DOCSLIB.ORG

MAGAZINE Inspired by the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC)

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
MAGAZINE Inspired by the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) Wedding FALL 2020 Planner MAGAZINE Inspired by the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) LATINX TRADITIONS PUBLICITY FOR YOUR THE IMPORTANCE OF BUSINESS DURING A MENTORSHIPS SLOW SEASON WEDDINGS IN THE TIME OF INDIAN WEDDINGS COVID DESTINATION WEDDINGS ARE UNIQUE AT ONLY ONE STUNNING PERSONALIZED RESORTS CERTIFIED WEDDING A DAY OUTDOOR VENUES WEDDING EXPERT FOR WEDDINGS LACOLECCIONRESORTS.COM #LACOLECCIONWEDDINGS CANCÚN • CHETUMAL • COZUMEL • LOS CABOS PUERTO VALLARTA • PUNTA CANA • SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE WEDDING PLANNER MAGAZINE Fall 2020 Issue FEATURES REAL WEDDINGS IN EVERY ISSUE 9 COVID Precautions 7 Canada 5 Letter 14 Publicity During A Light Event Season 11 Italy 6 Contributors 20 Mentorships 12 Ask the Masters 24 California 22 Latinx Wedding Traditions 16 ABC News 27 Puerto Rico 25 Indian Weddings 18 Industry Best Practices WEDDING PLANNER MAGAZINE 3 fly away letter from the staff PUBLISHER David Wood , the world is not back to normal. As we wrap up 2020 EDITOR However as an industry, we are strong, smart, and will come Robyn Bruns, MWP™ CREATIVE DIRECTOR out even better after these difficult times. This issue is a cele- Jessica English CWP™ bration of weddings, wedding planners, and those they serve. CONTRIBUTORS Read about how younger planners are thriving because of Meghan Ely Veronica Foster mentorship, learn PR tips on how to get featured (even when Mark Kingsdorf you aren’t doing any weddings), and how planners are imple- Tara Steele menting safe weddings right now! We also dive into the trends JoAnn Moore around Indian and Latinx weddings from experts. Our real wedding features from Italy, California, Canada, and Puerto PHOTOGRAPHERS Willow and Wolf Wedding Photography Rico, will inspire as we end this year and prepare for a new Imma Di Lillo year. Jesart Photography Lindsay & Jonah Long ABC CORPORATE SALES All our best, David Wood TRAVEL/CVB SALES David Wood Wedding Planner Magazine is published quarterly by the Association of Bridal Consultants, 632 Federal Road, STE 2, Brookfield, CT 06804. Phone 860-355-7000. E-Mail: [email protected]. Visit: WeddingPlannerMag.com. Copyright 2011 Association of Bridal Consultants. David M. Wood, All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repro- Robyn Bruns, MWP™ Jessica English, CWP™ Publisher/President, Editor Creative Director Association of Bridal Consultants duced without written permission from the publishers. Wedding Planner Magazine does not necessarily endorse the claims or contents of advertising or editorial material. Printed in the U.S.A. © Lindsay and Jonah Long Wedding Planner Magazine ISSN 2160-3286 is published quarterly by The Association of Bridal Consultants LLC, 632 Federal Road, STE 2, Brookfield, CT 06804. Circulation is 4,000. Advertising is accepted; corporate ABC members receive a discount on rates. Annu- al subscriptions are $59.75. Periodical postage paid at La Crosse, WI and at Eau Claire, WI. Postmaster send changes to Association of Bridal Consultants, 632 Federal Road, STE 2, Brookfield, CT 06804. WEDDING PLANNER MAGAZINE 5 JoAnn Moore, MWP™, Mark Kingsdorf, MWP™ Meghan Ely is the own- has a passion for is the owner of Wedding er of wedding PR and helping couples plan Ghost, a ghost blog- wedding marketing their dream wedding ging and web content firm OFD Consulting. celebrations and has company working Ely is a sought-after been described by exclusively with wedding speaker, adjunct her peers as a true professionals. He is one professor in the field of wedding guru. JoAnn of 57 Master Wedding public relations, and is based in both the Planners in the world, a self-professed royal Rocky Mountain re- a Certified Same Sex wedding enthusiast. On gions of Colorado to the Sierra Mountains Wedding Specialist, founder of Philadel- page 14 she provides advice on garnering in Northern Nevada and California, and phia’s “The Queen of Hearts Wedding Con- publicity for your business during a tough travels throughout the country for her cli- sultants”, and has been a contributor to The event season, and on page 22 she discuss- ents. JoAnn is a Master Wedding Planner Emily Post Institute, as well as major industry es Latinx wedding traditions. and Certified Green Wedding Planner. She publications and conferences. On page 20 is also the author of “Laughing All the Way he explains the importance of mentorships. to the Altar,” and both an industry and inspirational speaker. JoAnn is married to Tara Steele is a South her Fire Chief Husband Charlie Moore and Asian wedding expert has five amazing adult kids. Read her pre- with over a decade cautions for planning COVID-19 weddings of experience in the on page 9. wedding and event industry. She is the CEO and creative director behind Tara Nicole Weddings, a wedding and event planning company recognized for their creative designs, exceptional service, and deep understanding of combining South Asian traditions with American culture. She shares her expertise about Indian weddings on page 25. ABC DIRECTOR LISTING ABC Office WHO'S WHO President, David M. Wood III 1.860.355.7000, fax 1.203.775.0037, www.BridalAssn.com, 632 Federal Road - Suite 2, Director of State Managers, Brookfield, CT 06804. IN THE ABC? Beverly Ann Bonner, APR, MWP™ [email protected] Social Media Director of Outreach, Veronica Foster, MWP™ www.facebook.com/AssocBridalConsultants/ [email protected] Director of Annual Conferences, ABC CODE OF ETHICS Our ABC members agree to: Carmen Mesa, MWP™ • represent each client fairly and honestly, [email protected] providing all agreed-to services in a timely and Director of Ethnic Diversity, Lois Pearce, MWP™ cost-efficient manner. [email protected] • establish reasonable and proper fees for services Director of Education, Shelby Tuck-Horton, MWP™ and provide written estimates to each client. [email protected] • use honest, factual advertising. • deal with employees and clients fairly, in an Manager of Operations, Elayne Anderson unbiased manner. [email protected] • disclose to clients any payments received from Membership Services, Annemarie Steiner suppliers. [email protected] • operate an establishment that is a credit to the community. 6 WEDDING PLANNER MAGAZINE REAL WEDDING | CANADA GORGEOUS, SNOWY WEDDING IN THE MOUNTAINS OF CANADA PLANNER: Alexandra Slawek, COLOR PALETTE: Navy, gold and plan. We had an idea in our heads PWP™, Boutiq Weddings & Events green but the room was not big enough to fit our plan. So we had to put the TIME IN INDUSTRY: 10 years NUMBER OF STAFF: 3 band and the dance floor in the ad- jacent room (we had the partitions LOCATION: Calgary, Alberta, PLANNING TIME: 9 months open) and it worked out really well. Canada THE COUPLE: Chantal and Ryan KEY LEARNINGS: I learned how the PHOTOGRAPHER: Willow and Wolf were very involved in all the plan- new vendors I worked with operated Wedding Photography ning. Chantal wanted beautiful de- and what their expectations are. I cor and Ryan wanted a good band. learned how the venue operates OTHER BUSINESS INVOLVED: Both desires were realized. They which will be very helpful for future DeeVine Petals, The Malcolm Hotel, both wanted decor that was simple weddings I may have at The Mal- Mountain Event Rentals, Sweet Re- yet elegant and that is exactly what colm Hotel. lief Pastries, Weddings by Tamara, they got. Side One Entertainment, Lilies and UNIQUE DESIGN ELEMENT: The Lace Beauty Co, TM Artistry PLANNING INSPIRATION: We were wedding arch and the centerpieces. inspired by the room, because the WEDDING DATE: 1/25/2020 ceiling is so high, we needed very tall centerpieces. The candles add- GUEST COUNT AND BUDGET: 140, ed a lot of warmth to the room. $40,000 BIGGEST CHALLANGE: The biggest SET UP AND STRIKE: 3 hours problem we had was the seating WEDDING PLANNER MAGAZINE 7 WHERE FAMILIES FIND FOREVER Becoming family may begin in a single moment, a Wedding Concierge that takes care of it all while but when you’re at Beaches® Resorts, forever finds you enjoy even more paradise, this is the perfect itself everywhere — spanning endless white sands, place to start it all — together forever. limitless diversions, stunning accommodations and beyond. Whether you’re embarking on a new chapter with just your closest loved ones or a party of soon-to- be relatives, the big day you’ve always dreamed of is waiting. From Customizable Wedding décor 1-877-BEACHES inspirations that create unforgettable backdrops to BEACHES.COM/WEDDINGS Beaches® is a registered trademark. Unique Vacations, Inc. is an affiliate of Unique Travel Corp., the worldwide representative of Beaches Resorts. 6533/0720 Contributing Photographers: Lin & Jirsa Photography and James Anthony Photography. FEATURE | COVID WEDDINGS COVID-19 BEST PRACTICES FOR WEDDINGS I have worked in several counties and states during the Covid-19 pandemic, planning wedding celebrations and events. Here are a few of the suggestions I would recommend. 1. Know the state and county requirements related to your event with updated Covid re- quirements and restrictions. They may change weekly. At a recent event, I discovered the host- ing venue had no idea of their own county’s restrictions and regulations and they were clearly making decisions that could put attendees at risk. 2. I found building a comparison between various counties and between several states made for a useful tool to plan event, working through the details and safety protocols of each event. The requirements differed between states and counties. I found myself using requirements for COVID-19 from several jurisdictions to add a little layer of protection, and sometimes, com- mon sense. Staying on top of recommendations and expert advice from across the country was helpful working in one state to the other. 3. I worked closely with my couples to inform them of all the important information they needed to know about the regulations to have a safe event.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • The Role of the Basque Woman As Etxeko-Andrea: “The Mistress of the House”
    Roslyn M. Frank The remarkable role of women in 16th century French Basque law codes The Remarkable Role of Women in 16th Century French Basque Law Codes This file consists of three lightly revised versions of papers published originally in 1977, along with responses to them by Rachel Bard, Tacoma Community College, Jon Bilbao, University of Nevada, Reno, and Eugene Goyheneche, Université de Pau (France), respectively. The text includes an Appendix with a transcription of the “Doléances du sexes de st. Jean de luz et cibour au roi”, dating from 1789 and which originally appeared in print in 1922. Paper # 1. The role of the Basque woman and Etxeko-andrea: “The mistress of the house”. Proceedings of the Western Society for French History, Vol. IV, 14-21. Santa Barbara, California, 1977. Paper # 2. Inheritance, marriage and dowry rights in the Navarrese and French Basque law codes, Proceedings of the Western Society for French History, Vol. IV, 22-31. Santa Barbara, California; Paper #3. Women's rights and the 'Doléances du Sexe de St. Jean de Luz et Cibour au Roi', Proceedings of the Western Society for French History, Vol. IV, 32-39. Santa Barbara, California. The Role of the Basque Woman as Etxeko-Andrea: “The Mistress of the House” Roslyn M. Frank and Shelley Lowenberg Department of Spanish and Portuguese University of Iowa In the first paper of this three-part presentation entitled "Research on the Role of Women in French Basque Culture," we shall limit ourselves to describing the role of the Basque woman as it was portrayed by the law codes of the three Basque provinces of Labourd, Basse-Navarre and Soule.1 Although we shall be utilizing the French text of these codes in this presentation, in all cases where the original Bearnaise texts were available, the French translations were checked for accuracy against the originals.
    [Show full text]
  • Debbie Skyrme English Speaking Wedding Ceremonies in Spain
    Debbie Skyrme Celebrant Spain English speaking wedding ceremonies in Spain Ésta es una oportunidad única en la vida para crear el recuerdo más maravilloso, y tal ocasión merece un celebrante de bodas con la sensibilidad y el cuidado para acompañar un día tan especial. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create the most won derful memory so you deserve a wedding celebrant with the sensitivity and care to accompany such a special day www.celebrantspain.es [email protected] +34 698 691 582 @celebrantspain “Como Superintendente Adjunto de Registro de Nacimientos, Defunciones y Matrimonios en el Reino Unido, yo se que la ceremonia de una boda es quizás la parte más importante de tu gran día. Yo crearé una ceremonia que capte vuestro amor, vuestra vida, las experiencias ya compartidas, y vuestras aspiraciones para el futuro ¡Y yo seré la celebrante perfecta!" "As a Deputy Superintendent Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages in the UK, I know that a wedding ceremony is perhaps the most important part of your big day. I will create a ceremony which captures your love, your life, your journey together so far, and your aspirations for the future. And I will be the perfect celebrant! ” bie x Deb Debbie Skyrme | Celebrant Spain I am Debbie Skyrme and I celebrate all life events with a big smile, a huge sense of responsibility, genuine empathy, kindness and warmth. As a former registrar, I am a skillful wordsmith & an accomplished public speaker. All of my life experiences have led me to becoming a Celebrant. Bespoke Wedding | Elopement | Vow Renewal Ceremony My mission: to really get to know you both.
    [Show full text]
  • New Culture Book
    New Culture Book TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction........................................... 3 Common Stereotypes........................... Names.................................................... 5 People’s Names Language............................................... Communication..................................... Flags....................................................... 9 Geography............................................. 17 Climate Physical Geography Maps of Landforms Animals.................................................. Community............................................ 1 Education.............................................. Family.................................................... Clothing................................................. Food....................................................... 42 Meal Times and Typical Food Mealtime Etiquette and Table Settings Recipes Health..................................................... 56 Home Remedies and Care Calendar................................................ 58 Celebrations & Holidays...................... 60 January February March April May June July August September October November December Other Celebrations Music..................................................... 99 Arts & Crafts......................................... 100 Hispanic Art Leisure Activities................................. Soccer................................................... Hispanic Literature............................... Famous Hispanic People..................... Websites...............................................
    [Show full text]
  • Conceptualizing Latina/O Philanthropy in Higher Education
    View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Digital Repository @ Iowa State University Iowa State University Capstones, Theses and Graduate Theses and Dissertations Dissertations 2011 Conceptualizing Latina/o philanthropy in higher education: A study of Latina/o undergraduate alumni from a predominantly white Jesuit institution José Angel Cabrales Iowa State University Follow this and additional works at: https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd Part of the Educational Administration and Supervision Commons Recommended Citation Cabrales, José Angel, "Conceptualizing Latina/o philanthropy in higher education: A study of Latina/o undergraduate alumni from a predominantly white Jesuit institution" (2011). Graduate Theses and Dissertations. 11968. https://lib.dr.iastate.edu/etd/11968 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the Iowa State University Capstones, Theses and Dissertations at Iowa State University Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in Graduate Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of Iowa State University Digital Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Conceptualizing Latina/o philanthropy in higher education: A study of Latina/o undergraduate alumni from a predominantly white Jesuit institution by José Angel Cabrales A dissertation submitted to the graduate faculty in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Major: Education (Educational Leadership) Program of Study Committee: Larry Ebbers, Major Professor Marta M. Maldonado Laura I. Rendón Marisa Rivera Kevin Saunders Iowa State University Ames, Iowa 2011 Copyright © José Angel Cabrales, 2011. All rights reserved. ii DEDICATION Para mi papá y mamá José Angel y Amalia Cabrales y mis abuelas/os María Macaria y Roberto Rivas María de la Paz y Juan Cabrales iii TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES ...............................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Bodas Trackstar Worksheet
    Trackstar activity Nombre __________________________ Las bodas y tradiciones You will be using Trackstar, a website that is designed for student activities on the internet. In Trackstar, there are five sites you will be visiting in order to complete the activities below. 1) To begin: Type the following address carefully in the box titled Location: http:/scrtec.org/track/tracks/s12897.html 2) You will see the TRACKSTAR logo at the top of the page. Scroll down and “CLICK” on {frames}. 3) Now you will see an activity with five sites listed in the box on the left side of the page. 4) “CLICK” on the first site: Sitio 1 and begin to answer the questions below. Be sure to answer in complete sentences. 5) When finished with the first set of questions, “CLICK” on the second site Sitio 2 and continue with the second set of questions. Next, go to the third site, fourth and fifth, completing the descriptions and anwering the questions at each site. ****If you get “lost” in a site or simply get off track, simply “CLICK” on one of the sites in the box on the left side of the page to bring you back to the main page for each set of questions. 1. Sitio 1 Read about each tradition and answer the following questions according to what you have read. Be sure to use details to support your answers. 1. What is the significance of “las arras”? 2. Describe the wedding cake that is part of a tradition in Argentina and Mexico. Is there a common tradition in the U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • DOCUNENT RESUME ED 196 582 RC 012 394 Levy, Rafael, Ed
    DOCUNENT RESUME ED 196 582 RC 012 394 AUTHOR Levy, Rafael, Ed.; Henry, Alberta, Ed. TITLE Ethnic Traditions and the Family: Asian, Black, Greek, Native American, Polynesian and Hispanic Culture. Proceedings of a Symposium (Salt Lake City, Utah, April 30, May 1, 7-B and 14-15, 1980). INSTITUTION Journalism Education Association, La Crosse, Wis.; Utah Endowment for the Humanities, Salt Lake City. PUB DATE BO NOTE 79p. EDRS PRICE MF01/PC04 Plus Postage. DESCFIPTORS American Indian Culture: American Indians; Asian Americans: Blacks; *Cultural Background; *Cultural Traits; *Ethnic Groups: *Family (Sociological Unit) : *Family Characteristics: Family Life; Greek Americans: Hispanic American Culture; Immigrants: Mexican Americans; Samoan Americans IDENTIFIERS Chicanos; Ojibwa (Tribe): Traditionalism ABSTRACT Presentations from a symposium series sponsored by the Salt Lake City School District and the Utah Endowment for the Humanities in the spring of 19B0 describe the family customs and ethnic traditions of Asians, Blacks, Greeks, Native. Americans, Polynesians, and Hispanics. The first presentation notes the differences between Asians who have been in Utah for a time and those whc have arrived more recently and points out the emotional, physical, and other needs of the more recent arrivals. The second presentation outlines the strengths of the Black family and the roles different family members traditionally hold. The third presentation discusses the complete assimilation of third generation Greeks and the dissipation of the old immigrant values. The presentation on Native Americans traces the customs practiced in the rearing of Indian children from birth to adulthood and includes a list of BB reference and resource materials. The next presentation compares Polynesian ethnic and family traditions with the American way of life.
    [Show full text]
  • Plan Para Celebrar Una Boda
    Plan para celebrar una boda La Parroquia de San Luis Rey 3502 Sanders Avenue Laredo, Texas 78040 956-723-6587 Guión del rito de matrimonio (6/27/13) - 1 - Rite of Marriage - Rito del Matrimonio entre: ________________y _______________ Day - Fecha________________ at - a las _______________ La Entrada: (La música por……….) The Entrance (The music by ……………….) Ordo de la procesión Order of the procession Primera Lectura #____ First Reading #____ Salmo Responsorial #____ Responsorial Psalm #____ Evangelio #____ y Homilía Gospel #____ and homily Los tres preguntas The three questions Intercambio de los votos The exchange of vows Habrá? Will there be? Intercambio de anillos? sí o no Exchange of rings? yes or no Entrega de las arras? sí o no Giving of “las arras”? yes or no Bendición de los anillos y las arras Blessing of the rings and “las arras” Habrá? Will there be? Entrega de la Biblia? sí o no Giving of the Bible? yes or no Entrega del rosario? sí o no Giving of the rosary? yes or no Bendición de la Biblia y del rosario Blessing of the Bible and the rosary Habrá? Will there be? Uso del lazo? sí o no Use of the lasso? yes or no Explicación del símbolo del lazo Explanation of the lasso Se les pone el lazo The lasso is placed over the couple Bendición del paraje Blessing of the couple La Oración Universal #____ Prayer of the Faithful #____ Habrá? Will there be? Uso del vela? sí o no Use of the unity candle? yes or no Se les quita el lazo The lasso is removed Se enciende la veja The unity candle is lit La misa continua como normal….
    [Show full text]
  • Panama Police Force Participate in Critical Task Events in Santiago, Chile)
    ECFG: Central America Central ECFG: About this Guide This guide is designed to prepare you to deploy to culturally complex environments and achieve mission objectives. The fundamental information contained within will help you understand the cultural dimension of your assigned location and gain skills necessary for success (Photo: Members of the Panama Police Force participate in critical task events in Santiago, Chile). The guide consists of 2 parts: E Part 1 “Culture General” provides the foundational CFG knowledge you need to operate effectively in any global environment with a focus on Central America. Part 2 “Culture Specific” describes unique cultural features of Panama Panamanian society. It applies culture-general concepts to help increase your knowledge of your assigned deployment location. This section is designed to complement other pre-deployment training (Photo: Panamanian shooter participates in operational forces skills competition hosted by USSOUTHCOM). For further information, visit the Air Force Culture and Language Center website at https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/AFCLC/ or contact the AFCLC Region Team at [email protected]. Disclaimer: All text is the property of the AFCLC and may not be modified by a change in title, content, or labeling. It may be reproduced in its current format with the express permission of the AFCLC. All photography is provided as a courtesy of the US government, Wikimedia, and other sources. GENERAL CULTURE PART 1 – CULTURE GENERAL What is Culture? Fundamental to all aspects of human existence, culture shapes the way humans view life and functions as a tool we use to adapt to our social and physical environments.
    [Show full text]
  • The Order of Celebrating Matrimony Ritual Del
    THE ORDER OF CELEBRATING MATRIMONY RITUAL DEL MATRIMONIO THE ROMAN RITUAL renewed by decree of the most holy second ecumenical council of the vatican, promulgated by authority of pope paul vi and revised at the direction of pope john paul ii RITUAL ROMANO reformado por mandato del concilio vaticano ii promulgado por su santidad pablo vi y revisado por su santidad juan pablo ii THE ORDER OF CELEBRATING MATRIMONY For Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America Approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Confirmed by the Apostolic See RITUAL DEL MATRIMONIO Para el uso en las diócesis de los Estados Unidos de América Aprobado por la Conferencia de los Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos y Confirmado por la Sede Apostólica LITURGICAL PRESS Collegeville, Minnesota 2016 Preparado por El Comité para el Culto Divino, USCCB Washington, D.C., 2010 Concordat cum originali: Publicado por la autoridad del Comité para el Culto Divino, Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de los Estados Unidos. Ritual del Matrimonio © 2006 Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Epis- copado Mexicano. Leccionario III © 1993 Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Bendicional © 2004 Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Con- ferencia del Episcopado Mexicano. Se reservan todos los derechos. Salmos de la Liturgia de las Horas © 1979. Propiedad de la Comisión Episcopal Española de Liturgia, publicados con las debidas licencias. Compilación de textos nuevos adicionales © 2009 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Washington, DC. Se reservan todos los derechos. Ninguna porción de este trabajo puede reproducirse o ser transmitida en forma o medio alguno, ya sea electrónico o mecánico, incluyendo fotocopias, grabaciones, o por cualquier sistema de recuperación y almacenaje de información, sin el permiso por escrito del propietario de los derechos.
    [Show full text]
  • Wedding Rituals in Christianity, Judaism and Islam: A
    Wedding rituals in Christianity, Judaism and Islam: A science of religion perspective by Maryke Strydom Submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Theology (Religious Studies) in the Department Science of Religion and Missiology Faculty of Theology University of Pretoria 2019 Supervisor: Prof J Beyers 1 Ethics statement The author, whose name appears on the title page of this dissertation, has obtained, for the research described in this work, the applicable research ethics approval. The author declares that he/she has observed the ethical standards required in terms of the University of Pretoria’s Code of ethics for researchers and the Policy guidelines for responsible research. 2 Summary The dissertation considers marriage ceremonial rituals within Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The phenomenological method was used for obtaining and comparing the information on these religious rituals. The dissertation did not make use of field study to obtain the research. Rituals are a part of the living narrative of the people and involves integrating all walks of life religious, civil, cultural and personal. Within each religion the pre-marriage, marriage, post-marriage rituals and important elements were discussed at length. It should be noted that there will be traditions that differ from this work as some will fall outside the scope of this dissertation. At first glance the marriage rituals will seem very different from one another, until specific elements are compared. The vast phenomena that are similar (not exactly the same) were very surprising even though they do prove the research hypothesis to be correct. Rituals are important to those who partake in them.
    [Show full text]
  • New Mexican Wedding Songs
    Library of Congress New Mexican Wedding Songs 55 Southern folklore Quarterly Volume IV JUNE, 1940 Number 2 NEW MEXICAN WEDDING SONGS By Juan B. Rael Of all the ceremonies that take place during the typical New Mexican Spanish wedding, the entrega 1 de novios pueta 2 ( poeta ), as he is often called, begins to sing to the accompaniment of a violin and a guitar. The name entrega de novios refers both to the ceremony itself as well as to the series of coplas padrinos entrega de novios tells. 1 New Mexicans invariably use the archaic form entriega instead of the modern literary one. 2 The name pueta is usually given to one who improvises coplas as he sings. 56 The poetic form used in the entrega is the copla, which is generally a quatrain with eight-syllable lines, though now and then one also finds sixains. The quatrains have assonance in the second and fourth lines while the sixains have it in the second, fourth and sixth lines. Occasionally some of the coplas have a different rhyme scheme, but this is rare. The number of stanzas in each entrega is not definite. In the entregas which I encountered, the number of stanzas varies from fourteen to forty-five. The entrega given below is by far the most popular one. There are numerous versions of it available, but only seven of them have been included here. Entrega I Version A 3 1. —Ave Mariá— dijo el ave pa 4 New Mexican Wedding Songs http://www.loc.gov/resource/afc1940002.sfq001 Library of Congress 4 para.
    [Show full text]
  • Ceremonies Within Your Ceremony
    CEREMONIES WITHIN YOUR CEREMONY Unity Candle Candles will always be popular and, especially because of one idea we’ll discuss with you, we think a Unity Candle is worth considering as you plan your wedding. Candles may not work well in outdoor venues but, even then, we can suggest ways of including them. The Unity Candle symbolizes lives being united in marriage. It is a large candle lit by the Bride and Groom, sometimes by the bridal couple along with their children, indicating that all are now an inseparable part of one another. It also says to in-laws and friends that they, too, have been brought into this joyous whole. Sometimes the smaller tapers used to light the larger Unity Candle are blown out afterwards, sometimes they remain lit because individuality remains even within unity. Your officiant will describe to your guests the meaning of this ceremony and sometimes pronounce a blessing upon the newly formed family. The Bride and Groom typically are not expected to say anything (though they may whisper sentiments to one another). Sometimes mothers or other loved ones are given an opportunity to speak. Sometimes a soloist will sing, or music will be played, or a reading will take place. Sometimes candle sponsors (often Godparents) will stand with the bridal couple. Sometimes spiritual or religious connotations are involved. We will tailor the Unity Candle ceremony to fit what you want to remember. Many treasured thoughts may be symbolized in the lighting of the individual tapers and the Unity Candle. Your choices will determine who lights these candles and how this may be used to honor loved ones or give pledges to your children.
    [Show full text]