News from Heather Mack, Wedding Officiant

Valentines Day Adventures!...

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:34:42 EST

My husband and I painted our bedroom red this winter, (well only one wall, we are not that brave) we were not planning on having a red wall, but in Oregon there are only so many gray days a person can take and then you need a splah of color.

Valentine's day is coming up and maybe you don't want to paint your room red, but you can create a romantic and festive atmosphere with some beautiful music. I asked my friends to tell me the song's they danced to on their wedding day and they gave me an impressive list. Take a look at this list- find the songs on your iphone/ipad/ipod and then ask your sweetheart to dance with you. This impromptu dance, will definity bring color to the cheecks of your loved one.

To everything there is a season, The Byrds 1972

You ain't goin' No where, Bob Dylan

You take my breath away, Tuck and Patti

When I look in your eyes, Diana Krall

Story Book Love, (From the Princess Bride Soundtrack)

Closing Time, Semisonic

I believe in Miracles, Ramones

Wonderful tonight, Eric Clapton

One hand, one heart, (from the WestSide Story Sound Track)

When You say nothing at all, Alison Krauss

Hold On, Michael Buble

Endless love, Diana Ross

Your Song, Ellie Goulding

From this moment on, Shania Twain

Let's Stay Together, Al Green

Just the way you are, Billy Joel

Johann Pachelbel Canon in D Major

Happy February!!!

Tour D' Brides...

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:49:15 EDT

I am going to be in a wedding show with the Wine Country Wedding Professionals. I am super excited for this show and I hope that you will come and join us for a fabulous day.

Sunday September 11, 2011

Please check out the website to discover all the details and learn about the awesome give aways.

www.tourdbrides.com

Thanks for checking out the site and I will see you on the 11th!

Wedding stories for kids...

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:45:50 EDT

My daughter Laura is alway trying to help me with my wedding officiant business. She is 8 years old and has been event planning since she was 4, she also loves to help me find new wedding books to read. This book is her latest find and it is quite cute. Laura and I reccomend it for flower girls or ring bearers, or kids of the bride and groom. It is appropriate in the age range of 5-9. Let me know what you think of the book and I will share the information with Laura.

"The Littles Have A Wedding"

By- John Peterson

Scholastic Books

Questions to ask each other Before you tie the knot!...

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:36:28 EST

I read the other day on my Oprah App from my Ipad 20 questions to ask before you get married, and I was wondering what people thought of the questions...... Do you think they are relevent to couples today or do they seem outdated now that so many couples are already living together??? I was also wondering if any of you asked your partner any of these questions before you got married? I am excited to read your comments. Here are a few of the 20 questions- you can find all 20 Questions on the Oprah APP under Oprah Show.

Question #1

What percentage of our income are we prepared to spend purchase and maintain our home on a monthly basis?

Question #6

How much time will each of us spend at work, and during what hours? Do we begin work early? Will we prefer to work into the evening?

Question #11

Do we eat meals together? Which ones? Who is responsible for the food shopping? Who prepares the meals? Who cleans up afterwards?

Question # 17

Are we satisfied with the quality and quantity of friends we currently have? Would we like to be more involved socially? Are we overwhelmed socially and need to cut back on such commitments?

If you had to do it all over again, would there be a question you would have liked to ask your partner before you were married? Let me know.... so I can share with couples who are meeting with me.

You can email me heather@the-wedding-officiant.com or I am on Facebook -Heather Ann M. Mack

Cheers, Heather

Wedding Passages...

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:39:30 EDT

I think it is always a nice touch to have a prayer or poem read during your ceremony. I have several reccomendations but I am going to focus on one of my favorites today. It is found in the book "The Prophet" by Kahlil Gibran. I always welcome your comments. Thanks for reading!

"The Almitra spoke again and said, And what of Marriage, master?

And he answered saying:

You were born together, and toegether you shall be forevermore.

You shall be together when the white wings of death scatter your days.

Ay, you shall be together even in the silent memory of God.

But let there be spaces in your togetherness, And let the winds of the heavens dance between you.

Love one another, but make not a bond of love:

Let it rather be a moving sea between the shores of your souls.

Fill each other's cup but drink not from one cup.

Give one another of your bread but eat not from the same loaf.

Sing and dance together and be joyous, but let each one of you be alone,

Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music.

Give your hearts, but not into each other's keeping.

For nly the hand of Life can contain your hearts.

And Stand together yet not too near together:

For the pillars of the temple stand apart,

And the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other's shadow."

The wedding cottage...

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:20:10 EDT

I visited the "Wedding Cottage" today in Beaverton. If you have children in your wedding party I highly reccomend the Wedding Cottage. They had the best selection of flower girl baskets and ring bearer pillows. They also had really cute story books for kids about what it means to be in a wedding party. The cottage is also filled with little goodies for "Girls night in" and mother of the bride tee's. It is a lovely store and is worth the trek over to Beaverton.

The Wedding Cottage

4775 SW Watson Ave

Beaverton, OR. 97005

(503) 643-9730

Happy browsing,

Heather

winter weddings...

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 21:52:55 EDT

Heather,

"We wanted to thank you for traveling to McCall, Idaho to be a part of our wedding. We could not have imagined a more perfect wedding ceremony. Thank you for everything."

Thank you,

Ryan and Renee

(This note is from a wedding I officiated at in January. Ryan and Renee had a winter wonderland wedding and it was just goregous.

Let me know if you are thinking about having a winter wedding. in

10-10-10...

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:02:08 EST

FYI: Get out your calandars and plan something romantic for Sunday 10-10-10

I am offering special discounts for wedding ceremonies, house blessings or renewal of wedding vows on Sunday October 10, 2010. Please let me know if you are interested in meeting with me to plan your personalized ceremony on this once in a life time date.

This will be fun!!!

creative places to get married...

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:55:12 EST

We have all attended weddings at hotels in back yards and in places of worship. These are all phenominal places to get married but I've been thinking lately about creative places to get married.

What if you got married in a coffee shop! Can you just imagine- The officiant say's congratulations on your marriage and everyone raises there favorite coffee drink in your honor. I think the insomnia coffee shop in Hillsboro, OR. would be a perfect location for a small wedding. I think the Stratford house on Main St. in Hillsboro would also be a lovely location. Everyone there would raise a cup of tea since it is known for its delicious teas.

Please share with me your creative ideas of where to get married. I can't wait!

Holiday Gift Certificates...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:41:05 EST

The holidays are quickly approaching. Every year we search for the perfect gift for our loved ones and it can be a stressful process. I would like to suggest giving a gift certificate for one of the services that I offer to your family and friends this year. These gifts will last a lifetime and will involve no dusting or clutter.

Wedding Ceremony

Commitment ceremony

A renewal of wedding vows

House Blessing

Pre-marital Counseling

Spiritual Direction Sessions

A weekend retreat

An afternoon friendship retreat.

All of my services are unique and personalized. Please contact me for information about pricing, and availability of dates. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you create a treasured gift.

Peace to you and yours! Love, Heather