Vows by Valerie - Wedding Officiant

07/26/2024

What I love most about wedding officiating - meeting the most fantastic people!

I wish this amazing couple all the best in their future together.🥰

Cheers to the newlyweds 🥂

07/20/2024

It was a beautiful day for this wonderful couple to renew their vows 🥰

Cheers to 10 years - and many, many more 🥂

07/11/2024

FYI Brides!

Heads up future Brides 💕
The price of stamps goes up 5 cents on July 14th.

07/01/2024

July wedding legalities from Vows by Valerie - Wedding Officiant

July, we celebrate America’s freedom and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence which provides the legal and governmental framework for the United States. This is a good month to talk about the legalities of marriages in Ohio.

Although not romantic, a marriage is a verbal contract between the couple and the state. The state is a party to the contract because, under its laws, the couple has certain obligations and responsibilities to each other, children, and to Ohio.

The “contract” is the marriage license which can be obtained at the county in which, at least, one member of the couple lives. The marriage license is valid for 60 days from issuance and the officiant has 30 days after the solemnizing the marriage to return to the court. (see county Probate court phone numbers below)

It is important to make sure the officiant you choose is registered with the Ohio Secretary of State. In addition, the marriage ceremony must have a "Declaration of Intent" and "Pronouncement" to fulfill legal requirements.

Whether a Simply “I do” or a big celebration hiring a professional will ensure all your marriage legalities are met. A good officiant (pick me!) will cover the legalities with elegance and grace through thoughtful wording of your ceremony.

If July graces you with a proposal, I would love to be considered as your wedding officiant.

Looking to get married in July, I have openings!

It’s your wedding day. Hire a professional. Little details make a difference. www.vowsbyvalerie.com

Have a safe and freedom filled July.

My wedding helper. Girl dog. Cutest photo bomber.

06/16/2024

June Wedding talk from Vows by Valerie - Wedding Officiant

June marks summertime. Gardens are growing and colorful blooms are everywhere. Let’s talk bouquets!

History tells us the original reason a bride carried florals was to ward off evil spirits and bad luck, along with the beautiful fragrance.

Any size wedding can incorporate flowers. DIY bouquets, large and small, can provide a bright and elegant design for a wedding day.

To make a bouquet – think seasonal. Look around your garden (or a friends!) and see what is blooming. Farmers markets and local florists are a great local source for flowers. Consider how you want the bouquet to look: tight or a bit more whimsical, such as cascading bouquet.

Once you have your flowers, strip the leaves off the bottom half of the stems and snip to desired size. Arrange your bouquet! I find arranging in a vase to get the desired look is helpful.

Last step add ribbon, bows, jewels or even a blue flower for your something blue!

Place your bouquet in water until it is time to say “I do”.

Looking to get married in June, I have openings!

It’s your wedding day. Hire a professional. Little details make a difference. www.vowsbyvalerie.com

Have a safe and flower filled June.

My wedding helper. Girl dog. Cutest photo bomber.

06/01/2024

A beautiful day for a beautiful couple who never stopped smiling at each other 🥰

All the best to the newlyweds 🥂

05/16/2024

For the couple who preferred a private wedding 💕🍾

Simply "I do" first kiss .... with amazing graphics (BIG TY to Trish Catalano ) 😘

Congratulations to the new Mr. & Mrs 🥂

05/11/2024

Enjoyed celebrating mothers day with Marlene Orenich crafting and drinking wine.

The flower boquets were fun to craft, but the pomegranate wine 🤩

Thank you Amys Arbors for hosting great event🪻🌷🌺

We will be talking more about boquets in June 💐

05/06/2024

May Wedding talk from Vows by Valerie - Wedding Officiant

I was married 13 years ago, saying “I do” in a pair of jeans, in a gazebo in the woods, my dogs acting as best man and maid of honor. My ceremony was intimate consisting of me, my husband and our wedding officiant. Whenever I think of my wedding ceremony, I smile. The officiant’s simple, elegant ceremony made my wedding day memorable. Although I can’t remember every word said, I can remember the way I felt. My small, easy ceremony was fitting for me and my husband.

Perhaps, like my wedding, a Simply “I do” is for you. Just the three of us capturing your vow and commitment. People need to get married for a myriad of reasons. Life events happen in which a marriage may need to be expedited or spontaneous. That’s where I come in. I am here. I am local.

The best part of an elopement – they can take place anywhere! Walking my dog around Brunswick Lake, my eyes are regularly drawn to various locations which offer a breathtaking view to simply say “I do”.

Looking to get married in May, I have openings!

It’s your wedding day. Hire a professional. Little details make a difference. www.vowsbyvalerie.com

Have a safe and sunshine filled May.

My wedding helper. Girl dog. Cutest photo bomber.

04/14/2024

April wedding fun from Vows by Valerie - Wedding Officiant

April is notorious for showers, but don’t let rain ruin your wedding day!

Thanks to Hindu tradition, rain on your wedding day is lucky. A wet knot is very challenging to untie; therefore “tying the knot” on a rainy day signifies your marriage will not unravel.

Whether in your own backyard or an elaborate venue, feeling prepared can ease wedding day stress.

Tips:
• Ensure that your venue has an indoor/covered option
• Home based weddings, have inside ceremony and seating plan prepared
• Have umbrellas on standby, even if just walking across a sidewalk!
• Account extra time for travel, photos and guests to arrive
• Use the weather as reason to cuddle up – makes for romantic for wedding day photos!

Sunshine or raindrops, embrace the weather! The true reason you’re getting married is because you love each other and want to celebrate that love with family and friends.

If April graces you with a proposal, I propose to be considered as your wedding officiant!

Looking to get married in April, I have openings!

It’s your wedding day. Hire a professional. Little details make a difference. www.vowsbyvalerie.com

Have a safe and love filled April.

My wedding helper. Girl dog. Cutest photo bomber.

04/06/2024

It was a crisp one today, but the sun was shining on the newlyweds 💕

All the best to the new Mr. & Mrs. 🥂

03/31/2024

Wishing everyone a happy Easter with plenty of love and laughs 🐰🥰

03/15/2024

Today I get to celebrate my wedding day 💕

Over the years we gained more grey hair, wrinkles and body aches, but celebrating our anniversary never gets old.

"We're still having fun and your still the one"

Cheers to 13 years 🍻

03/12/2024

Bridal Resale at Amys Arbors this Saturday!

Sneak peek 👀

03/08/2024

The sun came out just in time to shine on the beautiful new Mr. & Mrs. 💕

All the best to the newlyweds 🥂

03/07/2024

March Wedding fun from Vows by Valerie - Wedding Officiant

Weddings are filled with tradition. One of the oldest, based on an Old English rhyme dating back to 19th-century Lancashire, refers to things a bride should have on her wedding day.

“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue”

Whether an elopement or big celebration, here are ways to incorporate this tradition into your wedding day:

Something old: represents a tie to the past.

Consider an old love song as your wedding day track

Something new: signifies hope and optimism for the future.

This one can be free with your new name – let your wedding day be the first time you write out your new name! Sign a wedding invite or special stationery and frame it. How cute!

Something borrowed: borrow from a happily married friend or relative; the tradition is the happiness will transfer over and remain with the couple for years to come.

Borrow a hair accessory! Think clips, hairpins, ribbons, even a simple bobby pin placed anywhere.
*Start a new ritual with friends where everyone wears the piece on their wedding day.

Something blue: deemed the color of love, purity and faithfulness.

SHOES! heels, sandals, tennis shoes, slippers or simply paint your toes blue!

*Sixpence in her shoe was left off intentionally, but feel free to put one in your blue shoe!

If March graces you with a proposal, I would love to be considered as your wedding officiant.

Looking to get married in March, I have openings!

It’s your wedding day. Hire a professional. Little details make a difference. www.vowsbyvalerie.com

Have a safe and shamrock filled March.

My wedding helper. Girl dog. Cutest photo bomber.

02/26/2024

Blown away by the ❤️ from Medina County Lifestyle

Are you recently engaged? First off, congratulations! 💖 Secondly, it’s time to start thinking about who you want to officiate your wedding!

Whether your wedding day is simply for two, or for a gathering, large or small, we recommend Vows by Valerie. Valerie Hazlett is a Medina County local with a passion for writing and making your day special.

Learn more about Vows by Valerie in our article “Marrying Medina County” in our February issue.

P.S. Valerie offers vow renewal services too!

02/24/2024

A beautiful day for a beautiful couple 💕

All the best to the newlyweds 🥂

02/20/2024

Locally owned female businesses looking for an opportunity to advertise ........Medina County Lifestyle 👀

02/18/2024

What a great day at the Bridal Open House. I love spending an afternoon meeting new brides (and grooms!) and talking wedding 💕

Amys Arbors easily one of my favorite venue spaces and owners. Those desserts🤩

Local small business women supporting each other! 🥰

02/14/2024

Happy Valentine's Day!

On this day of love, it is not about what you "get", rather the love you share with everyone. 💕

Have a wonderful day 💌

02/11/2024

Oh goodness, I hope I'm not booked!

This superbowl I'm cheering for love 😃💕

01/30/2024

Honored to have my wedding officiant business featured in the Medina County Lifestyle love/local issue.

01/25/2024

Check out the Today's Bride Show at the IX center this weekend 💍

Such a fun event to get ideas, meet vendors, grab bags and goodies!

After all the fun - relax with a glass of wine and browse all the great information in the 2024 Today's Bride Magazine!

Congrats to all the 2024 brides!

https://todaysbride.com/ohio-vendors/ceremony-sites-officiants/

Join Ohio's largest wedding show on January 27th & 28th, 2024 at the I-X Center in Cleveland! Enjoy an unforgettable day filled with inspiration, e...

01/02/2024

Happy New Year to the newly engaged couples! This is not a sales pitch, but a pro-tip as you start your wedding planning.

As you choose skilled vendors for your wedding day, don’t sell the ceremony short. Give your wedding the gift of a seasoned wedding officiant.

Think about it, many friends will take pictures at your wedding, but you will hire a professional photographer. Why? Because a professional makes a difference.

Your special day deserves the expertise provided by those with experience, including a practiced officiant.

To learn more about how a professional officiant makes a difference, check out the December 2023 Medina County CityLife.

Give Your Wedding the Gift of a Professional Officiant The Little Details Make a Big Difference