Pastor Mark's Blog
Advice for planning your ceremony, from choosing an officiant to writing your own vows.
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Six reasons why friends or family members shouldn’t officiate your wedding ceremony
Why a professional officiant is worth it: it takes skill, it's harder than it looks, guests take it more seriously, and it spares your friends a lot of pressure.
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Religious or Non Religious Wedding Ceremony?
How to decide between a religious and non-religious ceremony, including what to do when the two of you have different faiths.
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Should I hire a professional wedding coordinator?
The pros and cons of hiring a wedding coordinator versus planning the day yourself with friends and family.
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Elopement or Big Wedding?
Closeness, cost, stress, traditions and guests: how to choose between eloping and a big wedding.
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Should I hyphenate my name after marriage?
The pros and cons of hyphenating your last name after you marry, including one thing couples often overlook.
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Does your officiant need to be at the rehearsal
What happens at a rehearsal, what your officiant actually does there, and a better way to get to know each other.
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Top Ten Questions to ask your officiant
Ten questions that tell you whether an officiant is the right fit for your ceremony.
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15 Symbolic Ceremonies you can add to your wedding
Unity candle, handfasting, the lasso, the lei exchange and more: fifteen ways to add meaning to your ceremony.
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Should I write my own vows for my wedding?
Should you write your own vows? How to write them, how long they should be, and a sample of traditional vows.
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