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      <title>Wedding Ideas | Bridal Style | Westchester New York</title>
      <description>Wedding ideas, style, reviews, venues and the best wedding vendors in Westchester New York.  Find the best and learn from the secrets of NY brides.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2012 19:02:40 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>SPCA: NYC vet dumped euthanized pets along highway</title>
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         <description>A new family attraction featuring more than 30 animatronic dinosaurs opens this holiday weekend on 20 acres of woods and grass in northern New Jersey.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 18:57:44 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Escape From Computer Time</title>
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         <description>Yesterday, we had the best time escaping the beautiful country. &amp;nbsp;After a portrait shoot at Chaffinch Island Park and then a Premiere Party for clients, we loaded up the "Daddy' wagon" with Milo and headed up to Jonathan Edwards Winery's Tenth Anniversary Party in North Stonington. &amp;nbsp;The sky was stunning as it threatened big storms all day -- periwinkle at times, then the sun would come out. &amp;nbsp;All the greens were amplified GREEN from all the rain we've been having. &amp;nbsp;Nature at it's best. &amp;nbsp;Thank you Erica and Jonathan for throwing the shindig. &amp;nbsp;We met some very fun people and fell in love with two of their wines. &amp;nbsp;www.jonathanedwardswinery.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I6Fi4Odt6fs/T8JKLwpy_5I/AAAAAAAABi0/bz-E3J-G6bg/s1600/LeslieDumkeStudio2012+(2+of+14).jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"&gt;&lt;img alt="Jonathan Edwards Winery Connecticut Wedding Photographers" border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I6Fi4Odt6fs/T8JKLwpy_5I/AAAAAAAABi0/bz-E3J-G6bg/s320/LeslieDumkeStudio2012+(2+of+14).jpg" width="320"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-290357277955821889?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sun, 27 May 2012 15:38:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>2 stores step in to meet needs</title>
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         <description>Nurse practitioner Loretta Stopa owns two businesses, the Home Healthcare Store, and Comfort Footwear on Route 211.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sat, 26 May 2012 06:17:59 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>OBX Wedding | $10,000 Outer Banks Beach Wedding Contest</title>
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         <description>So, their giving away one thousand dollars of free Outer Banks Wedding Photography services for every year they've been in business.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Raw Video: Brawl erupts in Ukrainian parliament over language bill</title>
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         <description>Violent scuffles broke out in the Ukrainian Rada, or parliament, on Thursday, May 24 as deputies debated a bill allowing the official use of Russian language in some parts of the country.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Engagement: Erwin-Barros</title>
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         <description>Announcement is made of the engagement of Tiffany Barros and Benjamin Erwin . She is the daughter of Lydia and Scott Gerard of Fairfield, and he is the son of Charlene and Bob Erwin of Westport.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 22:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Video: Neighbours react to Etan Patz's suspect</title>
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         <description>A law enforcement official says a man has told police he suffocated Etan Patz, the 6-year-old boy whose disappearance in 1979 helped give rise to the missing-children's movement that put youngsters' faces on milk cartons.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 22:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Outer Banks Wedding Contest | $10,000 in prizes</title>
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         <description>For two lucky OBX brides, there Outer Banks Wedding Photography is going to be completely FREE, because Blue Sky Photography, LLC is giving away two first place prices worth $5,000 each.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 21:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Video: Prince Charles joins in Regina celebrations</title>
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         <description>Prince Charles and his wife Camilla celebrated the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in Regina Wednesday.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 24 May 2012 05:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Video: Royals visit First Nations University</title>
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         <description>Prince Charles and Camilla were met by traditional dancers and a drum circle at Regina's First Nations University Wednesday.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Montgomery bride spared jail in cancer scam</title>
         <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York/~3/xghEL0d1dR8/montgomery-bride-spared-jail-in-cancer-scam-1.3735974</link>
         <description>In WEST HEMPSTEAD road construction. right lane closed on RT-24/HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE WB between S CHERRY VALLEY AVE and before NASSAU BLVD In COMMACK right lane blocked on NY RT-25 WB approaching CR-14/INDIAN HEAD RD and before SUNKEN MEADOW PKY North Country Rd Closed between and Stony Brook Rd and Wellington Dr  In STONY BROOK closed due to ... (more)&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 23:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Video: Private rocket sails past International Space Station</title>
         <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York/~3/rSDtgx_PDHk/</link>
         <description>The world's first private supply ship flew tantalizingly close to the International Space Station on Thursday but did not stop, completing a critical test in advance of the actual docking.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Skype chat: Nanos says Canadians want jobs before jets</title>
         <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York/~3/xz1O8tmAxVM/</link>
         <description>The pollster tells the Globe's Carys Mills that Canadians are not all that interested in military spending and would rather see the economy strengthened first The world's first private supply ship flew tantalizingly close to the International Space Station on Thursday but did not stop, completing a critical test in advance of the actual docking.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
&lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=xz1O8tmAxVM:T1AFvoP7QG4:yIl2AUoC8zA"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=xz1O8tmAxVM:T1AFvoP7QG4:qj6IDK7rITs"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=xz1O8tmAxVM:T1AFvoP7QG4:gIN9vFwOqvQ"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?i=xz1O8tmAxVM:T1AFvoP7QG4:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Video: Engineers save historic Swiss building by moving it</title>
         <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York/~3/JEhj4G-hPik/</link>
         <description>With the most accurate precision, Swiss engineers 'push' a historical 6,200 ton-heavy building in Zurich, in its entirety, 60 metres to the west of its original location.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
&lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=JEhj4G-hPik:Ckv1CsJem_A:yIl2AUoC8zA"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=JEhj4G-hPik:Ckv1CsJem_A:qj6IDK7rITs"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=JEhj4G-hPik:Ckv1CsJem_A:gIN9vFwOqvQ"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?i=JEhj4G-hPik:Ckv1CsJem_A:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Video: 911 dispatcher caught sleeping on the job</title>
         <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York/~3/TePcSEr7QbQ/</link>
         <description>A woman who called 911 after her husband was unable to breathe found a snoring Maryland dispatcher at the other end of the line.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
&lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=TePcSEr7QbQ:i5NoyRfq-pQ:yIl2AUoC8zA"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=TePcSEr7QbQ:i5NoyRfq-pQ:qj6IDK7rITs"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=TePcSEr7QbQ:i5NoyRfq-pQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?i=TePcSEr7QbQ:i5NoyRfq-pQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Video: Northern Ontario wildfires prompt evacuation watch</title>
         <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York/~3/2oJ7VLfAjHk/</link>
         <description>An Iowa man stopped outside a Dubuque bar with a small zebra and a parrot in his truck has been charged with drunken driving.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Video: Spectacular head-on collision caught on tape</title>
         <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York/~3/CDiDqFY3nPg/</link>
         <description>A driver with a dash camera has captured video that shows a truck flip and slam into him on a highway in Russia.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
&lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=CDiDqFY3nPg:rYJkjCfuXEY:yIl2AUoC8zA"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?d=yIl2AUoC8zA" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=CDiDqFY3nPg:rYJkjCfuXEY:qj6IDK7rITs"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?a=CDiDqFY3nPg:rYJkjCfuXEY:gIN9vFwOqvQ"&gt;&lt;img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York?i=CDiDqFY3nPg:rYJkjCfuXEY:gIN9vFwOqvQ" border="0"&gt;&lt;/img&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Video: Stuntman makes skydive without parachute</title>
         <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York/~3/guepzwPufEU/</link>
         <description>A stuntman in Britain has became the first person to skydive from above 2,000 feet and land without a parachute.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>My Lovely Jennifer and Mark</title>
         <link>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Wedding-Ideas-Bridal-Style-Westchester-New-York/~3/aRu6vQKXVKw/my-lovely-jennifer-and-mark.html</link>
         <description>Jennifer and Mark's Wedding Day at St Joseph's in Chester and The Madison Beach Hotel on Saturday was the most beautiful wedding.  Thank you for having us along as part of your very special day.  Thank you also to Tania Sones for your superior second shooting and for Kelley Kapfer's assistance in all things important.  The day was filled with love and joy, oh, and, &lt;b&gt;soooooo much laughter&lt;/b&gt;.   I think you can see by the images below.   &lt;div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cE_dolkc1eo/T7xXgoZ08lI/AAAAAAAABiY/MJ6QhgeFmEc/s1600/huss%2Bcollage%2B1.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="280" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cE_dolkc1eo/T7xXgoZ08lI/AAAAAAAABiY/MJ6QhgeFmEc/s400/huss%2Bcollage%2B1.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vX_YUmXiYxM/T7xXfyLuEiI/AAAAAAAABiM/WLCj1-jEyG8/s1600/huss%2Bcollage%2B2.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="280" width="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vX_YUmXiYxM/T7xXfyLuEiI/AAAAAAAABiM/WLCj1-jEyG8/s400/huss%2Bcollage%2B2.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;  &lt;div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UYwwAtS2Fcc/T7xXesV8BAI/AAAAAAAABiA/-sAMa3jLR44/s1600/huss%2Bcollage%2B3.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="280" width="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UYwwAtS2Fcc/T7xXesV8BAI/AAAAAAAABiA/-sAMa3jLR44/s400/huss%2Bcollage%2B3.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;  Delicious Vendors and FRIENDS of mine!  &lt;b&gt;venue:&lt;/b&gt; Elizabeth Ferguson.  www.madisonbeachhotel.com &lt;b&gt;florist:&lt;/b&gt; Debra at Bakes and Baldwin in Madison, CT.  www.beautifulweddingflowers.com  &lt;b&gt;hair and makeup:&lt;/b&gt; Jennie Fresa of Jennie Fresa Make Up and Boutiquerie.  www.jenniefresa.com.  &lt;b&gt;music:&lt;/b&gt; Ray Jarrell.  www.rayjarrellentertainment.com   my favorite is this shot so far.  we used the super silver side of our light disc for an elegant, fashion feel for jennifer as she is such a beauty.  &lt;div class="separator" style="clear:both;text-align:center;"&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LUFBDuivgJ0/T7xaiMQrPlI/AAAAAAAABio/2TJWe5puM4E/s1600/LeslieDumkeStudio2012%2B%25282%2Bof%2B1%2529-2.jpg" style="margin-left:1em;margin-right:1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="400" width="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LUFBDuivgJ0/T7xaiMQrPlI/AAAAAAAABio/2TJWe5puM4E/s400/LeslieDumkeStudio2012%2B%25282%2Bof%2B1%2529-2.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-5456781157464795346?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 03:27:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Suicide adds to history of Kennedy misfortunes</title>
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         <description>America's great political dynasty is grieving again after Mary Richardson Kennedy, the estranged wife of Robert Kennedy Jr., hanged herself Wednesday at the family's 10-acre estate in a New York City suburb.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 05:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Family feuds as Mary Richardson Kennedy is buried</title>
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         <description>As someone who lived on the edge of the spotlight that shines on the Kennedys, Mary Richardson Kennedy was there long enough to become a partner in their rituals of grief - she was there when the clan buried Michael Kennedy, killed in a skiing accident in 1997, and John F Kennedy Jr, who died in a plane crash in 1999.&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sat, 19 May 2012 23:23:03 +0000</pubDate>
         <category>Obituaries</category>
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         <title>Madison Engagement Shoot</title>
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         <description>Fun with Heidi and George!  Their wedding day is coming up soon in early June in Ridgefield, CT.  Heidi was so creative with finding props to bring along to our shoot.  Thank you to Kris Orlowski for your very fine shooting.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://animoto.com/play/r1MN3iRIjFrKh6XFJYdOIA"&gt;Madison Engagement Shoot&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-5320333983396796853?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Krystel and Danny Have Tied The Knot</title>
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         <description>COZUMEL ROCKS!  &lt;br /&gt;The ceremony at San Miguel Church ended at the perfect time.  The newlyweds and family walked over to the main plaza while everyone cheered on.  We had a blast covering group shots there and then walked over to the pier where the sun was setting at just the right time.  (Or rather, it was perfectly timed for us to be there then!)  The horse and buggy ride through the gentle streets of this little town was just fabulous.  And, I got to ride with them with my super wide lens.  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         <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:52:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Cozumel Wedding Chapter Two: The Ceremony</title>
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         <description>San Miguel Plaza&lt;br /&gt;Krystel wanted to have her ceremony at this small chapel that is right in the middle of this island town at San Miguel Catholic Church because it is where she had her first communion.  She and Danny go to Mass there when they are visiting the island.  She loved the vintage, kitschy feel -- light blue walls, the marble floors, small arcs, golden candlelight and other, sweet ornamental touches.  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         <pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2012 18:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Destination Wedding in Cozumel: Chapter One, The PENTHOUSE!</title>
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         <description>We were delighted to cover Krystel and Danny's Wedding on the island of Cozumel this winter.  Here's Chapter One: Getting Ready.  The day was absolutely gorgeous as vacationers sunbathed by the pool while we looked down from the Penthouse.  Thank you Steve Depino of Steve Depino Photography for your very, very fine second shooting.  Thank you Kelley Kapfer for running things and shooting awesome art shots.  We were the Terrific Trio -- we all wore our "boatie," striped shirts &amp; had a blast riding the wave of fun action, love and passion.  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         <pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 16:42:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>El Presidente Hotel on Cozumel</title>
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         <description>&lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;as always... EL PREZ ROCKS!&lt;span style="font-weight:bold;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4hOd855kEFg/TyrNBTguAVI/AAAAAAAABcY/4elIATZ06a8/s1600/Peralta%2BEShoot%2BELPRES%2BTemplate%2BFive.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:280px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4hOd855kEFg/TyrNBTguAVI/AAAAAAAABcY/4elIATZ06a8/s400/Peralta%2BEShoot%2BELPRES%2BTemplate%2BFive.jpg" border="0" alt="Destination Wedding Photographers, Cozumel Engagement Shoot, Mayan Riviera Photographers, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704597300319224146"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This is where I had my rehearsal dinner and just love visiting each and every time I am on the island.  Krystel and Danny posed for us a few final times after we bombed around the outer beaches.  We all melted into the super comfi orange lounge couches to watch the sunset.  Cesar and Olga, from the hotel hosted our visit with divine comfort and Steve Depino and I shared our first, icy cold, refreshing margarita!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;http://www.intercontinentalcozumel.com/english/about/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TrpvMfqDshw/TyrMUPCw0lI/AAAAAAAABcM/Zk-ITXwfjRI/s1600/Peralta%2BE%2BShoot%2BELPREZ%2BTemplate%2BFour.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:280px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TrpvMfqDshw/TyrMUPCw0lI/AAAAAAAABcM/Zk-ITXwfjRI/s400/Peralta%2BE%2BShoot%2BELPREZ%2BTemplate%2BFour.jpg" border="0" alt="Destination Wedding Photographers, Cozumel Engagement Shoot, Mayan Riviera Photographers, Presidente InterContinental Cozumel" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704596526025724498"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-9170697678312265533?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Krystel and Danny's Destination Wedding Week Begins!</title>
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         <description>My love for the Island of COZUMEL continues.  This visit I was lucky enough to cover a Destination Wedding for the awesome and HUGE Peralta family whom I've know for about twenty years.  I'm their In House photographer, so to speak.  Krystel and Danny grew up in California but agreed to host their 120 person bash on their beloved island of Cozumel.  Kelley Kapfer, (amazing stylist), Steve Depino (amazing photographer!) and I met up with this very loving couple on the Wednesday before the wedding for a really fun time at the outer beaches of Playa Bonita and Chen Rio.  There's nothing but pure jungle on one side of the little road and pure beach on the other side of the road.  No hotels, no electricity.  Pure NATURE!  It's actually where I got married ten years ago (on horses!)  So, with the help of Colleen and Cristian, we darted around the dreamy locaciones!  Thanks K, S, C &amp; C for all your fine help and work.  At sunset we arrived at El Presidente Hotel, but that's another blog.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ms0bdSU63gc/Tym_UdjPdfI/AAAAAAAABcA/jxOBogx-1hM/s1600/E-Shoot%2BTemplate%2BOne.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:280px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ms0bdSU63gc/Tym_UdjPdfI/AAAAAAAABcA/jxOBogx-1hM/s400/E-Shoot%2BTemplate%2BOne.jpg" border="0" alt="Cozumel Wedding Photographers, Playa Bonita, Chen Rio, Island Wedding, Engagement Shoot, Destination Wedding Photographers" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704300761292174834"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HUukDJtWNZ4/Tym_DNFr_nI/AAAAAAAABbo/7rQ5MzCM-0w/s1600/Peralta%2BE%2BSHoot%2BTemplate%2BTHree.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:280px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HUukDJtWNZ4/Tym_DNFr_nI/AAAAAAAABbo/7rQ5MzCM-0w/s400/Peralta%2BE%2BSHoot%2BTemplate%2BTHree.jpg" border="0" alt="Cozumel Wedding Photographers, Playa Bonita, Chen Rio, Island Wedding, Engagement Session, Destination Wedding Photographers, Mayan Riviera Weddings" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704300464815472242"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dNsBI01CQQ4/Tym_DjNxLEI/AAAAAAAABb0/xO2p3tW-v2s/s1600/Peralta%2BE%2BShoot%2BTemplate%2BTwo.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:190px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dNsBI01CQQ4/Tym_DjNxLEI/AAAAAAAABb0/xO2p3tW-v2s/s400/Peralta%2BE%2BShoot%2BTemplate%2BTwo.jpg" border="0" alt="Cozumel Wedding Photographers, Playa Bonita, Chen Rio, Island Wedding, Engagement Session, Destination Wedding Photographers, Mayan Riviera Photographers" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704300470754946114"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-742254060002300023?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Harkness Eolia Mansion</title>
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         <description>I was lucky to have the most beautiful day for Susan's wedding.  And what a great dance party they had.  The DJ played the best music.  My friend Yumiko at Hana Floral Design orchestrated the flowers while the talented Linda and Gina from A Thyme To Cook provided super elegant cuisine.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VENUE: http://www.stateparks.com/harkness_memorial.html.  &lt;br /&gt;CATERER: http://www.athymetocook.com.  &lt;br /&gt;FLORIST: www.hanafloraldesign.com.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JNlH-VMV_S0/Tw9gW1Q5u1I/AAAAAAAABbc/h8U2jG_3bBE/s1600/Harkness%2B100dpi.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JNlH-VMV_S0/Tw9gW1Q5u1I/AAAAAAAABbc/h8U2jG_3bBE/s400/Harkness%2B100dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="CT Wedding Photographers, Leslie Dumke Studio, Harkness State Park, Eolia Mansion" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696877999018326866"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-2211555866182414644?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>The New Haven Lawn Club and Hana Floral Design</title>
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         <description>This classy, New Haven Club is so unique &amp; elegant and I love covering events there. &lt;br /&gt;Christine and all of team are so bright, energetic and accommodating.  My brides are always calm and that's a good thing.  &lt;br /&gt;VENUE: http://www.nhlawnclub.com/facilities/banquet-event-facilities&lt;br /&gt;FLOWERS: Hana Floral Design.  The ever talented Yumiko Fletcher.  www.hanafloraldesign.com.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kYeUomGhq9E/Tw9XDeQLRSI/AAAAAAAABbE/m_ky2PyJ0V8/s1600/NHLC%2BCollage%2B100dpi.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kYeUomGhq9E/Tw9XDeQLRSI/AAAAAAAABbE/m_ky2PyJ0V8/s400/NHLC%2BCollage%2B100dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="CT Wedding Photographers, Leslie Dumke Studio, New Haven Lawn Club" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696867770819101986"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-5307060685523083190?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>The Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, Connecticut</title>
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         <description>When clients book this pristine, white mansion they drive up the luxuriously, long driveway to the circular driveway, the sprawling lawns in the back of the property surrounded by 100 year old, super tall, pine trees.  True elegance.  The mansion is so well cared for and maintained.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VENUE: We worked with Kristy and Deborah at www.wadsworthmansion.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OLRcY-77v5s/Tw8_KXjTR8I/AAAAAAAABa4/MqEQ2j5vFo4/s1600/Wadsworth%2BLayout%2B100dpi.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:280px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OLRcY-77v5s/Tw8_KXjTR8I/AAAAAAAABa4/MqEQ2j5vFo4/s400/Wadsworth%2BLayout%2B100dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="CT wedding photographers, leslie dumke studio, the wadsworth mansion at long hill, middletown, CT" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696841501000288194"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-1428086537749416617?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:12:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>The New York Yacht Club in Newport, Rhode Island</title>
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         <description>An absolute AWESOME venue for a wedding! Boats galore, the gorgeous SPERRY TENT, dreamy sunsets and terrific views.  Plus all of your guests get to enjoy the weekend going to the beaches, mansion tours and fun stores in town!   &lt;br /&gt;VENUE: www.nyyc.org/findingharbour.  FLORIST: www.stoneblossom.com.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tGDhb5ePDY/Tw8zMM8bGPI/AAAAAAAABas/GBXVFvafpqE/s1600/NYYC%2BCollage%2B100dpi.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:280px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1tGDhb5ePDY/Tw8zMM8bGPI/AAAAAAAABas/GBXVFvafpqE/s400/NYYC%2BCollage%2B100dpi.jpg" border="0" alt="rhode island wedding photographers, leslie dumke studio, new york yacht club, newport weddings, mansion weddings" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696828338373073138"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-8652570937650905965?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Kate and Jed's Wedding Day: Part One</title>
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         <description>The Most ELEGANT of all weddings.  Thank you for having us!  We were super delighted to be there!  The vendor list is insane!&lt;br /&gt;VENUE: The Delamar Hotel on Greenwich Harbor.  www.delamargreenwich.com.  &lt;br /&gt;WEDDING PLANNER: Arney Walker of www.pineapplepro.com.  &lt;br /&gt;MAKE UP: Warren Tricomi: www.warrentricomi.com.  &lt;br /&gt;BAND: "Twilight" by www.startalentinc.com.  &lt;br /&gt;FLORIST: Diane Gould: http://site.dianagouldltd.com.  &lt;br /&gt;VIDEOGRAPHER:  My dear friend, Michael Cyr, of www.buzzmediacompany.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6s_RxhXPa0/To3S3m7ZFXI/AAAAAAAABSo/bu5js-W1b-o/s1600/0057.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J6s_RxhXPa0/To3S3m7ZFXI/AAAAAAAABSo/bu5js-W1b-o/s400/0057.jpg" border="0" alt="Kate and Jed's Wedding Day" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660412159458874738"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;Above, our "Vanity Fair" look a like photo.   &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a 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         <title>Meghan and Jamie AND MAX Tie The Knot at New Haven Country Club</title>
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         <description>Meghan and I were both visiting our mothers up in Stonington one weekend when we found ourselves down by Lighthouse Beach for Sunset.  Meghan noticed my funny looking white boxer, Milo, sitting in the back of my volvo and I noticed her adorable new baby.  I asked her if she would do a Trade - dog for baby - but she said no.  A month later my name was referred to her and when she went to my website and saw the "Milo and Me" slide show, she realized we had already met, clicked and that this was all KARMA.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VENUE: Helen Blanchard at NHCC.  They show lots of my imagery!  Yeehaw.  &lt;br /&gt;http://www.newhavencc.com/Weddings-and-Banquets/Wedding-and-Banquet-Photos.aspx&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CATERER: Ben Bloom at La Cuisine, Branford, CT.  http://www.lacuisine.net&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;DRESS: The White Dress By The Shore in Clinton, http://www.thewhitedressbytheshore.com.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNz5FvaH0j0/ToESCLaBd1I/AAAAAAAABOM/z_xgNEdltOs/s1600/lesliedumkestudio-6.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:266px;height:400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wNz5FvaH0j0/ToESCLaBd1I/AAAAAAAABOM/z_xgNEdltOs/s400/lesliedumkestudio-6.jpg" border="0" alt="new haven country club, new haven wedding photographers" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656822435585029970"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" 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         <author>noreply@blogger.com (Leslie Dumke)</author>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 23:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Baby Lorelei</title>
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Consider us your documentarians!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FmNbzRiY_hA/Tfy8JNiTLdI/AAAAAAAABNM/-0CFYKqyMzw/s1600/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-13-2.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FmNbzRiY_hA/Tfy8JNiTLdI/AAAAAAAABNM/-0CFYKqyMzw/s400/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-13-2.jpg" border="0" alt="Hammonasett State Park, Baby Portrait Photographer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619573301489905106"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N-laHojdkio/Tfy8IoBy2UI/AAAAAAAABNE/zatL4_dPJKo/s1600/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-14-2.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N-laHojdkio/Tfy8IoBy2UI/AAAAAAAABNE/zatL4_dPJKo/s400/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-14-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619573291421456706"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uoc4ISivQow/Tfy8IRPj8TI/AAAAAAAABM8/VVI_nYS_aM4/s1600/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-15-2.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uoc4ISivQow/Tfy8IRPj8TI/AAAAAAAABM8/VVI_nYS_aM4/s400/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-15-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619573285305184562"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AkP9FQKeyok/Tfy8HpnrPdI/AAAAAAAABMs/LeDAxpdGzZY/s1600/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-36.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AkP9FQKeyok/Tfy8HpnrPdI/AAAAAAAABMs/LeDAxpdGzZY/s400/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-36.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619573274668907986"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOlnhO_RDx8/Tfy7AzWDDTI/AAAAAAAABMk/bZQh1ZJTxpM/s1600/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-19-2.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OOlnhO_RDx8/Tfy7AzWDDTI/AAAAAAAABMk/bZQh1ZJTxpM/s400/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-19-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619572057508613426"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wTjjyPSVeUU/Tfy7AYl8MZI/AAAAAAAABMc/hVyIdrxESK4/s1600/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-20-2.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wTjjyPSVeUU/Tfy7AYl8MZI/AAAAAAAABMc/hVyIdrxESK4/s400/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-20-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619572050327515538"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z0mkOLRAalQ/Tfy6_1Y_GKI/AAAAAAAABMU/Mf5T7JkYRzA/s1600/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-22-2.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z0mkOLRAalQ/Tfy6_1Y_GKI/AAAAAAAABMU/Mf5T7JkYRzA/s400/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-22-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619572040877938850"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wfiIoX88mMw/Tfy6_kVidiI/AAAAAAAABMM/baDI-sMAv2Y/s1600/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-25-2.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wfiIoX88mMw/Tfy6_kVidiI/AAAAAAAABMM/baDI-sMAv2Y/s400/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-25-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619572036300076578"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NMTWsq_HSB4/Tfy6_Rcn6bI/AAAAAAAABME/Eb0jOUVGL6o/s1600/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-32.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NMTWsq_HSB4/Tfy6_Rcn6bI/AAAAAAAABME/Eb0jOUVGL6o/s400/Leslie%2BDumke%2BStudio-32.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5619572031229520306"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-7181131217435987169?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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We had to postpone so many times due the rainy spring we had but was I glad to have the day we did -- perfect blue skies, green, green lawns and a nice cool breeze.  Melissa and Jeff were so beautiful.  I got home and thought, "it just doesn't get better than this."  I'm so lucky to be doing what I am doing for a living.  Thanks to Jen Satinsky, my former bride, for coming out to help.  She's an aspiring photographer with a great, natural eye!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-931714088368287845?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Amy and Neil's Wedding Day at The Stone Mill House</title>
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         <description>One of the nicest places to be - forget about a wedding -- just being at the New York Botanical Gardens is such a spiritual experience.  Amy and Neil's Wedding was at the ever-beautiful and newly renovated Stone Mill House.  The flowers were stunning: Forever in Bloom.  The catering was gorgeous as always: Abigail Kirsch.  The manager, Paul Richards treated us like GOLD.  Thank you to Kris Orlowski, my amazing second shooter for coming all the way down to the Bronx!  We battled the rain and here are some fun art shots from the day.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;VENUE: Stone Mill House, Botantical Gardens, NY.  &lt;br /&gt;http://www.abigailkirsch.com/exclusive-locations/the-new-york-botanical-garden-stone-mill&lt;br /&gt;CATERER: www/abigailkirsch.com&lt;br /&gt;FLORIST: http://www.foreverinbloomonline.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5-Y_fdBcWig/TeZ4NU-VUVI/AAAAAAAABJo/XLln8ctO4Tk/s1600/lesliedumkestudio%2B%252813%2529.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5-Y_fdBcWig/TeZ4NU-VUVI/AAAAAAAABJo/XLln8ctO4Tk/s400/lesliedumkestudio%2B%252813%2529.jpg" border="0" alt="Westchester Wedding Photographers, Leslie Dumke Studio, New York Botantical Gardens, Stone Mill House" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613306155927687506"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" 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         <title>Topping it Off!</title>
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         <description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1OjfI9CDKyc/Tdsa-UM6X3I/AAAAAAAABN0/PW59YoJQ_CQ/s1600/cousins.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="MARGIN:0px 10px 10px 0px;WIDTH:320px;FLOAT:left;HEIGHT:240px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610107418697162610" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1OjfI9CDKyc/Tdsa-UM6X3I/AAAAAAAABN0/PW59YoJQ_CQ/s320/cousins.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Since becoming a wedding officiant in New York City, I have come to really appreciate individuals from the British Empire. As antiquated as it sounds, there is something wonderful and romantic about the grace and manners of the Kingdom. I have become particularly fond of the British affection for hats and so-called fascinators. The fascinators are a new-fangled hat--something akin to a cross between a traditional hat and a headband.....all of the glory of a hat, with none of the "hat head." I first became familiar with the wonders of the fascinator at my weddings of British and Australian brides. However, with the recent Royal Wedding, I share some of my favorite shots with you, including one of yours truly. I was in my office sporting a fascinator sent by my dear, dear friend Kirsty, who now lives in Australia. To our Dear Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge....please keep our new love affair with hats and fascinators!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-7152720136884748448?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>For the Love of the Game</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RBJwW7c0ozw/TdhTLElhtZI/AAAAAAAABNs/ZtoUkZrq0nI/s1600/wedding%2Bgolf.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="MARGIN:0px 10px 10px 0px;WIDTH:225px;FLOAT:left;HEIGHT:320px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609324785564759442" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RBJwW7c0ozw/TdhTLElhtZI/AAAAAAAABNs/ZtoUkZrq0nI/s320/wedding%2Bgolf.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div&gt;I was recently asked to participate in an innovative wedding between a bride and her golf-loving husband. The wedding took place on a golf course, with numerous very humorous elements. Although I used only portions of this essay in the ceremony script, I enjoyed the opportunity to make the connections between a game we adore and a happy marriage. This usual ceremony language is a perfect example of how a skillful Celebrant can use any interest of a couple in their ceremony. Enjoy:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I, personally, have long been a fan of golf, not only as a complicated sport, but one that is filled with tradition, symbolism, pageantry and dignity. Golf is not a simple endeavor and most people who have played are struck with the ups and downs of their skill (and handicap). Golf, in general, doesn’t afford us the luxury of consistent improvement, rather—like life—unexpected challenges present themselves, perhaps when we least expect them. The typical golfer, who routinely keeps his ball in play in the fairway, may be surprised when he suddenly begins to develop a nasty slice. So too, a productive marriage that happily moves through time may, on occasion, come upon an unwelcome and inexplicable problem. To move through both sets of challenges, it takes time, patience, and a willingness to address the matter at hand, sooner rather than later. Like golf, when we stumble upon a vexing obstacle, in a good marriage we are afforded second chances—an emotional Mulligan, if you will. A kind, forgiving partner will routinely allow a gimme—assuming the best in his or her beloved.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Not only has golf been a game of gentlemen (and gentlewomen) over the years, even the casual weekend golfer is called upon to exhibit a level of respect and honesty. Whether on modest public links or a distinguished PGA course, innumerable situations arise that demand good judgment and a commitment to fair play. If a ball goes out of bounds, a true golfer will accept the outcome and uphold the commonly accepted rules of the game. In a good marriage, a well-intentioned husband or wife must always embrace fairness and own up to his or her part in whatever disagreement may arise. There’s no bending of the rules in a well-played golf game, and no emotional cheating in a mature marriage. An esteemable golfer will be considerate of others—making a tee time, for instance, or allowing other to play through when he is slow. He will leave a hole in the same fine condition he found it, fixing his divets along the way. To my mind such an orientation is akin to a kind husband or wife will be mindful of treating his partner with empathy and respect.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Golf, at its best, embodies humility and a willingness to learn and change. The prudent player will seek the advice of those with wisdom—whether it be a coach, club pro or Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book. And in marriage, the best lessons we often learn are from the loving marriages we saw as children. And, when something isn’t working, a serious golfer will honestly assess the situation. When reviewing video of a long held swing, he will be willing to try a different approach. Just because some grip or stance has been a lifelong habit, it just might not the best choice for a more productive outcome, anymore. In marriage, thoughtful husbands and wives will evaluate a marital impasse, and consider altering their style of communications and relating.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When I was coming up, we had an expression “Drive for show, and putt for dough.” A golfer at any level will enjoy enormous satisfaction from hitting that sweet spot on the club, yielding a long, straight drive and set up for the next shot. But it is with the finesse and prowess of his short game that he will save strokes and lower the all-important handicap. In marriage, as the writer Wilferd Arlan Peterson says, “The little things are the big things.” Grand romantic gestures have their place, but it is daily acts of kindness and generosity that are the foundation of a happy home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;While many consider this an individual sport, the opportunities for true partnership, shared values, and common objectives are innumerable. The interdependent relationship of a golfer and his caddy can be heartwarming. While one is in the lead, he willingly consults his partner and takes seriously advice that is offered. I suggest to you that the format of the scramble is one that is replicated time and again in marriage. The team prospers by capitalizing on the strengths of the individuals. Over time, reliance on those advantages goes back and forth—with one partner taking the lead, and then the other. But, always they are working in concert for the benefit of the couple and family.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A joy of golf is its reverence of history—all that has come before. Whether the fabled Green Jacket at Augusta or the homage we pay to Bobby Jones, it is important to recognize the sport in the trajectory of its rich history of centuries. And so, I invite you to prepare to exchange vows, promises offered by untold generations before you. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-9144712106987411094?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Honoring Native American Wedding Traditions</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c8JWsYdJyWk/TdKh4uyTQtI/AAAAAAAABLM/pjO2BSa8XjY/s1600/native%2Bamericans.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN:0px auto 10px;WIDTH:213px;DISPLAY:block;HEIGHT:320px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607722482033443538" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c8JWsYdJyWk/TdKh4uyTQtI/AAAAAAAABLM/pjO2BSa8XjY/s320/native%2Bamericans.JPG"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;Having been born and raised in Oklahoma—“Home of the Red Man”—I have always had some appreciation and understanding of the Native American history and culture. As we know, the story of so-called American Indians has, in many ways, been tragic….one that is filled atrocities that included the introduction of catastrophic diseases such as Small Pox, a disease previously unknown to the First Peoples. The land of Native Americans was confiscated, with Indians following a “Trail of Tears” of relocation to places like Oklahoma. Despite the cruelty of this past, the cultures of the scores of Native American “tribes” remains a treasure in many places in America. It was only after my sister married a member of the Chickasaw Nation (One of the so-called Five Civilized Tribes), did I delve into Native American affairs in any way.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It was just last week, that I had the honor to marry a young man who was a member of the Cherokee Nation. This union offered me the opportunity to do a bit of research on Native American marriage and courtship rituals. Certainly, the particular customs vary among the various American Indian Nations. But for couples wishing to pay respect to their Native heritage, many options exists. A helpful book by the late Leslie Gourse, Native American Courtship and Marriage Traditions (New York: Hippocrene Books), offers a variety of suggestions ranging from Native garments, rituals, dances, and music. Among the poetry selections included a Cherokee Prayer, perfect for this couple:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;CHEROKEE PRAYER&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;God in Heaven above&lt;br /&gt;please protect the ones we love.&lt;br /&gt;We honor all you created as we pledge&lt;br /&gt;our hearts and lives together.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We honor Mother Earth&lt;br /&gt;and ask for our marriage to be abundant&lt;br /&gt;and grow stronger through the seasons;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We honor Fire&lt;br /&gt;and ask that our union&lt;br /&gt;be warm and glowing&lt;br /&gt;with love in our hearts;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We honor Wind&lt;br /&gt;and ask that we sail through life&lt;br /&gt;safe and calm as in our father’s arms;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We honor Water&lt;br /&gt;to clean and soothe our relationship&lt;br /&gt;that it may never thirst for love;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;With all the forces of the universe you created,&lt;br /&gt;we pray for harmony and true happiness&lt;br /&gt;as we forever grow young together.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Amen.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many resources exist for those seeking to learn about Native wedding traditions. The recently opened Smithsonian Institute’s &lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nmai.si.edu/"&gt;National Museum of the American Indian&lt;/a&gt; is a perfect place to start.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Share this! Share this on Facebook Tweet this Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-7728331491173465911?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 16:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>An Open Letter to Sir Paul McCartney</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XCXF2bR2Rqg/TdHDz65fOLI/AAAAAAAABKs/Epw4glaaAEs/s1600/British.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="WIDTH:320px;HEIGHT:213px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5607478307804100786" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XCXF2bR2Rqg/TdHDz65fOLI/AAAAAAAABKs/Epw4glaaAEs/s320/British.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;I think that everyone was happy when learning that Sir Paul McCartney was “tying the knot” with American businesswoman Nancy Shevell. McCartney’s love affair with his late wife Linda is the stuff of legends. After his sadly bitter divorce in recent years, we hope that the third time is a charm for him. On the heels of the Royal wedding, this announcement was another bit of welcome romantic news from across the pond. My only disappointment was learning that Shevell and McCartney were seeking a small, civil ceremony—in short order.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I certainly understand why distinguished individuals of a “certain age” might wish to avoid the media spotlight that inevitably accompanies a large, spectacular wedding. However, there is no need to rush off to the judge’s chamber! As a life-cycle Celebrant and wedding officiant, I am here to say that there is a most wonderful, extraordinary option for all couples, including those who wish to have an intimate, private affair. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Throughout my various websites and blogs, I often mention that I am a “Celebrant,” as well as a wedding officiant. Status as an officiant gives me the legal credential to marry people. Celebrancy is all about training and approach. As part of an ever expanding international association, Celebrants are educated in creating specialized ceremonies for major life events and transitions including weddings, funerals, baby blessings, and much more. And this I can guarantee—the principles of our approach work beautifully for weddings with any number of guests—20 or 200. From over the top Manhattan venues to little patches of paradise in Central Park, finely crafted ceremonies offer the happiness and emotional gravity that every marriage partnership deserves.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I won’t recite chapter and verse about what makes our approach so special. When meeting new clients, I underscore that from a philosophical and religious point of view, a Celebrant will come to the process making every effort to learn their view on life’s most important questions. Through conversations and the written word, I (and other Celebrants) get to know what makes brides and grooms, as individuals and as a couple, “tick.” A Celebrant-led ceremony will tell the story of the couple—from lighthearted stories of the early courtship to the deepest words describing their love for each other—in a special narrative portion of the ceremony script. Finally, a Celebrant will offer interesting options for every part of a traditional ceremony format from readings, vows, rituals, inclusion of guests, and more!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A good wedding ceremony is rather difficult to describe—but as with many things, “You know it when you see (and hear) it.” In trying to articulate the indescribable, I suggest to clients that a rich ceremony feels three dimensional, whereas a “cookie cutter” ceremony is, literally, flat. A standard issue wedding script, like a clear broth, will provide nutrition and will “get the job done.” But wouldn’t you rather have a rich stew, filled with interesting tastes and textures? (Of course, in my case, it would be a Goulash….out of respect for my Hungarian boyfriend!)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So Sir McCartney and Ms. Shevell, let’s respect your desire to have a small, private ceremony. But, please, realize that this preference should not preclude a spectacular, personalized script that you will never forget, a ready gift that a Celebrant will happily provide. Call me to schedule your special day! &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-9014929327031709816?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uz-pkGDb0go/TchlShRy6NI/AAAAAAAABKk/81QHEm_swzo/s1600/party%2Bpic.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="WIDTH:320px;HEIGHT:212px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604841105107642578" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uz-pkGDb0go/TchlShRy6NI/AAAAAAAABKk/81QHEm_swzo/s320/party%2Bpic.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;On Saturday, I had the unique opportunity to participate in a “surprise” wedding for a happy bride and groom in Manhattan. The couple invited their friends and family members to an “engagement party” at the fancy Tribeca Rooftop. After a bit of mingling and some cocktails, they were told that this was really a surprise wedding. As you can imagine, the guests were thrilled with cheers all around!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I’ve heard of a few of these ceremonies, including the recent nuptials of singer LeAnn Rimes and actor Eddie Cibrian; however, I’d never been involved in such a sneaky affair. It was wonderful! In preparing the ceremony script and experiencing the happy occasion, I came away with several thoughts about why this was not only a fun idea, but a meaningful one, as well. Because the event was not surrounded by the typical anxieties associated with a standard wedding, guests were really “in the moment” as some would say. There were no worries about gift registries, seating arrangements, or the age old dilemma of “what to wear to a wedding,” so guests could just relish the excitement and cheer of the wedding. But, by offering this unexpected celebration, guests were—in my opinion—somehow more present for this all important rite-of-passage, carefully listening to words they were not expecting to hear on a late spring evening. The bride and groom had particular intentions for the night. The groom explained, “We want you all to enjoy the evening and know that experiencing the moment is more important than the details and planning.” The bride’s wish for the night? “Love, joy, celebration, fun, and laughter.”&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Likewise, this event design underscores the value that two individuals place on their circle of loved ones. Couples who decide to get married on relatively short notice will often simply elope to an exotic location or marry at City Hall. However, reciting the all-important vows in front of a beloved community highlights the importance of family and friends. The bride and groom truly wished to share this occasion.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;So on this Saturday evening, the bride was stunning and the groom beamed. It was a perfect way to spend the eve of Mother’s day. For, after I declared them man and wife, the bride followed up with another monumental announcement: the couple is expecting a baby in a few short months! It doesn’t get any better than that!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I'd like to thank Cheryl Fielding-LoPalo of &lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.cheryljweddingsandevents.com"&gt;Cheryl J. Weddings &amp;amp; Events &lt;/a&gt;for introducing me to our lovely couple.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-1286638600220247091?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mMABWRlA4EA/Tb4eRdEY1bI/AAAAAAAABJs/5nO97_-dMSM/s1600/official%2Bshot.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="WIDTH:320px;HEIGHT:240px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5601948271705118130" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mMABWRlA4EA/Tb4eRdEY1bI/AAAAAAAABJs/5nO97_-dMSM/s320/official%2Bshot.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;After unparalleled fanfare, the much anticipated Royal Wedding has come and gone. As someone in the "wedding business,” I have been reflecting on what this celebration meant to the United Kingdom and what it says about weddings in American culture. Perhaps once this experience has marinated in my mind, I will have additional insights, but for now, here goes:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This wedding, like all weddings, can be a time to set aside the daily troubles of our individual lives and the chaos of the world to focus on some of the great gifts of life: the hope-filled love of a young couple on a new path to the future, as mutually supportive partners, perhaps joined by children some day. It is a new beginning, of sorts, and is treated with care and reverence not customary in daily life. For any couple, this is a most important moment that they publicly make commitments that they made to each other long before.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The wedding underscored the strength of this multi-generational family. Because of the high-profile lives of "the Royals," we sense that these individuals are known to us. With pictures of Royal weddings from Queen Victoria through Prince Charles and Lady Diana, we see the lineage of the Windsors. As I work with all of my couples I encourage them to consider their vows as a continuation of promises made by their ancestors many times before. While not all marriages survive the test of time, one can only imagine that each couple starts with a positive vision for their lives together. When brides and grooms are blessed with parents who have tended to healthy, joy-filled marriages, noting that in the ceremony is a small, but meaningful,way to honor their families. There is no greater instruction in the methods of building and sustaining a happy partnership than seeing it at home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As Americans, steeped in a more egalitarian culture, we usually bristle at the notion of a divinely appointed monarchy. However, the majesty of the wedding must have moved even the most democratic among us. I must admit to being a bit of an Anglophile--one who reminisces fondly about the British Empire (focusing on the grandeur rather than the atrocities of colonialism). So the wedding is a romantic vision of a times gone by. Weddings of any size or sort offer a special occasion to draw upon traditions and customs associated with our motherlands (or in some cases fatherlands), regardless of how long we have been in America. Whether it is an American bride of Australian ancestry carrying a lucky horse shoe in her bouquet or a first-generation bride from the Philippines incorporating a lasso as a unity ritual, these acts of ethnic pride can resonate with guests. The customs may go virtually unnoticed by guests or may be highlighted in the ceremony script or wedding program. But, I have found that discussions of genealogical roots is a perfect moment for brides and grooms to have meaningful conversations with parents and relatives about their common ancestry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;A wedding can most certainly include a time to honor those who have passed. The Royal wedding commenced with a tribute to the the beloved Princess Diana, which included the singing of a hymn that was part of her funeral ceremony, more than a dozen years ago. Likewise, Kate has proudly worn Diana's engagement ring. On a more public note, now Princess Catherine placed a bridal bouquet on the tomb of Unknown Soldier as they recessed. Such gestures make known that while some are gone, they are not forgotten. We carry their memory with us, and this potent rite of passage is somehow tinged with bittersweet reminders of their absence. I notice that more and more couples integrate such remembrances into ceremony words, sometimes incorporating rituals to draw more attention to the loved ones who have passed. Counterintuitively, this choice heightens the humanity of the ceremony, rather than dampening spirits, as some might think.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The Royal Wedding was filled with beautiful music from the heralding trumpets to grand organ hymns. I try to remind couples that the processional and recessional music are a real opportunity to express themselves. I continue to be surprised to find that even among some of the most elaborate NYC weddings, the ceremony music is given little consideration. There is a standard repertoire of accepted music for weddings, and couples lack the time, energy, or desire to investigate alternative accompaniment. With the assistance of people who know more about music than I do, I am seeking to integrate music consultation into my service portfolio. Just last week, serving a destination couple from Brisbane, I decided to forego music played with my IPod and portable speaker, as we had discussed. As we held the ceremony in Central Park, I “hired” a street musician—an older saxophonist from Russia—to play music before and after the ceremony, as well as the requisite processional and recessional standards. It was a great, light-hearted touch. He played jazz standards and the most traditional processional and recessional tunes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There is no disputing that this Royal Wedding was a feast for the eyes. Whether a wedding is a grand production or a small event, limitless ideas exist to make each and every aspect of the celebration shine. A million and one websites and books are easily available to offer up a cornucopia of suggestions for the DIY bride. Simple design programs allow the creative bride and groom to make invitations and save-the-date cards that look—but are not—supremely expensive. The crafting superstores such as Michael's (or Hobby Lobby, popular in Oklahoma, where I am from) are filled with rows and rows of baskets, flowers, ribbons and more to decorate the event in elegant style. Websites, television shows and style mavens such as Martha Stewart provide in-home tutoring that didn’t exist a few decades ago. One need only loiter around their local Barnes &amp;amp; Noble bookstore for a few hours to take home some ideas that speak to their style. In some ways, I believe that a couple on a budget is “forced” to identify interesting design elements that can be more unique than standard issue options of wedding coordinators and venues. Weddings are not just about tasty food, copious alcohol and danceable music, but they should serve up visual stimulation that we don’t find in our daily routines.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To use a favorite British expression, the Royal wedding helped the English to “mind the gap.” The fact that Kate is a “commoner” was ballyhooed in the lead up to the Royal wedding. Indeed, this matrimonial pairing heralds a new era of spousal choice by the monarchs in Great Britain. It is a far cry from the earlier fixation on finding a suitable titled member of the aristocracy (ideally a virgin). As with “regular” couples in America, William and Kate were, by all accounts, guided by their hearts. Just as the union of the Prince and new Princess bridged these two parts of Britain’s relatively stratified social hierarchy, so, too, in America, marriages facilitate the joining of individuals from two (or more) faith or ethnic traditions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Finally, in listening to the television commentary about this morning’s wedding there was a sense that this wedding met the lofty pageantry standards of the monarchy, but it did so with the couple making many choices based on how they envisioned the day, from the decision to have an adult sibling as part of Kate’s bridal party to the publicized “after party” hosted by the rambunctious Prince Harry. Moreover, even though the service followed High Anglican requirements, there were moments of intimacy and authentic joy, visible to all. In a touching moment, the Archbishop of Canterbury read a prayer crafted by the couple. This emphasis on integrating the story, customs, and ideas of each bride and groom into a fairly standard wedding framework is at the heart of what I do as a Celebrant. For, at the end of the day, there are no flowers beautiful enough….no food delicious enough….and no wedding dress stunning enough to overshadow the pure emotion of a unique ceremony that belongs to this couple and this couple, alone.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I know we all wish this Royal Couple well, as somehow we pin our own hopes and fantasies on this union to provide us with a greatly desired “happily ever after.” But even in this day, there are reminders of how we celebrate weddings, and how we might celebrate weddings, that can inform us all.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-5612157286150373666?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Ah, The Loveliness of a Sperry Tent!</title>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:10:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>let them eat CAKE</title>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Wedding? There's an App for That!</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.loveisasmallword.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/computer-bride.jpg"&gt;&lt;img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-892" title="computer bride" alt="" src="http://www.loveisasmallword.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/computer-bride-200x300.jpg" width="200" height="300"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="dropcap"&gt;I&lt;/span&gt;n this day and age, you can do almost anything with the help of your trusty iPhone, iPod, or iPad. Why should planning a wedding be the exception? Fortunately, there are plenty of apps to help you make sure that your special day is everything you want it to be.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you’re looking to get organized, find local vendors, or get wedding day inspiration, you can turn to your iPhone to find the help that you need. High-profile names in the wedding industry such as wedding planner Mindy Weiss and bridal media such as “&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/WWW.THEKNOT.COM"&gt;The Knot&lt;/a&gt;” and “&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.brides.com"&gt;Brides&lt;/a&gt;” have developed apps to offer their expertise to tech-savvy brides.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.mindyweiss.com/app/"&gt;Plan Your Wedding with Mindy Weiss&lt;/a&gt;” is the signature wedding application from celebrity wedding planner, Mindy Weiss. At 9.99, the app is on the expensive side as far as digital planning tools go. However, its vast array of features may be worth the price for you. Like many other wedding apps, this app allows you to search a database of wedding gowns and manage vendors. However, in addition to these standard features, “Plan Your Wedding” provides you with video advice from Mindy herself as well as a “dreamboard” where you can save wedding inspiration photos, a budget management tool, and a section for keeping track of your gift registries, guest lists, and thank you notes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Wedding mega-resource, “The Knot,” offers a number of free application options to help you with your wedding planning. For iPhone users, “&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://wedding.theknot.com/special-wedding-features/wedding-dress-iphone-app.aspx?MsdVisit=1"&gt;Wedding Dress Lookbook&lt;/a&gt;” allows you to search for the perfect gown by inputting your height, body type, personality, and wedding style in addition to other search terms. “The Knot” also offers “&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wedding-911-by-the-knot/id321839274?mt=8"&gt;Wedding 911&lt;/a&gt;,” an app in which brides submit their questions about etiquette, receptions, ceremonies, saving money, and other wedding day details. For iPad users, “The Knot” offers a great digital edition of its magazine at $4.99 an issue, complete with a spot for saving inspiration and plenty of videos to help you create D-I-Y invites and favors.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another free app option is “&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://bridesweddinggenius.com/account?a=login"&gt;BRIDES Wedding Genius&lt;/a&gt;,” straight from the pros at Condé Nast’s “Brides” magazine. This app allows you to explore a huge database of wedding dresses, his and hers jewelry, and travel destinations for your dream honeymoon. For a few dollars, you can upgrade this application to the “&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brides-wedding-genius/id331690056?mt=8"&gt;BRIDES Digital Wedding Binder&lt;/a&gt;,” which allows you access to expert advice, inspiration folders, and a spot to manage your wedding to-do list.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This article was written by FIT Student Corine Brosseau.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-1827233163304127536?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>From Red Carpet to the Wedding Aisle</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wwyPDmiWmWg/TW82Oa_BgSI/AAAAAAAAA6o/35VWvNLBz4I/s1600/natalie-portman-2-400.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="WIDTH:320px;HEIGHT:240px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579738084725063970" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wwyPDmiWmWg/TW82Oa_BgSI/AAAAAAAAA6o/35VWvNLBz4I/s320/natalie-portman-2-400.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Photograph from People.com&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Award season is the time when celebrities pull out all the stops and go for the fashion gold. Strutting down a red carpet in designer duds is always a huge deal but at the Oscars, the king of award shows, who you’re wearing becomes even more important. From sleek and sophisticated to modern and fresh, the red carpet at this year’s Academy Awards was home to some major fashion statements. Fortunately for brides-to-be, you don’t have to be famous to wear a stunning gown to a very special celebration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Whether you hope to exude the confidence of Halle Berry or the grace of Natalie Portman, there is a dress that will make you look as wonderful walking down the aisle as they do gliding across the red carpet. If emulating a certain celebrity style icon’s Oscar look is what you wish for, then it’s easy to make that wish come true.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;When you see a fabulous gown on the red carpet, think simple! Don’t try to find an exact dupe of the gown in white. Instead, choose a few of the most important details, or simply the ones you find most striking, such as a neckline, embellishment, or silhouette, and use those as inspirational guidelines throughout your search for that perfect dress. In the slideshow below, we’ve found some stunning bridal gowns that echo the red carpet style of some of the best dressed celebs at this year’s Academy Awards.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;This essay was written by Corine Brosseau&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;embed src="http://pf.kizoa.com/sflite.swf?did=1535475&amp;k=1422956" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="420"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.kizoa.com/slideshow/d1535475k1422956o2/red-carpet-vs-the-aisle"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Red Carpet vs. The Aisle&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt; - &lt;i&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.kizoa.com/"&gt;Online Slideshow Maker&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-5227676110345595077?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Maggie and Bruce's New York Wedding: PART ONE</title>
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         <title>Maggie and Bruce's New York Wedding: PART TWO</title>
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         <description>On a beautiful winter day in New York.  My dear friend and I, Bob Wallace, covered the most wonderful wedding day.  We started at the University Club, then went to Madison Avenue to the most beautiful Episcopal church and then returned for a five hour reception at the UC.  Maggie and Bruce were madly in love. The band was amazing -- a huge orchestra.  THE BOB HARDWICK BAND.  The room looked gorgeous.  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         <pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2011 22:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Ivy Covered Roses</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RwW_iV_RdGU/TWA3DQXuz7I/AAAAAAAAA6A/F_Gsxh8xcLA/s1600/ivy6.jpg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7vPDNu96WDY/TWA2NbbK7QI/AAAAAAAAA54/YIy20CC9suQ/s1600/st.%2Bpauls.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="WIDTH:214px;HEIGHT:320px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5575515943012592898" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7vPDNu96WDY/TWA2NbbK7QI/AAAAAAAAA54/YIy20CC9suQ/s320/st.%2Bpauls.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;I am from Oklahoma which, like many other Midwestern states, is filled with robust state-supported colleges and universities, but few private institutions of higher education. I have hypothesized about why this is the case—the migration patterns in American history, the timing of the Morrill Land Grant Act which “seeded” many of our large public universities, the populist political culture of the Midwest and Plains, and so on. So it was a great surprise when I “came back east” to find beautiful Chapels on the campuses of America’s oldest private universities including Columbia University, Princeton, and Yale. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;When I arrived at Yale for graduate school, I would regularly find myself in the beautiful Battell Chapel. Yale University was originally founded by Congregationalists, and Battell Chapel which was originally built as a Civil War memorial. According to those who follow architecture, it was designed by Russell Sturgis in the “High Victorian Gothic” Style. Throughout the Church, there are reminders of historical facts about the university such as the name of the College’s founder Elihu Yale’s etched in the center window. The ornate Chapel now provide a home for daily meditations, regular religious services, concerts, and—of course—weddings. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Columbia University in New York has a similar historical development. Columbia has long ties to the Church of England, now known as the Anglican Church (in America called the Episcopal Church). St. Paul’s Chapel was built in the early 1900s, in a style adapted from Northern Italian Renaissance architecture. The exterior and interior are filled with religiously inspired Latin phrases and statues inspired by the Old and New Testaments. The physical space of the interior is designed in a Latin cross plan. Three large stained glass windows decorate the front of the chapel and sides, with 16 windows displaying family coats of arms of some of the most significant people associated with Columbia. One of New York City’s finest pipe organ resides there. The inside dome ceiling is stunning.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Students who have graduated from Columbia enjoy the privilege of marrying in this elegant space. The building hosts couples coming from all philosophical and religious traditions. It is one of the few “churches” where an outside clergy, like me, is the norm. I have had the opportunity to marry two gracious couples in the Chapel. This summer I married Robert and Maria, who met as Columbia Undergraduates. I recently performed a winter wedding for Meg and Jason. Jason earned a PhD in mathematics at Columbia. It is a real honor to officiate in this grand academic location. Standing at the front of a church steeped in history, with the pipe organ pounding out processional music, I witness an overwhelming moment. The front doors of the Chapel are thrown open, and the bride stands ready to walk down the aisle to exchange lifetime vows. I get goose bumps just thinking about it!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;All photographs by &lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.cinemabydavidm.com"&gt;David Mielcarek.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;embed height="192" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="288" src="https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-1045247330439274902?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>En Pointe</title>
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         <description>&lt;div&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TU5V5kelT3I/AAAAAAAAA3M/mj24UFSg13A/s1600/Amsale%255B1%255D%2B%25282%2529.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN:0px auto 10px;WIDTH:198px;DISPLAY:block;HEIGHT:320px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570484236636737394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TU5V5kelT3I/AAAAAAAAA3M/mj24UFSg13A/s320/Amsale%255B1%255D%2B%25282%2529.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;It is often a bride’s fantasy to feel like a princess on her wedding day. This season, however, brides may prefer to embody the spirit and style of a ballerina. With the recent success of Darren Aronofsky’s Oscar-nominated film “Black Swan,” it is no surprise that brides and their attendants are looking to emulate the elegant grace of Natalie Portman’s character, Nina Sayers, and the rebellious glamour of Lily, played by Mila Kunis. The Mulleavy sisters of Rodarte designed dance costumes for the “Black Swan” ballet dancers. These looks are elegant and over-the-top with embellishments running the gamut from feathers to sequins and fabrics that are typical ballet fare such as lace and tulle.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;The stunning costumes are sure to provide plenty of inspiration to brides in pursuit of the perfect gown. Luckily, bridal designers have included plenty of beautiful ballet-inspired pieces in their 2011 collections. Top designers such as Vera Wang and Oscar de la Renta are putting their own twist on the ballerina trend. Various interpretations include a demure strapless ball gown with a tulle skirt and bow belt detail by Amsale as well as Rosa Clará’s flirty tea-length creation with a full, two-tier skirt and lacy, corseted bodice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Dance infused gowns are fresh this season, but connect with historical trends from long ago. One of the first known instances of ballet-inspired bridal fashion was the wedding of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in 1840. At the ceremony, she wore an opulent gown of white satin and a lace veil. Her bridesmaids were dressed in matching white gowns, taking inspiration from the corps de ballet, the stylized dancers accompanying the prima ballerina.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;From serenely sweet to fashionably brazen, there is a ballet-inspired style for every bride-to-be. Whether she considers herself a bold black swan or a poised white swan, it is certain that with the vast array of options for the ballerina bride, she will find the perfect fit for her wedding day.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;em&gt;Gown by Justin Alexander.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This essay was written with the assistance of Corine Brosseau, a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-5391006285325698052?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Garden of Wedding Ideas</title>
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         <description>&lt;div style="TEXT-ALIGN:left;WIDTH:450px;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blurb.com/books/preview/1929533?ce=blurb_ew&amp;utm_source=widget"&gt;&lt;img src="http://bookshow.blurb.com/bookshow/cache/P2662598/md/wcover_2.png"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div style="DISPLAY:block;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" style="MARGIN:12px 3px;" target="_blank" href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1929533?ce=blurb_ew&amp;amp;utm_source=widget"&gt;A Garden of Wedding Ideas  Suggestions for Your Unique Wedding Ceremony by Sarah Ritchie, Wedding Officiant and Celebrant&lt;/a&gt;  &lt;a rel="nofollow" style="MARGIN:12px 3px;" target="_blank" href="http://www.blurb.com/landing_pages/bookshow?ce=blurb_ew&amp;amp;utm_source=widget"&gt;Make Your Own Book&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-7809242623674454751?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>1-1-11 Emily and John have THE BEST anniversary date!</title>
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         <description>This year started off with a BANG.  Emily and John hosted an elegant black and white winter wedding at The Farmington Club.  I've never had so much fun covering their party!  Here is just a bit of the high energy -- presented in classic black and white!  Thank you to the Turner and Ponte families!  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         <title>Nobody Knows Weddings Like a Bride</title>
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         <description>&lt;div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;CLEAR:both;" class="separator"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" style="MARGIN-LEFT:1em;MARGIN-RIGHT:1em;" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uji4L0uXwAE/TS3abox1aBI/AAAAAAAAC5U/eOHsKtJcxsc/s1600/my-brag-mag-logo.png"&gt;&lt;img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Uji4L0uXwAE/TS3abox1aBI/AAAAAAAAC5U/eOHsKtJcxsc/s320/my-brag-mag-logo.png" width="320" height="148"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Looking for a unique, fun, and memorable gifts to commemorate your big day? My Brag Mag is the perfect favor that everyone will love. My Brag Mag takes your romantic story and converts it into a commemorative magazine, inspired by popular publications including People Magazine and Us Weekly. The creation of New Jersey’s Jennifer Aertker Deyo, she explains, “It was about six months before my wedding when My Brag Mag was unofficially created. With so much excitement during the wedding planning, there were so many funny and memorable moments that I wanted to hold onto forever. So, with a commitment to commemorate this time of my life, I began writing the very first My Brag Mag. ” &lt;div style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;CLEAR:both;" class="separator"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" style="MARGIN-BOTTOM:1em;FLOAT:left;CLEAR:left;MARGIN-RIGHT:1em;" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uji4L0uXwAE/TS3aphZDKgI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/fOSVPYHKyOE/s1600/guess+the+dress.jpg"&gt;&lt;img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Uji4L0uXwAE/TS3aphZDKgI/AAAAAAAAC5Y/fOSVPYHKyOE/s320/guess+the+dress.jpg" width="247" height="320"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;Here’s how it works: My Brag Mag creates magazines of 8 or more pages with any content you choose: stories about how you met; the proposal of marriage; marriage advice from loved ones; or funny stories from friends. The possibilities are endless! Not creative? Not to worry. The folks at My Brag Mag have got you covered, developing article ideas and content. The adorable keepsake is perfect for hotel welcome bags, pre-wedding parties, or even at the wedding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Deyo adds, “My Brag Mag is a hit with brides! I have seen them given as surprise shower gifts. The bride always orders more afterwards, because they are so much fun at the shower! It's really something that includes everyone, too. It's not just about the couple; it really brings everyone into the celebration.”&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-426167821860889962?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 18:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Big Apple Bound</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TSpYvnFddnI/AAAAAAAAA1g/pN49B51VTFs/s1600/_DSC8297AA.jpg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TSpYfUW5GnI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/crjIKMVYj4k/s1600/_DSC7985AA.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="MARGIN:0px 10px 10px 0px;WIDTH:320px;FLOAT:left;HEIGHT:213px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560353985006213746" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TSpYfUW5GnI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/crjIKMVYj4k/s320/_DSC7985AA.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.nycgo.com"&gt;NYC &amp;amp; Company&lt;/a&gt;, the business and tourism organization here in the Ciy, has reported a record number of tourists visited the Big Apple last year. I agree, based on my experience with brides and grooms, who choose New York for their destination weddings! While traditionally destination weddings have been associated with warm weather spots, NYC has become a supremely popular location for weddings of all sizes. New York is considered among the most romantic cities in the world, after all. Last year, I officiated weddings for couples from England, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Scotland, Northern Ireland, The Netherlands, and numerous American states such as Ohio, Colorado, Washington DC, Arizona, California, Texas, Maryland, Minnesota, Virginia, and New Jersey! Central Park, our crown jewel, is the most popular choice for ceremonies, but the couples are only limited by their imaginations in where they’d like to be married. Over the recent New Year’s weekend, I married lovely couples from Western Canada (Gapstow Bridge, Central Park); Southern California (Rockefeller Plaza, near the famed ice rink and Christmas tree); and Texas (Cop Cot Pavilion, Central Park). To assist my destination couples, I launched a blogsite to provide ideas and photographs of wedding locations about town. Let’s see if we can break the NYC Tourism and Destination Wedding records in 2011!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Photo Above Courtesy of &lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.johnmazlishweddings.com"&gt;John Mazlish Wedding Photography&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;embed height="192" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" width="288" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-3685235174123395775?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 23:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Happy New Year to All!</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TR5BUCnVwLI/AAAAAAAAAxU/BBaAlbPxof8/s1600/matt%2Band%2Brebeka%2B%25282%2529.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN:0px auto 10px;WIDTH:240px;DISPLAY:block;HEIGHT:320px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556950802776834226" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TR5BUCnVwLI/AAAAAAAAAxU/BBaAlbPxof8/s320/matt%2Band%2Brebeka%2B%25282%2529.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;It has been an exciting year! I offer a heartfelt congratulations to all of my brides and grooms. I have had the honor of marrying over 100 couples in 2010. Most of my weddings have been in New York City, but I have officiated ceremonies in the entire Tri-state area--from Connecticut to New Jersey to Westchester. And I have seen what feels like every inch of New York's very "long" Long Island. As New York has become one of the most popular spots for Destination Weddings, I have been happy to serve brides and grooms from many American states (Ohio, California, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Texas, and Indiana, to name a few) as well as folks from England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Australia, Germany, Denmark, Dubai, the Netherlands, and Scotland. I thank you all for sharing your special day with me and look forward to staying in touch. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;The following slide show, prepared by my young colleague Noemie, includes photos of most of my couples. And, the couple at the beginning of this post is Rebekah and Matthew, a lovely bride and groom from Edmonton, Alberta. With the historic blizzard of the past week, they rearranged their simple flight to NYC, flying instead to Toronto and taking the "Maple Leaf" Amtrak down to the City. Their journey was over 30 hours in length. Meanwhile, their dedicated officiant (that would be me!), made her way from Budapest, Hungary to Prague, Czech Republic, to NYC's Upper East Side. We had a lovely, sweet romantic ceremony on the Gapstow Bridge in Central Park. Many tourists stopped by to watch and savor the romance, on a sparkling winter's day. So Congratulations, one and all. Peace and all good things in 2011!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/yCsyLOMy5XU?fs=1&amp;amp;hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-6707387411403354646?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Celebrate Your Wedding with Three Words</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TObRJJbvFUI/AAAAAAAAAuI/AQmV_uqDyis/s1600/cake.jpg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TObQ9fJM9CI/AAAAAAAAAuA/3syYru3Le-k/s1600/wedding_richards_photos_%252860%2529%255B1%255D.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN:0px auto 10px;WIDTH:240px;DISPLAY:block;HEIGHT:320px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541346146276668450" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TObQ9fJM9CI/AAAAAAAAAuA/3syYru3Le-k/s320/wedding_richards_photos_%252860%2529%255B1%255D.JPG"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;div&gt;Every once in a while, I come across a "feel good" moment on TV.....times when I think that television, a much criticized part of American culture, is a really terrific tool that connects people. Several months ago, I stumbled upon a feature on the weekend edition of &lt;em&gt;Good Morning America&lt;/em&gt; that I really loved. &lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Your3Words/"&gt;"Your Three Words"&lt;/a&gt; is an invitation to viewers&lt;span style="font-family:Times, serif;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;to submit home videos (usually less than a minute in length) that use signs with three words, expressing anything they wish. Sometimes the clips are happy ones ("My First Snow" -- with a darling baby in a bunny outfit, situated in the snow) and other times they are profoundly emotional ("Mom finished Chemo" or "Dad came Home" [from the War]). Each week, it is a bouquet of messages from regular people. &lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;I tried one of these video clips with a wonderful couple, following their wedding ceremony. Anne-Marie and Warren were lovable people from Belfast, Northern Ireland. I was so pleased to officiate their wedding in the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. They were joined in New York by a handful of their loved ones. Please enjoy "Their Three Words"! Congratulations to Anne-Marie and Warren!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;embed src="http://www.facebook.com/v/487388949672" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="224"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-6214526852719164097?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:29:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>The Wedding of YOUR dreams!</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TNdZLZgVoyI/AAAAAAAAAss/Z5617Esh64A/s1600/DSC05402.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;width:320px;height:180px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TNdZLZgVoyI/AAAAAAAAAss/Z5617Esh64A/s320/DSC05402.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5536992319235269410" border="0"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;On Halloween, I was invited to officiate a “costume” wedding for a very nice local couple.  The couple had met when they were very young.  They went on separate journeys and reunited many years later.  Pure romance.  In a sweeping romantic gesture, the couple “eloped” and planned to surprise their friends and family members later in the day, with news of their marriage!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;We met at the beautiful &lt;a rel="nofollow"&gt;Wave Hill&lt;/a&gt; garden up in Riverdale, a section of the Bronx.  The setting is truly stunning.  This garden is set on the edge of the might Hudson River.  It was peak autumn leaving season.  The day was clear as a bell.  The couple dressed in ghoulish wedding costumes from Tim Burton films.  I, of course, was the Queen of Hearts.  We tucked ourselves away in a small garden and had a private ceremony with the bride’s brother. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The wedding went smoothly, with some passers-by stopping to view the spectacle.  All were generous with smiles and good wishes.  One of the garden volunteers even agreed to be a witness.  I must admit, that I was a bit nervous about the wedding plan.  Wave Hill is a somewhat conservative location.  Unlike Central Park where “everything goes,” Wave Hill doesn’t normally host off-beat events.  But everything turned out perfectly. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;What did I learn from this couple?  Seize the Day!  Have courage!  Although we need to roll with the punches, assume things will turn out as we hope.  And, finally…..pursue the wedding of your dreams and don’t worry about meeting the expectations of others. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="288" height="192" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-7027835135072978772?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Jen and Tommy's Wedding In Newport!</title>
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         <description>One of the very best weddings of the year.  THANK YOU Jen and Tommy!!!!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJovaB__fxI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/5imFUEai8RM/s1600/0281.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJovaB__fxI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/5imFUEai8RM/s400/0281.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519776417555906322"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJovZ5ddEHI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/XwOob4C8RN4/s1600/0867.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJovZ5ddEHI/AAAAAAAAA-Q/XwOob4C8RN4/s400/0867.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519776415263559794"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJovZ3WIxII/AAAAAAAAA-I/DCJfV540CR4/s1600/0987.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJovZ3WIxII/AAAAAAAAA-I/DCJfV540CR4/s400/0987.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519776414695998594"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJovZsovZpI/AAAAAAAAA-A/QzplKeLfpY4/s1600/0179.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJovZsovZpI/AAAAAAAAA-A/QzplKeLfpY4/s400/0179.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519776411821237906"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJouOAtT-DI/AAAAAAAAA94/FOuu5fjkLhQ/s1600/0197.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJouOAtT-DI/AAAAAAAAA94/FOuu5fjkLhQ/s400/0197.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519775111539062834"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJouN72BVeI/AAAAAAAAA9w/YccSS2QfQtQ/s1600/0208.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJouN72BVeI/AAAAAAAAA9w/YccSS2QfQtQ/s400/0208.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519775110233413090"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJouNm_0iBI/AAAAAAAAA9o/EKF0SWBQdSc/s1600/0225.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TJouNm_0iBI/AAAAAAAAA9o/EKF0SWBQdSc/s400/0225.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519775104637372434"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The DANCE PARTY was unbelievable.  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         <pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:54:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Bethenny Getting Married...the Search for an Officiant</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NVNWZ9SAYwg/Tq5yutMhBII/AAAAAAAABWo/AOTgaag7R5E/s1600/blue%2Btiara.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN:0px auto 10px;WIDTH:400px;DISPLAY:block;HEIGHT:354px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669595127637673090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NVNWZ9SAYwg/Tq5yutMhBII/AAAAAAAABWo/AOTgaag7R5E/s400/blue%2Btiara.jpg"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="LINE-HEIGHT:115%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;I blame this on my very good friend Denise, but I find myself watching “reality” TV shows, lately—more than I would care to admit.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;From time to time, I tuned in to &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bravotv.com/bethenny-getting-married"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;“Bethenny Getting Married.”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;I rationalized by thinking it was relevant to my work as a Celebrant.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;For those who don’t know Bethenny Frankel,&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;she was one of the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-new-york-city"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;“The Real Housewives of New York City,”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt; part of the Bravo series.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.bethenny.com"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;Bethenny&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt; is a very attractive 30-something woman of great accomplishment in the worlds of food and entertaining and is considered something of a staple on the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.nypost.com/pagesix"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;New York Post’s “Page Six”&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt; gossip column.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;To those of us looking on, she is the consummate “personality” gifted in the art of business and self-promotion. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="LINE-HEIGHT:115%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;Perhaps 18 months ago, she met the man of her dreams.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;After a whirlwind romance (and subsequent pregnancy) she found herself planning her dream wedding.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;These developments must have made the Bravo television producers deliriously happy; for, it naturally meant a spin-off, “Bethenny Getting Married.”&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Over the course of a dozen or so “episodes,” the New York glamour girl planned a very high-end wedding, with her trademark wit and a dose of self-deprecating humor.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Having been an event planner, she knew the ins-and-outs of a grand affair.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;She was accompanied in her planning process by a New York wedding planner of some note.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;The series chronicled—in great detail—her a campaign to secure the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.fourseasonsrestaurant.com"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;Four Seasons Restaurant&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt; for her venue, the search for a stunning dress that could accommodate her growing belly, and the trek to locate the perfect red velvet cake.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="LINE-HEIGHT:115%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="LINE-HEIGHT:115%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;Given the work I do, I was chomping at the bit to see who would officiate her wedding!&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Late in the season, the answers were revealed.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;And I have to say I was pretty disappointed.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;The mention of an officiant (to my mind a pretty important part of the wedding) was left until the last minute.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;I think it eventually occurred somewhere between her shopping break for baby clothes and the bachelor/bachelorette getaway to Atlantic City’s &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.theborgota.com"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;Borgota Hotel&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;My mind whirled…could she selected one of the gifted women who trained with my program at the Celebrant Foundation?&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Perhaps it was a Clergy Person/Rabbi from her childhood.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Nope.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;It was a woman, whose name I can’t even recall, who ushered Bethenny and her fiancé Jason Hoppy into a non-descript office.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;The officiant asked some perfunctory question and that was about it.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;At one point there was a cutaway to Bethenny’s moment of crying about the absence of an intact family of origin, but the entire appointment (at least how it was portrayed on the series) was essentially a drive-by meeting.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Where was the discussion about vows, readings, rituals?&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Did the woman want to know about their personal story and romance?&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;How might the couple choose to remember the groom’s brother who had passed at a young age? Or what of the new family they were creating?&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="LINE-HEIGHT:115%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;All of this made me realize that our tribe of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.blogger.com/www.celebrantinstitute.org"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;Celebrants&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;, who specialize in creative, personalized stories and ceremonies have a long way to go in educating the public about the real possibilities of a creative wedding ceremony.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;Obviously given the high-profile nature of the wedding, she could have hired the “best of the best” in the officiating field.&lt;span style="font-size:0;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;I’m sorry that no one made her aware of the wonderful choices she had in this regard. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:Times New Roman;"&gt;P&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style="LINE-HEIGHT:115%;"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;erhaps she will be more informed when she decides about someone to lead a Baby Welcoming/Blessing Ceremony now that her bundle of joy has arrived! (Bethenny, please visit my &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.familiesandkids.com/"&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt;new website&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-family:times new roman;"&gt; about these ceremonies!)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt; 
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         <pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Where to Marry?</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TOayozku8cI/AAAAAAAAAt4/UpLma3ruLqY/s1600/View_up_from_the_terrace.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="TEXT-ALIGN:center;MARGIN:0px auto 10px;WIDTH:320px;DISPLAY:block;HEIGHT:205px;CURSOR:hand;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541312805634765250" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TOayozku8cI/AAAAAAAAAt4/UpLma3ruLqY/s320/View_up_from_the_terrace.JPG"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/THh0Cr897VI/AAAAAAAAANQ/QbOETiniX6g/s1600/Picture+999.jpg"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div&gt;Couples coming to New York to marry face an embarrassment of riches in choosing a spot for their nuptials. Even those who know they want to marry in Central Park must choose from dozens of popular spots for the wedding from the Cop Cot Gazebo and Gapstow bridge on the southern end of the park to the Ladies’ Pavilion, Shakespeare Garden, Bethesda Foundation,and Belvedere Castle to the west to the Conservatory Garden on the north end. Each, of course, has its own unique characteristics, histories, and charms.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Of course, in a city of 7 million, there are other iconic spots for a ceremony including the Brooklyn Bridge, Times Square, Rockefeller Center Promenade, Battery Park, and the Staten Island Ferry!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;To assist my couples travelling from another American state or abroad, I have created a fun blog to provide a bit of history and “insider’s information” about their potential as a small wedding venue. I have added slide shows that include photos of some of my couples who have married in the park. I am eager to provide clear, concise, and visually appealing information, in one easy location. Please visit it—and often, as I am continually updating it with innovative &lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://nycweddingspots.blogspot.com/"&gt;“NYC Wedding Spots.” &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt; &lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;The photo above was generously provided by the 3 West Club in midtown Manhattan!&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-6511619752805650557?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Religious Rituals for a Non-Religious Bride &amp; Groom</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/THF9rITId8I/AAAAAAAAAMs/G7gS9AQJ5ww/s1600/Picture+319.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="margin:0pt 10px 10px 0pt;float:left;cursor:pointer;width:320px;height:218px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/THF9rITId8I/AAAAAAAAAMs/G7gS9AQJ5ww/s320/Picture+319.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508321999166404546" border="0"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As a Celebrant, I work with couples who hold many viewpoints on religion and spirituality.  In explaining my work with new clients, I mention that to my way of thinking, Celebrants provide (to use a “political” term heard a few years ago) a “third way” in developing important life ceremonies and rites of passages.  We work with people who may not be able to (or may not wish to) hold these important events in houses or worship, but they prefer to have a celebration that is not satisfied by a purely administrative ceremony, such as a justice of the peace.  We represent everyone else--which, these days, is a vast proportion of the population.  My couples come in all philosophical shapes and sizes...those who are of an interfaith perspective, some identify as “spiritual but not religious” or secular humanists, and many are nominally connected to the faith of their families of origin but do not practice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Many couples will come to me with an awkwardness about how to “handle” religious traditions and faith matters in a respectful way, to honor their parents, all the while realizing that at least at this point in their lives they do not practice.  I firmly believe that as Celebrants we are uniquely qualified to guide these delicate matters with sensitivity.  I attempt to reassure couples that there are elegant options that we can show respect and honor to the faith tradition(s) of their families while not calling upon the Bride and Groom to feel inauthentic about the words and rituals of the ceremony.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;First, there are often ways to couch rituals in terms of cultural connections as opposed to highly religious language.  This is particularly effective with respect to Jewish customs like standing below a chuppah during the ceremony or the breaking at the glass at the end of the service.  Many American Jews hold closely to the cultural and historical connections of their Judaism, with being observant (or perhaps nominally observant on High Holidays).  As such, the descriptions of these rituals can reflect this orientation.   Likewise, there are ways to draw parallels between certain religious ceremonies within a wedding and a more secularized approach to the concept.  For example, a Jewish couple will include the signing of a Ketubah, the Jewish marriage contract, as part of a religious service, but a ceremonial signing of the marriage license can certainly resemble this kind of ritual.  The familiar Christian unity candle can be referenced by leaning on the universal symbolism of light as a sign of goodness—and Godliness.  I have been delighted how a number of my clever couples have used their wedding programs, which are often a rudimentary listing of the bridal party and order of the ceremony, to provide creative explanations of rituals or objects we are including in the wedding.  I think this is particularly helpful for those who may be unfamiliar with a faith tradition.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Another beautiful way to negotiate this potentially ticklish situation is to involve an honored guest who is practicing the faith to lead that portion of the ceremony.  It will most certainly provide a great deal of satisfaction on their part, without the bride or groom feeling as if they are overly stating their current commitments.  In a recent ceremony joining a non-practicing Jewish groom and his non-practicing Protestant bride, the groom asked his beloved Grandfather, who observed, to read the traditional 7 Jewish blessings at the end of the ceremony.  The Grandfather (who is now among my all-time favorite wedding guests) read the tradition blessings in Hebrew, followed by a modernized version blessings in English.  What could be more inclusive than this?&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;At the end of the day, the goal of any wedding is to underscore the values and ideals that are shared between the couple and among the guests—but there are so many ways to do that with creativity, style, respect, and flourish, honoring the past and recognizing that the couple, as a new family, will have ideas and customs all their own.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-53756344913473745?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <title>Karin and Corrado's E-Shoot in New Haven</title>
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         <description>How much fun was last Friday?  Very fun.  Karin and Corrado worked their magic around Chapel Streets.  Kris Orwolski helped me get it all together.  (Thanks Kris Rae!)  I'm loving the high season.  It's shoot after shoot.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHV-s685I/AAAAAAAAA7w/OsH_9K9vu5g/s1600/IMG_4054.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHV-s685I/AAAAAAAAA7w/OsH_9K9vu5g/s400/IMG_4054.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485673895304033170"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHVEIyaAI/AAAAAAAAA7o/WFZApESVsj8/s1600/IMG_4095.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHVEIyaAI/AAAAAAAAA7o/WFZApESVsj8/s400/IMG_4095.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485673879583221762"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHUaatw2I/AAAAAAAAA7g/cWgYkbWGvQA/s1600/IMG_4192.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHUaatw2I/AAAAAAAAA7g/cWgYkbWGvQA/s400/IMG_4192.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485673868384125794"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHUDPo22I/AAAAAAAAA7Y/UVqcwLH5Sng/s1600/IMG_4199.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHUDPo22I/AAAAAAAAA7Y/UVqcwLH5Sng/s400/IMG_4199.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485673862163651426"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHTv5rUzI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/BrqSE1G-4Jg/s1600/IMG_4267.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEHTv5rUzI/AAAAAAAAA7Q/BrqSE1G-4Jg/s400/IMG_4267.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485673856971264818"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEG3aaTyfI/AAAAAAAAA7I/DqIKKNZiDxs/s1600/IMG_4256.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:400px;height:267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEG3aaTyfI/AAAAAAAAA7I/DqIKKNZiDxs/s400/IMG_4256.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485673370166217202"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEG3NldDHI/AAAAAAAAA7A/cnFqGcAiMH8/s1600/IMG_4284.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/TCEG3NldDHI/AAAAAAAAA7A/cnFqGcAiMH8/s400/IMG_4284.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485673366723300466"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Make up by Jennie Fresa Beauty Library: www.jenniefresa.com.  Awesome job, Jennie.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1982670239549860385-1412047994908510197?l=blog.lesliedumkestudio.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:53:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>It's a Date</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TBAGKQwMkoI/AAAAAAAAAMI/jj7Z51qHoGA/s1600/beach+couple.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="float:left;margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:226px;height:320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TBAGKQwMkoI/AAAAAAAAAMI/jj7Z51qHoGA/s320/beach+couple.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480887519875469954"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;One of the questions I ask couples, as we are preparing their ceremony script, is if there is any significance to the date of the wedding. In the modern world, the wedding dates are often driven by the availability of popular venues, work commitments or the schedules of far-flung friends and relatives, but there are sometimes sweet, sentimental reasons why couples select particular wedding dates. Holidays such as Valentine’s Day, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve are popular times to marry. Likewise, special “number” days including 09-09-09 or 10-10-10 are highly prized because of their perceived association with good luck. But the mention of personal connections to a wedding date adds another subtle, customized moment in the wedding ceremony. For instance, I married an American bride and her Irish husband on St. Patrick’s day, which was not only a great day of American-Irish pride, but the birth date of the groom’s beloved grandfather. A couple that I will marry this weekend pay special attention to the date (June 12) that they first met. This is the date that the groom made a proposal of marriage and the date of their wedding at the Belvedere Castle in Central Park. I am marrying a Turkish couple who have situated their wedding day immediately after the bride’s birthday and the wedding anniversary of the groom’s parents. I mention this in the ceremony and make note that for this couple, the wedding celebration will last for days, given its proximity to these other special family holidays. The extended wedding celebration is a familiar tradition for Turkish couples! So remember, if there is something memorable about the date of your wedding, don’t forget to mention that to your wedding officiant.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-6601420583373119794?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>A Very Special Thanks to my Scottish Couples</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TALgMV8r-AI/AAAAAAAAAMA/sGLN3kEFxnc/s1600/Picture+998.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="float:left;margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:240px;height:320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/TALgMV8r-AI/AAAAAAAAAMA/sGLN3kEFxnc/s320/Picture+998.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477186599490680834"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;A fundamental principle of the Celebrant movement is that a well-lived life marks and honors important events, rites of passage, and transitions—those filled with joy, as well as those marked by sorrow.  Celebrant-led ceremonies are not merely “events” noting some significant life milestone, but they provide context, resonance, remembrance, understanding, and healing for those involved.  I believe that I was drawn to this work, in part, because of the absence of these purposeful rituals in my youth.  I knew that as a Celebrant, I would provide an authentic and meaningful service to people with whom I worked.  But I did not imagine that my clients would reciprocate in exactly the same way.  I could not have known that this work would catapult me to return to the beginning of my own life’s story in a desire to learn more about my life.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;My family of origin was a disjointed one, and the circumstances of my upbringing were filled with considerable difficulties and loss—this is not to say that there weren’t heroes around me.  I learned many important lessons from my particular situation, and I am unmistakably thankful for those who raised me.  My immediate family was small and there was not much detailed discussion of “where we came from.”  I had certain awareness that “my people” (on my mother’s side, at least) were German and Danish, but knew little about the details of their travel to America.   Intellectually, I realize that we all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us, but that notion had not truly seeped into my marrow.    It was only recently that I really grasped that my own surname, the name of my father, is Scottish.   This latent appreciation of my own paternal heritage has been remarkably ignited by my Celebrancy practice.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Over the last year, I have worked with a number of brides and grooms from Scotland, most recently Chris and Debbie from Glasgow.  Debbie and Chris, along with about three dozen family members and friends (and a bonus Canadian who is the beloved of the groom’s brother), ventured to New York for a sweet Central Park wedding ceremony over the Memorial Day holiday.  Chris and Debbie joined my other wonderful Scots—Anne and Gordon, married several months ago, and Gail and her honorary Scottish husband Jason, who wed last summer.  These experiences have awakened in me an interest in understanding my own place among the Scots.  The sensory delights offered by these weddings have been innumerable—the distinctive Scottish brogue which occasionally confounds me…..the stories and visual appeal of the family tartans….the unmistakable sound of a bagpipe playing those recognizable tunes of the highland…..all struck a chord in my own heart.  The Scots that I have been privileged to work with have been warm, kind folks.  As I stood in the midst of this extended family on Friday, I could literally see myself in them.  I shared their physical characteristics—eye and hair color, complexion, and stature.    I really looked (and felt) like I belonged. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;It is interesting that this emotional prompting dovetails with the Memorial Day holiday, which at its core is a weighty remembrance of those who have served our country.  A few weeks ago, I was searching through old family photographs, to be used in a new website, and I came across a nearly century-old letter that my paternal grandfather (Mr. Ritchie), a low ranking soldier in World War I, sent to the young woman he was courting, who became his wife and is my late grandmother.  I spent very little time with these people and did not know them well, but my heart was filled with pride, gratitude, and wonder as I read this letter, which must have been early in their courtship.  The penmanship was perfect and words were carefully chosen.  My soldier grandfather—a young man of little means and education—wrote simple, but commanding, words about the justice and purpose of this war, The War to End all Wars, as they deemed it.  We know, of course, that this fight for Democracy was not the final war.  Moreover, the idealistic youth of this soldier was, in the end, filled with generous portions of sadness, including the loss of his second son, who died as a pilot in the Vietnam War.    &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The combination of my looking into the faces of old photographs, reading the words of my long-dead Scottish grandfather, the national celebration of Memorial Day, and the magical elixir my new Scottish friends sprinkled on my heart have created an irresistible desire to ask simple questions:  Where are my people from?  And what happened to the young family of that Vietnam soldier, Herman Ritchie, who was lost in service to our country when I was still an infant.    During this long holiday weekend, I find myself prowling the internet to begin searching for information.  I hope that years from now I will have a journal full of names and dates and places, and perhaps new friends.  I am looking for my clan.  I would not have imagined that this would be one of the gifts of being a Celebrant.  I will report back to you, gentle readers, about my progress on the voyage.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-1519384494777730147?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 21:57:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Dressed to the Nines</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/S_xjdCeXWmI/AAAAAAAAAL4/NGMkKC0_FLA/s1600/nic+and+mark.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="float:left;margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:320px;height:240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/S_xjdCeXWmI/AAAAAAAAAL4/NGMkKC0_FLA/s320/nic+and+mark.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475360597507267170"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Weddings are a great opportunity to reflect one’s personal style in dress.  While many brides and grooms choose traditional western apparel, many do not.  For some time, brides and grooms have selected innovative designs and colors for the “second time around.”  Likewise, some locations—the beach, for instance—serve as a perfect backdrop for casual wedding garments.  But wedding fashions are limited only by a couple’s imagination.  Several of my brides have designed and created their own wedding gowns.  And for themed weddings (Halloween celebrations, Medieval-inspired weddings, or other affairs), costumes for the couple, guests, and even the officiant are standard fare.  Likewise, contemporary weddings, especially in a place like New York, offer couples the rare chance to proudly display garments of their heritage.  Scottish grooms, for instance, wear kilts with their clan's particular tartan and adornments.  Chinese-American brides may wear a traditional western-styled white dress for the ceremony, changing into a traditional red dress for the reception.  Indian bride's highly adorned attire includes gold and silver embroidery, on deep jewel-toned fabric.  Sometimes couples choose more subtle additions such as the Swedish bride's jeweled crown. So let your wedding be a blank palate to let your own fashion sense come shining through.  The photo above is from a recent Central Park wedding of a stylish British Couple.  The groom was in a dapper retro suit (complete with a pocket watch!) and the bride sported a innovative plaid dress, of brightly colored jewel tones, a flattering peplum addition and teal strappy sandals to match.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-4298474079784708488?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 23:51:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Hipsters in Boston</title>
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         <description>We went everywhere and I can't wait for their July Wedding BASH at the TAJ!  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/S_vwia3WzqI/AAAAAAAAA6w/Uy3MaIAIcII/s1600/0099.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:267px;height:400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/S_vwia3WzqI/AAAAAAAAA6w/Uy3MaIAIcII/s400/0099.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475234246116691618"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/S_vsHmVicPI/AAAAAAAAA6o/5jnsXwc1DdM/s1600/0015.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="display:block;margin:0px auto 10px;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:265px;height:400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Dl_HXc5_DyY/S_vsHmVicPI/AAAAAAAAA6o/5jnsXwc1DdM/s400/0015.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475229387293094130"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a 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         <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 15:17:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>A Pocket full of Posies</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/S-qD8x9yj-I/AAAAAAAAALw/O-lyxi7qrRc/s1600/pink+bouquet+bodice.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="float:left;margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:320px;height:208px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/S-qD8x9yj-I/AAAAAAAAALw/O-lyxi7qrRc/s320/pink+bouquet+bodice.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470329777622781922"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In a delightful retro-inspired book &lt;span style="font-style:italic;"&gt;I Do! I Do!&lt;/span&gt;, Susan Waggoner delightfully provides descriptions of the historical evolution of the traditions of classic Western weddings.  Waggoner explains that during the nineteenth century, flowers replaced grasses and herbs carried by brides in the Elizabethan era.  The Victorians, who loved plants of all types, used ferns and violets and even indoor trees to decorate the wedding space.  They also developed the sprays of flowers that flank the brides and grooms, even today.  In contemporary American ceremonies, flowers are used throughout the wedding and reception locations—from rose petals thrown on the aisle as the bride approaches her groom to lavish centerpieces at the reception.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;An often overlooked part of this decorative element of the wedding is the wonderful meanings attached to some of our favorite nuptial flowers.  These symbolic connections can be gently woven through a bit of the ceremony language, providing another opportunity to subtly personalize the wedding day.  Consider some of the “meanings” of just a few popular flowers:  daffodil….devotion; lavender….luck; dark pink rose….gratitude; bluebell…..gratitude; orchid….rare beauty; lily….majesty; violet….simplicity; light pink rose….grace; iris….warmth of affection.  &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Some brides choose favorite flowers or those connected to their birth month. &lt;br /&gt;Likewise, many cultures prize certain flowers during wedding celebrations.  For example, the Japanese carry white and purple orchids, jasmine, lotus blossoms, and cherry blossoms.  Greek brides carry ivy as a sign of eternal love.  Czech brides use rosemary, symbolizing fertility and loyalty, in their bouquets.  So as your officiant prepares your wedding ceremony, don’t forget to reflect on your flowers as a symbol of your love.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-5243556018401029876?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 10:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Love:  The Best Show in Town</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/S93ph5G1G4I/AAAAAAAAALo/ZGr2DoqCT6U/s1600/Picture+618.jpg"&gt;&lt;img style="float:left;margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:320px;height:212px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/S93ph5G1G4I/AAAAAAAAALo/ZGr2DoqCT6U/s320/Picture+618.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5466782291172072322"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;About a month ago, I was asked to officiate a wedding in Northern New Jersey, for an energetic young couple.  They lost their officiant about 10 days before the wedding—so I was something of a last minute replacement.  As a Celebrant, not just a wedding officiant, I try to personalize ceremonies even when I have little time to prepare for the ceremony.  The couple was overwhelmed with wedding preparation and other demands, so they had little time to provide information that I might use in the ceremony script.  One nugget of information that I unearthed was that they met while rehearsing for the age old classic show “The Music Man.”  As I so often do, I turned to friends and colleagues to help me brainstorm about my work.  My colleague Jayne, a sometimes actor and Broadway enthusiast, suggested that I look at the lyrics of the famous Music Man song, “Till there was You.”  Presto!   The lyrics, while dripping with sentimentality, were a great way to wrap up their ceremony…..exactly where the relationship started, at this great American show.  You just never know where you’ll find a gem for a wedding ceremony!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Till there was You:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There were bells on a hill&lt;br /&gt;But I never heard them ringing&lt;br /&gt;No, I never heard them at all&lt;br /&gt;Till there was you&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There were birds in the sky&lt;br /&gt;But I never saw them winging&lt;br /&gt;No, I never saw them at all&lt;br /&gt;Till there was you&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then there was music and wonderful roses&lt;br /&gt;they tell me in sweet fragrant meadows&lt;br /&gt;of dawn and dew&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There was love all around&lt;br /&gt;But I never heard it singing&lt;br /&gt;No I never heard it at all&lt;br /&gt;Till there was you&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Then there was music and wonderful roses&lt;br /&gt;they tell me in sweet fragrant meadows&lt;br /&gt;of dawn and dew&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;There was love all around&lt;br /&gt;But I never heard it singing&lt;br /&gt;No, I never heard it at all&lt;br /&gt;Till there was you&lt;br /&gt;Till there was you&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-947840122283377012?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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         <pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2010 21:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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         <title>Dancing into Romance &amp; Love</title>
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         <description>&lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/S7RqfdR6s2I/AAAAAAAAALQ/uyYkk2lu-oA/s1600/ballet+dancer.JPG"&gt;&lt;img style="float:left;margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer;cursor:hand;width:214px;height:320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dx3vaiydARw/S7RqfdR6s2I/AAAAAAAAALQ/uyYkk2lu-oA/s320/ballet+dancer.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455102137320780642"/&gt;&lt;/a&gt;As a Celebrant I strive to recognize the most important parts of the lives of brides and grooms into their personalized ceremonies. The narrative—an essay chronicling the relationship of the couple—is one of the hallmarks of a celebrant wedding, and it provides a wonderful opportunity to weave the threads of life into a wonderful, one-of-a-kind, compelling rendering of two people falling in love. When getting to know a couple, it is a delicious discovery of who they are that helps develop that perfect wedding.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;I recently married a couple that offered some rich choices in writing. Maria and Paul came to me a few weeks ago, wanting to marry on St. Patrick’s day in Central Park, a favorite venue of last-minute unions. Paul, a dashing native of Belfast Northern Ireland, wanted to get married on this day, not only for its cultural significance, but because it was his beloved late grandfather’s birth date. The festivities of this important NYC holiday provided a unique backdrop for a celebration.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Maria, too, came with a fabulously interesting life story. A native Texan, she came to New York as a teenager, to train as a ballet dancer at the &lt;a rel="nofollow"&gt;School of American Ballet&lt;/a&gt;, associated with the &lt;a rel="nofollow"&gt;New York City Ballet&lt;/a&gt;.  An international career in dance and a stint at the &lt;a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.dancetheatreofharlem.com/"&gt;Dance Theatre of Harlem&lt;/a&gt;, were evident in her statuesque figure, grace, and elegance. Maria’s passion gave me an ideal chance to incorporate a favorite wedding passage by Anne Marrow Lindbergh. The reading compares the choreography of a happy marriage with the ease of dance: &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;“A good relationship has a pattern like a dance and is built on some of the same rules. The partners do not need to hold on tightly, because they move confidently in the same pattern, intricate, but gay and swift and free, like a country dance of the Mozart’s. To touch heavily would be to arrest the pattern and freeze the movement, to check the endlessly changing beauty of its unfolding.” &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Congratulations to my splendid international couple! In the words of a recent pop tune, “I hope You’ll Dance……,” for the remainder of your days!&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;p.s. One of those quintessential NYC wedding moments took place when Paul, the groom, convinced a gifted “street musician” (a classical cellist) to re-locate from the Bethesda Fountain to the Bethesda Terrace, where we hosted the ceremony, and provide the wedding music (for a small donation, of course!). The celebration was enjoyed by all!&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4234188571033828550-1761998315155655963?l=sarahritchiecelebrant.blogspot.com' alt=''/&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="feedflare"&gt;
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