Many ceremonies involve families. Children are a part of families, so children automatically become involved whether they are merely acknowledged or actively participate.There is a role for children of all ages in ceremonies. There are not many ceremonies that do not touch the life of a child in some way. From weddings and second marriages [...]
Ritual ceremonies
Today, political correctness and the fear of treading on the sensibilities of others are successfully diluting or dumbing down many of our religious and cultural rituals and observances. Compared to yesteryear we celebrate very few of life’s milestones in a ritual sense, in our lives today or if we do, the celebration is noticeably changed. [...]
Wedding ceremonies
Ensure your celebrant includes a rehearsal of your wedding ceremony in his/her contract with you, preferably at the ceremony venue. The importance of a wedding ceremony rehearsal can’t be over estimated. Often, wedding rehearsals include a rehearsal dinner. Consider the level of anxiety being experienced by most couples. The amount of butterflies fluttering around in [...]
Personalized ceremonies
By personalizing your ceremony you create ownership of your ceremony. Whether it’s a wedding ceremony or a commitment or gay marriage ceremony it becomes uniquely yours. To add personal touches to your ceremony will require you, the couple to share a little of your lives with your family and friends. Not only details of your [...]
A guide to second marriage ceremonies.
So many marriages these days are second marriages, sometimes third marriages, couples marrying again as a result of divorce from or death of a partner. The statistics tell us that over 50% of all marriages will end in divorce, sad but true. But so many couples find fulfilling relationships and lasting happiness second or third [...]
Flaxseed meal – a flavourful constipation remedy
There is absolutely no reason in the world why we shouldn’t eat healthily. The choice of foods that we have to choose from is without doubt momentous, fresh or frozen, dried or salted, canned or bottled.Maybe this is part of the problem. The choice is too great! Maybe even confusing. In the western world no [...]
A constipation cure that’s actually good for you!
Do you live a life of constipated irregularity, with feelings of fatigue, headaches, abdominal bloating, stomach pains, intermittent diarrhea and gas? Are your stools firm or hard and difficult to pass? Your bowel just doesn’t get the message even though it is full to overflowing. You are so uncomfortable, you can think of nothing else! [...]
Wedding vows
What are wedding vows? Vows are a statement of intent, a promise or pledge to your partner. Vows are made with sincerity and speak from the heart of one person to the heart of another. They are emotionally and spiritually binding and are often the only part of the ceremony that the bride and groom [...]
Writing your own wedding vows
If you are getting married for the first time the very thought of putting a ceremony together would send most couples running for the smelling salts. What about writing your own wedding vows or ring vows? I think a reasonable reaction to that suggestion might be, well where do I start? Getting married or taking [...]
Teenage transition ceremony
Today’s society with all its complexity brings special needs for each one of us, and celebrating with ritual or marking a special occasion can be as important as the occasion itself. This can be for example, to help with the healing process after divorce, to assist with the transition from one phase of life to [...]