Savvy Resources
- What Do You Want in Your Marriage? Questions You May Get From Clergy
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When you meet with the person who will officiate at your ceremony, he or she will ask you questions designed to help you think through what it means to commit yourself to a life with another person.
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SAVE TO MY ARTICLES - The Vows of a Lifetime … In Your Own Words
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You’re creative, you’re one-of-a-kind, you’re in love. And you’re anything but traditional. But you’ll be making promises to your beloved very soon and those vows are — well — traditional.
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SAVE TO MY ARTICLES - The Best You! Fabulous Hair and Makeup Tips
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It’s the day you’ve waited for all your life — or at least since the proposal — and, of course, you want to look your best.
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SAVE TO MY ARTICLES - Making It Legal. How to Get a Marriage License in the Carolinas
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Before you can say “I do” in North Carolina, the state must say “You may,” by issuing a marriage license to you and the one you love.
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Savvy Q
- Just Breathe …Make Time to Pamper Yourself
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SAVE TO MY ARTICLES - What Can a Seasoned Planner Do for You? (You’ll Like the Answer!)
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If you have the time, you can learn to navigate the waters of planning your wedding on your own. However, there are many things a seasoned planner can do for you that will make for much smoother sailing. A full-service wedding planner will not only save you time, but can eliminate a lot of stress.
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SAVE TO MY ARTICLES - I'm the groom, what's my role in the wedding planning?
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Grooms, it’s time to divide and conquer! Self-imposed deadlines work well, especially when you eat this elephant one bite at a time. Without a doubt, things will pop up every once in a while to add to your list. Let this just serve as your first foray into Marriage 101: Shared Responsibilities.
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Rev. Rebecca Nagy/Weddings from the Heart
What kind of ceremony do you imagine having?
This is one of the first questions you will discuss with Reverend Rebecca A. Nagy, a non-denominational, interfaith minister, who has performed nearly 1800 ceremonies over the last 12 years. “Do you want a ceremony that reflects your faith tradition, or something that’s spiritual but not overly religious, maybe a little of both, or something in-between?” This is only one of the first questions you Reverend Nagy will be interested in as she learns about you when you meet with her to talk about the most important day of your life.
Whether you choose a traditional, religious, interfaith, or civil service, she believes your ceremony should reflect your personality and style. Reverend Nagy says, “You can gain such insight into the hearts of a couple by listening to them tell their story --- it’s always exciting, and I value each couple’s uniqueness.”
The crafting of your ceremony begins before you meet with Rev. Nagy with a few questions she emails to you to ponder and talk about at your next meeting. Then you’ll discuss other options – do you want a Commemorative Candle? A Unity Candle? Another ritual from your faith or culture? She also has numerous vow and reading ideas to make it as stress free as possible! And relax – you don’t have to memorize anything!
“I think what has surprised me the most over the years has been the anniversary cards and emails that I get from the couples that I have married the year before! They tell me how, on their anniversary they have pulled out the copy of their ceremony and cried and laughed all over again while eating that frozen bit of wedding cake. That’s when I know that I’ve made some contribution to the start of their lives, and feel truly blessed.”
It’s not a surprise that she is considered one of the top wedding officiates in the Southeast.
Graduating from Sancta Sophia Seminary and earning a lifetime ordination through the International Council of Community Churches, Reverend Rebecca A. Nagy also holds the titles of professional speaker and published author, being a member or the National Speaker’s Association, the International Women’s Writer’s Guild, and maintains close connection with the wedding world as a board member of the National Association of Catering Executives – Charlotte Chapter.
Reverend Nagy explains, “I love what I do, and I look forward to meeting each new couple and putting together a ceremony for them that will be deeply meaningful and everything they dreamed it would be.”
Call her today for your COMPLIMENTARY consultation! 704-588-4623