DeputyCommissioner

Deputy Commissioner for a Day Program

Why hire just anyone to perform your marriage ceremony when you can have a close family or friend do it?  Many California counties now allow couples to just do that.  The Registrar/Recorder-County Clerk has a program that allows individuals to be deputized … Continue reading »

Crowne Plaza

V is for Venue

Poor Kris and I went all over the DC-metro area on the hunt for venues. We looked at all-inclusive places, we looked at empty shells that you rent and then bring in everything on your own, we looked at restaurants, we looked … Continue reading »

McWedding!

You can get married anywhere, I suppose. I heard of folks getting married at McDonald’s before and I heard it again on the radio. Why would a couple choose to get married at McDonald’s? Well, if a couple meets there, or dated … Continue reading »

Photo Source: Fresh Events Company and Serendipity

Bride and Groom’s Best Friend

When it comes to your special day, you want to include your closest friends and family, so why not get Fido involved as well?  Add your furry best friend to your processional and the festivities of the day is fun, personal, and … Continue reading »

Orthodox, But Not So Much

I had a rough rough week and was writing an interesting article about registries (coming soon!) but decided, I needed to unwind and laugh a little. So I went to Wedinator because they have comical wedding photos/videos. So I went to the … Continue reading »

DC Area Church Search

Does anyone in the Washington, DC audience know of a church (DC, VA, or MD) with the following criteria: sanctuary that can hold about 400 people nice reception hall that can fit about 250 people allows non-members to marry allows outside pastors … Continue reading »

Love Actually Wedding Scene

Surprise Serenade

Have you seen Love Actually when there was a surprise serenade of a gospel choir and trumpet ensemble? Here’s a real life serenade that a groom setup for his bride. It takes a lot of coordination to pull this off. I wonder … Continue reading »

Pardon the Technology Disruption?

So I’m sure that many of you have seen video clips of the wedding couple updating their relationship status on Facebook AT THE ALTER. Or, maybe you’ve even seen it in person: I’m a believer that technology can help our everyday lives, … Continue reading »

Source: MyWedding.com

Looking for an Officiant?

Looking for a wedding officiant and have no idea where to start? Although many couples generally select their officiant depending upon what religious services they attend, others face the daunting prospect of finding a virtual stranger to play such an integral role … Continue reading »

ODPC FINAL

Pew Decor: Wreaths, Cones, Poms and more!

So recently I decided to pick some pew decor options… in my venue, there’s about 20 pews on each side (40 total) down the center aisle. The picture below is from  another person’s wedding I wanted to possibly decorate every other pew … Continue reading »

Robot-Officiant Wedding in Japan

Some bloggers claim that this has been done before in Japan, but from the Associated Press on May 16, 2010: A humanoid robot conducted a wedding ceremony in Tokyo on Sunday – a world first, according to the manufacturer of the “I-Fairy,” … Continue reading »

And the winner is…..

We decided to get married at Herrington on the Bay in July! I’m so excited but it was really hard to make the decision. It came down to the fact that Herrington was so much more affordable for both us and our … Continue reading »