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Weddings On Wheels (@WedOnWheels) has shared a Tweet with you: "WedOnWheels: Avoid conflict diamonds. Beautiful CZ wedding ring sets available in my Avon online store! http://youravon.com/dkalinowski

Cubic zirconias are a smart way to avoid buying "blood" diamonds, which support the conflict in Africa.  Several of the ring sets are crafted in sterling silver, a precious metal.
To view the selection of rings, click on the link in the above Tweet, select Shop My Store and type "wedding rings" in the Search box.

You do not need to live near me to purchase Avon products from my online store.   All items can be direct shipped to anywhere in the US.  Free shipping on orders over $30.00!

Prison Weddings

Over the last two years, I've had the opportunity to officiate weddings at a NJ Federal Prison near my home.  Prison weddings can be difficult to set up, but I find them worth the effort.  The couples I've married in prison are very appreciative of my services. 

For one reason or another, the chaplains at all the Federal and State Prisons in NJ decline to perform inmate weddings.  This means the inmate and his fiancee must locate an officiant or minister on the outside who is willing to go into the prison and perform the wedding for them. Lots of paperwork must be completed by the inmate, his bride-to-be, and the officiant/minister. Background checks of the officiant and the witnesses are conducted by the prison and all parties involved in the ceremony must be added to the inmate's visitation list for the wedding day.  The prison also imposes further restrictions on photography at the ceremony, wedding attire for the bride and what type of wedding band the groom may receive.

Obtaining the NJ Marriage License can also be difficult and costly for the couple. Most NJ Registrars refuse to come into the prison to take the inmate's marriage license application.  They insist the inmate be brought to their office.  The inmate and his fiancee must bear the cost of paying guards to transport him to the Registrar's office.  At present, the cost for the guards and transport is nearly $500.00.  The cost of the NJ Marriage License is $28.00.     

Once all the hurdles have been cleared and all the hoops jumped through, the prison will set the wedding date for the couple.  On the day of the wedding, all parties involved (officiant, bride, witnesses/guests) assemble at the prison, sign in and complete a screening procedure (metal detector and filling out a questionnaire).  Then all are led into the room where the wedding ceremony will take place.  Sometimes there is more than one ceremony taking place on the particular date/time.

I like to make my prison wedding ceremonies personal and special.  The wedding may be taking place in grim surroundings, but it is still the couple's wedding day!  When they hire me to do their wedding, I ask if they would like a religious or non-religious ceremony.  Would they like any special readings?  Will they be writing their own vows to read to each other?  At the conclusion of the ceremony, I present the bride with a bound booklet of the entire ceremony script and a keepsake Certificate of Marriage.  (I'm not permitted to hand anything to the inmate during the visit for the wedding, so all items must be given to the bride.)  Then the witnesses and I sign the Marriage License and I file it with the local Registrar.

Here is a photo of a wedding I officiated at FCI Fairton in NJ.

If you would like to book me to officiate a prison wedding for you and your someone special, please click this link:
http://www.weddingsonwheels.org/request_for_availabilityprice_quote






 

 

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Want to save a bundle on your wedding bands?  Instead of purchasing expensive 18K gold or platinum wedding bands, opt for more reasonably priced, and much more durable, tungsten wedding bands.  Tungsten is the hardest metal on the planet, so your rings will look as good on your 50th wedding anniversary as they did on your wedding day!  

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We are a mobile wedding minister/officiant service operating in NJ, PA, DE, NY, MD & Washington, DC. We provide an officiant who will come to any location you wish and perform the wedding, civil union or commitment ceremony of your choice and file the paperwork for you. Prison weddings are also performed. No wedding is too big or too small. Same-gender, interfaith, multi-cultural, religious and non-religious ceremonies all performed with dignity and respect. Premarital counseling is available for those couples interested in attending. We are proud members of the American Association of Wedding Officiants and the Association For Wedding Professionals International.
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Prison Weddings

Over the last two years, I've had the opportunity to officiate weddings at a NJ Federal Prison near my home.  Prison weddings can be difficult to set up, but I find them worth the effort.  The couples I've married in prison are very appreciative of my services. 



For one reason or another, the chaplains at all the Federal and State Prisons in NJ decline to perform inmate weddings.  This means the inmate and his fiancee must locate an officiant or…

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Posted on February 11, 2011 at 7:06pm

Wedding Ring Tip

Want to save a bundle on your wedding bands?  Instead of purchasing expensive 18K gold or platinum wedding bands, opt for more reasonably priced, and much more durable, tungsten wedding bands.  Tungsten is the hardest metal on the planet, so your rings will look as good on your 50th wedding anniversary as they did on your wedding day!  



http://www.jvljewelry.com/About_Our_Product_a/143.htm



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Posted on January 9, 2011 at 12:52pm

Sponsored Weddings

Here's a novel and practical way to cut $$$ off your wedding costs. Have a sponsored wedding!



A sponsored wedding is when you are able to find wedding vendors who will offer you their products or services at a reduced rate in exchange for a bit of advertising at your wedding. The advertising need not be tacky. It can be as simple as any of the following:




• A list of sponsors on the back of your wedding program

• An insert card of…
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Posted on December 4, 2010 at 1:53pm

The Royal Engagement Ring



Everyone is abuzz about the upcoming Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The most popular topic seems to be the engagement ring, which belonged to William's mother, Princess Diana. It's a stunning 18 carat oval blue sapphire surrounded by diamonds. A ring truly fit for a princess!



Since the holiday season is one of the most popular times to get engaged (1/4 of all engagements take place between Thanksgiving and Christmas), and so many women are…
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Posted on November 24, 2010 at 1:47pm

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At 3:18pm on November 17, 2011, Carolyn Klosowsky said…

Thanks so much for connecting-I really appreciate it. Have an amazing day!

At 1:35am on July 28, 2011, Melissa SilverLiningReflections said…
I wanted to drop by and say Hello.  My name is Melissa and I am the owner and creative department at Silver Lining Reflections, LLC.  We create multi-media slideshows of special events in people's lives.  Please goto our website http://www.silverliningreflections.com.  There is a package for every budget, if you don't see one that works for you, please feel free to e-mail me and we can work something out.  Thanks Melissa
At 1:50pm on December 27, 2009, Christine Dyer said…
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At 9:00pm on November 2, 2009, Christine Dyer said…
Congrats! I have just given you a Featured Membership status because you have invited so many people to BridalTweet. Thank you! You now appear at the top of our homepage! Thanks! - Christine Dyer
At 5:36pm on October 30, 2009, Stan James said…
Thank you for the recommendation.
At 9:49am on October 30, 2009, Custom Jumping Brooms said…
Nice to connect with you!! thx :)
At 5:49pm on October 29, 2009, Red Dog Glass said…
so funny! I think i actually may have seen your car once and wondered!? do you have your vehicle lettered? check out my stuff on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/reddogglass

thanks!

let me know if you ever have needs for glassware or lettering on your vehicles!
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thanks!

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At 8:26pm on October 26, 2009, Christine Dyer said…
Congrats! I have just given you a Featured Membership status because you have invited so many people to BridalTweet. Thank you! You now appear first in our wedding community! Thanks! - Christine Dyer
At 11:15pm on October 21, 2009, Ron bass said…
Thank you so much for the info on this site you are good people
At 8:52pm on October 19, 2009, Barbara Ann Michaels said…
Welcome to the Wedding Officiant's group!
 
 
 

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