Jacqueline Soares,
Non Denominational Officiant
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Beach Maid of Honor Dresses under $100
| Posted on 13 June, 2017 at 13:37 |
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 Engaged, setting the date, sendingt save the date, who will be in the wedding, wedding dress, bridesmaid dresses, and the list goes on. You have decided on a beach wedding (so the look can be a bit more casual.) So next , you have been asked to be a brides maid at your family or friends wedding, the first thoughts for some is OOOOOOOOOO my another brides maid dress. Commonly these days, more times than not, you have been asked to expense your own dress, yet the bride has decided what she wants her maids to look like. It may be color or style or anything along these lines that determine what you have to choose from. Often I've heard the discussion, "well I want something that I can wear again, not just another dress stuck in my wardrobe." Then of course there is the brides maid that been asked to be part of several different wedding through out the year, oh my how these darn dresses get expensive. Here is an article by Kendel Maxwell, at independent writer for Wedding Wire.com, with suggestions for fun and flirty dresses that accommodate may body shapes and sizes. The key in deciding dresses for your Maid of Honor or Brides Maids is a dress that compliments your day's look, the style can be worn by each of your chosen maids and lastly but kindly remember that is could be something that will be worn again. Here is the link for Ms. Maxell's article: |
Beach Wedding Locations in Orange County Ca
| Posted on 27 April, 2017 at 1:55 |
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 Our southern West Coast Beaches
are sought after by many for their wedding destinations. Throughout the
years I have had the honor and pleasure working with many couples coming
here from out of the area and state. This page is dedicated to your
commonly asked question when trying to plan a beach wedding. When
deciding on a beach wedding keep in mind there can be permit cost
involved and usually a limitation of how many people can be in
attendance. If
you are planning a small and intimate wedding there are numerous coves
and location you can be married at without permit costs. Keep in mind
that beaches are public locations and prime seasonal times such as
summers can be more crowded than other off season times such as Autumn
or Fall. Along
our Pacific Coast we have some of prettiest sunsets in the fall. Fall
sunsets also come earlier, whereas in the summers sunsets could be as
late as 8'o clock. Click here to find out the sunset time for your wedding day. |
Lavendar- Summer wedding thoughts
| Posted on 17 March, 2017 at 15:16 |
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Jordan Strohl, shares lavender wedding ideas. Lavender is a very calming color and fragrance, exactly what the doctor orders in the whirl spin of planning and finalizing your wedding day details. From wedding day attire, table settings, cake and wedding party are included in Jordan's article.  This is a great look for beach weddings. I love this simple yet elegant idea using french maroons. They come in so many colors and can easily be purchased at Costco.  |
Printable Wedding Party Duties
| Posted on 10 March, 2017 at 22:53 |
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Well the wedding plans have begun. The Bride and Groom have decided on you as part of their wedding party. Every position within the wedding party has its own responsibility and anxiety over this now granted position..lol  Ann Momber has simplified this for you with her checklists. Remember less is more and these simple yet profound lists will help. The following list are also within her article: |
Elegant Emerald Green Wedding Details
| Posted on 7 March, 2017 at 19:03 |
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 This is a lovely little article by Sarah Pierce featured on MyWedding.comEmerald Green can such a classy beginning of spring look or late summer towards autumn.   |
Beach Wedding Ideas
| Posted on 27 February, 2017 at 22:30 |
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 Bauier's Wedding, Big Corona Beach, CA After the engagement buzz softens, now onto the planning. Remember less is more many times. You may master keeping things as simple as possible yet, this doesn't necessarily eliminate the possibility of you feeling overwhelmed during these next few months of planning and executing your wants and desires. Below are some 2017 Beach Wedding Ideas in hopes of helping you on your journey, (please enjoy this awesome journey): By Andrea Fowler
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Carrie Goldberg
Apr 20, 2016 Deer Pearl Flowers is a wedding blog with wedding inspiration, wedding ideas, wedding color schemes for the modern brides.
http://www.deerpearlflowers.com By Gabriella Rello |
Beach Wedding Locations
| Posted on 27 May, 2016 at 18:20 |
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 Our southern West Coast Beaches are saught after by many for their wedding destinations. Throughout the years I have had the honor and pleasure working with many couples coming here from out of the area and state. This page is dedicated to your commonly asked question when trying to plan a beach wedding. When deciding on a beach wedding keep in mind there can be permit cost involved and usually a limitation of how many people can be in attendance. If you are planning a small and intimate wedding there are numerous coves and location you can be married at without permit costs. Keep in mind that beaches are public locations and prime seasonal times such as summers can be more crowded than other off season times such as Autumn or Fall. Along our Pacific Coast we have some of prettiest sunsets in the fall. Fall sunsets also come earlier, whereas in the summers sunsets could be as late as 8'o clock. Click here to find out the sunset time for your wedding day. |
Wedding Ceremony 101
| Posted on 3 February, 2016 at 12:30 |
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Wedding Ceremony 101 I do today and forever more… Couples
are surprised to find there is no mandatory design for a wedding
ceremony. Ceremonies can be traditional or as unique as each couple;
it’s your day – you can have it your way. Although
there are a few standard lines an officiant needs to incorporate into
your ceremony, for the most part it is all about your sonnet from one
heart to another. If you want a ceremony created especially for you,
make sure to choose an officiant who acts as guide and co-creator,
rather than a director. Frequently Asked Questions What are some of the most important things to consider in creating your wedding ceremony? The questions we hear most often are: How long is the ceremony? Typically 15-30 minutes. Do you write the vows or do we? We can, yet normally we co-create with the couple giving them samples and choices to help with their decisions. Can we use our own vows and readings? Yes. Do I need to remember anything?
Basically, the answer is “no” unless you wish to. We understand you
will be tired and nervous all at once when you finally get to the
ceremony part of your celebration. Normally the officiant will feed you
your lines and please remember look at each other when saying the vows,
not at the officiant. Can a friend or family member do a song or reading? Yes, we encourage involving anyone you wish to make this day special for you and your guests. Do we have to be solemn or can we be light and funny? It’s your day - have it your way. If you want it light and funny, make sure you pick an officiant who can deliver this for you. Can we use contemporary readings or are religious or scriptural readings required? When it comes to vows and readings there is not one requirement. Be as creative as you like. We just want a simple ceremony.
We have learned that “simple” is in the eye of the beholder. Simple to
one person is 10 minutes of I do’s and you may kiss the bride. To others
it’s more about keeping the ceremony light and not too heavy on the
religious side. A Typical Ceremony To give you an idea of how a ceremony might be structured, here is the one of the most common ceremony templates used: Opening Words of the Officiant: This is where we welcome your family and guests. The Giving in Marriage : (Optional)The father or family member gives the bride away. An Opening Prayer or Reading :
Nice place to have a guest or family member do a favorite reading of
the couple’s choice. The officiant is also more than happy to recite
your choice of reading or opening scripture. Definition of Marriage : (Optional) The officiant can define the marriage with your choice of words. Wedding Vows :
Traditional, non-traditional,religious. This is the first time you will
recite a piece to each other with the assistance of your officiant
feeding the lines to both of you. Second Reading or Song : (Optional) Very commonly a guest or family member reads or sings a song. Exchange of Rings : You will choose a ring exchange vow that suits your heart. Closing: (Sometimes called a Benediction) Usually the officiant recites your closing thoughts to the family and guests. Declaration Of Marriage: "By the power vested in me by the State of _______, I now pronounce you____________” and the best part for last, “you may now kiss the bride or life partner.” Introduction of the Newlyweds: The officiant usually introduces the newlyweds by the married names you are taking. Other Bits of Wisdom You
have worked hard at making this the most memorable day of your life for
you and your guests. Please make sure that they can hear your ceremony.
Your DJ or venue will normally have a wireless mic that the officiant
can use or a microphone that can be set up. Your guests and loved ones
really do want to hear your vows and this allows them to be part of your
special celebration, the first day of your married life. Make
sure if there are any special announcements you wish the officiant to
make that you let them know before the ceremony. They can announce this
after you and your wedding party leave the staged area. There
are many free and paid sites on the internet these days that have
samples of wedding ceremonies. Your officiant will also be able to give
you sample ceremonies they have already performed, or samples of vows
and readings. Make sure the ceremony is a true reflection of the both of
you. It’s your very special day…forever more. Jacqueline has officiated weddings and celebrations of life since 2006. She is a non denominational pastor by title , yet assist couples of all types of theory, spirituality and thought, emphasizes the couple and their personal relationship verse religion or necessarily traditional wedding ceremonies. October 2008 revised and printed 2016 |
1920's Speakeasy Theme/Wedding
| Posted on 26 January, 2016 at 20:23 |
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This weekend I was part of a speakeasy themed event and it was wonderful. I will soon post pictures from this event with more ideas, yet while I wait to gather them I wanted to suggest a theme that is perfect for a small, intimate, elegant and affordable wedding (of course any theme normally can translate to larger weddings with some adjustment.) May I suggest a wonderful upcoming designer who was the heart and soul of designing this event, Samantha Nowlin of SIMPLELIFEDESIGN.COM. With this said, in the meantime here are a few other sites that will help you or your wedding team peculate on the wonderful concept of a Speakeasy, 1920's Gatsby themed wedding.
This theme lends itself well to budget weddings for many reasons. In our event we utilized others crystal dishes, furniture, etc before buying the remaining things. This type of theme can be found in thrift store, flea markets and vintage sources because wear and tear is shabby chic !!! More ideas coming soon on this idea. |
Double Wedding Casting Call
| Posted on 15 September, 2015 at 0:15 |
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Wedding Couples, Family and Friends to the newly engaged couple/s- Please pass this onto to them. It may be a unique and creative way to have the wedding of your dreams. My late husband and good friends of ours decided to share our wedding day together. It was the best! We both knew many of the same family and friends so it made perfect sense. It was such a great adventure and so much fun doing it with another bride/couple. We had our own bridesmaids and groomsmen, we shared the main cake and had our own small cakes, shared the cost of food, decorations and such. Please read on: (by the way congratulations, with care, Jacqueline):  This is Carter Palmer,
casting producer based in Los Angeles for Maverick TV. Our company produces the
show “Chrisley Knows Best” on USA Network. http://www.mavericktvusa.com Right now, our company
is casting a brand new TV docu-series about BRIDES getting married next year,
for a major cable network. We’re exploring the topic of “JOINT WEDDINGS". We’re
looking for 2 couples willing to get married at the same time on the same day –
that know each other and decide to share the day together. We believe that combining forces AND budgets, these
brides can have a bigger, better wedding. These brides could be best friends,
sisters, relatives etc. We’re looking for individuals open to this idea. Our show will also enhance the
couple’s wedding day with certain details – with a minimum of $10,000 used for
the wedding from our team. I’ve attached our show’s flyer here. We would love
for you all to share the flyer– through your client base, through social media
– really any way you all are comfortable with? Also – please let us know if
there’s any couples we should speak with? I’m reachable here through email and
by phone:Tel: 424.732.6312. We can also discuss
having you all as part of the show! Thank you so much in
advance! We hope to find some deserving couples together and help give them a
unique, special, over the top wedding day! Best, Carter Palmer Casting Producer All3 Media America Tel: 424.732.6312 |