Why a Friend or Family Member Should Not Officiate Your Wedding

While there are specific situations where it may seem like a good idea, here a a few important reasons why it is not a good idea for a friend or family member to officiate your Christian wedding.   Lack of Experience: Officiating a wedding is a serious task that involves legal and ceremonial responsibilities. Someone who … Read more

Tradition of Wedding or Anniversary Gifts by Year of Marriage

Anniversary Year   Gift 1st   Paper 2nd   Cotton 3rd   Leather 4th   Flowers 5th   Wood 6th   Candy 7th   Copper 8th   Bronze 9th   Pottery 10th   Aluminum 11th   Steel 12th   Silk 13th   Lace 14th   Ivory 15th   Crystal 16th   Wax 17th   Furniture 18th   Porcelain 19th   Bronze 20th   China 25th   Silver 30th   Pearl 35th   Coral 40th   Ruby 45th   Sapphire 50th   Gold … Read more

Wedding Photographer Services

Planning a stress-free wedding

There are many options available for the couple who wants to make a great photo book of a wedding. Most of these are available in digital form and can be printed out to keep in your home. Some companies offer free online photos and others will give you a discount if you print out more … Read more

American Wedding Traditions

American Wedding Traditions

  American wedding traditions can be quite unique and there are so many ways to incorporate them into your ceremony. Many of the traditions of wedding etiquette are still in use today, they may not be the same as they were 50 years ago, but they are still in effect. Some customs have developed over … Read more

Conversation for Couples Wanting to Know Each Other More

Conversation for Couples

There are literally thousands of questions couples can discuss to learn about each other. The problem that some people have is that they simply cannot decide what the best way is for them to go about learning, or even how to ask them. That is where these tips come in, so you can learn to … Read more

Incorporating Children in Your Wedding Ceremony

Incorporating Children in Your Wedding Ceremony

  If you are a couple interested in incorporating children in your wedding ceremony, the importance cannot be overemphasized. However, it must also be stressed that there are different ways in which a person can integrate children into a marriage ceremony. A lot depends on the personalities of both the bride and the groom. Rev. … Read more

8 Tips to Plan Your Wedding on a Budget

8 Tips to Plan Your Wedding on a Budget

  1. Avoid an inflated guest list. Although you might be tempted to include everyone you know on your visitor list, that isn’t always a wonderful perspective. With each extra person you include, you’re enlarging more costs reducing the intimacy of your wedding. 2. Instead of wedding gifts, ask for help from family and friends. Asking family and friends to provide support or … Read more