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A frustrated groom phoned with the news that the Marriage License would not be good by the time of the Wedding.  The couple appeared at the Clerk & Recorder's Office and obtained their License six weeks before their Wedding date.  The License is valid for only 30 days.  They were required to re-apply. 

For all couples planning a wedding, here is the lowdown on what to do and what not to do in applying for a Colorado Marriage License:

The purpose of a Wedding Rehearsal is to provide everyone with the comfort of knowing what their part is in the Wedding Ceremony.  When do I walk in?  Where do I stand?  What about the rings? Where does the flower girl go after she has distributed the rose petals?   Who begins the Wedding Ceremony? How do we exit?  And a myriad of other questions run through everyone's mind when they are invited to be in a Wedding.

On a most Special Day of your life, romance entices your guests, your fiance  and you to sigh and draw closer to loved ones.  Here are some ideas to enhance your beautiful Colorado wedding ceremony with always to be remembered romantic interludes and touches.

Before we met to design their Ceremony, the Bride and Groom studied wedding ceremonies on the internet.   Both desired to understand the basics of a traditional wedding ceremony format.  His question, "What is the reason for this part?",  set the tone for a great discussion.  From our time together I drafted an outline of a basic wedding ceremony which I use as a guide  for Brides and Grooms at our Planning Meeting.  Brides and Grooms can then improvise to express their unique relationship, desires and values within the framework of the outline.  

For you to be comfortable and feel happy at your Wedding, authenticity is essential.  The single most important consideration is, "Do the wedding plans and ceremony represent who I am and what is meaningful to me?"  When you are clear on this question, ask the same of your fiance.  This is your most Special Day and you want the beauty, strength and connection of the two of you to shine through every aspect.  In Webster's Dictionary, authentic is defined as "worthy of acceptance or belief (trustworthy); not imaginary, false or imitation (genuine).  I like to define it as simply being true to

The little Flower Girl smiled brightly, looking like a fairy tale princess, dressed in soft pink flounces and patent leather slippers. Her blond curls cascaded down her back laced with pink ribbons and tiny rosebuds. She reminded me of an exquisite French doll I cherished as a child which brought soft, happy memories. As her Mom pinned a delicate corsage on the front of her dress, she instructed her not to play with it. The wedding procession began with romantic classic music. The Groom's party and I walked smiling down the aisle and up the stairs to the flower filled platform. One by one the Bridesmaids gracefully walked the aisle, followed by the lovely Maid of Honor. The Flower Girl began her walk, carefully shedding rose petals. She stopped, frowned, and tugged at her corsage, then let out a piercing screech. Her Mom ran to her and lovingly picked up the crying child who showed her the bright blood on her index finger. The corsage pin had come loose. Since this wedding many years ago, I have carried large gold safety pins with me to safely pin corsages and boutonnieres on little ones. Safety tip one: ask your florist to provide safety pins in children's pin on flowers!

Are you planning an outdoor wedding in  Colorado?  Our area hosts a multitude of beautiful, scenic outside locations.  From being surrounded by a lake in a redwood gazebo where the bridge is your "aisle"  to being nestled beneath captivating red rock formations amid pine trees, Colorado offers outdoor delights for every taste.  Several lovely commercial gardens offer all the amenities from sound systems to catered sit-down dinners.  If you dream of nature being your wedding sanctuary, you have chosen the right area for your beautiful wedding.

"Rev. Charllotte Amant did an amazing job of officiating Kelsey and Ryan's wedding. By offering options, she allowed them to have a wedding perfectly suited to their personalities and beliefs.  She was unflappable when rain dampened the bride's entrance. Within just a few minutes, 150 guests had been reseated and the 14 members of the wedding party had a new plan. The wedding was simply beautiful." 

Your Colorado wedding day invites you to radiate enthusiasm and serenity.  This is your Big Day, a most important one in your life, for which you deserve support to focus on preparing you, just you, for this glorious time.  You want to walk down the aisle looking your best, feeling as calm as possible and mentally ready for your ceremony.  To obtain this lovely state you need to enlist support from those who cherish you before your Special Colorado Wedding Day.