Tuesday
Apr092013
Spring Wedding Ceremonies-A Cape Cod Couple say, "I do."
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10:11AM Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 10:11AM 
Thursday
Apr042013
Here comes the bride....................
Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 11:44AM 
Here comes the bride, Emily, on her father's arm. An indoor ceremony at 28 Atlantic -Wequassett Resort on Round Cove, was the perfect setting for this quintessential, naturally elegant Cape Cod Ceremony.
Emily Ann Ford and James Michael Gallagher wed at Wequassett on a miraculously warm spring afternoon on the crescent on the water. They met working at the Woodshed and that summer job led to their being wed. Enough said for now!
Thursday
Mar142013
A Blessing for Marriage- As Spring Unfolds .....
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 4:00PM 
For Marriage by John O’Donohue
From to Bless the Space Between Us
As spring unfolds the dream of earth,
May you bring each others hearts to birth.
As the ocean finds calm in view of land,
May you love the gaze of each other’s mind.
As the wind arises free and wild,
May nothing negative control your lives.
As kindly as moonlight might search the dark,
So gentle may you be when light grows scarce.
As surprised as the silence that music opens,
May your words for each other be touched with reverence.
As warmly as the air draws in the light,
May you welcome each other’s every gift.
As elegant as dream absorbing the night,
May sleep find you clear of anger and hurt.
As twilight harvest all the day’s color,
May love bring you home to each other.
Thursday
Mar142013
Weddings at Wequassett- Photos from Nicole Chaput with words from her blog
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 3:11PM Last year I officiated at Jillian and Christopher's Wequassett Wedding Ceremony. The photographer Cape Cod Wedding from Nicole Chaput Photography put together these photos. Chris and Jill took the natural elegance and generosity of spirit to a whole new level. Instead of gifts they asked for donations to an orphanage in Pune, India giving the words in their ceremony real meaning.
Some words about the vows: In the presence of God, family and friends, may your loving relationship be sanctified in marriage. Through each other’s steady presence you will become better more compassionate individuals.
Click here for the FULL wedding!
From the Bride… Chris and I were married at Wequassett Resort on Cape Cod on July 7, 2012, on a humid but otherwise perfect day that was exactly three years, two months, and one day after our first date. We were so excited as our wedding day approached, for the usual reasons of course, but also because weddings play a big role in our lives together. Chris is a wedding photographer by trade, and we actually met when he was hired to photograph my cousin’s wedding (yes, I was a bridesmaid!). A friendship, and eventually love, blossomed as he photographed my sister’s and several additional cousins’ and family friends’ weddings in the years that followed. We both spent lots of time on Cape Cod as children and have wonderful memories of times we’ve spent together down Cape. Chris has worked at Wequassett too many times to count, and deeply respects his friend (and catering director) Kalson Pang’s talent when it comes to coordinating flawless events. Having our wedding on Wequasset’s Croquet Lawn overlooking Pleasant Bay was a dream come true, especially because of the beautiful, deeply-personal ceremony written and delivered by Rev. Kathleen Geagan, complete with an original comedic poem telling the story of our courtship.
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At any time you can ask yourself: At which threshold am I now standing? At this time in my life, what am I leaving? What am I about to enter? What is preventing me from crossing my next threshold? What gift would enable me to do it? ... It is wise in your own life to be able to recognize and acknowledge the key thresholds: to take your time; to feel all the varieties of presence that accrue there; to listen inward with complete attention until you hear the inner voice calling your forward. The time has come to cross.
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I've been communicating with another 'totally engaged' couple about their vows and keep coming back to the idea that the marriage ritual is one of crossing over into a new state; something happens, sometimes so subtly we are unaware, or it is ushered in on joyful tears or a sudden fit of giggles or guffaws. Maybe just in a glance or a breeze or a secret smile or blush. It is not for me the officiant to know but with all key threshold experiences you can't force it, nor can you sidestep it or step on it. A time outside of time as you let go of one state and cross over to the next.
As my 21 year old nephew so succinctly put it when he witnessed a marriage ceremony. "Twenty minutes ago they weren't married now they are. That is really something. "
Tuesday
Mar052013
The Ring is on the Finger- Totally Engaged in the Process
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 10:48AM Ben and Kat enjoying their moment. They totally enjoyed being engaged in the process! Once the ring is "on the finger," as my mother used to say, "what now?" First of all just savor the moment and your deepened connection. Hand- in- hand you are approaching a glorious threshold. Make way for the Country of Marriage! But for those of you who want to dive right in, I discovered Martha Stewart check list. She suggests securing the officiant midway down her to do list. Now I'm not one to argue with Martha, but without the ceremony and the person to preside, you don't have a wedding. You may have your wedding coordinator, your venue, your guest list, your attendants and your date set, but if you cannot find an officiant for that date, you don't have a wedding. This is even more pressing if you are planning a wedding on Cape Cod, during the summer, on a weekend! 
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I have known at least one couple who looked up from their cake tasting, to see my card hanging on the wall of the bakery.
"OMG" they exclaimed, marzipan dripping, "We don't have anyone to marry us!"
They called right from the bakery - Cottage Street Bakery. I was actually available. We had a great laugh. And despite everything I've just said about planning ahead, I've done some last minute weddings that were fabulous! I feel there is a divine wedding planner who sends me the greatest, most loveable and fun- loving couples.
Here is what Martha has to say on what to do when. Here the link for the complete to do.
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/313017/wedding-101/@center/272419/youre-engaged
Start with the timeline Think about the type of wedding you want——formal or informal,
big or small——and the time of year you want it to take place.
- Set budget.
- Hire wedding coordinator, if desired.
- Compile guest list, and organize addresses.
- Finalize wedding date.
- Reserve ceremony and reception sites.
- Choose attendants.
- Order dress and accessories, including veil and shoes.
- Book officiant.
- Book caterer.
- Order wedding cake.
- Book florist.
- Book music for ceremony and reception.
- Book photographer and videographer.
- Plan and book a save-the-date cards, if using
I am big on having time to get to know you as a couple. It is important that your wedding celebrant/ interfaith minister/ officiant shares a common sense of ceremony and humor! So congratulations, every blessing and best wishes as you start your wedding planning.
Enjoy being ENGAGED in the process!
Kathleen -Your Wedding Officianado with a smile.
Update on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 12:08PM by
Soulful Wedding Ceremonies
Soulful Wedding Ceremonies
In September of 2010 Ben and Kat were wed...there is no better follow-up than this photo with their sweet baby boy, Milo!
Update on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at 12:53PM by
Soulful Wedding Ceremonies
Soulful Wedding Ceremonies
This idea of being Totally Engaged came out of my last blog. I was talking about what comes next after he or she pops the question and the answer is yes! This Cape Cod Wedding officiant's advice is to let it sink in. Enjoy the moment. Then get busy with a few things on your list. Venue and officiant come to mind especially if you are getting married on Cape Cod in the summer.
Traditionally it fell to the groom to find the minister or wedding officiant. That happens about a fourth of the time now. I read somewhere that most brides do quite a bit of browsing during breaks at work when they begin planning their weddings I was advised not to put music on my website for just that reason.
Some grooms also want to be totally engaged in the process of the planning...it really doesn't need to be a chore. I think I can safely say at that first meeting we usually have a good time.
Don't be afraid to ask questions and interview officiants to see if you are sympatico.
So enjoy the process become totally engaged.