Your wedding ceremony is the centerpiece of your special day. In front of your family, friends and new community, you will say the most powerful words that two people can say to each other. Your ceremony will create memories that … Continue reading
Wedding Wire Bride’s Choice Award
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A thank you to my couples for having me as your Celebrant. It means so much to me to know that you found my services to be such an intregal part of one of the biggest days of your life!
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Wedding Walk Tacoma…an event for engaged couples!
Come see me on Sunday, February 20th for a new event for engaged couples. Try out food, visit wedding vendors at several locations. Please click the link below.
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Writing your own wedding vows
Writing your own wedding vows…when I mention that to couples, some jump in enthusiastically, while others absolutley freeze up! Actually, the process of writing your own vows give you a lot to think about and really, should be done over time and not rushed. It is a deepening process…why are you marrying this wonderful man or woman? What are the qualities in your sweetheart that you adore? How has your life changed since you have each other as part of it…how would your life be without each other ?
One really good resource I discovered was The Ultimate Wedding Vow Toolkit. At first, it seems pretty commercial…a tool kit? But, I decided to order one for myself and I have to say it is impressive when you read through it. It is thourough, organized and has built-in templates to help you put just the right thoughts in just the right places. I do give my couples vow options from which to choose…I invite them to edit as they please, but I have to say, the couples who do take on the challenge of writing their own vows give each other the most precious gift…one that money really can’t buy. You might give it a try…they guarantee your satisfaction and think of the satisfaction you will give your sweetheart by taking the time and effort to create your own, original vows.
Looking for someone to perform your wedding? I am a Tacoma, Seattle Wedding Officiant and Minister and would be honored to perform your wedding, large or small. And, if you want, you can have your small wedding (under 6 guests) in my home if you lack a place. I am flexible and easy to work with…I’ll get you married! Please feel free to give me a call at 206-290-1345 and check out my website at www.ceremoniesbycynthia.com
A recent elopement in Tacoma
Cameron and Charise are in love…and wanted to get married in a hurry!
As a Tacoma Wedding Officiant, I was able to accommodate their wishes…a call in the morning and a wedding later that day was do-able!
They also needed to have a quiet place for their ceremony and they asked if they could have their ceremony in my home. I was happy to oblige as I often do, for small, elopement weddings.
Check out my website at www.ceremoniesbycynthia.com for more information for small, but very sweet weddings. Your site or mine, you’d be surprised how nice a small wedding can be. You can be married today! just give me a call at 206-290-1345 and we’ll see what we can arrange.
Elopement Weddings
Sometimes couples just need to get married in a hurry…especially military couples. Rather than heading down to the courthouse for a wedding by a Justice of the Peace, consider contacting me for a quiet, small ceremony in my home. I’ve performed many, many weddings in my home, in front of my fireplace with lit candles and soft background music.
Even though it is a quiet, quick and small ceremony…it is your wedding ceremony, and it counts! Couples share they are very happy with the surroundings and the ceremony that is not too long, but not cut and dry either. Please give me a call to arrange your elopement wedding. My fees are quite reasonable for these ceremonies and if needed, I can provide witnesses for a small fee for each of them.
www.ceremoniesbycynthia.com 206-290-1345
My daughter’s wedding day
A glowing couple
Last Saturday, November 6th, my daughter Rachel married her sweetheart, David. Her day was everything she dreamed of…it was a beautiful ceremony, created by Rachel, David and fellow LifeCycle Celebrant, Annemarie Juhlian. In Celebrant tradition, Annemarie crafted a very personal ceremony sharing their love story and including special tributes to the parents and her grandmother, Rachel…her name sake. Their ceremony featured Rachel and David saying vows to each other that they created, other along with a few customized rituals; one, a memorial tree that is to be planted at their new home in Poulsbo, and two, a hand-made wood box that David made, where Rachel and David wrote down 25 hiking destinations (they are avid hikers). For the next 25 years, they will draw from the box and go on the selected hike for their anniversary.
I loved being Mother of the Bride on Saturday, although I did run the rehearsal on Thursday. (Just so hard to step back totally 
and it was so nice to relax as the very capable and professional Annemarie did her thing with warmth and polish.
My daughter has always been artistic, creative and very organized. She decided on The Grand Holiday Ballroom in Olympia as her venue. The venue makes everything pretty easy and convenient…a beautiful chapel, an in-house DJ, the reception area on the lower level where they include the linens, tables, draped chairs, and take care of all the set up and take down. The food was great…they have their own preferred caterer and a friend’s mother made the most delicious wedding cake as a present to Rachel and Dave. There is a lovely bar area and a non-alcoholic bar and separate seating areas, including couches that are next to a fireplace.
Since many of the guests were from out-of-town, and many of the guests wanted to enjoy their drinks without the worry of driving, we hired a private driver for the evening and rented a 14 passenger van to shuttle guests to the Hotel…an option that was less expensive than a limo. Driver Les, made several trips to The Red Lion Hotel where our guests received a special rate .
I can’t wait for the photos by Tasha Owen Photography and the florist was Garden Party To Go…they did a beautiful job. The photo shoot took place before the ceremony at the State Capitol, providing a beautiful setting indoors, as the outside was pretty wet on Saturday.
We all had a wonderful time, lots of laughter, happy tears and warm hugs and many reunions by friends and family who haven’t seen each other for a lot of years. It was so nice to see so many people come to support Rachel and David as they begin their new life together.
A Lake Quinault Wedding
After 5 inches of rain poured down the day before, it seemed that Serena and Ryan would need to move their 10/10/10 wedding indoors. I spoke with Serena a few days before the wedding about the forecast. I told her, “You never know about the coast…I always get sunshine when I visit the coast.” As I approached the wedding destination, the blue sky was peeking through. When I arrived at the lodge, the lobby sign for the indoor wedding was being removed as the manager gleefully said, “The wedding is taking place outside!” Actually, I was not surprised.
Serena was absolutely stunning as she friskely danced her way up to meet Ryan at the altar. Guests were enchanted with the story of their love…tender moments, lots of laughter and a few tears.
- The Wedding setting
The setting was perfect…the weather was perfect and Serena and Ryan spoke their vows, gazing into each other’s eyes as they became husband and wife. They celebrated with their guests at a lovely reception…with a guest appearance of Serena’s dog, who wore a custom-made bridemaids dress for the occasion.
Then next day, as I got into my car after visiting Kalaloch beach, the rain drops suddenly landed on my windshield. I always get sunshine when I visit the coast! Best wishes to Serena and Ryan and thank you for choosing me as your Celebrant!
Are you looking for a Wedding Celebrant? Please visit my site at www.ceremoniesbycynthia.com or e-mail me at cynthia@ceremoniesbycynthia.com, or call at 253-749-4452
Wedding Vows & Readings: 20 Tips for Writing Your Own Wedding Vows
Wedding Vows & Readings: 20 Tips for Writing Your Own Wedding Vows.
I found this article on The Knot and thought I’d pass it on to those who may consider writing your own vows. Just the process of writing the vows can do much to enhance the meaning behind all the chaos you will likely experience as you move closer to your wedding day.
I know that when couples write their own vows, it deepens the ceremony for the couple as well as for the guests who witness the union. Hopefully, these tips will be of help if you decide to create your own vows.
And, if my couples write their own vows, I am more than happy to edit them or offer suggestions.
Please feel free to contact me for your wedding. I am a Tacoma Wedding Officiant but also perform weddings in Seattle, Olympia and surrounding areas. Visit my website at www.ceremoniesbycynthia.com
Love…laughs…families and friends
It just doesn’t get any better than Heidi and David’s wedding! It was a perfect day for a wedding, especially in a beautiful setting like Laurel Creek Manor in Sumner this past Sept. 10th. I don’t know what was brighter…the sun or the smiles. Family and friends traveled from all over the US to join Heidi and David as they took their vows…and before their vows, I had the privilege of sharing their love story.
There was a perfect blend of tears and smiles and moments of laughter as their story was heard by so many who obviously love this couple. Their story was fun, real and very touching and by the time they got to their vows, you could see everyone was fully engaged and cheering them on as they became husband and wife.
No…it just doesn’t get better than this! Thank you Heidi and David for the awesome honor of performing your wedding. I know your honeymoon in Ireland will be wonderful!