| Well, as you can tell by now I am a pretty prolific writer.... Below are some articles that I have written for LIWeddings.com and other publications along with some of my favorites written by friends and colleagues and other authors. I hope you enjoy them! The New York Times Wedding and Celebration Announcements Section Have you ever imagined telling the entire world about your love? Still as impressive as ever, but no longer only for high society's elite the New York Times may be just the place to tell your story. by Pastor Marie April Gismondi Central Park Weddings All linked up with photos and everything you need to know the be married in one of the great parks of the world. by Pastor Marie April Gismondi Ceremony Only Locations Just like the title says! If you are looking for a place to have your ceremony here are some chapels, gazebos, parks and museums that you might want to look at. Changing Your Name Links to all folks you want to inform and the forms you need by Pastor Marie April Gismondi The Time of Your Life Benefits to being on time on your wedding day by Pastor Marie April Gismondi The Processional by Pastor Marie April Gismondi Handfasting by Pastor Marie April Gismondi A Civil Ceremony Before The Big Day? by Pastor Marie April Gismondi Wedding Traditions Excerpts From "Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things" by Charles Panati What is “Convalidation” in the Roman Catholic Church? by Reverend Cheryl D. Cavalconte, MA of www.weddingministersri.com I have gotten many questions from couples who wish to be married outdoors, at their hall, or even in a quick civil ceremony and then have it blessed by the roman Catholic Church. I knew the word was "convalidation" but didn't have an answer to many of the intracate questions that my couples were asking. This article is here with many thanks it's author, Rev. Cheryl Cavalconte who serves Rhode Island and New England. Dove Releases Things to consider when you want the doves you release to make it home safely by Macy of White Wings NY Dove Releases We’re Getting Married!… But Where Are We Going To Live?! Some preliminary advice from 2007 Bride Danielle Rial Prudential Douglas Elliman Music Please! When it comes time to start looking for music and entertainment it's sometimes hard to even know what to ask. To get you off and running, armed with some practical information here is a LIWeddings.com vendor interview with Phil Vollaro of After Hours Music & Entertainment A Solo Guitarist For Your Special Day! by Guitarist Shan Kenner Live music has an energy all it's own that really creates mood and atmosphere. I must admit I bothered Shan into writing me an article just so I could get couples to his website to hear the amazing samples he has there. But there is nothing like having people who are passionate about what they do involved in making your day shine. The String Quartet by Francesca Jourawleff of The Vintage String Quartet There is nothing like the sound of talented musicians playing in harmony music so beautiful that it has made people weep for hundreds of years. It's a tough act to follow, but the modern string quartet offers that and even more! Same Sex Marriage and Your Taxes by Mary-Elizabeth W. Lehane EA CFP® CDFA™ of The Lehane Tax and Financial Planning Group This is an area where the laws keep changing and each situation is unique. So when you search for information you want a professional who is familiar and current in their knowledge Bagpipes For Your Wedding by Darius Kaufmann of Bagpipes For All Occasions This part of the country has always had a strong connection to it's Celtic roots. Bagpipes have for may law Enforcement and Fire fighters always been a Must Have when it comes to life celebrations. Want to learn more? Here's your article written by my favorite Piper! Is there an article that you'd like to see here? Send me an email and maybe I'll write it for you! What? You have one already written? Sure send it over and we'll see if it fits! |
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| No fairy tale has ever had a princess more beautiful nor a Prince more charming than April and Rich. The photo below is their exit from the Vanderbilt Mansion in Centerport on their way to the Thatched Cottage. |
| Elyse & Drue Together since the tender age of 14. Married at the fabulous Chateau Briand Photo by Tommy Myers of Studio 790 follow the link above to see more of Elyse & Dru and their Thank You cards |