Bernard Paul

Bernard Paul is a writer and editor for You Can Officiate. He lives in Berlin and enjoys playing the bass and painting in his free time.

How to Include a Sand Mixing Ceremony in your Wedding

A sand mixing ceremony is a beautiful and symbolic ritual that adds a creative and engaging touch to your wedding ceremony. It represents the joining of two individuals and their families into a single, unified entity. Although candle lighting ceremonies are also quite beautiful, the glass of mixed sand remains a tangible reminder of your wedding vows and the blending

How to Include Children in Your Wedding Ceremony

So you’re planning a family friendly wedding and want to include the kiddos! That’s really great because children love to feel included in what might normally be seen as an event for adults. In this article, we’ll talk about different roles and tasks that children can fulfill at the wedding ceremony. 

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Age Appropriate Activities

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Creative Floral Touches for your Wedding Ceremony

Flowers are an integral part of wedding aesthetics, symbolizing beauty, love, and new beginnings. While bouquets and centerpieces are classic choices, there are countless creative ways to incorporate florals into your ceremony, adding a unique and personalized touch. Let’s explore some fresh and innovative ideas!  

Table Decor

Instead of a table runner, why not scatter petals along the center of …

How to Save Money on Wedding Food

Weddings can already be quite expensive even without the cost of food and catering services. With all the trimmings and trappings like floral arrangements, the bridal dress, and venue expenses it’s not long before you’ve racked up a lot more debt than you were hoping. Saving money on wedding food, while simultaneously providing a delicious meal for your wedding guests

The Power of Storytelling in Wedding Ceremonies

A wedding is perhaps the highlight of any couple’s love story. It’s the celebration of a bond that is so strong it can stand any test. But most importantly it’s about the couple’s story. Maybe they met on an island half-way across the world, or maybe they were highschool sweethearts or childhood friends. Perhaps the love story isn’t just about

Vegetarian Wedding Food Ideas

If you and your partner are vegetarian, or you simply want to have some vegetarian friendly options at your wedding, here’s some delicious meals that are sure to please all your guests. There’s plenty of great reasons to have a vegetarian wedding. First of all, proteins like peas and beans are a lot healthier than most meats. Second, vegetarian menus

Chilean Wedding Traditions

Chilean culture is a mix of rich tradition, influenced by the many different geographical regions and a mix of Spanish Catholic tradition and the native ‘huasco’ culture. From looming mountain ranges, lush tundra regions, rocky coastlines and clear sparkling lakes, nature is one of the most impressive features of Chile. Whether you are planning a destination wedding in Chile, or

Creative Wedding Cake Ideas

Wedding cakes are a centerpiece of wedding ceremonies. With today’s expectations of Pinterest-worthy perfection, the standard white three-tier just doesn’t cut it for some couples. Couples generally want something more – a wedding that reflects their personalities, tells their story, and leaves a lasting impression. Let’s dive into some creative, tasty wedding cake ideas! 

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Rainbow Themed Wedding Ceremony Script

The rainbow has always been a beautiful sign of hope, love and a promise for a better future. These are all qualities that you may want to include in your marriage, or somehow convey in your wedding ceremony. That’s why we have a rainbow themed wedding ceremony script crafted for the purpose of bringing out all the beautiful colors on …