Making Your Ceremony Your Own

I just picked up the Winter/Spring 2009 issue of Real Weddings magazine and ... I'm published!

Editor Wendy Sipple invited me to write a brief article about "making your ceremony your own." (Who knew it would be such a challenge to keep it to 500 words or less!!)

Anyhow, you can find the article on page 34 of the magazine, with some ideas gleaned from brides with whom I've worked recently.

(I could share the ideas here, but would rather you get your hands on a copy of the magazine. Lots of great ideas therein!)

The photo, showing me performing the wedding ceremony of Katherine "Ryn" and Daniel Gumpert, was taken by Sarah Maren Photography. She's a delight to work with! And do you recognize the bride? Ryn and Daniel were mentioned previously in my blog, when I commended them for donating to the Make a Wish Foundation.

So, now that I've written the article, I'd like feedback. What did you think of the ideas presented? And, do you have other suggestions that weren't mentioned? I'm always looking for ways to improve, making the ceremony extra special for the couple.

I'll be watching for your good advice!

Blessings,
Rev. Jeri