2 Become 1 Weddings

"Remember That Moment and Feeling When You Knew"

Close your eyes for a moment, clear away all of the daily noise, find that moment when you knew that you were marrying that special person who made life so special. Now, stay in that moment, and re-live it. Open your eyes and tell that person you chose or who chose you that you Love them. Life is good when it is filled with love, joy, happiness, and special moments.

As you go forward to your wedding day remember to build that special moment into your wedding ceremony and vows. Celebrate it on your wedding day. Rejoice and re-live it every anniversary.

Love with words and deeds.

Lou Zimmerle, Minister

Celebrating when Day 2 Become 1

"Gentle Answers -"

In speaking with couples about marriage and the wedding plans I remind them that there will be times when they disagree about something that is important to them. In these times they are given the chance to give gentle answers or harsh words in response to questions each is asking the other. I remind them to think before speaking, seek understanding, and then not react but respond to the question or issue. Properly practiced so it becomes a habit, using gentle answers makes for a better marriage. I have written this based on numerous interviews with couples who have been married over 20 years.

The couples have also added that Gentle Answers does not mean that you lose or you win, it means that the marriage wins, love wins.

Feel free to give me your views. Lou Zimmerle, 2 Become 1 Weddings, Sacramento, CA.

"Sandi & Doug's Message to Louo"

Lou,

My Husband & I are so happy with our choice in having you perform our wedding, you are very personable, & you made an already joyous occasion even more special, & memorable. We could never thank you enough. You will always come highly recommended by us.

Sandi and Doug Peralta

"Love Must Be Sincere"

Show your love by deeds during the day and then again in the evening by expressing it from your heart by saying " I Love You." Do not take today or tonight for granted - nor tomorrow. Always show your love.

"“Holding Hands – Gentleness of Love”"

Holding hands with the one you love is often overlooked as one of the most genuine ways to express care, compassion, support, and love. As a grandfather, father, and husband I am reminded everyday of the love expressed through hands.

I share this observation with brides and grooms by asking them to look around – see the mother or father holding a toddler's hand, a young couple walking hand in hand, older couple holding hands, or a family holding hands. Look at the times when we place our hands on top of the hand of someone we love to soothe the pain they feel – or, in a solemn time to say goodbye.

Holding hands expresses a genuine emotion – a real connection. Holding your love’s hand is something real, tangible, and easy to do. Remember the excitement in holding your first love’s hand for the first time or during the wedding ceremony. Couples almost always hold hands during the arrival of the first child. Many of us hold hands in our autumn years.

Hands are flexible, supportive, and strong. So too is love. Why would a loving couple ever stop holding hands? Too many of us think we are too old to hold hands or it isn’t appropriate to hold hands in public.

We are never too old and it is never inappropriate to hold the hand of the one you love. We are always stronger together than alone. Holding hands – 2 Become 1.

Lou Zimmerle, Minister

2 Become 1 Weddings

"Bride and Groom - During the Vows"

It is an honor to be able to perform a wedding ceremony because it one of life's greatest joy. One of the most joyful moments is hearing the Groom and Bride say their vows. It is even more enjoyable when the Groom and Bride gaze, lovingly, at each other thoughout the vows. I remind the couple to take in as much of the moment as physically possible. It only adds to their celebration.