POETRY: Epithalamium for Weddings!

A wedding poem written in honour of a bride and bridegroom is known as an epithalamium, or epithalamion. According to the Poetic Terminology website, the term is of Greek derivation, composed of epi meaning 'upon' and thalamium meaning 'nuptial chamber'.

In Greek literature, one of the best examples of epithalamium is a work celebrating Menelaus and Helen's marriage in Ancient Greece, known as the 18th Idyll of Theocritus.

Edmund Spenser wrote his famous work Epithalamium was written in honour of his marriage in 1594.  Poet Robert Graves also wrote an epithalamion called A Slice of Wedding Cake.

And now here's a Valentine's Day heart from me to you:

"There's something beating here inside my body and it's called a heart..."

MUSIC: That's All sung by Edie Adams [VIDEO]

lyrics to THAT'S ALL


I can only give you love that lasts forever
And a promise to be near each time you call
And the only heart I own
For you and you alone

That's all
That's all

I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall
And a love whose burning light
Will warm the winter's night

That's all
That's all

There are those I am sure who have told you
They would give you the world for a toy
All I have are these arms to enfold you
[. From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/m/michael-buble-lyrics/that_s-all-lyrics.html .]
And a love even time can't destroy

If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
For now and evermore

That's all
That's all

If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small
Say it's me that you'll adore
For now and evermore

That's all
That's all

Songwriters: Haymes, Bob; Brandt, Alan E.;
© WARNER-TAMERLANE PUBLISHING CORP; MIXED BAG MUSIC INC;

NEWS: H.R. Giger wedding cake!?? SO cool. Geek weddings rule!

i love it when art and love come together...especially when it is art from the premier Swiss artist H.R. Giger, known for his vision of the Alien movies.  this lovely cake example is from JET CITY CAKES, and i found the link courtesy of MAKEZINE.

Need a geek wedding officiant?  Appointments are still available for your Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, Eastern New Year, 8/9/10, August 9, 2010 ceremony!

NEWS: Los Angeles and Orange County Officiant Available for Valentine's Day Weddings...

There is still time to book an officiant for your Valentine's Day wedding!  Inquire now and be married at the Los Angeles or Orange County, California location of your choice, for any available timeslot.  ALL travel, filing of documents and a keepsake copy of your ceremony is included.*  Please ask about our discount program and Donate to Haiti option!

There is only one Clerk-Recorder's office open in Orange County this Sunday.  You can still be married on February 14th, 2010!  If you would like to be married on Valentine's Day, please contact me at A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CEREMONY.

Officiants are also known as a minister, clergy or reverend. Available for your do-it-yourself, DIY, alternative, geek, tech, indie, offbeat, traditional, simple, Asian, African-American, Latino, multicultural, interfaith, out-of-the-box, family blending, same sex, LGBT, remarriage, anniversary, scientific, academic, secular, agnostic, atheist, humanist, spiritual, religious, devout, last-minute, elopement etc. wedding ceremony, home ceremony, backyard ceremony, hotel ceremony, beach ceremony and much, much more.

*Couple must obtain valid marriage license.

VALENTINE'S DAY Weddings 2009

Dear Engaged Couple,
There is still time to plan for your special Valentine's Day wedding ceremony or vow renewal! And this year, Valentine's Day falls on a Saturday...

At any time, if you plan to be married, you must obtain a marriage license from the Clerk-Recorder's office near you. A public marriage license requires at least one witness over the age of 18 in addition to an officiant/minister/clergy person. A confidential marriage license only requires an officiant/minister/clergy person.

If you have any questions, please contact me! i would love to provide you with more information. i am currently booking ceremonies and i am available to create and perform your wedding.

And, even if you do not plan to be married, you can still celebrate your love and declare your commitment to each other in a vow renewal or commitment/life union ceremony.

Thank you,
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http://www.ceremonyceremony.com/
celebrantvenusPLEASE DELETE [AT] gmail.com

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WEDDINGS: Valentine's Day Weddings in Orange County

The courthouse opened early and closed late on this, the busiest day of the year for wedding ceremonies. About 150 couples said their vows and exchanged their rings in civil ceremonies led by one of the county’s deputy commissioners of marriages.

Courtesy of the OC Register.