Reiki Infused Custom Wedding for Jaclyn and Greg

I was thrilled when I was contacted by Jaclyn who wnted to have a Reiki inspired wedding. Jaclyn is a Reiki practitioner, as I am, so it was fantastic to work with her to create this unique and beautiful ritual. The weather was not cooperative at the beginning of the ceremony, while we were staking out the four directions, and smudging the area for the couple. The clouds were dark and threatening, but Jaclyn and Greg were determined to be married at Crescent Beach in Maine. Gondiva brought the couple into the area with the blowing of the Conch shell to the four directions. Everyone donned their umbrellas, and the beautiful bride, and handsome groom arrived all smiles. After smudging the area, a group meditation and energy share took place, and an explanation of the elements was provided to the guests. As the couple exchanged the vows they had written for each other, the rain stopped, and a magnificent rainbow appeared. It was if it was on command! The rainbow yet again reminds us that even if there are storms in life, there are always rainbows that can follow. It was so beautiful and was a great backdrop for their wedding photos. After the wedding, the couple was gifted with a Conch Shell from Gondiva, and Greg was successful in being able to blow the shell after only a few attempts! Such a beautiful couple, such a unique ceremony, and I was so very honored to be asked to work with them and create the ceremony of their dreams. Congratulations Jaclyn and Greg, may you be blessed forever.

Samuel Wilde Memorial Chapel Wedding of Nicole and Rob

Nicole and Rob chose the historic Samuel Wilde Memorial Chapel in Portland as the location to tie the knot! The setting was beautiful! The weather had been foggy and raining but at the time of the ceremony the sun shone brightly on the happy couple! After the ceremony, the couple and their guests celebrated at the Eastland Hotel in Portland. Music was provided by Michael Mahoney of M&M Entertainment and the dance floor was bustling all evening! The staff at the Eastland Hotel provided outstanding service! I was very impressed with the way that they welcomed the newlyweds with he opening of the champagne bottle corks all at the same time for the toast!. In Addition to a wonderful meal, the staff entertained with a flaming desert. Congratulations Nicole and Rob, may yuo have many years of happiness together!

Keep the spark of love alive! Renewal of Vows

"Marriage and the union it symbolizes can be the most sublime of human experiences; for in any final accounting, love is what life is all about."

As you know I just love officiating weddings and commitment ceremonies but I have to say, when couples make the decision to renew their vows and reaffirm their commitment, it stirs something heart warming deep within me.  Couples are choosing again, to recommit, reinvigorate, and give new life to their marriage vows.

Danielle and Lucas chose to renew their vows in Maine, near the Anchorage Hotel, across from the beach in York.  Although the day was a bit foggy, their smiles and the gleam in their eyes, truly showed their love for one another and the pleasure they took in renewing the vows they had made seven years ago!  Together they have raised a beautiful daughter, and have spent the time to make their relationship a priority in their lives.  Congratulations Danielle and Lucas, I was so very honored to officiate your renewal and be there with you on that very special day.  Best wishes for many, many, years together!!!

Saco, Maine Beach Wedding

Ashley and David and their families had a destination wedding to Saco, Maine.  The cottage a short walk down the boardwalk to the beach, and the location was stunning. The weather was sunny and warm, and the couple were so happy as they shared their vows in front of their families and friends!  Maine has such a long and beautiful coastine, there are so many locations for a beach wedding. Congratulations Ashley and David! 

If you are thinking about a destination wedding to either New England or Florida, please give me a call at 207 590-6339 and I will be happy to help you to find the location that is just what you are looking for!

What is Maine Wedding Connections???

I wish that when I got married, I would have had the opportunity to make just one call and find all the experts that I needed for every detail that had to be handled for my wedding! Things sure have changed since back then...........and for the better! I am honored to be associated with the great professionals of Maine Wedding Connections. This team consists of experienced Maine Wedding Professionals who are committed to providing you with the very best products and services available. The term PROFESSIONAL means that this group commits to high quality standards and ethics and this is critical. They coordinate their work and services with the team members that will best provide you with this same high standards and ethics.

Why should you consider calling them???

• they will save you time
• they are familiar with all the venues and other professionals
• they will save you money
• they will eliminate STRESS!!!! Now, that is truly the reason to call.

The Maine Wedding Connections will save you the time of making calls, long distance or other time consuming calls, they will take care of the interviewing of vendors that you may need, and they will save you from running from appointment to appointment.

Have a look at their website at www.MaineWeddingConnections.com

In the prior post, I told you about the Meet the Experts Weekend at the Nonantum. It is free of charge and you will have an opportunity to meet the professionals from Maine Wedding Connections and see for yourself! You will also have a chance to win a night on the town courtesy of the Maine Wedding Connections. That night on the town includes an all inclusive date night for two, with limousine, and theater show and an evening stay at the Clarion in Portland. Go to their website and click on the link and fill out the survey and you are well on your way to a great night out on the town!!!!!

New England Weddings - Ask the Experts Weekend!!

I am so excited that I will be a panelist at the "Ask The Experts Weekend" that is scheduled at the Nonantum Resort in Kennebunkport, Maine on May 22-24, 2009. There are many couples thinking about destination weddings for this summer,and also for 2010 and beyond. Are you unsure about how to get answers to all of the important questions that you have? Do you need some help and direction in going through all the details of the planning for the most important event of your life? This is your opportunity to get the answers to your questions by people who are experienced and dedicated to the wedding profession. You will have the opportunity to spend a weekend talking with these top professionals in the wedding industry, and also visiting reception sites from Kittery to Boothbay. The Nonantum is an exquisite location and this is a fantastic opportunity for you to stay there for two nights as you tour the Southern Maine venues. They have a great package price available for you and the informative weekend includes:

• 2 nights lodging in the Carriage Inn at the Nonantum
• Breakfast for two on both mornings
• Saturday morning question and answer session with representatives from the Maine Wedding Connection.

The price for this great weekend is $199 for 2 people, not including tax. This is a great opportunity for you.

The Nonantum Resort

95 Ocean Avenue, P.O. Box 2626

Kennebunkport, Maine 040456-2626

Toll free: 1-800-552-5651

Phone: 207-967-4050

Fax: 207-967-8451

stay@nonantumresort.com

Hope to see you there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!