Journal

David Narciso 5/15/10 David Narciso 5/15/10

Jamie & Jason at North Bank Park Pavilion

Jamie and Jason were just married at North Bank Park Pavilion. It was an awesome wedding and ceremony. I took this photo with my phone! There was a lot of love felt at this wedding and a great crowd of family, friends, and guests was present.

I hope to have more shots soon from the real photographers! I will be sure to post some and talk more about their wedding when I do.

David Narciso 5/13/10 David Narciso 5/13/10

Wedding on the water!

"It is my pleasure to present... Angelica and Luis!"

This was a fun wedding over the waters of Hoover Reservoir this past weekend. They were a great group of friends, family, and guests. I really enjoyed officiating their wedding. It was a little cool and windy, but nobody seemed to mind.

David Narciso 5/2/10 David Narciso 5/2/10

wedding venues - Heritage Golf Club

Outdoor weddings can be such a beautiful experience. I met with Jody Meyer, Sales and Catering Director, the other day at Heritage Golf Club in Hilliard. We went outside to see the layout for ceremonies and do some planning. The day was splendid...virtually cloudless and therefore, a lot of sun. That is why our eyes are squinting! I will be officiating for several weddings at Heritage this year and have already completed one, which went very well.

There can be a great deal that goes into a successful outdoor ceremony, coordination among all parties involved as well as weather considerations can make it a challenge. Jody does a fantastic job and has a friendly demeanor that enhances her professionalism and extraordinary attention to details.

In this photo you can see some of the natural beauty at Heritage behind Jody and me. I can't remember exactly what we were discussing here. I was joking with my photographer, Rebekah, posing the idea that I had discovered a wedding ring under my feet from a previous ceremony!

I use a simple technique in my ceremonies to keep the rings from being accidentally dropped. By placing your left hand on top of your right and cupping it, the ring can be placed safely in the palm of your hand where you can easily grasp it with the fingers of your right hand, to then be place upon the ring finger of your bride or groom. If you are left handed, reverse the order and place your right hand on top of your left.

Michelle Garber is the receptionist at Heritage. She took a few minutes out of her busy day to visit. I will be officiating her ceremony later this month and I expect it to be a very beautiful wedding. Again, you can see some of the beauty of Heritage, and it is even moreso now that some time has passed since this I was there.

Michelle will be having an outdoor wedding. As part of her personalized ceremony we will be incorporating the sand ceremony. Some couples prefer the unity candle and also use the rose ceremony...yet using sand is becoming more and more popular. The bride and groom will each have sand of a different color. I like them to start with creating a layered effect (reflecting their individuality) and then blending into a new color to symbolize their union as one in marriage. Children can be part of the blending of the sands also, with their own unique color. This can be a very nice way to make them feel included in the wedding.

It was a lot of fun visiting Heritage with Jody and Michelle. As you can see, the landscape is fabulous. I recommend Heritage as a great place for weddings, events, and don't forget....golf too. You can contact Jody at 614-684-7112 or by email at jmeyer@heritage.com.

David Narciso 4/6/10 David Narciso 4/6/10

Shawn and Mandy’s wedding at Darby House

I had a great time officiating Mandy and Shawn’s wedding at Darby House. I now have a few photos to share. Here Shawn and I are reviewing the ceremony. I wanted him to feel at ease so we took some time to go over a few key points together.

Here we are waiting for the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and of course, the bride! You can see the snow through the windows. Don’t forget that just a few short weeks ago here in Central Ohio we had a lot of snow. Some say it was the snowiest February in 100 years! How many of us are glad for Spring weather now?

Taking the vows. This is always a very special moment in the ceremony, one I am so often honored and privileged to be a part of. Shawn and Mandy, I wish you many long years of happiness and joy in your new life together!

All photographs in this entry courtesy of Joysong Photography.

David Narciso 3/9/10 David Narciso 3/9/10

Priscila & Brett Personalize their ceremony

Sometimes the only words that are fitting are words directly from the heart. Priscila & Brett added a depth of heart and soul to their ceremony that could be felt by those present. Let's listen in to their love for each other as we take a glimpse of their ceremony together...

Brett to Priscila: "I remember a trip we took to San Francisco in Dec of 2007. We were down by city hall walking and exploring the city, and there was a moment, where I looked at her and felt that she was so beautiful. But the feeling was way beyond the physical beauty - it was like I was seeing all her warmth, positive outlook, intelligence, unselfish and giving nature… all of her was coming through in her eyes, sparkling and aware."

Priscila to Brett: "I first loved Brett as a talented, beautiful musician many, many years ago. Then I really felt in love with him when we started dating everyday and I got to feel his heart, soul and his great spirits. Our relationship is fascinating to me from many angles. He brings the best out of me, and I'm so thankful to him for that."

"Brett is super sensitive, caring and nurturing. He is loving and loyal, protective and crazy sweet, an incredible talent and a giver to mankind."

Thanks Priscila and Brett for your permission to share these words. May your friendship and love continue to grow and prosper.

Your own words for each other can add more than any words from a book. Give it a try, it may be just right for you.