Ceremony Planning

Getting to Know You

Creating a personal and romantic ceremony takes time, and I usually meet with couples several times to create the perfect ceremony.  The first meeting (or conference call) helps me to get to know you better and my Couples Questionnaire helps me to learn your "story". Knowing how you met, details about your first date, how one of you proposed, why you decided to get married and what you do for fun, helps me to share your story with your guests in  memorable and heartfelt way. 

Managing the Details

It's my job to coordinate and manage the details of your ceremony.  Even if you are working with a wedding coordinator, I make sure that every element of the ceremony is perfect. I need to know every vendor involved, the names of your family and bridal party and even if there are any potential problems I have to be aware of (step-parents, etc.). It's even important to me to know your colors, as I have many choices of what to wear and I want to look perfect for your pictures! 

I document all of your wedding information on my
Wedding Detail Form that helps keep all the information in one place.  Every important detail is listed, including your entire wedding party, all family members, the photographer, coordinator, videographer, and florist, the locations for each part of your ceremony, important contact information, and time schedule.

Wedding Ceremony Planning

When we talk the first time, we review my sample Wedding Ceremony Outline.  This outline is only a place to start - I have never created two wedding ceremonies the same.  The outline helps to define the elements, and then we add special parts to make your day personal and unique. After the first meeting I send you away with a book of ideas for you to play with (readings, vows, special ceremonies, etc). I can also help you with writing your own vows if you choose. We usually meet at several more times to finalize every detail. 

I write a completely unique and Personalized Address for EVERY couple I marry, and I usually write it the day of the wedding, after I have met with you several times, met your family and friends (and gotten stories from them!), and even after the rehearsal. I surprise you with this and my goal is laughter, tears and abundant joy!  No one has ever been disappointed!

I take all the information, including your music selections, and put them together in a Complete Ceremony Outline for YOUR ceremony. I provide copies of this outline to everyone involved with the ceremony; the wedding coordinator, music provider, videographer, photographer, etc.