Wedding Bell Blues Isn’t Her Something Blue – By Dr. Linda Wainwright Trott – Celebrity Wedding Officiator

Between Adoring Love & Frustrated Lament 
This Singer Fluctuated

United States – September 26, 2013 - “Bill, I love you so, I always will…..through your compassion eyes of gray…” It was the 1960’s, and these words, strikingly belted out by songstress Marilyn McCoo, climbed to the top of the music charts.  “Am I ever going to see my wedding day…Oh, come on Bill!”   Back in that day, bopping along, either singing or humming during class changes throughout high school hallways every where, were young starry – eyed girls. From the Ed Sullivan show, and then into countless wedding chapels, this was to become every bride’s song -"Kisses and love won't carry me til you marry me Bill"…. The song title “Wedding Bell Blues”.

“The 5th Dimension” (a musical group), recorded “Wedding Bell Blues” (1969) when band members Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. were engaged. So, the "Marry me Bill" theme was certainly true to life. But, Davis isn't the song’s real "Bill." This music was written by 18 year old Laura Nyro. So, who was “Bill”? It was "Bill Carter," an actor who was having an affair with the jazz singer Helen Merrill.  Laura Nyro was related to Ms. Merrill by marriage.

Note: The Younger reader might remember the Wedding Bell Blues version of Jayma Mays, and her character Emma Pillsbury on the FOX television show Glee in the song's featured episode “Yes/No”.

But, Long Before 1969, Women Talked About “Blue” Too

Hundreds of years separate the 1969’s “Wedding Bell Blues” bitter- sweet saga from the tender symbolism of an English woman’s “Wedding Bell Blue”.  Not related at all, is one “blue” to another “blue”.  With the English custom of “Something Blue” are its companions “Old, New, Borrowed, and A Sixpence in the Bride’s Shoe.” – (“Sixpence” is an old form of British coinage). - Each selected item has its succinctly punctuated wedding symbolisms.

This bridal tradition of “Something Blue” comes from an Old English rhyme ("Something Olde, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, A Sixpence in your Shoe").  Each “Something” is an object added to the wedding outfit or, to be carried with the bride as wedding day good luck charms.  Something old represents continuity; something new offers optimism for the future; something borrowed emblems borrowed happiness; something blue stands for purity, love, and fidelity; and a sixpence in your shoe is a wish for good fortune and prosperity.

Do You Want To Bring This British “Blue” Custom 

Louis Vittan "Blue" Wedding Shoes
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Into Your Wedding?

For some brides, a bit of history rings genuine. - Whether, due to ethnic identification or fascination, or resultant of family tradition. Showing off your sentimental choices is something that brides or their mothers do not often think about. As a bride what is significant to you, and why, is not always noted by wedding day others. But, do announce the traditions, as guest may find added enjoyment in your selection of meaningful things, such as “Something Blue”.  It will educate, make it interesting, give them something to discuss with others, and by “passing it on” bring added value to another’s future wedding planning.



Award Winning Photographer, Leslie adds her idea, "While 'something blue' is typically interpreted as a lace hankie, piece of jewelry, or a family heirloom, this stunning bride, Kelly, made 'something blue' her gown. Not for everyone to be sure, but it matched her sapphire wedding ring and beautiful blue eyes. "  www.ClickChicksPhotography.com

Some Ways A Bride Brings in “Blue”...

Bridal…..

1.  Blue Shoes – Featured – Louis Vittan

2. Blue Hair or Jewelry Accessories – Rachael at Heirlooms Ever After - suggested 

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“Why not incorporate some Aqua Marine, Blue Topaz or blue hues of Swarovskis into your accessories!” Rachael

3. Trendy Blue Stockings or Blue Undergarments

4.  Floral Bouquet & Its Adornments – Blue pearls or rhinestones or ribbons, etc.

5.  Blue Bubbles Blown Down Wedding Aisle Preceding Bride’s Entrance

6. Blue Sign Announcing Brides Entrance or Signage With Words Written In Blue Chalk – Carried by younger children, e.g.  “Uncle Brian, Here Comes Your Bride!”

7. Blue Nail or Toe Polish

8. Body Art - Permanent or Temporary - Small Blue Tattooed Wedding Day Image

9. A "Bluish" Coloured Custom Blended Perfume 

10. Blue Pedestals for Ceremony Altar Flowers

11. Blue Bow Ties on Groom & Groomsman

12. Blue Candles

13. Blue Wedding Get-Away Pick Up Truck

14. Blue Wedding Bells Rung Down Wedding Aisle - Announcing The Bride

16.  As our list is growing, please contribute your suggestions at www.facebook.com/legallymarried or on this blog’s article’s comments.

Facebook Discussion of "Something Blue" Dr. Linda Officiated Real Housewives of Orange County Wedding of Tamra and Eddie Bravo T.V. on June 15th 2013

Recently, after my Bravo T.V. wedding ceremony for The Reality Show - The Real Housewives of Orange County Tamra & Eddie, I received a number of compliments regarding the kindness and grace in my voice and in my deportment. Also, that these traits are not ones manufactured. The command of th wedding ceremony showed knowledge and experience. Wedding or Celebrations Manners, along with acquired knowledge and experience are more much more than "have to", they are public expressions of what a person values, and who they are or want to become. info@theclergynetwork.com - www.facebook.com/legallymarried - blog.theclergynetwork.com - www.pinterest.com/livingfestive 

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Wedding Manners Matter - By Celebrity Wedding Officiator - The Real Housewives of Orange County Wedding Tamra & Eddie - Dr. Linda

"Wedding Manners" - Whether a wedding professional, bride, groom or bridal party member.....No matter what beliefs, ethnic or religious background, certainly, good social manners matter at public celebrations. If they didn't, there wouldn't be such a thing as "Social Etiquette".  - Every generation has them. The rules themselves are standards motivated by respect for others. The demise of a societal group may be measured by the practice or omission of courteous attitudes and behaviours when publicly festive. Do you think that your dad or groom or wedding photographer, need a little help in that regard? The "Wedding Etiquette" shingle isn't held out much anymore.Yet, I could recount stories of others bad public behaviours before or during celebratory occasions. And, about how these selfish or inconsiderate acts ruin it for those the offender loves most. Not to mention the "forever" impression in the minds of those being impinged upon. So, we have invited Maria Erdman, an Elegant Life Style coach,  (www.seeseelifestyle.com) to gather up thoughts, facts, tips, stories and jokes (the one on our Facebook currently is from the 17th century), just for you to pass on or utilize in your wedding or celebratory occasion. Join in with your ideas and stories as well.  And, don't forget to encourage us with your on improvements.

Facebook Discussion on Maria Erdman's submitted joke from the 17th century! This discussion is about wedding couples and the importance of investigating the "Wedding Professional's Philosophy about "On-Time"  and  "Work Ethic"

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Facebook Discussion of "Wedding Manners" When Dr. Linda Officiated Real Housewives of Orange County Wedding on June 15th 2013

Recently, after my Bravo T.V. wedding ceremony for The Reality Show - The Real Housewives of Orange County Tamra & Eddie, I received a number of compliments regarding the kindness and grace in my voice and in my deportment. Also, that these traits are not ones manufactured. Wedding or Celebrations Manners are more much more than "have to", they are public expressions of what a person values, and who they are or want to become. info@theclergynetwork.com - www.facebook.com/legallymarried - blog.theclergynetwork.com - www.pinterest.com/livingfestive 

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Reality Show Weddings - The Real Housewives of Orange County Wedding - Tamra's OC Wedding By Dr. Linda - Celebrity Wedding Officiator

September 17th 2013 -"I hope that you enjoyed the portion of my ceremony words, and my officiating of Tamra and Eddie's O.C. Reality Show Wedding!" seen on Bravo T.V. last evening.  There is so much to say, and I am receiving compliments already. But, I do want to talk about the words, the feelings of the moment, and so much more. As we start off, I would love to know what you liked about my custom written words, and all related to my contribution to the wedding moment. Here on on www.facebook.com/legallymarried, join the discuss of the Tamra's OC Wedding with myself, Dr. Linda - Specially chosen to preside Tamra and Eddie's wedding ceremony for Bravo T.V. "Let's Talk!"

Also, free to write a lovely wedding ceremony or vows for you, just like I did for my celebrity wedding ceremonies. 

Regards,

Dr. Linda

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On-Lookers Thought Wedding Officiator Was Kidnapped! - A True Wedding Story by Celebrity Wedding Officiator, Dr. Linda

Look Out - This “Will Call” Is The “No Show” That Sparks Wedzilla Rage!

September 11, 2013 - United States – Celebrity Wedding Officiator, Dr. Linda 

It is the Los Angeles concert of the century, and, there at the “Will Call”, a front row ticket miraculously comes available! You jump for joy, because you want it.  And, you will pay anything for the seat!  A little like that time, when waiting “on stand-by”, a first class airplane seat was released to you! Remember the jubilation as you chuckled all the way to the best seat in the house! These examples are both chance and choice opportunities.  But, what about that “Wedding Will Call” that ends with a “No Show”?

For 24 years, these “No Show” calls have migrated towards us. With the unsavory economy, it seems worse.  In my experience is the panicked voice of a bride, saying, “My officiator is not returning my calls, and I get married tomorrow! Help!” Also, in my recollection is the hotel catering manager and her 5 couples, each one stood up on their respective wedding days!  And, here is a intriguing one….

Convincingly Nabbed by Wedding Guests - To On-lookers, It appeared Like He Was Being Kidnapped!

As the true story goes… A Clergy Network and LegallyMarried wedding officiator just officiated his wedding ceremony. This officiator was the “real deal”, with about 4 years of legitimate college study and practical training as a clergy.  Dr. Linda, (Celebrity Wedding Officiator), actually was his college “Public Speech” professor. In any event, this joyful ceremonial occasion was conducted on the lawn bowl, near the Heisler Park Gazebo in Laguna Beach, Ca. All went well, and as the marriage officiant walked to his car, he was frantically approached. Those descending on him were so frantic and persuasive, that the incidence might have been misconstrued as a “kidnapping!”  Almost like an in-unison chant, the forceful crowd screamed, “We just saw you marry those people….Come quickly our wedding guy didn’t show up!” Now, with the puzzle-pieces in place, our Clergy Network & LegallyMarried wedding officiator was seeing the picture. And, with his usual calming influence, agreed to step-in for the “missing officiator guy (As they put it)!”   In this “Happily –Ever-After”, it worked out best for the jilted marrying couple, as our wedding officiator didn’t charge them a thin dime! Best of all, according to the bride and groom, our ceremony wording was much nicer, and, they liked our wedding guy better!

Even With A “No Shows”, There Can Be The Start of “Happily –Ever-After”

Finally, this is one of many wedding rescue stories from Dr. Linda and The Clergy Network. For over 2 decades, we are honoured to be at the start of many a couple’s “Happily – Ever- After”.  When the engaged finds us, even after a horrible “jilting” ordeal, they think themselves lucky! - Lucky, because they were not stranded without someone to “Tie – The – Knot”. – The Clergy Network is set up with an “Emergency Backup presence on any given weekend. - Lucky, because, our officiants and ceremony words are far superior to the couple’s original choice.

Wedding Professionals Help With 
“Happily –Ever- After”

A Posh Orange County Hotel Keeps Our Telephone Number Programmed In Catering's Phone

Call a bride and groom marrying in Southern California, and suggest that they be “contracted” with The Clergy Network Wedding Officiator.  Most likely, the wedding couple will not have a “contract” with an experienced officiator.  In fact, they probably won’t have one at all!  And, if they do, there will be no written guarantee of “Emergency Backup” in the event of injury, illness or death of their promised officiator. With that said, ask them to call us anyway.  At least, if they continue with their original marriage officiator choice, they will be “asleep with their eyes open”!  And, most importantly, because, like the Laguna Beach bride and groom of our story, they too might need us in a pinch! …..Tell the marrying couple to programme our Emergency Wedding Officiator telephone number in their phones. For this, on the wedding day, they might thank you! (C2013Dr.L)

TO BE CONTINUED – DR. LINDA (Words and Images - All Content - Copyright 2013 - Dr. Linda)

Dr. Linda Wainwright Trott - The Clergy Network & LegallyMarried is a Celebrity Wedding Officiator, Writer, Blogger & Educator, and has written and presided marriages for 24 years.  With multiple academic degrees, she was also a professor and president of a university. From The Food Network Star Chef’s Wedding to The Real Housewives of Orange County Bravo T.V. Wedding to the bride on a budget, Dr. Linda is a “Wedding Values” writer. Dr. Linda encourages what is really important about “getting married”.  Starting with absolute values first, helps a bride make the best and most memorable wedding planning decisions.

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Wedding Day - His Phone Rang. He Answered, And Then His Bride…….? A True Wedding Story By Celebrity Wedding Officiator & Writer Dr. Linda

Laughing, Chirping, Singing, Celebrating – So Far, So Good!

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It was a lovely day at this Los Angeles Country Club. The wedding musicians confidently serenaded the arriving guests. The birds were singing, and the blooming sweetly scented flowers were importing fragrance throughout the ceremony garden. Unbeknownst to those present, was the sentimental and meaningful ceremony words diligently written by myself and the bride. They were in for a treat! Soon, there would be the big reveal!  Abuzz with excitement and anticipation attendees were properly in their finest “going to a wedding” attire.  And, then it was time. With the marrying couples’ parents and the guests snugly seated, the wedding party was poised to grandly enter.  With the cue, I, the groom and the groomsmen took our ceremony places.  After the bride and her father entered, the wedding officially began.  Thereafter, for a number of minutes, vibrant feelings and profound thoughts were spoken.  – The on-lookers’ faces were evident with enjoyment. The crowds’ body-language was amenable to the moment.  Simply put, we were all having a nice ceremony celebration!  

The Solemn Air Thickens With Disapproval  - The Bad Timing of The Wrong Sound!

So far, so good! – A wedding ceremony to remember, and for all the most beautiful reasons.  Now, about 10 minutes from its start, we transition into the sentimentally significant moment. This poignant act of marriage vows exchange is that to which many look forward. – Especially, the bride and groom… right?  In keeping with tradition, the groom began his vows. – Choosing, also the customary “repeat after the officiator” method. All is still well…. Then, the sweet ambiance was shattered! And, it was not funny! Yet, strangely tolerant was the bride. Yet, oddly compliant was the groom. What happened?

Right about the 2nd or 3rd “repeat after me” stanza of his marriage promises, the groom’s cell phone rang! From there, oblivious to the interested on-lookers scowling faces, he, the groom, answers the phone!  What does he say to the caller, “I am in the middle of my marriage vows…”   What does he say to me? ... “Could you stop for a minute, I need to take this!”  Seconds, after shock turned to disgust, it was “crystal” that the groom was engaged in a “business deal”!  What was the bride doing? Just waiting, that’s all!  And, as you already suspect, we all waited along with her! When the “business deal” was completed, I was cleared to proceed.

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In conclusion, I am sure that others, beside my self were asking… “What in the world was that all about?”  … “After that brazen shenanigan, why didn’t the bride just tell him to get lost?”  Or, any number of colourful suggestions! Certainly, I pondered throughout my long ride home. Even to this day, I wonder.  Conjecturing, if he wasn’t there as a “groom”, then what about as a “husband”?  What about when her father passes away? Who holds her hand then?  Or, when she is in child-birth?  Will he be asking her to “hold on a minute, I have to take this call!”?  What about being there for any of life’s fast and weighty curve balls? But, again, the writing was on the wall.  Because, when a “groom”, he was vacant at best.  As a “groom”, he was simply unavailable to throw himself into the wedding planning with his beloved future wife.  From start to finish, and then, at strategic importance, during the pledging of his fidelity, he declared his heart elsewhere. This kind-of makes one think doesn’t it?  A Penny for Your Thoughts?

TO BE CONTINUED – DR. LINDA (Words and Images - All Content - Copyright 2013 - Dr. Linda)

Dr. Linda Wainwright Trott - The Clergy Network & LegallyMarried is a Celebrity Wedding Officiator, Writer, Blogger & Educator, and has written and presided marriages for 24 years.  With multiple academic degrees, she was also a professor and president of a university. From The Food Network Star Chef’s Wedding to The Real Housewives of Orange County Bravo T.V. Wedding to the bride on a budget, Dr. Linda is a “Wedding Values” writer. Dr. Linda encourages what is really important about “getting married”.  Starting with absolute values first, helps a bride make the best and most memorable wedding planning decisions.

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ENGAGED & WEDDING PLANNING - “IF IT WERE A WEDDING SNAKE IT WOULD HAVE BITTEN ME!” By National Celebrity Ceremony Officiator, Writer & Educator- Dr. Linda Wainwright Trott

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United States - Sept 2nd 2013- Your engagement might be new, but, this wedding planning tip is as ancient as time! There is an old adage directed to the phenomena of a person not seeing something staring directly at them – “If it were a snake, it would have bitten me!”  Stop, think for a minute.  There are many things that we do not see, but affect us none-the-less.  For example, you can’t see the air that you are breathing in.  – But, stop breathing it, and you will die!  We can’t physically see a “thought” or a “feeling”, but, perhaps their expressions. What about the human cells which repair your body?  - They produce healing, whether you see them or not! None of these can be seen with the naked eye, yet, they navigate the fate of the essential things which support life. Our living is influenced by countless unseen protagonists and antagonists.

BRIDES JUST DON’T SEE IT COMING! THE VENOMOUS WEDDING SNAKE STRIKES FAST,  HARD AND, IT IS POWERFULLY RELENTLESS

Question - How does this relate to wedding planning?  Answer, “You take you wherever you go!”  “What!” you exclaim!  

A True Bride Dilemma - The Solution Is Both Simple And Profound!

“She, a bride-to-be, had a horrible time deciding what wedding cake, dress, shoes, location, etc.   After all, it was all about the budget, and sticking to it. In fact, she and her groom had so financially little, well, there really wasn’t a budget!”  They planned their wedding on a “hope and a prayer!” And, with every bombardment of suggestions, the dilemma accrued momentum, to the point of “critical mass”.  Does this describe you, yet?

In short, my dear bride, our culture has hold of you, and it will not let you go!  Twisted communications come from every where demanding you obey.  – This is exactly what you must have to be a happy bride!   From the “greedy” wedding professional to the celebrity’s $ 6,000.00 for a pair of bridal shoes! – Also, weighing in are magazines, Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, your friends, or mum who wants you to have what she didn’t!  Help!  Brides are screaming from the four corners of America, “Stop The World, I Want To Get Off!”

IDENTIFYING THE PROVERBIAL VENOMOUS WEDDING SNAKE BEFORE IT BITES 

“A Perspective Check, More Important Than A Financial Reality Check”

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“Wedding Planning starts with values.  Is guided by values, succeeds with them, and fails without them!” Dr. Linda

My father used to say, “Well, when I found out what was causing it, I stopped!”  - This to be the solution to that “unwanted thing” repetitively occurring.  But, me, I would rather identify the phantom before it bites.  This is what I mean by, “You take yourself with you every where you go!”  So, why not know you better! Who you are is identifiable, if you take the time to be a “self-identifer”.  And, this is true to determining the wedding planning values that really matter.  These values go far beyond the wedding day.  So, begin a “Wedding Values” List today.  – This idea and practice, is a Dr. Linda original!  I will even start you off, and, then continue the series of “Wedding Planning Values” questions in the future.

1.  Picture yourself 20 years after your wedding.  Perhaps, long after your Great –Aunt or Father or dearest friend has passed away.  When you look back, what gives you the “warm and fuzzies”, or “puts a smile on your face”? What really matters to you then? – The pleasant memory of that “frozen in time” hug with your father or dearest friend, or your rhinestone Louis Vuitton wedding shoes? - Those hours talking about your joy-filled future marriage with your Great- Auntie at Starbucks, or your rhinestone Louis Vuitton wedding shoes?  Your answer says a lot about you, now. And, it makes a statement about how much you need a “Wedding Planning Values” List before you start planning!

TO BE CONTINUED – DR. TROTT

Dr. Linda Wainwright Trott - The Clergy Network & LegallyMarried is a Celebrity Wedding Officiator, Writer, Blogger & Educator, and has written and presided marriages for 24 years.  With multiple academic degrees, she was also a professor and president of a university. From The Food Network Star Chef’s Wedding to The Real Housewives of Orange County Bravo T.V. Wedding to the bride on a budget, Dr. Linda is a “Wedding Values” writer. Dr. Linda encourages what is really important about “getting married”.  Starting with absolute values first, helps a bride make the best and most memorable wedding planning decisions.

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