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THIS MONTH'S ISSUE: SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW

HERE COMES THE BRIDE & GROOM

choosing your celebrant

Between your dress, the flowers, the canapés and

Thankfully, the Internet allows for unparalleled ease of

the weather, there are so many details of a

access to any information about the celebrant, and

wedding that a bride needs to consider; but one

this allows you to do your homework before requesting

of the most important is who solemnizes the

a meeting. The simplest way to narrow down your

wedding. He or she will set the tone for your day,

potential list is by looking at feedback.

and they’ll always be the person who officially made you husband and wife.

When you have a face-to-face conversation it allows you to instantly see how you get on, and you’ll quickly

This is an immensely important day for you, and the

be able to make your decision. You want your

decision about who solemnizes your wedding is an

ceremony to run smoothly, but above all, you need it to

essential one. You want a person who is warm and

be legally sound.

friendly, but also professional and competent. Other handy traits are: being organised, confident and calm

Once you’ve found your ideal celebrant, make sure you

under pressure. You need to feel comfortable with

book them immediately to secure their service. Your

them, and be able to easily establish a relationship.

chosen celebrant has a vital and undeniably special

Remember that not every celebrant will suit every

role in your wedding ceremony and, of course, a huge

couple, and that’s why personality is important.

legal responsibility. Select someone that will support you, fill you with happiness, and perform a ceremony

Seeing them conduct someone else’s wedding is ideal,

that reflects your personality and captures your

but a personal recommendation can also help you

dreams.

make the right decision

HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT GOWN

BY AUDREY DELANEY

“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more.

You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you.

When something wonderful happens,

you can't wait to tell them all about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They're not embarrassed to cry with you when you're hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself.

Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough. Rather, they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure,

On Lea: Gown by Bertha Bridal Makeup by Monique Miller Hair by Richard Adams

JULIEANNE O' CONNOR

Communication Strategist Dorothy Enriqez

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