Wedding Ceremonies by Rev. Antoinette - Blog

2020 Weddings.....

4/2/2020

Life has changed!

The 2020 Wedding season has started with a few private ceremonies but no traditional weddings. A friend of mine told me about a wedding ceremony in New York City. The bride and groom stood alone on the street and the officiant was in a high rise shouting out of the window! That couple will remember their wedding ceremony forever!

If you are one of the couples that had their dream wedding planned and had to cancel, I am so sorry.

But let’s look at it in a positive way. You need not cancel but postpone.

That will give you more time to get to know each other (good or not so good) If you are working together from home you will learn more about each other and the skills that you will need to have a happy marriage than a couple who has been married 25 years! That means you are 25 years ahead of the game.

It is a lesson in realizing that you are not in control! If you are planning on having a family that is a great lesson to learn.

It may be a lesson in changing plans. The new plan may be much better.

It certainly is a lesson in patience. A lesson in patience is good for everyone not only those who are about to be married.

Hopefully one of you will be working with a paycheck or you will learn a forced thrift.

You will have time to dream. Ponder on what is important in life. Look forward to your marriage.

Stay safe, support each other any way you can, and celebrate your love.

Congratulations Nicole & Davontae

9/6/2019

Nicole & Davontae were married on a beautiful sunny day in August.

Just as we began the rehearsal the day before, it started to rain. We ended up rehearsing in the indoor ceremony site.

When the wedding day arrived the sun was shinning with just the right amount of breeze.

Nicole looked beautiful in her white cloud like skirted dress with a chiffon sash of pale coral to match her bridesmaids dresses.

Davontae looked handsome in his navy tux with light coral vest and tie! The bridesmaids also wore coral and the groomsmen matched the groom.

The ceremony began with the presentation of the wine and seating of the parents. The groom entered and then the bridal party.

The entrance of the bride was announced by the ringing of the bell. Nicole was escorted by her father and greeted by Davontae at the altar.

Along with their vows and ring exchange they had a wine ceremony.

After the ceremony they celebrated with their guests.

A special thank you to their DJ Glen, for his support and for the Maid of Honor Anita and Best Man Sadale for their assistance.

Nicole & Davontae, Congratulations and Many Blessings for a wonderful life together.

Enjoy the photos below.

The venue was a Match Factory!

7/1/2019

Congratulations Marissa and Jackson!
Marissa and Jackson expressed their love to each other in the middle of June 2019 at the Diamond Match Party Center in Barberton, Ohio.
It was a beautiful evening. Fortunately we were ahead of the rain and the flood in Barberton.
The Diamond Match Party Center is located in the Historic Diamond Match Complex, you can view their venue at www.diamondmpc.com the proprietors are Jan and Tim a husband and wife team. They are wonderful hosts at the venue.
Marissa was a beautiful bride and Jackson a handsome groom in his navy tux. I love the ties the men are wearing for their weddings.

The maid of honor, best man and the readers followed the theme in Navy as well.

I hope you enjoy the photos……

The Bride Wore Pink by Rev. Antoinette Marold, FCM/RMT

6/11/2019

This past week-end on a sunny Saturday afternoon, Jacqueline and Timothy were married at Machauds Event Center in Strongsville, Ohio. Their marriage ceremony officiant was Rev. Antoinette Marold, FCM/RMT.

The weather here in northeast Ohio has been very rainy. It was a pleasure to have such a pleasant sunny breezy day for an outdoor wedding.

Jacqueline looked beautiful in her jeweled pink wedding gown. Her brilliant tiara headpiece completed her ensemble.

Timothy looked handsome in his navy blue tux with a raspberry stripped tie.

Jacqueline selected raspberry dresses for her attendants. The dresses were styled to match each woman’s personality. The jr. bridesmaid and children in the bridal party wore formal navy blue dresses with tiaras. They were adorable. Everyone had matching flowers in pink, raspberry, white and navy.

Timothy’s choice for his groomsmen was navy blue as well. The best men and groomsmen wore different ties to call attention to their position in the bridal party.

The children in the wedding were delightful. There were two Jr. Bridesmaids, two flower girls who dropped rose petals as they processed in front of the bride.

There were two young men in the party as well. One escorted the flower girls carrying a sign saying …It’s Too Late To Run - Here She Comes. The other carried a pillow with the rings.

The rings were securely fasten as the bestman learned when he tried to remove them from the pillow.

As part of their marriage ceremony, Jacqueline and Timothy choose to have a sand ceremony.

The ceremony included, special women in the couples lives each processing with a container of sand at the beginning of the ceremony. One container in pink sand and one in navy sand. There was also a container of white sand for Rev. Antoinette.

The ceremony consisted of the poring of the sand in a special container which made a lovely design. Meaningful words were added and a keepsake was designed by the couple to display in their home.

The ceremony ended with a Wedding Blessing, Pronouncement, Kiss, and the Mr. & Mrs. introduction of the couple to their guests.

The guests were invited to a reception following the ceremony.

Congratulations…..Jacqueline & Timothy!

CHIFFON

1/3/2018

I have been away from my blog for sometime. I apologize.

As you know before I was ordained 17 years ago, I was a bridal consultant and a florist. Somehow those days have never left me.

I am so excited to see the new look in bridesmaid dresses. I love chiffon, it is so feminine. I understand that there are 100 colors in dresses available this year.
I will be so happy to see different colors at this years weddings.

I am looking forward to working with couples to plan a beautiful wedding ceremony reflecting their love for each other.

Happy New Year!

Free From Unhealthy Relationships

4/2/2017

I just received this information on my facebook page and thought that it was very interesting,

It is Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships by Rhonda Findling
go to DailyOM.com to read.

Happy New Year & Congratulations to Newly Engaged Couples!

1/11/2017

The holiday season is the time that most marriage engagements take place, so they say! I was engaged at Christmas time as well. It is a time of year that everyone is more upbeat than any other time of year, but it is also the most stressful time of year.

Hopefully your engagement received the attention it deserves.

So Congratulations!

Some of you have been planning your wedding day for years and others have not given it much thought. I have been working with couples for many years (and love it!). The wedding has not changed that much but the planning and couple’s living arrangements have.

I am a minister/officiate. Ministering to couples these past 16 years coordinating and officiating their wedding ceremonies. Designing and planning ceremonies to reflect their wishes and desires. I also teach a Celebrant Training course online at Global Ministries University.

Before this time, I was an bridal consultant, event planner and florist. I also worked in other wedding related businesses.

My intention for this bog in 2017 is to assist couples with their wedding.

Here are some items for you to think about until my next blog.

How long would you like to be engaged?

Would you like a church wedding?
If so you usually have to belong to a church so join now!
Would you like to have your wedding out of doors?

How many guests will you be inviting to your wedding?
And the number 1 questions....

What is your budget?
Who will be paying for the wedding?

P.S. You are welcome to asked questions in the comments....

Three Views of Marriage -by Dave Brooks

2/27/2016

I think this is a helpful article. Thank you Dave!

The Marriage Box

6/19/2015

I do not know who wrote this piece, I found it on my Facebook page one day and would like to share it with you.....

Most people get married believing a myth
that marriage is a beautiful box full of all the
things they have longed for; companionship,
intimacy, friendship etc. The truth is that marriage
at the start is an empty box. You must put something
in before you can take anything out. There is no love
in marriage. Love is in people. And people put love
in marriage. There is no romance in marriage.
You have to infuse it into your marriage. A couple
must learn the art and form the habit of giving,
loving, serving, praising, of keeping the box full.
If you take out more than you put in, the box
will be empty.

Tying the Financial Knot

4/7/2015

I received this good advice from Barbara Baxter (contact information below)
and wanted to share it with you.

Tying the Financial Knot

Wedding season is right around the corner, and if your summer plans include exchanging vows with the love of your life - or celebrating with a child or grandchild who's getting married - it probably comes with a hefty price tag. The average cost of a wedding in 2014 was $31,213, an all-time high recorded by The Knot's annual Real Weddings Study. And that's not including the honeymoon!

But there is much more to consider beyond just the costs of the ceremony, reception and honeymoon. Once the wedding to-do list wraps up, couples need to turn to getting their house - especially their financial house - in order. Even if you said "I do" years ago, the following checklist can help couples work through the financial red tape of a marriage to ensure their lives together are in financial unison.

Check the withholding on your paychecks. You may need to adjust one or both.
Consider the impact of your combined income on contribution limits for your IRAs.
Change the beneficiary on your IRA, 401(k), bank accounts and insurance policies. Putting your spouse's name on the forms helps ensure assets transfer directly rather than going through probate.
Make a will. No, it's not romantic, but it's necessary.
Evaluate life and disability insurance amounts, particularly if you own or will be purchasing a home, so mortgage payments can be made if one of you dies or can't work.
Compare health care insurance to determine who has the most complete and cost-effective coverage.
Consider changing auto insurance to a single underwriter, which may qualify you for a multi-car discount. You may get even greater discounts if the same company underwrites your life, disability, homeowners and/or renters insurance.
Request and compare your credit scores. If one is significantly lower, that may impact how you title accounts and property.
Keep one credit card in your name only for emergencies. Otherwise, if you or your spouse has additional accounts, consider closing accounts or combining balances to reduce fees.

If you or someone you know has recently become engaged or married, give a gift that's not on the department store registry - a financial consultation. Or even if you've been married for a long time now, we'd still love to help you or a loved one renew your financial plans together. Call our office to schedule an appointment.

Contact Us:

Barbara Baxter
Ph: 440-683-9318
Email: bbaxter@cedarbrookfinancial.com

Michael Primerano, CFP
Ph: 440-683-9316
Email: mprimerano@cedarbrookfinancial.com