Recently I attended a shower for a family friend - she is a delightful young woman engaged to a wonderful young man.  Seeing these two together, sharing a quiet moment here and there, unwrapping gifts and oohing and aahing over each present got me to thinking about the months before a wedding, the many events and moments that will fill them with joy and the decisions that go into ensuring that their special day will be just that - special, fun-filled, memorable.

Planning is key to your wedding's success and starting early gives you lots of time to think about those minutes  that set the tone for your wedding day - the moments you exchange vows and rings before being pronounced wed for life 

I've started meeting with couples planning summer weddings and look forward to learning more about them.  Together we'll take their dreams and ideas and shape them into a ceremony they'll remember forever.  And just as importantly, a ceremony that will make them smile and fill them with joy!

It has been a beautiful and exciting fall - I was honored to have articles published in the Bridal 2016 Supplements in the Stoneham Independent, Woburn Daily Times Chronicle and Wilmington Town Crier.  I've been busy officiating weddings in Stoneham and the surrounding communities. Here's a good list of "who does what" when planning a wedding - not everything applies to everybody, but some of the things will certainly apply to you - http://brideandgroom.com/wedding-articles/wedding-party-duties.asp

Have wonderful holidays!

Spring and Summer mean the start of a new wedding season and I have been busy preparing for and officiating at a number of weddings.  Congratulations to Veronica and Stefano,  Kim and Mark, and Monia and Francois!  Looking forward to helping several more couples change their lives forever in the next two weeks! 

Congratulations are in order...

to the new Mr. and Mrs. Billy Gardner - Rebecca was an exquisite bride and the setting was perfect!  Thank you both for choosing me to share in your special day!

I was touched and honored to receive this email tonight -

Hi Sharon,
I just wanted to thank you so much for being a part of our special day! You are a fantastic  JP, and a wonderful person! Thank you for all your words of encouragement you gave me to get through the ceremony. It really was so beautiful.
Thank you again,
Candice and David Lowd

Truly, it was my honor to be there with this couple on their wedding day!  It makes me so happy to know that I provided what they needed and that they will remember their wedding day with such joy!

Second stop on Friday was in Gloucester at the beautiful Cruiseport to officiate the wedding of Lia and Kevin. 

 

 

The wedding party was stunning  (thanks in part to Kim Bowen of To Make Beautiful and her make up artistry) and the bride was breathtaking!  It was fun working with the bridal party, moms and dads and the staff at Cruiseport - but  without doubt, Kevin and Lia were wonderful and worked hard to ensure that every aspect of their wedding was just what they wanted! Wishing them a lifetime of love and happiness!

Such a busy Friday - first stop was to officiate the marriage of Grace and Tyler - assisted by their beautiful little girls, their families and friends! 

It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony for a beautiful couple - warm and personal!  Wishing them a lifetime of love, happiness, health and prosperity!