When I arrived for Carlos and Deborah's wedding, I saw a couple I had married four yers ago installing and decorating the chupah for this wedding. We barely had time to greet each other as they hustled to complete this labor of love for her friend, the bride. I enjoyed watching them work as a team...a good marriage, I'd say!
Carlos and Deborah began the ceremonial portion of their wedding celebration with a private signing ceremony...signing the Ketubah and the NYC marriage license. With only their parents and two witnesses present, Carlos and Deborah read the promises written on the Ketubah in unison to each other...promises made as "equal partners in life."
Then the public ceremony began with a traditional procession highlighted by the arrival of three angel-like flower girls. The ceremony included readings, vows, exchange of rings, lighting a unity candle, and the traditional breaking of the glass. Throughout, the towering Carlos was attentive and serious, and Deborah was smiling and delighted.
Check out their unique Staten Island venue...great for a medium sized wedding (50-70 guests)..Little Shop Studios.
Ceremony Tip:
Carlos and Deborah asked me to begin the ceremony with a moment of silence...a moment for guests and the wedding party to take a deep breath, leave the nerve-wracking pressure of wedding preparation behind, and become mentally "present" for the ceremony. I recommend this idea. I noticed that the silence served as a catalyst for focusing the wedding party and the guests on the here and now. The bride and groom seemed relaxed and ready to participate in their ceremony with clear heads.
Julie Laudicina, Celebrant!
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