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Elopements
A wedding trend in Idaho the last two years has been elopements. What I have been told is that big weddings are stressful and expensive and generally tends to be not about the couple. Sneaking away for a private moment in an elopement, allows the couple privacy and...
Personal Wedding Vows
Should you have personal wedding vows? What are the pros and cons of creating your own personal vows? Today we will explore this so you can make a great decision for yourselves as a couple. In the last few years, many couples have moved away from traditional vows to...
Wedding Entrance – A Memorable Procession
People are getting creative with their wedding entrances (processions), and making a grand, memorable entrance. There are many ways to make this day your own, and your wedding entrance is one place you can make a statement. Traditionally, the wedding party, consisting...
A House Clearing -Bring More Love Into a Space
A House Clearing Recently I was asked to do a house clearing, and it was a uniquely special event I wanted to share because it is work I am meant to do! A dark entity had settled into a home and wouldn't go away, causing great angst, panic and fear, resulting in many...
Community Vows
An Old Tradition Coming Back As an officiant, we get to see what is trending in the wedding ceremony; and sometimes, an older tradition makes a comeback, like community vows. What is a community vow? It was when the audience of family and friends attending the wedding...
Putting a Modern Twist on an Old Wedding Tradition
How to Make Your Wedding Ceremony Your Own Co-creating ceremonies is one of my favorite things; and one way we make things fresh is by putting a modern twist on old traditions. I will list several examples for you. And then, if you want more, reach out to me. Or,...
How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows
Your fiance' wants you to write your own wedding vows, and you want to gush about them and tell them all the reasons you love them, and... you are terrified. What do you do? I promise there is a simple way to put this together, and you will feel so glad you did it....
5 Tips for Teaching Kids to Care for Mental Health
by Carrie Spencer Caring for your mental health allows you to be the best parent possible, but it takes time for your kids to learn the same practice. As a parent, it is your responsibility to help your kids understand how to practice self-care and boost their mental...
Summer Solstice
I love, love, love the Sun! It rejuvenates me and fills me with so much energy and good vibes, so it is no wonder that the Summer Solstice is one of my favorite things to celebrate. It is the longest daylight and the shortest night. My question is: Who doesn't want...
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