My name is Reverend Patty Spicer and I am known as the master of the exceptional personalized wedding ceremonies in The Desert – the greater Palm Springs, California area. I am passionate about extraordinary non-denominational wedding ceremonies that are special, unique, and memorable of each couple’s love story. My dedication […]
Daily Archives: November 23, 2016
“Rev. Patty Spicer, Wedding Officiant/Minister of An Exceptional Wedding, has won The Knot Best of Weddings 2013 pick!” Thousands of brides were asked by The Knot and The Wedding Channel to rate and review their best wedding vendors for their annual list of the best wedding venues and top wedding […]
The Knot Best of Weddings 2013
As a Wedding Minister in the Palm Springs area, I am constantly reminded that we have the perfect climate, beautiful and spectacular locations, and “playground” activities that attract destination weddings. Weddings are made of romantic memories and strong emotions. Families and friends reunite for the joyous occasion. Weddings are affairs […]
Affairs of the Heart
Although I have a long history of Wedding Event Planning, my passion as a Wedding Officiant/Minister is creating personalized, exceptional wedding ceremonies that are unique and memorable of each couple’s love story. Through the collaboration of the three of us, we form a warm trusting bond of friendship. I often […]
Take Time to Create A Special Wedding Memory
As a Palm Springs, CA Wedding Officiant I think this is an important question when I co-create the wedding ceremony with the couple. I ask the Bride if she wants to be “given into marriage” or “presented into marriage.” Her response depends a lot upon the kind of wedding day […]
Who Gives This Bride in Marriage?
Little girls often act out and fantasize about fairytale weddings and looking like a beautiful princess bride. When they grow up, their different life experiences may lead them a different direction. As you begin to think about your wedding plans, theme, venue, size of wedding party and guest list, and budget, […]
What Kind of Bride Are You?
I just did a Hawaiian Theme wedding this past weekend for Megan and Taylor; and I have two more scheduled in the next couple of months. These couples wanted a destination wedding in the Palm Springs-Coachella Valley area but wanted to imagine they were on the beaches of Hawaii! Of […]
Creative Ceremony Features Enhance and Make Your Ceremony Unique
Have you been thinking about what kind of wedding customs you want to incorporate into your ceremony? Do you imagine yourself joyously experiencing all the familiar beautiful traditions that you have dreamt about since childhood? Have you ever wondered if their history makes sense for you or if you would […]
Playing with Tradition (Part 2)
Are you planning to include traditional customs in your celebration? Some couples are setting aside quaint, archaic wedding customs. You might be surprised to learn their sources and if they are right for your wedding. Many customs observed today evolved from those practiced centuries ago. Some remain the same even […]
Playing with Tradition (Part 1)
A large number of the wedding ceremonies I officiate in the greater Palm Springs area are celebrated in breathtaking venues. With palm trees, snow-capped mountains in the background, golf course greens, acres of seasonal flowers, lakes, and wonderful desert vistas, couples often feel they are featured in a movie-style backdrop. […]