Laced in Weddings

Scroll to Info & Navigation

Questions to Ask your Wedding Officiant

Some of you may already know that you want your/your’ husband’s childhood or family pastor, priest, etc. to marry you and your husband. For those of you who may not know how to go about interviewing an Officiant, here are some questions that may useful in helping you decide who to pick. Remember: The officiant is one of the most important vendors, due to the fact that they will be alongside you and your husband during the ceremony.

       

How long have you been a ceremony officiant?
How many weddings have you performed?
Are you available on my wedding date?
Have you ever officiated at our venue before? How did it go?
Will you marry couples of different faiths?
Do we have to be a member of your church?
Do you require any pre-marital or religious class requirements?
Will you marry couples if one or both have been divorced?
Do you allow for couples to personalize their own wedding vows?
Do you allow flash photography during the ceremony?
Do you have any restrictions as to our attire, or our bridal party’s attire?
Do you provide any prayers or meal blessings during the wedding day?
Do you allow any non-religious readings or music?
Would you be able to attend the rehearsal dinner with your spouse?
What is your service fee?
What does your fee include?
What attire do you wear while performing a ceremony?
Do you charge for travel to our venue?
What are you time restrictions?
Do you need a copy of our marriage certificate before the ceremony?
If so, will you be mailing it to the state after the ceremony if performed?
Can you provide any sample wording for your ceremony?
How far in advance should we book your services?
What is your cancellation policy?


Newlywed To Do List

Now, I know that there is much to do before and after your wedding, but here are some other important things you must take care of to start your new life together.

·  Begin gift registry returns

·  Buy new address labels

·  Buy new business cards

·  Change personal banking information

·  Change your credit card information

·  Change your telephone information

·  Clean and preserve your wedding gown

·  Contact all utility companies

·  Contact schools and alumni associations

·  Finalize your wedding album and portraits

·  Inform CPA or tax accountant if deciding to joint file

·  Inform your employer/payroll department

·  Make changes to your beneficiary information

·  Renew passport

·  Renew your driver’s license

·  Request change of school or work ID

·  Send notification to local post office

·  Update car registration coverage

·  Update gym membership

·  Update health insurance and 401k account

·  Update home/auto/life insurance policy

·  Update magazine subscriptions

·  Update mortgage or lease info

·  Update personal/business email signature

·  Update voter registration information

·  Update your social security card

·  Use your guest list to send out Thank You notes

UGG’s Bridal Line

Having a winter wedding? These UGG’s are perfect to get around the day of.  There’s also a blue bottom for your something blue. These boots are called Bailey I Do! and retail for $190.  The jeweled Bailey Button – I Do has a genuine Swarovski crystal button adding sparkle and style to that special wedding day. This boot provides luxury bridal comfort as brides and their bridal parties pamper themselves before and after the wedding. A soft, sheepskin-covered insole and light and flexible, molded-EVA outsole lend UGG® comfort to this convertible silhouette.

Details on Mark Zuckerberg’s New Wife’s Wedding Dress

Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg tied the knot this past weekend in Palo Alto, California, in Mark Zuckerberg’s backyard.  Priscilla’s stunning dress is getting so much attention.  Priscilla wore Claire Pettibone’s “Sky Between the Branches” gown.  The dress is ivory laser-cut floral dress with matte sequins lined in silk.  The dress also features an illusion jewel neckline, a sheer back, and a chapel-length train.  The dress retails for $4,700.

Photography: Allyson Magda Photography

Check out information on Claire Pettibone’s Trunk Show this weekend if you are in the Ontario, Canada area.

                                 

Atlantic Noir Theme created by Style Hatch | Powered by Tumblr