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Wedding Planning: Get Organised

September 6th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Wedding planning truly is an art and that’s why many brides pay someone to organise every last detail, right down to writing the wedding invitations! Some brides even take a year off work to plan their big day! This is pretty extreme and not really necessary, but some brides feel they need this time to alleviate some of the pressure and stress. In fact, Read the rest of this entry »


How to Avoid Stress, Save Money, and Still Make Your Wedding Special

September 5th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Did you know that the cost of a wedding is now over $20,000? I wouldn’t spend that much even if I were a millionaire. I would rather put a down payment on their house. I may be a cheapskate, but I’m sensible.

Getting married is stressful, and I believe heartily in avoiding stress whenever possible. Yes, it’s a special day and a great deal of care needs to be taken with the details to keep Read the rest of this entry »


Pack a “Ceremony Bag”

June 4th, 2006 . by Michell Jonas

Often, in spite of the best planning and great organization, things get wild that last week before the wedding and things get misplaced or forgotten.   As the officiant I have had couples forget the rings, the marriage license and the candles for the unity candle ceremony. At one Saturday evening rehearsal I reminded the couple to be sure to bring their marriage license to the wedding the following day and they looked at each other and at me with stunned expressions. They had delayed getting the license and then forgot about it completely despite numerous reminders from me. They got caught up in the excitement of family and friends arriving and forgot some of the critical details. Read the rest of this entry »


Welcome to Your Scottsdale Weddings Blog!

November 30th, 1999 . by Michell Jonas

This is a blog for Your Scottsdale Weddings!  It’s open to anyone who is planning a wedding, has a great wedding experience to share, is a wedding vendor or just curious.  Feel free to post at will.