Bringing Your Best Four-Legged Friend to Your Wedding

When you and your partner make the decision to get married, it is most likely due to the fact you are ready for the commitment. For many couples, marriage is not the big step it used to be. Plenty of people decide to liv ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies

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A Quick Guide to Social Media Etiquette for Wedding Guests

Emily Post wrote her etiquette guides well before the advent of social networking technologies. However, some direction is needed for modern situations in which social media may be used. Each pair of newlyweds has taken ...

Category: Wedding Planning Ceremonies Society

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Strengthen a Lasting Connection

The decision to marry your partner is a thrilling one to come to. After being with your significant other for a certain amount of time, marriage is the next step in the process. If you and your partner have been together ...

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Wiccans Welcome Children Into the World With Blessing Rituals

Many religions include rituals that are performed after the birth of a child. In most cases, these celebrations take the form of naming and dedication ceremonies. Most in the United States are familiar with the concept o ...

Category: Baptism Ceremonies

Jazz Funerals Both Mourn and Celebrate Departed Loved Ones

One commonality between human civilizations throughout history is the development of customs to remember and respect deceased family, friends and community members. Spiritual and cultural beliefs dictate how people bury ...

Category: Funeral Ceremonies

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Fun Gift Ideas for a Baptism

The baptism of a child can be a big deal for many families. If you have someone close to you who is planning a baptism in the near future, you might want to start thinking about what you’re going to get for the lit ...

Category: Baptism Ceremonies

Transgender Individuals Celebrate New Names as Rites of Passage

Picking a new name can be a pivotal moment in a transgender person’s life. Often, much care and deliberation leads up to the final choice, including taking some time to mentally “live with” the new name ...

Category: Universal Life Church Ceremonies

The Irish Wake: A Blend of Mourning and Celebration

Like many traditions in Irish culture, the wake is a combination of pre-Christian customs and Christian rituals. While it sprang from original traditions of keeping watch over the dead, variations of the practice are sti ...

Category: Funeral Ceremonies

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Cue the Music! Booking a DJ for Your Wedding Reception

Music can set the tone for your wedding reception, so it’s wise to use discretion when selecting a DJ. However, you might have some trouble deciding who to hire. A few helpful tips should guide you as you search fo ...

Category: Ceremonies

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Choosing Ceremonial Music for Your Wedding

Your wedding music choices set the tone of your affair and reflect a celebration of your new love. You’ll need to consider all the programmatic elements as you decide on individual songs and your overall mix of mus ...

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