My daughter and her husband are big fans of the Dave Matthews Band, so I was pleasantly surprised when I heard the lyrics of Loving Wings by the Dave Matthews Band.  This could easily be used for a very beautiful wedding reading, or even part of the prayers/blessings after the vows.  You read them and let me know what you think!

Loving Wings Lyrics

(written by: David J. Matthews)
My heart was made of broken bones
My soul a bag of stick and stone
But you along this dusty road
Have come my love to take me home

So I give to you my everything
You've given me these loving wings
Angels have all gathered 'round
To hear me sing my love out loud

Your lightly love lifted me away
Out of a darkness cold and gray
Now I work beneath the midday sun
My cool blue water you have come

So I give to you my everything
You've given me these loving wings
Angels have all gathered 'round
To hear me sing my love out loud

So take your place here next to me
And I'll take my place there next to thee
And no matter how far we may roam
It's by your side I'll make my home

So I give to you my everything
You've given me these loving wings
Angels have all gathered 'round
To hear me sing my love out loud

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Congratulations Brandi and Kenny on your marriage! The sun was shining upon the wedding at the Hyatt in Tampa. Rev. Pauline Rohrman provided a interfaith ceremony that blended the elements of both faiths together in a very loving and respectful way.


Brandi and Kenny shouted Mazel Tov at the end of their ceremony as they broke the ceremonial glass! Brandi was radiant and Kenny looked so handsome as they shared their custom vows with each other. May you be blessed with a long and happy life together! The photography was done by Stacey Creamer of Alexis Photography. Music for the ceremony and reception was
provided by Chuck Weirich of TampaBayDJ.com

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In ancient Babylonian and Assyria, marriage contracts were written on clay tablets. They were included in the large collections (25,000 tablets) of Assurbanipal II of Nineveh, the worlds first librarian. The marriage tablets came into use in Western society for the first time during the period of the Roman emperors.

After the celebration, when the bride had been ushered into the bridal chamber and the marriage was presumed to be successfully consummated, one of two things usually happened. A sacrifice was offered to the gods, and the marriage was recorded in the register!!!

We have come a long way! One of the rituals that I enjoy most is immediately following the wedding, I invite the two witnesses to sign the license and have the couple look on. I had always wondered why it was done off to the side, or privately, and I felt that the witnesses serve such an important role, why not bring them front and center! They seem to enjoy the ritual and the couple does as well, and it provides yet another great photo op for the photographer! So, when the time comes for the signing of your marriage license, make it part of your ritual and make your witnesses feel proud to be serving as part of your bridal party!

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Here is one that we used with a couple who had their dog's serve a ringbearer and flower girls......it was so very cute!


Love is Like Owning a Dog

First of all, it's a big responsibility
so think long and hard before deciding on love.
On the other hand, love gives you a sesnse of security;
When you're walking down the street late at night,
and you have a leash on love,
ain't no one going to mess with you.

Love doesn't like being left along for long.
But comes home and love is always happy to see you.
It may break a few things in it's passion for life,
but you can never be mad at love for long.

Is love good all the time?  No!  No!
Love can be bad.  Bad, love, bad!  Very bad love!

Love pulls you in many different directions at once,
or winds around and around you
until you're all wound up and can't move.

Love makes you meet people wherever you go.
People who have nothing in common but love
stop and talk to each other on the street.

But most of all, love needs love, lots of it
and in return, love loves you and never stops.

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Congratulations Heidi and Denver!!! The Bayou Country Club was the setting for the beautiful wedding of Heidi and Denver and joining as a family with their sons Keegan and Gavin. The sun was shining brightly and the setting was gorgeous. Heidi looked spectacular in her fitted gown, and the bridesmaids colors were lovely.  The couple chose to have blessing stones signed by their guests to wish them well.  They will keep them in their home as a symbol of the love and wishes of their guests on this wedding day.   The wedding cake was created by Publix, the music was by ML Productions Inc, Mobile Disc Jockeys, and the photography for the professional photos was Ashley Lafler of SunshinePhotos.com It was a beautiful religious ceremony, and I wish Heidi, Denver and their family, all the best.

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This is a true story I read on www.parentdish.com



by Bethany Sanders Jan 6th 2009 6:00AM

Categories: Kids 5-7, Weird but true

Considering the impulsiveness of their decision, it was to be a beautiful wedding. A German "couple" packed bathing suits and sunglasses, then headed to Africa to get married "where it is warm." The nuptials were interrupted when the lovebirds were stopped at the train station and promptly returned to their parents.

Why? Because they were eloping at least 15 years too soon.

Mika and Anna-Lena, ages 5 and 6, are "very much in love," and decided during a joint family holiday celebration that they wanted to seal the deal. So they grabbed Anna-Lena's seven-year-old sister (an official witness), packed their bags, then jumped on a tram.

Had it not been for those pesky necessities like money and tickets, they may have gotten even farther. But the police at the train station got suspicious and brought them in.

Can you even imagine? Once the shock wears off, their parents are going to be re-telling that story for years to come. When my godson was born just a month before my daughter, my friend and I joked that we should just start planning the wedding now. But even if these families saw puppy love developing between these intrepid tots, I'm sure they figured they had at least a few years before the kids made it official!


Now I am all for planned elopments, but this one takes the cake!!!  Isn't love grand?!?!?!?!

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I have the good fortune of owning the wedding business in Florida and in New England so....on January 1st, 2009 our very first wedding of the New Year, Marilyn and Steve decided on a destination wedding to get married in Maine!!!  They knew that there could be snow, but they never expected the below zero wind chill!  They had planned to be married on the patio of a restaurant overlooking York Beach, which holds a very special meaning or them.  The weather did cooperate without snow BUT......BRRRRRRRRRRRR....... can't trust that old north air and cold!!!    Nevertheless, they enjoyed their wedding with their family and friends!  Best Wishes Marilyn and Steve!!  One thing's for sure,  I bet Steve will never forget his wedding anniversary!!   My associate Rev. Heather tied the knot and made their day one to remember!  If you are thinking about a destination wedding and are not sure where to go.......talk to me about great locations in Florida, and in New England and we will make your dream come true!!

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