Should the minister bless the food and the dinner and reception?  Who eats first?  Where does the minister stand for pictures, in the reception line or even at a table?  Does the couple want a blessing of the rings?  Many things that a person does not know about different cultures or faiths unless you as the minister asks. 
 I recently learned this the hard way.  I did not know of culture traditions that happen at a wedding and I did what I would normallly do.  After an apology and forgivenss from the grandmothers all was right.  
I have since started asking this question when I do a consult of the ceremony.  I will then read up on what is expected of me.  Learning is always an ongoing part of life and for me learning a new culture is part of it.  
Something to live by for all.  Keep an open mind about cultures and faiths you may just learn something about yourself and be a better person because of it.  Respect that part of the couple you are marrying for it is their day not yours.  Embrace life you only get one.


Blessings on everyone and have a great, adventurous, fun filled day.
Phillip Boone

I remember back in the day when the wedding party stood at the back of the church and shook hands, hugged, and the sorts at the end of the wedding.  That was the norm.  Now days I believe that is changing some.  After the wedding most couples have the pictures done and at the reception visit each table and greet their guests.  I believe that is the most personal and everyone gets to greet.  Going through a line not everyone knows the brides maids or groomsmen.  Most don't care who they are.  Sorry gals and guys on that one but they don't.  It is still up to the bride and groom what they prefer but as with everything think about the whole party and guests.  

Sorry this one is a day late was getting ready for a wedding on Friday.

Blessings to all.  Happy Summer

Where do I open the can of worms on this one?  Opinions about this subject are plentiful.  No matter where your views are on this one subject all I ask is to be respectful enough to listen to the other person.
I myself have had arguements with myself on this one.  I am more accepting of it but, I have to call them civil unions to make it ok with me.  I am a work in progress myself.  I hope this helps others as well.
Where to start, where to start?  Let's get down to basics.  ANYONE that gets married in America is entering into a civil union.  Everyone goes to a civil office and fills out a civil piece of paper and turns it into a civil employee to be filed in a civil office to go on civil record.  Now in my opinion a marriage happens when two people give of themselves one to another, forsaking all others and making a commitment that no matter what happens they will stay together.  The couple forms a bond of heart, mind, body and soul. Supporting one another even when the road gets rocky.  That is a marriage.  
There are many people out there in the world as leaders in the political arena that are stating that the only marriage is a traditional one.  They are on their second, third and even fourth marriage.  I guess they love it so much they are wanting to share with everyone.  I find this hypocritical on their behalves.  Most of these marriages have ended with someone in the partnership having an affair with someone else.  I don't see how the LGBT community is destroying that marriage unless one of the partners is having an affair with the same sex.  Still as a group it is not the fault of the LGBT community.  It is still the fault of the partner who is having the affair.  I have seen in Utah and other areas of the country where married to three or more wives is a perfectly fine way of living.  There are even TV shows about how wonderful it all is.  No one is complaining about that being wrong.  I keep hearing the Chrisian values are being thrown under the rug.  I have read in my Bible that Jesus, the Christ, states love one another.  Don't judge.  He who is without sin let cast the first stone.  Pick the plank out of your eye before helping your neighbor with a splinter.  Is it not true that what goes on between God and a person is between those two and no others? 
Will this ever be resolved?  I think down the road it will be.  I see daily where states are voting as a majority to allow same sex marriages and I see where others are in court fighting to the end and losing.  What will be will be.  Let happiness happen.  Let there be a loving, caring community that shows love to one another.  Work hand and hand and see what God will grant us all.  
I am still honored to be asked to join a LGBT couple.  Love has no boundries.  

Blessings,
Phillip Boone
Minister 

This will set a few people off.  Tips!!  Wow, where did the act of giving a tip go.  When people book a cruise I realize TIPS are included now.  When you eat at a restaurant you are supposed to leave a tip.  It has gotten to a point that the restaurants now include a tip for parties of 6 or more.  Hotels, order room service tip is included.  
People are getting paid for a service that they are performing I agree, but these people are not getting a full wage either.  They depend on tips to help make wage.  They listen to us complain, order stupid items, clean up our spilled messes and make sure we get our food on time.  Why not give at least 18% as a tip?  
Now on to the tips of other service personal.   Caterers, DJ's, Officiants, floral people and that planner you just hired. (He/she may already include one in the fee.)  These people may have a set fee that you are getting charged but most go above and beyond what is expected of them to do the work you ask for.  In a funeral contract through a funeral home you get charged a $100.00 tip for the minister on top of what you will pay for the service.  Most of the work these people do is up front and out of site of the guests and wedding party, as it should be.  Many hours are put into getting things just right for your day.  I realize that the officiant will only talk for about 15 minutes of the time and that is the reason everyone is there but work went into that 15 minutes no one will ever see.  Same with the caterer.  Just an hour or so and gone but many hours before hand.  
In wrapping up I just have to say.  Remember the work people put into your day and try to remember the ettiquete of tipping.  Your day will go so much smoother.  Tip your wait staff as well.  Most only work for 3.15 an hour.