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Tiffs and Squabbles

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by The Wiebners - Joel and Rita Wiebner - see more at www.thewiebners.com
The morning of your big day has finally arrived and tension has slipped in with the dawn. Where are those shoes? Why doesn't Sara answer her phone? What time did the limo driver say he's coming? Pulling off a big event with aplomb suddenly seems out of the question. The phone keeps ringing, vital objects and people keep disappearing and the clock is ticking away.
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingSeptember 23, 2008
Getting Married Isn't a Job

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

So you're a florist, a caterer, a photographer or in one of the other wedding support professions and you're getting married. Great! You know lots more about what it takes to create a successful wedding than the rest of the brides and grooms out there. While planning your wedding you might have the thought, "Hey, I can take care of the ___; after all this is what I do." Well, wipe that thought right on out if you want to really enjoy your day.
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingSeptember 19, 2008
Sealed with Love

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.kuperberg.com
The most touching moment of most wedding ceremonies is the exchange of vows and rings. Some couples spend weeks writing vows that reflect how meaningful the relationship is to them. The personalized vows may be any length and include heartfelt pledges for the future. Other couples repeat a series of well-crafted promises meant to ensure a long and happy life together. Less outgoing couples may simply reply in the affirmative to a "do you promise to…" type of question.
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingSeptember 5, 2008
Celebrate with a Celebrant!

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

Have you chosen a celebrant for your wedding? What is a celebrant?
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingAugust 21, 2008
The Language of Music

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by Milton Gil Photographers - see more at www.miltongil.com
The carefully selected words of your ceremony speak of why you've chosen each other and what this life-long commitment really means to you. Perhaps your officiant will relate the story of your meeting, your plans for the future, or your gratitude for the support of friends and family.
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingAugust 13, 2008
Just the Right Time

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by Cameron Ingalls - see more at www.cameroningalls.com

Last weekend I attended a wedding as a guest. This is something I do maybe once every ten years, so I was quite surprised by the ceremony. I arrived at 5:45 p.m. for a 6 p.m. ceremony, with drinks and hors d'oeuvre around 7 then dinner maybe half an hour later. But, as the ceremony rounded the forty minute mark, I found myself wishing for an energy bar. Twenty minutes after that, the couple was, at last...married. The ceremony was an hour long!
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 29, 2008
In The Spirit

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.kuperberg.com

Weddings make some people nervous. Yes, making the "til death do us part" commitment in front of a group of 200 is enough to activate butterflies in almost anyone. Add that to what is likely to be a hectic several days of preparation and last minutes worries and you've got the makings of a cocktail that might knock your socks off.
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 22, 2008
Double Happiness!

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

When Caroline called her best friend, Denise to invite her to be maid of honor at her wedding, she had no idea Denise would have a request of her own. Her boyfriend had just "popped the question" that day and she was considering what to do for her own wedding. Caroline and Denise had been talking about weddings for months and now they would both be planning weddings. Why not share the planning and share the wedding?
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 15, 2008
Sharing The Love

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Photography by Anna Kuperberg - see more at www.annakuperberg.com

I love small weddings. An intimate ceremony of forty or fewer affords possibilities that just can't happen in a large gathering. When you have a small wedding your guests can be more than an audience--they can be a part of the celebration. The small acts done in the course of the ceremony are typically designed to give thanks or receive blessings and are much more meaningful in a more intimate group.
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 8, 2008
The Promise of Love

by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup Counseling

Long−term committed relationships are as common for gay and lesbian couples as they are for heterosexual couples. Over the years, I've performed a number of commitment ceremonies for same−sex couples. With the legalization of same−sex marriages in California, this is a new era for homosexual couples. After a long wait, they finally have the chance to plan their wedding. What an exciting time!
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Posted by Sydney Barbara Metrick of Chicken Soup CounselingJuly 1, 2008