Posted in Uncategorized, Wedding Ceremony, tagged nondenominational wedding, nondenominational wedding minister, virtual wedding ceremony, Wedding Ceremony, wedding ceremony officiant on May 9, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Gov. Newsom signed Executive Order as of April 30, 2020 to allow for legal wedding ceremony via videoconferencing.
Visit the San Diego County Clerk’s site for more information. Be sure to check it frequently as it changes:
https://arcc.sdcounty.ca.gov/Pages/marriage-licenses.aspx
I will be happy to discuss options for officiating your wedding ceremony in this manner. Even virtually, sharing your vows can still be special and sacred.
Blessings,
Gayle Feallock
Nondenominational Officiant
Posted in Uncategorized, Wedding Ceremony, tagged nondenominational minister, nondenominational wedding, nondenominational wedding minister, sandiegoweddingceremony on April 24, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The San Diego County Clerks office is offering new options to obtain your marriage license.
Visit the site for more information: Marriage License
Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Outdoor Weddings, Park Wedding, Uncategorized, Wedding Ceremony, tagged japanese friendship garden wedding, mother's role in wedding, non-religious wedding, nondenominational wedding, nondenominational wedding ceremony, nondenominational wedding minister, San Diego wedding officiant, San Diego weddings on November 13, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Every year my mother – who lives in Tucson – comes to San Diego for about 6 weeks to escape the summer heat of the Arizona desert.
She stays in a wonderful VRBO down near Balboa Park, and in my free time she and I play tourist in San Diego.
My service as a ceremony officiant takes me all over San Diego County, to beautiful and unique event venues. This past summer it was my pleasure to officiate the wedding ceremony for Joe and Lori at the Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park.
under the Pagoda by the Koi pond
Since I always attend wedding rehearsal, I invited my mother to meet me at the Gardens after I had completed the rehearsal with the couple. Mom and I had a wonderful time touring the Gardens, enjoying the peace and quiet, and the stunning landscape design.
A view from up top, of the extensive gardens and pathways
For me, it’s special to include my mother in my life this way and she has a better appreciation and understanding of my work.
We can easily take our mothers for granted or we might not even realize how much it means to them when we include them in our lives, even in a small way.
On the bridge with my mother, the rock-lined stream flowing from the top of the Gardens
Traditionally in a wedding ceremony, a father escorts his daughter down the aisle, and mom doesn’t always have a particular role. After nearly 20 years in the world of weddings I have seen, suggested and encouraged many opportunities to include BOTH parents.
Opportunities to honor mom in your wedding ceremony:
~Many more couples are inviting BOTH parents to escort them down the aisle.
~Your mother escorts you down the aisle. Many moms have played the role of both parents in their child’s life, and this is a beautiful way to acknowledge that.
~A Rose of Gratitude: at the beginning of the ceremony, the couple presents a single rose to each mom (stepmothers, too!), in a gesture of gratitude for all the support and love they have received.
~A Reading: invite mom to read a special poem or verse during the ceremony
~Maid/Matron of Honor: there is no reason why your very own mother can’t serve in this very important role as well.
~In Memory: if you mother has passed, there are many ways to honor her in memoriam. Your officiant can acknowledge her during opening remarks. You can leave an empty chair at the front row, perhaps even with a single white rose on it. You can include photos of her at a special “In Memoriam” table at the ceremony.
Posted in Outdoor Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding Accessories, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Dresses, tagged blending of the sands unity ceremony, nondenominational wedding, nondenominational wedding ceremony, nondenominational wedding minister, paradise point wedding, San Diego wedding officiant, San Diego weddings, unity ceremony, wedding vows on September 14, 2019| Leave a Comment »
So many aspects of this wedding I love. This wonderful couple met in high school, went their separate ways, then rediscovered each other as adults. A beautiful love story.
Thank you to Arash of Rugger Productions Photography for capturing the day
Holly Kalkin for incredible planning expertise
DJ Earl Henry
Paradise Point staff for their help and support
Paradise Point is just that – a paradise oasis in a paradise city
Beautiful arch detail by Thistle Dew Floral thistledewfloral.com
The bride is beaming as she gets ready to walk up the aisle. And the amazing Holly Kalkin always behind the scenes hard at work, even straightening the gown at the last minute.
Look at these shoes! Sassy splash of blue.
A really sweet moment. I had given the bride a few tissue to dab at tears, and she used one to attend to the brow of her man (it was a VERY hot day!)
Sharing personal vows
With this ring . . .
I brought a little paper weight from home to hold their vows at this breezy spot.
Unity Ceremony Blending of the Sands: colors of blue and silver to represent the ocean. And together they created this keepsake for their home.
Whom will you choose to witness and sign your marriage license!?
DJ Earl Henry is one of the best in the biz. Not only is he incredibly professional – I can always count on him during the ceremony – he’s a lot of fun, too, at reception.
A practically perfect day
Posted in Ceremony and Reception Locations, Outdoor Weddings, Uncategorized, Wedding Ceremony, tagged Milagro Winery wedding, non-religious wedding, nondenominational wedding, nondenominational wedding minister, San Diego wedding officiant, San Diego weddings, wedding ceremony officiant, wedding ceremony vows on August 23, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Fantastic videography of the very touching wedding of Joe & Paige. I loved working and creating with these two – such a sweet and very-in-love couple 🙂
Thank you to Regan at reganelizabethfilms.com for your artistry.
Ceremony snippets throughout!
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