Always and Forever Ceremonies Blog

Are you getting married soon?

If so, you have probably come to realize how expensive everything can be for weddings.

What would you say to a wedding ceremony package for $500????

Our wedding ceremony package includes the ceremony site, seating for 20 guests, music, a wedding officiant (minister), a photographer, a bouquet for the bride, and a small wedding cake to take with you after the ceremony.

LOCATION
Ceremonies are held at Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark, OH. You can choose between an outdoor gazebo, an outdoor river rock waterfall, or a classic library with a fireplace. (Ceremonies held on Saturdays cost a extra $200) You can learn more about Cherry Valley Lodge by visiting their website at www.cherryvalleylodge.com.

MUSIC
We will provide you with the traditional Bridal March for the walk down the aisle as well as the celebratory music that plays upon the completion of the ceremony. If you have alternate music you would prefer to use please let us know and we can try to make arrangements.

CEREMONY
You ceremony will be performed by Reverend Tonya Duncan. She is a non-denominational minister that will help you to create a personal ceremony. You are able to decide if you want to include any religious references in your ceremony. Actually all parts of the ceremony are completely based on your approval. You can learn more about the types of ceremonies Rev. Duncan performs by visiting her website at www.afceremonies.com.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography will be handled by A Shot 2 Remember Photography. You will receive full coverage of your ceremony as well as the traditional family/group photos after your wedding. You get 20 to 25 digital proofs. You photos will also be available online for views or ordering of prints. You can learn more about your photographer by going to www.ashot2rememberphotography.com.

BRIDAL BOUQUET
The bridal bouquet is provided by The Climbing Rose. They will create a bouquet made from seasonal flowers and will include accent colors from you wedding if you wish. You can also add to your flower package. Single roses or simple bridesmaid bouquets as well as boutonnieres can be added to your order for only $10 each!!

WEDDING CAKE
Your wedding cake will come from McClain Creations. They will provide you with a sheet cake so that you can celebrate your wedding with a traditional flair. For more information on about your baker, head on over to www.McClainCreations.com.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• All ceremonies must have 20 guests or LESS in attendance.
• You may include up to 3 attendants on either side for your wedding party.
• Ceremonies are based on availability. Your wedding date/time would have to be confirmed with all the suppliers to first to ensure they are available.
• We require payment in full to book your wedding date.

Please contact Tonya Duncan if you would like to learn more about the Wedding Ceremony Package. She will take care of coordinating all of the suppliers for you. So all you need to do is share you wedding date and time – the rest is up to us!!

Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon.

Tonya Duncan
Always and Forever Ceremonies, LLC
www.afceremonies.com
740-405-0381

My reception location - photo from another wedding

I have reached to point in my planning where we think we are ready to officially book our ceremony/reception location.  I got engaged in August.  I think we looked at almost every regular wedding location in my area…even a few unusual spots.

So now we have to pick one.  I am lucky, on one hand, since my wedding is so far out.  I have plenty of time to think and view and waiver before I really have to make up my mind.  Those of you that are planning with less time….well I just don’t know how you do it.  I can’t help but get nervous when I picture us committing to one specific location.  Maybe I looked at too many?  I sort of feel like if I commit to this one I am going to miss something cooler that I just have not though of yet.

My fiance is so much more logical.  He has said, ” I like it, lets book it.”  No hesitation.  I think he can be in charge of all final decisions   I will do the research and narrow it down to the options I like and he can just pick one.

Is that a plan I can truely live with?  I doubt it!!!

So over the holidays many, many couples get engaged.  It is a wonderful time of year

Once you are engaged the thoughts of what to do next can be daunting (well after the fun part of telling everyone you know and updating your online Facebook status).

I have two pieces of advice. 

          First – research!  It is really worth it to take an entire day and call as many wedding vendors as you can.  Speaking with someone in person is very important when selecting your wedding vendors.  You may get offered discounts that are not on their website and it leads me to number 2.

           Second – like the people you hire!!!  You really should feel comfortable with ALL you wedding vendors.  You are trusting a very important event to their care.  If they rub you the wrong way now just think of how you will feel when they bug you on your wedding day.  Not worth it….I promise.

As always, advice is just a way for me to state my opinion and we all know about opinions (opinions are like butts, we all have them and sometimes they stink!!).  So go forth and plan plan plan….I hope you have fun doing it.