For You, By You Ceremonies

11/18/2024

True Colors by Cyndi Lauper was just on the radio station I listen to
This song makes me tear up every single time I hear it. Not because it was released to honour her friend who was dying from AIDS, but because, in my mind, it speaks for everyone that believes they are different, not the norm.
It is your differences that make you unique, special, important, memorable, missable, desirable, worthy.

Never be embarrassed of who you are or your True Colors (Colours for us Canadians).

You are important. You do make a difference. You are worthy. You belong. You make the world go around. You deserve a seat at the table. You bring purpose. You are funny. You are helpful. You have history. You make history. You educate. You learn. You are needed.

You make the world a better place because you are in it.

Never forget that.

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09/15/2024

Let's talk about yesterday, shall we?

I was honoured to perform my first fully personalized wedding ceremony for two amazing people that I am privileged to also call friends.
Perfectly placed in a shaded area, close to the pond with a little creek as the sun peeked through surrounded by family and close friends and of course those little bugs whose job is to fly into every or***ce on your face.

The bride looked stunning as she arrived. The groom was dashing as he walked to meet her. The smiles said it all.

Their vows came from their hearts to the hearts of those in attendance. Promises were made and both of them spoke of the encouragement, safety, laughter and love each of them brought to the table.

The dinner was phenomenal, the speeches filled with love. The random singing throughout dinner to Sweet Caroline, Bohemian Rhapsody and others was perfectly out of pitch.

Congratulations Adam Vandermey and Jeanette Gough as you begin to write this chapter and thank you for trusting me to tell your story.

Much love, light and happiness now and forever

09/14/2024

For a family member that recently got married

She was there

From your first breath, she was there
With your first steps, she was there
For your first word, she was there
Your first day of school, she was there
With every injury, she was there
When you were scared, she was there
If you were brave, she was there
When you needed your ass kicked, she was there
Every time you made her proud, she was there
For every milestone, she was there
When you were an as***le, she was there
If you didn't think you could, she was there
If you needed your crown straightened, she was there
When you needed a reality check, she was there
If you stumbled, she was there
With every celebration, she was there
For every tear, she was there
When you needed a reason to smile, she was there

When you opened your eyes that morning, she was there
As you slipped on your dress, she was there
As you walked down the aisle, she was there
When the breeze kissed your forehead, she was there
As the sun warmed your heart, she was there
When you said I do, she was there
As you shared your first kiss, she was there
When you danced to that first song, she was there

Your Mom has been there with you, whether near or far. You can feel her presence as her favourite song plays, you will hear her voice in the breeze, feel her warmth in the sunflowers as they bloom and her love will surround you on every adventure you take because she is there.

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07/30/2024

So I had a quick little wedding ceremony today.
Yes, on a Monday
The day of the week doesn't matter. If the day holds significance for you, then we will do it that day.
You want a quickie? I can do that for you. Today, from the time I arrived until the time we started to sign all the important papers was about 12 minutes. From what I hear, it was the best ceremony ever, time wise and hopefully it checked all the boxes in every other aspect.
You want it long, slow and touching on all your important things, we can do that as well.
You are the mistress/master of YOUR day. Plain and simple, elegant or in the language you speak, long enough that you need to throw in an intermission, heartfelt and beyond emotional (they all are)?
That's what I do. Every. Single. Time.