Cat Couper - Wedding Officiant

07/22/2024

Awwww sister goals!!!

07/06/2024

06/11/2024

Just something to think about!

Today in a coffee shop I heard a bride to be talk about her upcoming wedding.

She spoke of how she hopes the weather is desirable; how she hopes her guests who are travelling from afar will get in without incident; how she hopes that the makeup artist is able to keep her looking her best through the tears.

I listened to the excitement in her voice. I hung on to every word. I quickly glanced over to see the smile on her face, and the spark in her eyes.

And I held back the urge to tell her -

None of that will matter.

What will matter is how, ten years from now, when she has a bad day at work, he will bring her home dinner, and pour her a hot bath right after.

What will matter is how, when one of them loses a parent, the other is able to hold up their world for a little while, while the grief wave runs its course.

What will matter is how, should they decide to have children, she doesn’t feel like she is suffocating under the weight of new motherhood, for they are in it - together.

What will matter is how their love sustains them through every rough moment and every tough patch (because there most definitely will be seasons of both).

What will matter is how, no matter what other woman is in the room, she will always feel like the most beautiful girl in the world to him.

That is what I wanted to tell her.

But I just smiled at her instead,

Smiled over at my husband sat beside me,

And hoped, for her sake, that the weather that day will be good.

Love Always,
Heather

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05/25/2024

Unless you are in danger (either person) most of the time its worth the effort.🥰

05/24/2024

so cute!

05/23/2024

Ever thought of just "trashing" your wedding dress? What will you do with it when the day is over and all the pics are taken? We all dream (most of us) one of our daughters will want to wear our dress, face it we all have different taste and styles and trends change. I personally, let my kids play dress up with it and it was sooooo loved! (so did my mom)
Want a fun photo shoot idea... The dress involved was a $10 garage sale find... my oldest daughter was getting into photography and her younger sister was up for doing some fun modeling!

*****This is is NOT everyone's cup of tea... but it was fun for the girls ❤️

05/22/2024

Time to highlight another vendor that I have worked with many, many times over the years! Mannix and his staff of other DJ's are incredibly fun and help make your special day lively! I love when I show up to a wedding and see that I will be working with them!

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05/06/2024

Let's chat "cake smash" - THIS is why you shouldn't do it! With tiered cakes there are generally support dowels to hold the weight!
Not to mention, a lot of money is generally spent on hair, make up and dresses! No need for anyone to be cleaning frosting out if their noses - ruining pictures for the couple taken later into the reception!

04/25/2024

I will be taking time to highlight some of the many wonderful vendors and people I work with. This industry is huge yet we all seem to cross paths frequently and there are people and vendors that stand out and you want to tell everyone about them.
As I am wrapping up my time in DC I will try and highlight one a week -
I will get the ball rolling with Banquets of Minnesota in Fridley
https://www.facebook.com/banquetsofmn

Leslie and her staff are wonderful to work with. They are so professional and yet very down to earth and will make your day amazing. The facility in Fridley is beautiful and on site catering is superb.
Extra shout out to Leslie, she has been instrumental in the success of my Officiating and I will be forever grateful.

So if you are in the need for a wedding, meeting, party site, look no further!

The Banquets of Minnesota is a premier banquet destination, consisting of two exquisite ballrooms loc

04/25/2024

101 days until I am back permanently in Minnesota!
Wedding availability Sept 1 and beyond!
Time is flying!

04/07/2024

I am working hard updating and dusting off my website - where you will find all of my detailed information, referred vendors, reviews, pricing etc... it it always a work in progress and I am looking forward to adding YOUR wedding to my page!
Excited to get back in the game after a 2 year hiatus - family called me to the DC area- I am back in August and booking weddings starting in September.

Custom weddings in Minnesota and beyond!

08/06/2022

I will be on hiatus until August 2024 if you desire an Officiant feel free to reach out I have a couple referrals. Thank you - I am filling my calendar - September 2024 and beyond.

07/08/2022

Becky Carey was always the type of person to try and make everything perfect. When it came to her wedding, this aspect of her personality was no different. For over a year she coordinated with her we…

07/01/2022

What a beautiful testimony of love.

“Something wonderful happened recently. My wonderful husband of 12 years, Bill, told me that he wanted to marry me. Now, as most of you reading this will know, Bill has been living with dementia for 9 years. For the past year or so Bill has been unaware of our relationship, and no longer knows my name. So, when Bill told me that he, ‘Really REALLY liked me and wanted to be with me forever’ - I was really touched. Bill doesn’t use many words now and finds it hard to express himself, but I got lots of kisses and hugs as I accepted his ‘proposal’. It was so lovely. Another memory to treasure. What I wasn’t prepared for was that he’d remember the next day. He wanted to know when we were getting married. This was Thursday, and as I was having my ’close girlfriends’ round on the Saturday, I suggested that was a good day. My daughter Andrea said I needed a dress. Really? ‘Of course’ she said. ‘How else can it be a wedding?’ So, I got a dress that afternoon, expecting to return it unworn. But Bill was still remembering on Friday, so together we bought a special cake from marks, my cousin Lynne gave me flowers for my hair, and Eva planned and prepared renewal of vows with a special bit for Bill, so he felt we were getting married. The next day, with beautiful homemade bunting made by Lynne the day before, a beautiful flower arrangement made by Eva, perfect flowers from Susan for my bouquet, stunning weather all day, and my wonderful family around me, Bill and I got ‘married’ again. It was the most wonderful day. We are so blessed to be supported by family and close friends who love us both and do everything they can to help Bill and I enjoy our lives together. I never dreamt we would ever renew our vows, but we really did. And it was wonderful. Bill was wonderful. And what is even more amazing is that 2 weeks later Bill still thinks he’s just married his new girlfriend and it makes him very happy. Thank you if you’ve made it to the end! Please take from this that you can never assume that just because someone has advanced dementia with all the difficulties that presents, that they can’t still surprise you in the most unlikely ways. Bill has made me very happy yet again.”

Credit: Anne Duncan

07/01/2022

Getting back in the Groove!!!

Join us for networking, collaborate and making industry friends.

06/29/2022

For those following me THANK YOU... I am needing feedback - I am about to pull down my website and REVAMP - but also delve into better ways to utilize this page for content!
Feedback of what you would like to see here would be awesome.
You don't have to be getting married to enjoy a sweet love story, or information about a great venue or service that you could hold ANY sort of event at or a service you could use well into your future.
Thanks! I am really excited to renew my dedication!!
SAME AWESOME PERSON - SAME AWESOME SERVICE -

12/27/2021

Just made NUMEROUS updates and posts on the website... New Ceremony has been penned (Ceremony 7) if you are looking for something fresh - I suppose they are all fresh to you... it was just time to get moving on a new one - and it is a collaboration.
check it out...
www.mnweddingsbycat.com

Custom weddings in Minnesota and beyond!

09/24/2021

Just hitched these 2- Randee & Doug - what an awesome couple - great friends and family - the venue was beautiful! I so loved the tribute table to family overseeing from Heaven - I wish I had seen it with the candles lit! Here’s to years and years of happiness 💜

08/05/2021

Came across this great article - thought I would share.
https://bridesblush.com/trends/brides-wedding-regrets-fb/?utm_source=facebook

A bride's big day never goes completely according to plan. These brides shared the big wedding regrets they have and will never forget.

07/26/2021

If you are here and are interested in my services - please go to my website and send email through there - I don't always get the notifications that you have contacted me in a timely manner!!
www.mnweddingsby.com - If I have missed you - I am so sorry. I haven't decided yet if it isn't user friendly when you set up like this or if it is strictly user error!!