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A test of faith

Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Ceremony, tagged Aaron and Mikela, bridal gown, bride and groom, Channel 6 news, Corinthians, Just Imagine Weddings, Lomas Santa Fe Country Club, Love is patient, nondenominational wedding minister, outdoor wedding, San Diego wedding, San Diego wedding ceremony, San Diego wedding minister, San Diego wedding officiant, San Diego weddings, spiritual not religious, spiritual wedding ceremony, Wedding Ceremony, wedding minister, wedding officiant, Wish Upon A Wedding, Wish Upon A Wedding San Diego on April 13, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Love is patient and kind .. . .
Love bears all things, believes all things,
hopes all things, and endures all things

Aaron and Mikela chose this reading from Corinthians to include in their wedding ceremony, and I can’t imagine a bride and groom who better exemplifies these words . . .

Most couples marry with joy and their whole world ahead of them. Aaron and Mikela were put to the test even before sharing their vows.

Photo by Cavin Elizabeth Photography

Wish Upon A Wedding is such an inspired organization, to give celebration where there has been hardship and heartache. This charity truly understands the importance of celebration and joy, and the ritual of a wedding ceremony.

“We want to thank you so much for your services as officiant at our wedding!! What an amazing day!!

You definitely fulfilled your great services on our wedding day. The most memorable part was the personal touch that you added and felt like you really knew us in just that short meeting we had together!
The easy flow of the service and when I stumbled on my words you just played it off and kept everything going. We were so happy to have you as a part of our day!!”

Thank you again,
Mr. and Mrs. Freudenburg

They are an inspiration and an example of what marriage is all about: sticking by each other, in sickness and in health.
For this I was truly humbled and honored to officiate their March 20 wedding ceremony (first day of Spring!) at the Lomas Santa Fe country club.

Click Here to see a beautiful highlight video courtesy of Emotion Picture Studios!

Channel 6 News attended the ceremony of this inspiration couple!

Other generous professionals that provided services for this Wish Upon A Wedding couple:

Wedding Planner: Natalie Vishny of Natalie Vishny Events

Venue: Krissi Trevino, Private Events Director, Lomas Santa Fe Country Club.

Wish Upon A Wedding Coordination Support: Carmen Fuentes of Expressionary Events and Niloufar Gibson of Perfectly Made Weddings.

Florist: Jenny B Floral Design

Officiant: Gayle Feallock of Just Imagine Weddings & Ministry.

Cake: Grove Pastry Shop

Cake Stand: Kathy Jo Peterson of Raise The Cake custom cake stands.

Beauty: Design Visage

Entertainment: Jeff Holmes of Moondance Productions.

Photographer: Cavin Urquhart of Cavin Elizabeth Photography.

Photo Booth: What A Blast Photo Booth.

Stationary: Elizabeth Fleming of Caligraffiti

Transportation; Randy Tucker of Lake Forest Limos.

Lodging: Amy Green of Where Will They Stay.

Rentals: Signature Party Rentals

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Circuit Healing

Posted in Baby Blessings, Celebrations of Life & Memorials, Rancho Santa Fe, Reiki, Resources, Spirit, tagged Anna Naturalista, baby blessing, baby blessings, healing energy, healing modalities, memorial service, Rancho Santa Fe, reiki, San Diego Reiki, wedding ceremonies on February 18, 2015| Leave a Comment »

After going for 6 hours, almost nonstop, giving Reiki to more than 12 clients, you’d think I would have been exhausted. In fact, I was invigorated and inspired.

It was such an honor to be a part of Circuit Healing Day on Monday, founded and created by Anna Naturalista – a force of a woman on a quest to heal the world, one person at a time.

Custom-made day

Held at a beautiful estate in Rancho Santa Fe, Circuit Healing Day served as a specialized, custom-made “spa” day for each participant. As they arrived and registered, their needs were assessed – whether physical, mental, emotional or all.

Then they enjoyed different healing modalities, techniques, and tools throughout the day, and the estate.

Not to mention taking in incredible views, enjoying delicious healthy food, and taking a dip in the pool or jacuzzi between sessions.

Reiki is different for everybody

As they arrived in a private back room for a Reiki session with me, each client shared their own amazing story and what brought them to circuit healing day.

And, as Reiki is a universal energy, everyone responded differently to the session.

~One client felt a release in the tension of her neck.

~Another cried over missing a loved one.

~Another saw angels all around her.

Most comments I received included, “that was wonderful” and “I am so relaxed.”

Receiving Reiki might elicit a feeling or experience that can be challenging to articulate. Most importantly, it is an opportunity for the body to relax and receive an energy that is universal and healing.

What does Reiki have to do with it?

So, what is an officiant doing practicing Reiki? What does that have to do with wedding ceremonies and baby blessings?

Well, in a word, everything.

To me healing energy and Reiki – *spiritually guided life force energy- is the “connective tissue” to all that I do. Honoring the sacred in everything, whether is it officiating a wedding ceremony, performing a baby blessing, facilitating a memorial service.

It is showing up with the understanding that there is so much more at work than just me.

………..

*The word Reiki is composed of two Japanese words:
~Rei which means “God’s Wisdom” or “the Higher Power”
~Ki which is “life force energy”
So Reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy”

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Toes in the sand

Posted in Beach Weddings, Ceremony and Reception Locations, Goddess Bride Spotlight, Outdoor Weddings, tagged beach wedding, beach wedding ceremony, Coronado beach wedding, Coronado wedding, Coronado wedding ceremony, Destination wedding, Hotel Del Coronado, Hotel del Coronado wedding, nondenominational wedding ceremony, same sex marriage, same sex wedding, San Diego beach wedding, San Diego wedding ceremony, San Diego wedding minister, San Diego wedding officiant, summer wedding, wedding ceremony beach themes on January 27, 2015| Leave a Comment »

This LA couple traveled down to San Diego to say ‘I Do’ in front of the iconic Hotel Del Coronado. On a beautiful breezy summer day, these two thought of everything to make their guests feel included and welcome, even supplying just the right footwear for the beach wedding ceremony.

Wedding Coordinator extraordinaire Susie Mintie had it all in hand and everything went smoothly thanks to her expert guidance.

Beautiful florals created by Organic Elements. Creative, stylish, and warm photos courtesy Derek Chad http://www.derekchad.com

To one of the most generous, kind and downright happiest couples I’ve had the pleasure to marry, Congratulations Mike & Kyle!

The iconic Hotel Del makes a beautiful backdrop for this beach wedding ceremony. Photo by Derek Chad

A fun way to welcome your guests to the wedding ceremony. Photo by Derek Chad

A great gift for your wedding guests – keep their dancing shoes clean! Photo by Derek Chad

Toes in the sand. Photo by Derek Chad

I love this metal frame huppah with its clean and classic lines. Photo by Derek Chad

Having a laugh. Photo by Derek Chad

Invite your guests to offer a silent wish or blessing for your marriage, with a ring warming! This small velvet pouch is the perfect way to send your rings through the crowd, safe and sound. Photo by Derek Chad

A sophisticated, simple vessel for the blending of the sands, unity ceremony. Photo by Derek Chad

This will make a beautiful souvenir and decor in their home. Photo by Derek Chad

Mr. and Mr.! Photo by Derek Chad

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Artful Unity Ceremony Adaptation

Posted in Beach Weddings, Ceremony and Reception Locations, Wedding Ceremony, tagged beach wedding, Destination wedding, destination wedding San Diego, Just Imagine Weddings, La Jolla wedding, La Jolla wedding ceremony, Marine Room, Marine Room wedding, Marine Room wedding ceremony, nondenominational ceremony, nondenominational wedding ceremony, nondenominational wedding ceremony officiant, nondenominational wedding minister, nondenominational wedding officiant, San Diego beach wedding, San Diego Marine Room, San Diego nondenominational wedding officiant, San Diego wedding minister, San Diego wedding officiant, San Diego weddings, spiritual not religious, unity ceremony, wedding bouquet, wedding officiant, wedding unity ceremony on January 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »

[Beautiful photos by Susan Bond Photography]

This is a clever and multi-use idea for a unity ceremony!

This destination couple wanted to include a unity ceremony in their wedding, but wanted to avoid having to pack any accoutrement for the trip home.

Two bouquets.
Photo by Susan Bond Photography

Their bouquets did double-duty for the unity! A beautiful, natural, and efficient option,
to incorporate their bouquets.

“You have each walked down the aisle with your own bouquet of flowers. Each representing your individual
lives to this point.”

Tying the bouquets. Photo by Susan Bond Photography

“In tying your bouquets together, you symbolize undertaking to unite as a couple, and share all that the future may bring.”

Unity bouquets. Photo by Susan Bond Photography

Unity bouquet.
Photo by Susan Bond Photography

Incredible ocean views, courtesy the Marine Room.
Photo by Susan Bond Photography

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The romance of a winery

Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Outdoor Weddings, Wedding Ceremony, tagged Bernardo Winery, Brant Bender Photography, DJ Jerry Beck, Just Imagine Weddings, non-religious wedding, outdoor wedding, romantic summer weddings, rustic wedding, San Diego wedding, San Diego wedding ceremony, San Diego wedding minister, spiritual not religious, spiritual wedding ceremony, summer wedding ceremony, summer weddings, wedding at a winery, wedding officiant, wedding theme on December 16, 2014| Leave a Comment »

What is a great way to take a mini-break from a chilly holiday-filled December? With beautiful images from a summer wedding!

Thank you to amazing professional wedding photographer Brant Bender for gorgeous photos!

What a privilege to officiate this August wedding ceremony. These two were so sweet and created a beautiful celebration at Bernardo Winery:

Bernardo Winery in Rancho Bernardo

A First Look photo opp before the ceremony is a great way to share an intimate moment, and take a little pressure of the ‘big reveal’ when she walks down the aisle.