2009.07.31 09:35:58

jayblake

Every so often I do another search around the web to find a reading I have not heard to share with you.  It's important to remember that the last frame of your wedding DVD is not the end but the beginning, of your married lives together.

I came across this one - what powerful words!

Why Marriage? by Mari Nichols

Because to the depths of me, I long to love one person, With all my heart, my soul, my mind, my body... Because I need a forever friend to trust with the intimacies of me, Who won't hold them against me, Who loves me when I'm unlikable, Who sees the small child in me, and Who looks for the divine potential of me... Because I need to cuddle in the warmth of the night With someone who thanks God for me, With someone I feel blessed to hold... Because marriage means opportunity To grow in love in friendship... Because marriage is a discipline To be added to a list of achievements... Because marriages do not fail, people fail When they enter into marriage Expecting another to make them whole... Because, knowing this, I promise myself to take full responsibility For my spiritual, mental and physical wholeness I create me, I take half of the responsibility for my marriage Together we create our marriage... Because with this understanding The possibilities are limitless. Have a great weekend and to those of you getting married - all the best for the day - but more importantly for your married lives thereafter.

Wedding DVD | The Beginning | readings

2009.05.16 10:49:11

jayblake

Little Nutbrown Hare, who was going to bed, held on tight to Big Nutbrown Hare's very long ears. He wanted to be sure that Big Nutbrown Hare was listening."Guess how much I love you," he said.

And so started the reading which was so beautifully read.  There is always something special about each and every wedding and each and every wedding video.  This one was the deep and obvious love between a father and his children.  Matched in no small part by their love for him. This along with the love between the bride and groom it was just such a lovely wedding a real privilage to be a part of it!

We film many different weddings with different family situations, first weddings for one or both involved.  Second, Third marriages.  Sometimes these can be more poinient and I am still not sure why that might be.  Is it because they have both been through it before and come at it in a different way?  If you need any suggestions for any aspect of your wedding please do let us know

Ahh - so you want to know how the story ends??  Here you go!

Big Nutbrown Hare settled Little Nutbrown Hare into his bed of leaves. He leaned over and kissed him good night.

Then he lay down close by and whispered with a smile, "I love you right up to the moon - AND BACK."

Till next time

Wedding DVD | readings | how much do I love you

2009.01.05 14:46:20

jayblake

As I was contemplating what I would talk about today, something came to me, it was a reading that was read on several occasions throughout this last year - and can I find it online?  Not a chance, or at least not yet.  Watch this space would be my suggestion as I will get the dvd out, find the reading and blog on that later I am sure.

However while trawling through I realised the importance of readings, just so long as the day is captured on film that is, as it presents a keynote to the wedding going forward.  Now what I was going to share did not fit that category - was more amusing than anything, however I did come across this and so share it with you

Chapter One of One Thousand
By O.J.Preston

For two people this dawn brought on a magical day
Now husband and wife they head on their way
As a boat setting sail may their journey begin
With calmest of waters, most helpful of wind
And if they should stumble upon turbulent sea
May it pass them unharming – leave them be.

For here are two people whom love has well bitten
Here opens their book which has yet to be written
As the first page unfolds and their life inks its path
May it write a true story where forever love lasts
Let their journey be happy till death do they part
Of one thousand chapters may this be the start.

I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, One of the joys of working in the wedding industry - it does not make your marriage perfect, but it challenges it most weeks & gives new insights and guides you on the path!  Have a great first week back at work for those of you who are.

Jay

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