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Trends in the Wedding Ceremony

Ceremony Trends • The wedding ceremony is becoming a place where couples are choosing to express themselves through their personal style. Today, 72% of ceremonies are held at a non-religious location and 37% of couples have a friend or family member be the officiant their wedding. St Louis Wedding Ceremony • Today, most ceremonies mix a bit of the old with the new. In fact, 1 in 3 couples create their own vows to add a personal touch and 22% incorporate special traditions and customs related to race or religion. • While over 80% of brides are still being escorted down the aisle by their father, 55% of couples choose to have themselves and the wedding party walk down the aisle to non-traditional music. Escort the Bride Down the Aisle Yes or No? • Although it’s customary not to see your partner before the ceremony, more couples are opting for a first look. Wedding First Look In fact, 43% of couples prefer to see each other before the ceremony to take pictures and ...

2016 in Review

2016 was a great year for weddings. Below is a review of many couples who have used my services as a Wedding Officiant. Chatillon DeMenil Mansion The Magic House Missouri Botanical Garden The Conservatory The Studio Inn at St Albans Mad Art Gallery The Jewel Box in Forest Park Missouri Botanical Garden Lafayette Square Park The Butterfly House Vanderbilt Gates at Forest Park Carolyn Burke | Officiant | 314.821.4844

Happy Valentine's Day

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE !! I like Valentine's Day for many reasons. As a child the thrill (or disappointment) of getting those Valentine cards from you fellow classmates.  Reading the little cards word-for-word and thinking this is just how that person I received it from felt about me (or not).  Be My Valentine! In my dating years, getting a dozen roses from a boyfriend and feeling so lucky (and in love) that you received such a nice gift. Once I was married my Valentine would sneak a card in my underwear drawer which has become a tradition through the years in addition to a little gift and dinner out. Any person can be your Valentine.  Your neighbor, your pet groomer, your brother or sister, a niece or nephew - my wish is for LOVE to spread everywhere to everyone - where PEACE is sure to follow.