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Category: Wedding Ceremony

Petals, Pillows & Panic Attacks: Setting Up Kids for Aisle Success

Posted on August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

Including little ones in your wedding can add charm, laughter, and unforgettable moments. But let’s be honest—kids are unpredictable. With the right prep, though, your ring bearer and flower girl can shine in their roles instead of melting down mid-aisle. Here’s how to make it work: 1. Keep Expectations Realistic Don’t expect perfection. Kids under…

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Things Your Guests Notice That You Don’t

Posted on August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

Wen you’re the couple, the wedding day can feel like a blur. You’re focused on the vows, the photos, the food, and making it through the schedule. But your guests? They pick up on little details you don’t even realize. Here are a few things guests always notice (and often talk about later): 1. The…

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Worried you’ll ugly-cry through your vows?

Posted on August 21, 2025August 21, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

It’s completely normal to feel nervous about saying your vows in front of family and friends. For most couples, this is the most personal part of the entire wedding—and suddenly all eyes are on you.  As an officiant, I’ve seen plenty of shaky hands, nervous laughter, and even a few “deer in headlights” moments. The…

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How to Have a No-Yawn Ceremony

Posted on August 19, 2025August 19, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

Your wedding ceremony sets the tone for the entire day. It’s the part everyone will remember—and the one you’ll remember most.  The best ceremonies aren’t cookie-cutter; they’re tailored to reflect who you are as a couple.  Most couples go for simple and straightforward ceremonies. But this guide will walk you through simple ways to personalize…

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My Tips for the Unplugged Ceremony

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

Just as the ceremony is ready to begin with the first family member coming down the aisle, the officiant walks to the front and says something like this: “Good afternoon, everyone. We have a couple ready to get married!. As a reminder, the couple kindly asks that you silence your phones and put them away…

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Your Most Important Wedding Hire (Besides Your Bartender)

Posted on August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

Congrats, lovebirds! You’re engaged! 🥂  Right now you’re probably dreaming about venues, drooling over cake samples, and wondering if you really need twelve types of flowers (spoiler: no).  But let’s talk about the one person who can make or break your big day: the person standing front and center, guiding you through those two little…

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Simple Guide to Writing Your Own Wedding Vows

Posted on August 14, 2025August 14, 2025 by Ralph Griggs

This guide is designed to help you write heartfelt and personal wedding vows without the stress of starting from a blank page. The process is broken down into three simple parts: looking back, looking forward, and making promises. Part 1: Looking Back – Our Story These prompts are designed to help you reflect on your…

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  • Simple Guide to Writing Your Own Vows: Whether done privately during a first look or in your ceremony, my simple guide will make it look easy.
  • Your Most Important Wedding Hire: Well, you know who that is! But here are the reasons.
  • A No-Snooze Ceremony Guide: Ideas to nix the yawns.
  • My Tips for the Unplugged Ceremony: Including my most important pro tip.
  • Worried You'll Cry-Ugly During Your Vows? - 6 tips to calm the nerves
  • Things Your Guests Notice That You Don't - the things that get overlooked
  • Pedals, Pillows & Panic Attacks: Setting Up Kids for Aisle Success
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