2009.01.05 14:46:20

jayblake

As I was contemplating what I would talk about today, something came to me, it was a reading that was read on several occasions throughout this last year - and can I find it online?  Not a chance, or at least not yet.  Watch this space would be my suggestion as I will get the dvd out, find the reading and blog on that later I am sure.

However while trawling through I realised the importance of readings, just so long as the day is captured on film that is, as it presents a keynote to the wedding going forward.  Now what I was going to share did not fit that category - was more amusing than anything, however I did come across this and so share it with you

Chapter One of One Thousand
By O.J.Preston

For two people this dawn brought on a magical day
Now husband and wife they head on their way
As a boat setting sail may their journey begin
With calmest of waters, most helpful of wind
And if they should stumble upon turbulent sea
May it pass them unharming – leave them be.

For here are two people whom love has well bitten
Here opens their book which has yet to be written
As the first page unfolds and their life inks its path
May it write a true story where forever love lasts
Let their journey be happy till death do they part
Of one thousand chapters may this be the start.

I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, One of the joys of working in the wedding industry - it does not make your marriage perfect, but it challenges it most weeks & gives new insights and guides you on the path!  Have a great first week back at work for those of you who are.

Jay

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2009.01.02 11:54:44

jayblake

It struck me this morning, here we are in the middle, lets hope nearer the end than the middle but world finance and politics really is not my bag and I could talk forever about the benefits of not watching, listening to or reading the news! Anyway so many people are concerned about keeping the costs down and so often one area which "makes sence" is to remove the video services from the list of must haves at your wedding.

Now ok, I accept I am in the business and would therefore be expected to plead the case, but seriously folks!  Here I am thinking about my wedding day and how much I can remember.  Yes some of the big things I remember clearly, but is it the big things which make the day?  Actually when I watch the films we create and our clients have mentioned it to us in the past. Its once you have watched it several times, that your eyes draw away from your own faces, those of the bride and groom to those of the people around you.  To their reactions to what is going on.  To their words of wisdom during the speeches, to the personal messages which they have been kind enough to leave.

The memories of your  day will last you through untll your 50th wedding aniversary and beyond, and on that basis would cost you as little as £2.50 a month or £30 a year, and what can you get these days for £30? So lets look again at the cost of things, when we are considering memories.

One final thing, we are very serious about memories, we are currently looking at creating new products, for families to be able to create time capsules while enjoying a special day out at a major london attraction.  We are talking to people about helping to preserve memories for those who's memories may not be what they once were and want to be able to record them for posterity.  If any of this strikes a chord please do get in touch.

So have a great day, if it's your first working day off, enjoy it and have a great weekend

Jay

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