Vendor Spotlight on I Do Radio

I Do Radio will have two guests on vendor spotlight Saturday - Angela Gala and Stacey Roney. Join us on I Do Radio to hear what these ladies have to say.

Angela Gala, founder and principal in Rogers & Gala, has created memorable corporate events, weddings, and parties throughout the country. She has planned everything from trade shows and televised symposiums to a wedding in Rome. Angela has been featured onThe Today Show with business partner Sikky Rogers. She's been quoted about party and event planning by The Associated Press, ABCNews.com, MSNBC.com, Bankrate.com, and the web site of the The Toronto Star, Canada's largest daily paper. Closer to home, Angela has landed in the pages of The Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Magazine, and The Charlotte Business Journal. She is a monthly columnist on entertaining for Hitched, an online magazine for married couples.

The Wedding of Ivanka Trump

Ivanka Trump had the glitz and glamour that many a bride wishes for her own wedding. She married on a Sunday to New York Observer publisher Jared Kushner. Her dress was by one of the top designers - Vera Wang.

The Grace Kelly inspired dress the 27-year old Ivanka Trump wore, as she walked down the aisle with Kushner in front of 500 guests on the grounds of New Jersey's Trump International Golf Club, was absolutely stunning...read more

We at Blessings All Around, wish the couple all the best!

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR OFFICIANT

Your wedding minister/officiant is your direct link to planning your wedding ceremony. He/She will have certain duties to perform that are required by law while other actions are performed to carryout your wishes.
The wedding officiant is the most under rated vendor, yet without the Officiant, your wedding is just a wonderful party.

Initial Interview
• Get to know your consultation – will talk to you about what you see as your dream ceremony. Will go over your do and don’t list.
• Wedding brochure – explaining wedding and rehearsal packages available
• Wedding workbook containing the following:
o Wedding Vows – examples of wedding vows if you choose not to write your own.
o Readings – examples of reading that you can include in your wedding ceremony
o Rituals – explanation of extra elements that can be added to the wedding ceremony. Example: Sand Ceremony, Unity Candle, etc.
• Information on how to get your marriage license
Once Hired
• A copy of any wedding agreement for your files
• Email and phone contact at any time
• Wedding literature/workbook to assist with wedding ceremony (if offered)
• Assistance with wedding rehearsal – wedding ceremony portion only. Officiant may speak with wedding planner and musicians if at wedding rehearsal.
After Wedding
• Filing of the marriage license according to county/state law
• An complimentary follow-up emails regarding your ceremony or getting a copy of your marriage license


Most officiants will perform the following rituals:

• Sand ceremony
• Unity candle
• Jumping the Broom
• Holy Communion
• Bread & Wine ceremony
• Rose Ceremony
• Family Vows
• Lasso Ceremony