Moose Witness March Wedding

 

 

 

Millie the Moose Witnesses As

Don and Nancy Join Hands In Marriage

On This Beautiful March Day

 

 

           "It was more beautiful than I thought it would be.  I never knew Coeur d'Alene was such a pretty place.  And the ceremony was lovely."  shared Nancy at their March 25, 2013 elopement.  "We are having the regular wedding with a priest in Louisiana for our family, but didn't want to worry about getting all the paperwork right or forgetting something.  So we just drove over from Seattle to elope first."

"This was just wonderful.  Am so glad you were available at the last minute like this.  We tried to find a justice of the peace and your name came up.  Thank you much.  And on top of it all, we had the Moose as our witness!" laughed Don.

 

Thank you Don and Nancy for letting us officiate on the balmy wintery day.



Irish Blessings

"May the Lord keep you in his hand

and never close his fist too tight."

 

 

"May your home always be to small to hold all your friends."

 

"It's easy to halve the potato where there's love."

 

 

"As you slide down the banister of life,

may the splinters never point in the wrong direction."

 

 

"May you live to be a hundred years with one extra year to repent."

 

 

"May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light.

May good lluck pursue you each morning and night."

 

 

"May God be with you and bless you. 

May you see your children's children.

May you be poor in misfortunes and rich in blessings.

May you know nothing but happiness

from this day forward."

 



Bless this Marriage, O God

Bless this marriage, O God,

as they begin their journey

down the road of life together.

We don’t know what lies ahead

for the road turns and bends.

But help them to make the best of

whatever comes their way.

Help them to hug each other often…

laugh a lot, talk more, and argue less.

Help them to continue to enjoy

each other as they did when they first met.

Help them to realize that nothing nor no one

is perfect and to look for the good in

all things and all people, including themselves.

Help them respect each other’s likes and dislikes,

opinion and beliefs, hopes and dreams and fears

even though they may not always understand them.

Help them to learn from each other

and to help each other to grow

mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

Help them to realize that there is design

and purpose in their lives as in the world

and no matter what happens to them

they must hold on to each other and

know that things have a way of working out for the good.

Help them to create for their children a peaceful,

stable home of love as a foundation

on which they can build their lives.

But most of all, dear God, help them to keep lit

the torch of love that they now share in their hearts

so that by their loving example they may

pass on the light of love to their children

and to their children’s  children forever. Amen

Valentine's Day is For Weddings

Join hands in marriage

this Valentines

in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Two Love Nest Packages For Valentine Day or Weekend

Very limited availability so,
please, secure your time today!

Call (208) 964-3578

Weddings performed at the Greenbriar B&B Inn

In their Elegant and Cozy parlor

Exclusively by "Your Love Ceremony"

with Chaplain Anne or Chaplain Gene

 

Package #1

Valentine’s Day “Sweethearts Wed”Thursday, February 14 10AM to 3PM

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

SO RESERVE YOUR
EXCLUSIVE TIME NOW!

$275   Just You Two or up to Four Guests 

Wedding Includes:  

Three Red Rose Bouquet for the bride

Boutonniere for the groom

Valentine Keepsake Wedding Certificate

Recorded Wedding Music

Wedding Officiant

Simply Wonderful Ceremony

Gourmet Chocolates

Romance Basket

Champagne Toast for the bride and groom

Little Cakes for the bride and groom

Sparkling décor

Lodging arranged at an additional cost.*
 

Package #2

“Love Will Linger Wed N Stay”

An Exquisite Custom Ceremony

Plus Two Nights and Dinner at the Greenbriar Inn

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

 

SO RESERVE YOUR

EXCLUSIVE TIME NOW!

$675 Up to 10 Guests               Daytime, Evening or Weekend

Cupid will rejoice when you celebrate your Valentine wedding with roses, fine dining, two nights of romance and a beautiful bride. Whether it is just the two of you or a few guests, this package brings together all the elegance of a upscale wedding with none of the stress.

 

 

Wedding Includes:

 

Two Nights Lodging at the Greenbriar Inn for the Bride and Groom plus Breakfast

Custom Vows and Service

Wedding Music

Three Red Rose Bouquet for the bride

Boutonniere for the groom

Wedding cake

(Choice of vanilla, chocolate, red velvet or carrot cake. Choice of flower colors on the cake.)

Romance Basket including Gourmet Chocolates and Love Notes

Valentine Keepsake Wedding Certificate

Hotel arrangements for guests

Romantic Moments Wedding Ceremony and Officiant

Wedding Performed in the Greenbriar Parlor with Sparkling Décor

May include Unity Candle or Sand Ceremony**

Keepsake Ceremony Booklet

Champagne Toast

Wedding Dinner for Two

at the Greenbriar Gourmet Restaurant. Guests are welcome for dinner a la carte.

*Based on Availability.  Two night stay required for a holiday

**At an addition cost of $40.

 

CALL ANNE AT

208-964-3578

TO RESERVE YOUR WEDDING DATE AND TIME

 

 

 

 

My Lover Is Mine and I am His

"My lover is mine and I am his."

 

 

My lover spoke an said to me,

"Arise, my darling, my beautiful one and come with me.

You have stolen my heart, my bride;

You have stolen my heart

With one glance of your eyes,

With one jewel of your necklace.

How delightful is your love, my bride!

How much more pleasing is your love than wine,

and the fragrance of your perfume

than any spice!

Your lips drop sweetness as the honeycomb!

Arise, my darling, my beautiful one and come with me."

 

I, the beloved, sang of him,

"Let him kiss me with the

kisses of his mouth,

for your love is more delightful than wine.

Look, Here he comes,

leaping across the mountains,

bounding over the hills.

Place me like a seal over your heart,

like a seal on your arm

for love is as strong as death.

My lover is like a young stag.

Like an apple tree amoung the trees of the forest

is my lover, amoung the men.

I delight to sit in his shade,

and his fruit is sweet to my taste.

He has taken me to the banquet hall,

and his banner over me is love."

 

Compiled from the

Song of Solomon

 

 

Blended Family Wedding Ideas

A wedding ceremony with her kids, his kids, and you two is a beautiful statement of unity for a blended family.  Here are some easy ideas to make it special:

1. Flower Ritual:  Two vases of different kinds of flowers representing each parent. One empty vase in the center.  During the ceremony each of the family members takes a flower from their parent's vase and places it into the center vase.  The new bouquet represents the new blended family.
2. Sand Ritual: Using the sand ceremony tradition, each family member has a different color sand.  All of the family members pour sand into the vessel creating a mosaic of colored sand representing the new family.
3. Fountain of Love:  Each family member chooses a smooth rounded rock.  Upon this rock, they write their name and perhaps a meaningful word.  During the ceremony, the rocks are placed in a special bowl to represent each members unique difference and yet unity as a family.
4.  Family Prayer:  At the end of the ceremony, when it is time for a blessing, all family members place their hands one upon another for a family blessing.
5. Vow to the family:  Each parent, after their vows to each other, gives a vow of commitment to the children of the now blended family.
6. Gratitude for support:  When children are grown yet supportive of your new marriage, you may wish to give a word of thanksgiving and blessing to your grown children during the ceremony.
7. Conflicting feeling:  When the children of the couple are conflicted about their parents getting married, ask each child if they wish to be involved and honor their feelings.  
8. Call me by name:  It is important to each of us to be recognized by our name, especially younger children or teenagers (though they may not acknowledge it).  Ask the wedding officiant to include a prayer similar to this, "Lord God, as this new family goes forth together, touch the lives of ______, _______, _______, and _______ (children's names), that each one may blossom in this family into the unique and special person you have created them to be."

Tips 40-50 For a Good Marriage

40.  Talk about you love.
41.  Reminisce about your favorite times together.
42.  Treat each other's friends and relatives with courtesy.
43.  Send flowers every Valentine's Day and anniversary.
44.  Admit when wrong.
45.  Be sensitive to each other's sexual desires.
46.  Pray for each other daily.
47.  Watch sunsets together.
48.  Say "I love you" frequently.
49.  End the day with a hug.
50.  Seek outside help when needed.

       Here we are, Gene and Anne Del Vecchio, 34 years married and keeping our love growing with a summer picnic by the lake.