New Years, New Vows . . .

Happy New Year!

 Yes, many people do marry on New Years Eve. I've worked on weddings that didn't start until twelve or one in the morning. Many couples who chose to marry late in the evening have their receptions before the ceremony.  It works well for many but be aware of the challenges this choice may bring.

• Leave early, traffic on New Year Eve is heavy.
• You may lose some family members to sleep.
• If you forget anything not many services will wait beyond midnight for you to bring the rings, cd, grandpa or license.
• Most importantly, everyone drink responsibly and at the appropriate time to make the memories sublime. 

Cheers to 2018

May the new year be filled with fresh wonderful experiences which bring new or renewed joy to your life.

Good Comedy on Marriage!

https://youtu.be/91_tYoC-SYI

Culture, Beauty, Weddings

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One of the best parts of being a wedding planner is experiencing the most beautiful elements of varying cultures. Couples marry quickly and often in Vegas, but many bring their cultural elements with them.  One traditional element I find to be very beautiful is the Ketubah (Marriage Contract) used by Jewish couples. Normally this is signed by a Rabbi rather than a regular officiant. The Ketubah reinforces the vows taken during the ceremony and it is also always a tremendous work of art.

When I worked in Vegas, couples always brought their Ketubahs from their town, so I don't officially have any recommendations as to where to purchase one. However, 1-800-Ketubah.com has  the most dramatically modern designs I have ever seen.

Thank you for reading and following all these years. If we allow ourselves, we can celebrate all that is nice among the differences between us.

Happy Holidays!

Connie