Wedding day topics

The role of gratitude in a wedding ceremony

When you're thinking of your wedding ceremony, it’s totally easy and forgivable to get caught up in the sense of togetherness that should hallmark the occasion. A wedding really is about the couple and necessarily so. But there’s more involved here than just romance and commitment. A whole lot more. Parents, relatives and friends, for… Continue reading The role of gratitude in a wedding ceremony

Wedding day topics

Giving away the bride: new variations on an old theme

 It’s usually an emotional moment. Most weddings start this way. A tradition that’s centuries old: the bride comes down the aisle on her father’s arm. He then gives her away, entrusting her to her soon-to-be husband, saying a few words to him. There’s nothing wrong with any of this. But the question remains: why is… Continue reading Giving away the bride: new variations on an old theme