How to Plan a Wedding Ceremony Using Skype

Jeremy and Nanci live in Fairbanks, Alaska.  They decided to marry in Snohomish, Washington, so as many family members as possible could attend the wedding.  Kent, their officiant, is located in Seattle, Washington.  Everything worked out beautifully thanks to the phone, email and Skype!

I sent the collection of wordings for ceremonies to the bride and groom and they selected what was right for them.   Then, we had a planning session to make sure all would go well on their special day.

The two have adult children who they wanted to have a role in the ceremony so they decided on a sand ceremony.  

 "Just as the grains of sand are now blended, so are your lives joined. They are combined in such a way they can never be truly separated.  May the union and this connection between all of you bring greater happiness and love into all our lives."

The sand container currently sits nicely in their living room
and receives comments from visitors all the time.

Everything turned out so very well.  Here's what the Mr. and Mrs. though about the experience.

"We wanted an intimate, personal ceremony and assistance in writing our ceremony and vows.  After looking at a few sites and reading your website and talking with you in person, you two felt right for us.  It was clear you truly enjoy what you do.

The suggestion of the sand ceremony was perfect.  Our children loved it.  We truly felt the importance of what it meant to have three of them be a part of the ceremony. 

As a result of working with you, our ceremony was perfect for us!

We would tell couples interested in having you officiate for them that you genuinely are there to support and assist the couple, to make sure their wedding is everything "they" would like it to be ... and more!
                          ~ Jeremy and Nanci

Success!  A very happy couples, a very perfect ceremony.  Wishing Nanci, Jeremy and their children much happiness.

Thanks to Bill McNay for the photos.

Planning a wedding in Seattle but currently living elsewhere and looking for an officiant?  Give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through out website:  www.aheavenlyceremony.com.  

Where the Perfect Place to Wed in Spring?

Beautiful bride, handsome groom, lovely garden!

Yes, in the Pacific Northwest, there are so many amazing places.  One of them is Lakewold Gardens.  Robert and Christina were so very lucky to enjoy good weather plus the perfect bloom of rhodies and tulips and daffodils.  Spectacular!

Wedding colors were a deep purple, which was quite striking.  Christina also chose the fleur-de-lis as the theme for the wedding.  Her married name will be French, you see. 

And, she also crafted all the programs, signs for her husband-to-be and her, the mother of the bride and the father of the groom.  She did a great job.

There were lavender sachets for the guests.

 




Even the cake was decorated with the fleur-de-lis.  Loved how everything tied together. 



The young ladies were all excited about the big day.  Since the wedding was an intimate affair, everyone knew each other well.











The importance of family is primary for Christina and Robert.  Here they are with their three Christina's daughter, Caylin, and her son, Kai, and Robert's son, Kyle.

Wishing them all a happy and healthy life together!

Professional photos to follow by Kyle and Patrick of Luna Bella.  These were taken on my Droid.  Everything was so beautiful, I couldn't restrain myself. 

Music was provided by Dani Li on violin.

If you would like help to create a ceremony to honor your love and your family, please call us at 206.789.9788 or through our website:  www.aheavenlyceremony.com 

Riccardo Marries Brenda at the Hotel 1000

What a beautiful day for a wedding!  When Seattle is sunny, there is no place like it.

Brenda and Riccardo were all smiles. 

The groom and bride stood by their sons.

Their wedding is a marriage of two adults and a union of four young men.  All four - Enzo, Marco, Mateo and Maxx - gained an additional person in their lives who loves them and is committed to providing for and caring for them.

 

The ceremony was an intimate affair at the Hotel 1000, a wonderful setting.
There was a moment of prayer.

A unique reminder of a special day.

This was followed by a family ceremony.  Each person selected a rock to represent them and carefully placed it in the vase.  Then, Brenda and Riccardo poured sand to fill the spaces, signifying the love and support that is in the boys' lives.

 

Personal vows were exchanged and then Maxx presented the rings.

And the vows were sealed with a KISS!

Bubbly to celebrate the wedding day.

A toast to the couple and their family!!!

Post Alley is nearby ...
a great place for photos.

Here are some words from Brenda and Riccardo regarding their experience:

"We were looking for an officiant who would help provide the religious portion of the marriage ceremony for us and also help us incorporate our children in the ceremony, which was a big priority. We were also looking for someone who would work with us to create the right ceremony, not just use a cookie cutter version. We had a ceremony that felt like "us" and was deeply meaningful to us.

A very happy couple!

They immediately connected with us.  Their upbeat, personal service was amazing and they made the whole process so easy."

Wishing Brenda and Riccardo a lifetime of married bliss ~

Thanks to Dani Weiss for the wonderful photographs.

To create a wedding ceremony that is personal and that also includes your children, please call us at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website:   www.aheavenlyceremony.comwww.aheavenlyceremony.com. 

Vener + Alicia = Wedding at Gas Works Park

Love was apparent when Alicia and Vener wed!

Kent and I truly enjoyed meeting this wonderful couple.  I had a chance to get to know them better through our premarital sessions and to help them create their ceremony, while Kent had the honor of officiating for them.

All was in readiness!  From the flower girls and ring bearers ...

... to the lovely ladies.

The wedding party was joyous.  It was a day to celebrate.   Playful photos were taken 




... and so were more formal ones.

Then, the ceremony began!

Does Vener look happy or what?

There were touching moments.

And moments of down right laughter!

The couple honored both of their heritages.  Vener is Filipino so three traditions were included in the ceremony.  First, was the arras or 13 coins to reflect financial prosperity and well being for the couple.

Then, the placing of the veil to represent both blessings and protection.

The moms were delighted to have this role in the ceremony.

Finally, the placing of "the cord" over their shoulders, symbolizing their union. 

There was also a time to include Sasha, their adopted daughter and center of their family.

Isn't she adorable?

I love how the broom can be
decorated in the colors of the wedding.

After being pronounced Mr. and Mrs, the two "jumped the broom," as a nod to Alicia's cultural history.

 

Then, it was time to celebrate.

Sasha was enjoying herself,
along with her parents!

On to the Blue Ribbon Cooking School for the reception and fun.

Dancing, of course!

Such a fun photo!

Love this photo of Vener and the "money dance."  It is the first time I saw the money crown.

I think everyone had fun with it.

And, you can't forget the cake!  It was created by the Blue Ribbon Cooking School, along with the flowers, catering, linens, place setting and day-of-coordination.

Wishing Alicia and Vener the very best in their life as husband and wife and as parents!

We know there will always be joy and love in their lives!

Thanks to Jenn Ireland for the photographers.  Hats off to the staff at the Blue Ribbon Cooking School, who set up and took down the ceremony seating at Gas Works Park and took care of all of the details of the reception. 

DJ A.S.I.A. kept the reception hopping and guests enjoyed the Aura Photo Booth  too!

To create a ceremony that reflects you and your cultural heritage, give us a call at 206-789-9788 or contact us through our website at www.aheavenlyceremony.com.

Geoff and Jen Make it Official at the Liberty Theater

Aren't they an adorable family?

Kent and I had so much fun assisting Jen and Geoff create a ceremony that was just right for them.  A bit of tradition, a bit of whimsy -- it all came together. 

Geoff and his "guys" were dressed and ready.  Looking "cool" and "hot" in their shades.

While the ladies were looking their best ... and enjoying themselves.

Love the historic quality of the theater.

Everyone gathered at the Theater. Jennifer explained that when she was young, The Liberty Theater was a state-of-the art movie theater.  Her mother and father would take her and her sister to see the latest releases.  She remembers everyone waiting outside, eager to find their favorite seats when the doors opened.  Since she usually fell asleep during the movie, she would be dressed in her pajamas.  She and Geoff continue to share a passion for movies.  There is nothing better than to snuggle together, share a bowl of popcorn and watch a movie. 

Of course, everyone got ready in their own way.

Young photo talent is hard to find!

Then the ceremony began!

Excitement filled the Theater.  (Darling flower girl!)

There were moments of seriousness ...

and moments of levity.

Oh ... the kiss, the pronouncement of Mr. and Mrs., the recession.  Love this part.

And I love cake too.  Isn't this a beauty.

Wishing Jen and Geoff (and the little dude) a picture perfect life together.

Many thanks to Dewey Tann of Soleil Studios.

If you are celebrating your family and want a wedding ceremony to reflect your joy, give us a call at 206.789.9788 or contact us through our website www.aheavenlyceremony.com.