JP explains how he coaches a first time officiant.  A good officiant brings joy and calm, not add to the stress.  The ceremony is not the toast.  Be appropriate.  The emotional gravity of the Vows.

When is it good to elope?  Brides.com blog.  JP has strong feelings about elopement.  Is it the couple's gift to others?  Or is it their escape from others?

The Progressive Wedding: a different location for each segment of the wedding day.  The New York Times Wedding Section.  The interesting story of the MOB who wanted to legitimize her grandchild without a marriage license.

Special Guests: Alex and Lisa Pelling.  2People1Life.com.  Over 70 wedding ceremonies in 65 countries while traveling in a van.  The James Bond, the Zulu, The VooDoo, The Martha Stewart, The Today Show, The Lumpy Brew.  The final, legal wedding.

How to deal with deceitful MOB.  Great story from officiant Lauren Michele-Seals, www.TwoRingsWeddingOfficiant.com.  What do you do if the MOB is hiding the marriage license?  The difference between a wedding and commitment ceremonies.

What happens to people's brains because of a wedding?  JP tells 3 stories.  The praying parents. The MOB who won't attend because she believes no woman should get married.  The Mother of Groom dreams of doing a reading at her son's wedding.

How to prevent bad memories of your wedding ceremony.  Learning from the Academy Awards/Oscars snafu.  Turning lemons into lemonade when something goes wrong.  Looking out for everyone on the team.

Special Guest: Lisa Stoner.  LisaStonerEvents.com. How to have a leather branding ritual during your wedding ceremony.  A twist on Personal Vows.  During the ceremony, have your fiancé read the love letter you wrote.

Valentine's Day!  Clint tells the story of meeting his wife.  Meeting on an airplane.  How to be clear about your spouse-to-be.  She's the One.  Full speed ahead!

Would you have your wedding on a fancy bus?  Ceremonies on a cruise ship.  Is it legal?  Two versions of fantastic renewal of vows.