11/09/2025
What I Love About Officiating Weddings, Dream Wedding Edition, Part 2
I don’t even know where to start, so the only way to do this is to get a little more personal than I typically do.
My favorite childhood Christmas memories were made at my Great Aunt’s house with people we saw once a year. That didn’t matter though - it was about the warmth and magic they created. The black footsteps on the floor leading to the fireplace, the red velvet cake that reminded me of Santa’s attire, the Christmas sweaters and laughter from the adults, the room where all of us kids played even if we didn’t know each other all that well, and the tinsel on the tree that sparkled like the hair of my favorite celebrities of the decade.
As a parent I’ve attempted to create magic for my own children with our own traditions, and I would like to think I did an okay job, even when we didn’t have much. But there was always a little something missing and I couldn’t ever put my finger on it…until yesterday at this wedding.
🫶Cassidy and Dom give so much to their community; through their Pet Care business, the year long Christmas lights on their house (lights = joy for many), and the generosity they showed to each and every guest and vendor was unmatched. Everyone was buzzing with the tiny little details that helped create the absolute ✨ magic ✨ for all of us.
So what have I been missing this whole time?
🎄I’ve spent nearly 26 years trying to keep the magic alive for everyone else, I’ve forgotten to feel it myself. 🎄
These two will never be able to comprehend the gift they gave to ME by allowing me the honor of not only officiating their insanely fun ceremony, but by encouraging me (a lot) to bring my husband and enjoy the reception as well.
Congratulations to Cassidy and Dominic!! ❤️💚