Posts Tagged ‘Random Musings’
District Judge Walker took a stand against a law that was unconstitutional. Finally! It’s about time. Members of the gay community shouldn’t be able to marry only in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Iowa and Washington DC – but everywhere. It’s an inherent right for everybody. What’s the deal?
It’s unfortunately that every group in this country has to fight and die for the rights that are afforded to them by the Constitution of the United States of America – but that’s what history dictates, so “bring it on!”
It’s going to be a very long, lengthy and dirty fight – but in the end, hopefully it will end up on the steps of the Supreme Court. Marriage rights should be extended to everyone – everywhere.
Take a look at this article CNN published yesterday…
Deadline Looms to Respond to Stay In Same-Sex Marriage Ban Ruling
We will be watching this very closely and will bring updates as they happen.
It’s good for the United States and her people!
Anaheim is Disney. You cannot have one without the other. In fact, Disney is a city in and of itself. Of course, I cannot come here without paying respect to the great place – The first park to exist.
So, here is some fun and fabulousness.
Happy planning!
Yesterday we visited the beautiful Mission of San Juan Capistrano, located in the city of San Juan Capistrano – about 30 minutes from Anaheim. The Mission grounds are “to die for”.
San Juan Capistrano was founded by Father Junipero Serra over 230 year ago, with the intent to spread the Catholic faith to the Native American people. There is a separate prayer chapel dedicated to Saint Peregrine – the Patron Saint of cancer Sufferers. This chapel is open and free to the public
The Mission Heart, or spiritual center, is in the Serra Chapel, where Catholics have celebrated Mass, and attended Baptisms, weddings, and funerals. The Serra Chapel houses memories of generations past.
Catholic Churches are so beautiful – and the symbolism of the Catholic Mass is astounding.
The Nuptial Mass consists of the following parts…
Opening Prayer
Liturgy of the Word
First Reading – Genesis 2: 18-24
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 112
Second Reading – Corinthians 12: 31-13:8a
Gospel Acclamation
Gospel – John 2:1-11
Homily
RITE OF MARRIAGE
Prayer of the Faithful
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Presentation of the Gifts
Eucharist Prayer
Holy, Holy, Holy – “Memorial Acclamation”
The Lords Prayer
Nuptial Blessing
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God
Communion
Dedication to the Blessed Mother
Concluding Right
Final Blessing
Recessional
Happy travels!
Yesterday we went to the beach. I have never seen the Pacific. It was beautiful – but to the untrained eye – not much different than the Atlantic. The water was crisp and cool. I bought little plastic shovels and buckets and the kids made sand castles. We searched for seashells to bring home. I buried the family in sand.
So sweet.
Even on a Tuesday – umbrellas were everywhere. The water was so beautifully blue, that it was hard to determine where the water ended and the sky started.
The warm sand, the crystal clear blue water, the palm trees, the blue sky and the warm sun – got me thinking about awesome weddings and cool drinks.
Check out this blue baby
The Blue Hawaiian
- 1 oz Light rum
- 2 oz Pineapple juice
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 1 oz Cream of coconut
- 1 slice Pineapple
- 1 Cherry
The Pineapple and the umbrella are an absolute must!
Happy sunbathing!
Inspiration sneaks up on you at the most interesting times.
I was looking out our hotel window – on the 11the floor – admiring the blue skies and soaking in the scenery.
Isn’t that sky beautiful? It’s been like this everyday. WOW! Imagine not having to go through Disneyland in hot humid weather.
I looked down and saw the most amazing wedding venue – right in the hotel.
I started drooling? Can you imagine? It’s a huge open space – just waiting. Just sitting their longing to be dressed up and admired. The hotel surrounds his open space – sort of like the space is a valley around building. It is so pretty. Dressed up – this space is “to die for”. A larger wedding would look absolutely amazing. The round tables would be superb. You could put a large band and dancing area on the right.
You could hang Chinese lanterns overhead. Those palm trees are just asking to be uplit. To see the stars on a clear day – maybe through a clear tent.
Add some beautiful linens, some amazing floral and lighting design – you would have one magical and memorable evening.
Ho hum! Dreams. This is definitely going onto my “wedding bucket list”. I would love to design a wedding in a space like this.
Happy drooling!
Destination Anaheim. We are on a family vacation! It’s always exciting to go someplace new. Finally, I have ventured to Sunny California! Finally a vacation from home, but never from weddings.
Getting ready to go was no small feat – and deserves a blog post on it’s own. Traveling with a 6 year old and a 21 month old – is well interesting. Understandably, I was a bit worried about the plane ride. Not only was it 5 hours – my 6 year old has a nervous stomach and I have flown with a shirt drenched in vomit. I have always wondered how he manages to come out clean and I am a mess. Hhmmm? Well, I learn from past experiences and had my bags and supplies – proper relaxation medication – and a dose of Benadryl prior to leaving the house.
Well, all the worry was for not. The plane ride was easy and the kids did beautifully! However, I came with a laptop, DVD player, and Nintendo – trying to assure something had battery. Yes, Lilo and Stitch 1 and 2 and Tom and Jerry can keep a 6 year old busy for 4 hours. Ensuring battery charge is necessary for long trips.
The sky was clear and the mountains were glorious. I can see why people love the west coast. The weather is gorgeous here. No humidity – 70 degrees and sunny – a far cry from the mugginess we left. Hooray!
When we arrived, it was easy. Plane, baggage, rental car, drive and hotel – it was seamless – and why shouldn’t it be? I planned it! 
So here I am at 4:26 AM PST – WIDE AWAKE. The computer clock says 7:26 AM and usually I have done a day’s work by now. Everybody is hustling on the East Coast and everybody (besides me) is sleeping here. It’s dark
It’s Disney today and Hadyn and Ava will love it! Hadyn is very excited and I am looking forward to experiencing it with them. Plus, there are things I’m excited to see!
Happy planning!
I love my children. Being a Mother is the hardest, but most rewarding jobs. Ever!
However, it’s so nice when you have some time alone. It’s so infrequent, that I must plan what I want to do with it. Check out how I am spending my Mother’s Day.
How will you spend the rest of your day?
Happy Mothering!
I wanted to use this Sunday morning to give a heart felt – Thank you – to all who read this blog. My one goal for this blog was to reach people who seemed to be out of my reach.
There are a lot of very good reasons to hire a planner/coordinator for your wedding -and likewise, there are many reasons why couples’ do not hire a planner/coordinator. I want to use this blog as a vehicle to provide useful and up to date information on a few distinct topics- for a wide variety of couples’. I want you to take the information I post to make your weddings everything you want them to be.
Since this is a friendly informational portal, let me know what you want to hear about. I can come up with ideas on my own – lots of ideas – but since this is your place as well as my place – email me – leave a comment. Your personal information will be kept safe. I will not contact you (unless you ask or I need clarification), I will not try to sell my services to you – and I will not sell your information to a third party.
I do this because this is what I love to do. It makes me feel good. How many people can say that?
How can you blame me? I see our couples’ through one of life’s most important “right of passages”. I help them through the struggles, celebrate in the joy, and help them on their road to happiness.
Most importantly, I do it because of this…
I love this!
Happy planning!
Thanks to all the wonderful photographers – Jennifer Hughes, Love Life Images, Borrowed Blue Photography, Thomas Graves Photography, Rachel Smith Photography, Rodney Bailey, Stephen Voss, Paul V Photo
When I asked my 5 year old son what Easter meant to him, he said – coloring eggs and the Easter Bunny leaving candy. So Cute.
So, we spent Friday learning what Easter really means – in addition to coloring eggs and the Easter Bunny. Together we read out of his Early Reader’s Bible. We did a few coloring pages and put the events in order. We then created an Easter Wheel – a timeline of sorts in a wheel format – a colorful and fun way to learn about the events surrounding Easter.
We spent quality time together – learning, laughing, questioning and being.
Something I will always remember.
I hope that the Easter Bunny was good to you! I hope you are also able to spend quality time with the ones you love – no matter your beliefs.
Happy Hopping!
