Liz Rae & Co

06/28/2024

I'm a strong believer that signing the marriage license during your wedding ceremony is a great unity ceremony.

What's more final than signing your legal paperwork?? Nothing, literally, nothing.

The best part is that it's easy AND gives you a chance to breathe a little during your ceremony without having to look at everyone else there.

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Couple: Abbie and Tim⁠
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06/27/2024

One of my favorite moments during a wedding ceremony is the hugging of family. And if you don't have family at your wedding, hug your friends!

This moment means so much because it gives everyone a chance to breathe and take in the moment before the rush of the whole day begins. So give out those hugs!!!

Couple: Jackie + Victor⁠
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06/26/2024

I stumbled upon this little gem of a photo recently and it caught my eye for two reason:

1. It’s Mark! If you haven’t had the joys of getting to know Mark, you’re truly missing out. He’s a great guy who has been to a long list of breweries in Minnesota who also casually does poetry marathons here and there.

2. He has a Snoopy tie!!! How did I never notice this?! Mark, what other ties do you have over there??

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06/26/2024

There’s not much you can count on in life, but you CAN count on Vincent giving a funny face if you snag a photo of him walking down the aisle. 😂

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06/24/2024

It’s Pride Month, and I haven’t said anything about it, I know. :(

It wasn’t intentional! However, this year, I’ve been intentionally spending more time with my family and friends, many of those who belong to the LGBTQ community.

Something I’ve realized this month is just how lucky any of us are, no matter how we identify, to find someone that we want to spend the rest of our lives with. Have you seen the dating pool out there? There’s a reason I got a dog.

So to have someone you respect, someone who loves you purely, and someone who enjoys your company as much as you enjoy theirs, is truly a unique element of life that we don’t get to celebrate often. And when we do, weddings remind us of just how lucky we are to feel this kind of way towards a human.

Couple: Steve and Israel
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06/15/2024

06/13/2024

It's easy to forget to hug your partner's family when they come down the aisle.

An easy way to remember is to ask your officiant to guide you when it's that time to give out the hugs/handshakes! If you haven't hired us (but why?), ask your officiant to write in a small reminder at the top of the ceremony so they don't forget!

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05/22/2024

I SWEAR I'M NOT THIS SHORT!!!!

A couple of weeks ago, I was laughing with about this one wedding in which, heels in my bag, I made the mistake of wearing flats after a downpour in Brooklyn.

I have since learned that if the couple are both above 6'3", to never, ever wear flats, regardless of weather, and keep those heels on! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Alex and Jim, besides your height, thanks for being a truly memorable couple. I still think about our coffee shop meetup often!

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05/21/2024

I know we normally post wedding ceremony photos, but I NEEDED to share this epic shot of Aaron taking a drink. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Couple: Aaron and
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05/20/2024

Oh hey there!

After a much needed social media break, I'm back kicking off wedding season!

But really, what is wedding season nowadays? Because we've got weddings year round which also means endless fashion choices, too.

I'm still in love with Dena, Ryan, and their little one's fashion at this elopement. Someone find me their daughter's jacket! I want to wear it to a wedding!

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04/12/2024

I debate whether or not to voice my opinions on AI writing because there are so many benefits to it. (And a lot of loud voices, too.)

But when it’s NOT beneficial is when people pass paid work as their own even though it’s painfully obvious it’s been written by AI.

Finding transparency in the wedding industry is already hard enough, but officiants passing work written by AI as their original piece makes it even harder.

Seeing this announcement by Medium is a huge, huge step for us writers who have worked years to craft intelligent, meaningful work. We’ve already been fighting a battle for the last year to prevent our works from being used to train AIs. Preventing others from profiting off it at is a one step closer. (Thank you Medium!)

I’d also like to share that we never, ever use AI to write your wedding ceremony. All of our work comes from our genuine interactions with each of you and the craft that goes into translating those interactions as your ceremony (and a lot of late night diet cokes).

Anywho, that’s my two cents on AI, for the first and maybe last time publicly. 🤣🤣

04/02/2024

A client recently asked me if I'd be willing to bring my dog-child, Bella, to their wedding.

In case anyone else is curious, my little angel IS available for weddings and loves people. She also loves bar hopping and being the life of the party. 😂

03/29/2024

Throwback to Nate and Quinn's wedding because Spring is here and I am READY for leafy greens and pops of bold color! Bring on the wedding ceremony fun!

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03/28/2024

If I had to show what it was like to work with Sally and Jason, I would say it was like Jason's laugh here - A GREAT TIME!

Did we work on writing a ceremony during our time together? Yes, but more importantly, we basically spent the whole month of July laughing over Zoom. 😂😂😂 If I have laugh lines when I'm older, you know which couple helped shape those!1

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03/27/2024

This might be my favorite Jewish glass-breaking action shot EVER! The pure excitement for shattering that glass! 😂

If you want to easily blend some Jewish rituals into your ceremony, the glass-breaking is obviously a favorite of ours. And don't worry if you don't break the glass the first time - that means you'll have to have loads of fun stomping on it again!

Couple: Jackie + Victor⁠
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03/26/2024

Raise your hand if you've had your wedding officiated by Sam! 🤚🤚🤚

I swear, Sam is the nicest being out there who is way too humble about the impact she has. I've been lucky to have worked with her for four (or five?) years now, and it doesn't feel long enough!

If you're working with her for your upcoming wedding ceremony, get ready for lots of giggles, lots of fun, and LOTS of memories shared!

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03/26/2024

WHERE'S THE OFFICIANT, KELLY?!?!?! 🧐🧐🧐🧐

With very little space to jump out of the way for the kiss, Kelly is SORORITY SQUATTING behind Alexa and Nate! 😂😂😂 She's there - you just can't see her!

And that's why it helps to hire a professional officiant. We will, literally, do whatever we need to during the ceremony for you to have the BEST ceremony and photos!

Couple: Alexa and Nate
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03/19/2024

You enter into your marriage together, so why walk into your wedding ceremony separate?

I LOVED how Courtney and Oscar chose to walk into their wedding ceremony side by side. It was easy, simple, and significant.

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