is that I perform many mixed cultural/ ethnic ceremonies. At one time that would have meant a Catholic marrying a Protestant. Today, Canada’s diverse population brings together the world. The wedding at Stathmere was a typical example of what has become the norm. He is of [...]
Turn Your Cell Phones Off During These Two Gorgeous Winter Weddings
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged Cell Phone, Cell Phones and Driving, Mobile phone, ottawa, Rideau Canal, Science and Technology, wedding, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, Wedding Stories, Wedding Venues, Westin Hotel, Winterlude on February 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The sun’s rays were brightly reflecting off the snow on this clear February day. I squinted while driving to my first wedding venue of the day – having forgotten my sunglasses in the other car. Arriving at Temple’s Sugar Camp, I noticed that the temperature was slightly below freezing with no wind. I greeted the [...]
Brrr Wedding – An Outdoor Ceremony in -20C Weather
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged Help and Advice, marriage officiant, Marriage vows, ottawa, relationships, romance, Sled, Temperature, wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding dresses, Wedding invitation, wedding planning, Wedding Stories, Weddings on January 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
A winter outdoor wedding can be very romantic. You can image being in a wooded area with fluffy snow on the trees painting a picturesque scene. The warmth of the couple exchanging their wedding vows would hearten the guests in attendance. Yes all this is true including the -20C bitter cold temperature that can accompany [...]
We Are Made of Star Stuff & Marriage Makes Us Whole
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged Carl Sagan, Cosmos, Help and Advice, inspiration, life, love, marriage, ottawa, relationship, relationships, romance, wedding, wedding dresses, wedding ideas, wedding photography, Weddings on November 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I can see the twinkle in the couple’s eyes as we talk about their wedding ceremony ideas. A simple yet elegant ceremony at the Officers Mess is planned. Their special reading really expressed their feelings for each other. My approach to crafting a wedding ceremony with a couple is to find the special way where [...]
Private Same-Sex Wedding in a Photographer’s Studio
Posted in Wedding Stories, tagged Help and Advice, inspiration, life, love, marriage, ottawa, relationships, romance, same sex, Same-sex marriage, United States, Venues, wedding, wedding ceremony, wedding planning, Wedding Stories, Weddings on September 27, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The wedding was organized and set up in two weeks. The two ladies were coming up from the States for a private same-sex wedding. One of their friends knew local Ottawa photographer Andrew Van Beek and he made his studio available for the ceremony. The ladies were coming in from the US to have a [...]
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