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We offer you congratulations and best wishes on your forthcoming marriage. You have made one of the greatest decisions which life asks any of us to make. Our prayer is that you will find your vocation in marriage to be a life journey of personal completion, satisfaction, and fulfillment.
All Saints' wants your wedding ceremony to be excellent. There are different ceremonial choices which can be adapted to a wedding and we offer you this Customary to help you in your planning.
God be with you as we plan and pray together that your wedding will proclaim God's presence in your union.
Wedding Introduction
(Follow these steps to be married at All Saints')
At least six months in advance of the date you plan to celebrate your wedding, you should:
I. Arrange an initial appointment with the parish wedding coordinator, Cheryl Cantrall, to review the Wedding Customary and set tentative rehearsal and wedding dates. An application will be filled out at this time and a copy will be given to a parish priest.
II. Arrange a visit with a parish priest to review your marriage application, membership needs, and counseling needs.
III. Arrange a second appointment with the parish wedding coordinator. Set a firm wedding date with her—not the priest. She will assign a priest to conduct your ceremony, depending on your wedding date, their schedule, and the parish schedule.
IV. Arrange your marriage counseling schedule with the priest assigned to conduct your wedding ceremony. If you have membership requirements that need to be completed, he will guide you at this time.
Christian marriage is a solemn public covenant between a man and a woman in the presence of God. It is a sacrament in which they enter into a life-long union, make their vows before God and the Church and receive the grace and blessing of God to help them fulfill their vows.
A beautiful and tasteful church wedding is one of the joys of life that gives not only a momentary pleasure but a satisfaction that increases with its remembrance. This is true not only for the couple who marry, their family and friends, but also for the church and community.
The clergy, staff and congregation of All Saints' are very much aware that this is one of the most exciting times in the lives of two people who are in love. We wish to do everything in our power to help you prepare for your marriage and plan your wedding.
A requirement is that at least one of the persons being married has been baptized and one has been a member in good standing at All Saints' for six months. At a minimum, a member in good standing is one who worships regularly.
Brides from out-of-town or members of All Saints' who are away from the church due to school or profession may apply for marriage at All Saints'. They should provide evidence of active worship from their Rector or Vicar or Chaplain at their place of worship or school and provide evidence of completed pre-marital counseling. For the convenience of such a member, a form follows the Customary to assist in completing this requirement.
Due to a busy parish schedule and the time available of those involved in a wedding, All Saints' weddings are for its members only. If you are not a member, the priest conducting your wedding would be happy to have you join the parish and then arrange for your wedding.
Clergy from other Christian congregations are welcome to participate in a wedding at All Saints' - with advanced permission of the rector. This request must be made known at the time of the marriage application. Only the priests of All Saints' preside over the vows and Holy Communion. Wedding sermons by other clergy will be pre-approved by the rector of All Saints'.
From time to time, another Episcopal priest is invited by the bride and groom to preside at their wedding at All Saints'. This is possible, so long as the priest being invited to preside makes a formal application to do so with the rector of All Saints' prior to the time of the bride's application. The applying priest must be canonically and verifiably resident and in good standing in a Diocese of the Episcopal Church. In addition, the rector of All Saints' must receive permission from the Bishop for that Episcopal priest to preside at a wedding in the Diocese of Central Florida. If permission is granted, then that priest will follow the customs and Customary of All Saints' Episcopal Church.
In our respect of other local Episcopal vicars and rectors, we do not perform weddings for those who are part of the family of another Episcopal Church in Lakeland or the Southwest Deanery.
All Saints' Requirements
From time to time, a priest of All Saints' will meet a couple who want to be married and this couple is leading a lifestyle that is not in conformity (Hebrews 13 .4; I Thess. 4.3; I Cor. 6.9,13) with the Lord's intention for their relationship prior to a Christian marriage. This is the lifestyle of being sexually active prior to marriage.
To be supportive and insure such a couple has all the benefits of God so they will be prepared spiritually in their marriage, it is required – with no exception – that four (4) requirements be satisfactorily completed. These are:
- Sexual abstinence from the time of marriage application until after the marriage ceremony.
- 'Marriage application' is defined as the time the wedding date is formally set and Customary signatures have been completed, returned to the wedding coordinator, and given to the rector. Certified completion of marriage counseling with a licensed marriage & family therapist or spiritual counseling from the priest who will perform the wedding ceremony or completion of an Engaged Encounter Weekend.
- Three sessions with a married couple within our parish, who will discuss Christian married life with you and answer any questions you might have about the beginning of your life together.
- Regular worship by the couple.
If a couple decides they will not meet these requirements, they are respectfully encouraged to end the application process and either wait until they are willing to meet the requirements or seek a civil ceremony. Some couples decide to have a civil ceremony and once they have returned to a more active relationship with God, they have a 'Blessing of a Civil Marriage' ceremony at All Saints'.
The following is signed when the marriage date is set:
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Declaration of Intention
Desiring to receive the blessing of Holy Matrimony in the Church, do solemnly declare that we hold marriage to be a lifelong union of husband and wife as it is set forth in the liturgical forms authorized by this Church.
We believe it is for the purpose of mutual fellowship, encouragement and understanding for the procreation (if it may be) of children, and their physical and spiritual nurture, and for the safeguarding and benefit of society, and we do engage ourselves, so far as in us lies, to make our utmost effort to establish this relationship and to seek God's help thereto.
(Signature of the Groom)
(Signature of the Bride)
Dated: ____________________________ A.D. __________
This form is signed and returned to the clergy upon application.
Pre-Marriage Counseling
All premarital counseling should be completed 30 days prior to the ceremony. The preferred method of pre-marital counseling is for the couple to participate in an "Engaged Encounter Weekend." These weekends are held 2-3 times a year throughout the Diocese of Central Florida.
Three other acceptable methods are:
1) Counseling by a licensed marriage and family counselor or therapist.
2) Counseling by another Episcopal priest living elsewhere.
This assumes the bride or groom are living out-of-town. In this case, the bride or groom must have a family member who is active at All Saints'.
3) From a member of All Saints' clergy, however they will prefer that you complete number one.
If you counsel with our clergy, they will instruct you as to the nature, meaning and purpose of a Christian marriage. They will enlighten you and show you the way to an abundant Christian life together. The clergy's interest in this spiritual counseling and preparation is to determine, among other things:
- The spiritual extent to which the couple understands the Covenant of Holy Marriage with each other and God;
- The spiritual maturity of the relationship of the couple;
- The extent to which they have discussed their Christian convictions and intended relations to a community of faith;
- The extent to which they have discussed and decided upon such domestic issues as budgeting and their understanding of planning and prioritizing;
- Their views on a sexual relationship in a holy marriage;
- Their plans for raising children in a Christian home and their relationship with relatives.
Certificate of Completion
Pre-Marital Counseling
Under Florida Statute 741.0305, a couple may reduce the cost of their marriage license by successfully completing pre-marital counseling. The text of this statute is found below, or, can be read on-line at: www.flsenate.gov/Statutes. Your completed certificate must be presented to the Clerk of the Court when applying for a marriage license.
F.S. 741.0305-Marriage fee reduction for completion of premarital preparation course
(1) A man and a woman who intend to apply for a marriage license under s. 741.04 may, together or separately, complete a premarital preparation course of not less than 4 hours. Each individual shall verify completion of the course by filing with the application a valid certificate of completion from the course provider, which certificate shall specify whether the course was completed by personal instruction, videotape instruction, instruction via other electronic medium, or a combination of those methods. All individuals who complete a premarital preparation course pursuant to this section must be issued a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the course by their course provider. Upon furnishing such certificate when applying for a marriage license, the individuals shall have their marriage license fee reduced by $32.50.
(2) The premarital preparation course may include instruction regarding:
(a) Conflict management.
(b) Communication skills.
(c) Financial responsibilities.
(d) Children and parenting responsibilities.
(e) Data compiled from available information relating to problems reported by
married couples who seek marital or individual counseling.
(3)(a) All individuals electing to participate in a premarital preparation course shall choose from the following list of qualified instructors:
1. A psychologist licensed under chapter 490.
2. A clinical social worker licensed under chapter 491.
3. A marriage and family therapist licensed under chapter 491.
4. A mental health counselor licensed under chapter 491.
5. An official representative of a religious institution which is recognized under s.496.404(19), if the
representative has relevant training.
6. Any other provider designated by a judicial circuit, including, but not limited to, school
counselors who are certified to offer such courses. Each judicial circuit may establish a
roster of area course providers, including those who offer the course on a sliding fee scale or for free.
(b) The costs of such premarital preparation course shall be paid by the applicant.
Here is the certificate we provide for you:
Wedding Form for Out-Of-Town Members
Mail to: All Saints' Episcopal Church, 209 South Iowa Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801
This form is to be completed by out-of-town members requesting a wedding at All Saints' Episcopal Church in Lakeland, Florida. Upon completion, mail it to the rector of All Saints'.
1. Wedding Information
Proposed wedding date:___________________________________________
Groom's full name: _____________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________
Phone numbers: day ____________________ night _________________
E-mail: _____________________________________________
Bride's full name: _____________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________________________________
Phone numbers: day ____________________ night _________________
E-mail: _____________________________________________
2. Certification
This certifies that ___________________________________________ has/have been (an) active worshiping member(s); pre-marital spiritual counseling has been completed; and the couple is suitably prepared to exchange solemn marriage vows before God.
______________________________ ____________________________
University or College/Location Parish or Mission/Location
______________________________ ____________________________
Pre-Marital Counselor and Date Clergy of Local Congregation or
(may be same as Clergy) Chaplain and Date
Planning the Wedding
Fr. Reid Hensarling (who has been married over 35 years) will perform your wedding—based upon his availability and the schedule of the parish. The wedding coordinator discusses with them his availability and then you will be notified. Everything concerning a wedding ceremony at All Saints' falls under the authority and supervision of the rector or priest-in-charge.
The officiating clergy conducts the wedding service according to the Book of Common Prayer, 1979: The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage, on page 423 ff. The clergy and wedding coordinator urge the bridal couple to study the text of this service before the rehearsal and choose from its options. The couple chooses selections that have the greatest meaning for them. The location of the scripture choices is on page 426.
The priest will discuss having the Holy Eucharist as part of your wedding. The clergy and the coordinators encourage this option because it celebrates the love of Christ as the love of the couple. If you choose to include the Holy Eucharist, all baptized Christians may join you in receiving Holy Communion.
Only one wedding per priest per weekend is scheduled at All Saints' due to a busy parish schedule and the time available for those helping with the wedding. Weddings are held on Fridays or Saturdays. Friday weddings may be scheduled anytime from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Daytime Saturday weddings may be scheduled anytime from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday evening weddings should be scheduled at 6:00 p.m. Due to a Saturday afternoon 4:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist, we require that the worship floor be quiet from 3:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Receptions or rehearsal dinners may be held at All Saints' on any night except Wednesday. The building must be vacated by 10:00 p.m. on these nights. This time was established due to the time it takes to clean and reset for the next day's activities.
Times in the church year when the church discourages or prohibits the celebration of weddings are: 1) the Advent & Christmas Seasons in December; 2) the weeks of the Epiphany Season through The Baptism of Our Lord (Second Sunday in January); 3) Lent and Holy Week (from Ash Wednesday through Easter Day); 4) Mother's Day Weekend; 5) Sundays celebrating veterans; 6) Father's Day Weekend; 7) Major Holiday Weekends; and 8) Major Feast Day Weekends.
Facilities & Wedding Coordinators
The main sanctuary seats a maximum 400 people and the chapel seats a maximum of 30 people.
The bridal party will dress in the spaces assigned to them at the wedding rehearsal. They will also work with you for the best place and time for wedding photographs.
You will be working with our Wedding Coordinators, Cheryl Cantrall and Suzanne Gaines. These ladies, who have years of experience with weddings large and small, will assist you in arranging all the details within the guidelines of the church. They also assist the clergy at the rehearsal and wedding and have oversight of the bridal party at the rehearsal and wedding. Our coordinators will supervise arrangements for the florists and photographers in the church as stated in this Customary. All Saints' does not permit the use of outside wedding coordinators because they are unfamiliar with liturgical weddings and cannot be as effective as ones specifically trained over many years in the traditions of Prayer Book ceremony. The All Saints' coordinators are more than happy to help you in planning your service and welcome questions and discussion anytime.
Wedding Music
The choice of music for the Celebration and Blessing of your marriage is an important one. Because this is a sacramental celebration, all musical selections should reflect your intent to marry in the church. The canons and rubrics govern the choices (BCP p.14), like all church Rites. To be fair to all weddings, we affirm and uphold these guidelines:
Texts must be Biblical or sacred and appropriate for the occasion.
All Saints' prohibits and considers the following inappropriate; The Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin ("Here Comes the Bride"), the music from "Midsummer Night's Dream" ballet, popular, secular music and recorded music.
Once you schedule your wedding date on the church calendar, make an appointment immediately with the parish organist to discuss and plan the music for your joyous celebration. The parish organist plays for all weddings at All Saints' - without exception. In the event the parish organist is unavailable, a replacement will be arranged by the parish organist.
Arrangements for soloists or other instrumentalists must be made through the parish organist. The guest soloist/instrumentalists must meet with the parish organist no later than one month prior to the wedding. After this initial meeting, the soloist/instrumentalists will be qualified to perform.
If the parish organist is to play or accompany other musicians or vocalists, sheet music must be furnished to the parish organist no later than three weeks prior to the wedding.
Music is a special and integral part of the sacrament of marriage and proper preparation is essential.
Floral decorations for the church wedding are not greatly different from those used during Sunday worship. We use only fresh flowers in the church's two large brass vases placed on the sanctuary flower stands and suggest they be kept simple, allowing for some individual choices. Sanctuary flowers remain in the church for services on Sunday.
Pew markers can be beautiful as well. We ask that pew markers not harm the wood. Most florists have plastic large clips, which does not harm the wood. Placing arrangements and/or bows on the pillars is effective as they tend to draw one's attention upwards. You may not use nails in any woodwork.
Sanctuary candles are required. Candles represent the light of Christ and his love for the people of God. A "Unity Candle" is not permitted in an All Saints' wedding because its appropriate place is at the wedding reception.
The wedding coordinators (or other ladies from Altar Guild) will prepare the altar for your ceremony, to include the placement of the sanctuary flowers. Your florist will be able to work in all other areas of the church.
Because of safety hazards, a white aisle runner and flower petals are not permissible. Even though children cannot drop petals, the coordinators have them play a special part in the ceremony.
Another safety and fire hazard is the placing of tulle or ribbon from pew to pew to hinder access from one side of the pew or another. Pews must be accessible from both sides and nothing shall hinder entrance or exiting from pews.
It is the responsibility of the bride to let the florist know about the policies of the church, if they have not placed flowers at All Saints' for a wedding. If the florist has questions, they may contact the wedding coordinators.
Corsages, bouquets, and lapel flowers should have the name of the individual who will receive them attached to the flowers by the florist. The wedding coordinators will try their best to get the appropriate flowers to the appropriate people. This is made much easier with the names attached to the flowers.
All floral decorations for the wedding will be removed for the next worship service by the Sexton following the ceremony - with the exception of the altar flowers.
Wedding Photography
Pictures are allowed before and after the service. There are numerous suitable sites for pre-service pictures of the bridal party inside and outside the church. The Hollis Gardens and the front of City Hall are examples of good outside areas. The parlor, chancel and chapel are examples of good inside areas.
If you choose to take pictures outside, you are expected to have the wedding party back in the church no later than 45 minutes before the stated wedding time. If you choose to take pictures in the main sanctuary or in the chapel, the pictures should be completed no later than 45 minutes before the stated wedding time. Pictures of the bride and family should be completed 20 minutes before the stated wedding time to assure the wedding coordinators have time to move the wedding party and family members to their appropriate places.
For Saturday weddings, there is a 4:00 p.m. worship service. The worship area will not be available for pictures from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Photographers should be unobtrusive when taking pictures. They will not be allowed to take pictures freely in the worship area. Flash photography by the wedding photographer is not allowed during the ceremony. Time exposure and available light pictures may be taken during the ceremony, as long as they are not disruptive or distracting.
All equipment in the main sanctuary should be set up 45 minutes prior to the stated wedding time and placed out of the way until it is time for the bridal party's procession.
If the bride wishes to have pictures taken of the wedding party procession, the photographer may stand near the entrance of the nave, near the baptismal font, to take pictures as the bridal party processes. The photographer may step to the center of the procession aisle as the door is opened for the bride and before she moves, take one flash picture, and then immediately move out of the way. The photographer may then set up his or her camera in front of the wooden doors to the entrance of the nave and take available light and/or time exposure pictures for the remainder of the ceremony. The next flash picture may be taken as the bride and groom process down the aisle after the ceremony. The remainder of the bridal party may be photographed with available light and/or time exposure photographs as they process out, so long as it does not hold up their recessional.
A photo session immediately following the service will be permissible for a maximum of 30 minutes. If it goes longer, a wedding coordinator will remind the photographer of the time limit and ask them to finish their session. We set this 30 minute limit because it is not good etiquette to have guests waiting for the bridal party at the reception or to detain the wedding party from their guests at the reception.
Following the ceremony, the wedding party will be led from the holding area to the crossing and chancel. The bride and groom will be instructed to move immediately to the altar steps for the first picture, which will be taken with the clergy. Although not required, brides often furnish a 5X7" color print of this picture for the All Saints' wedding archives. The remainder of the wedding party will be instructed to sit in the front pews on the pulpit side near the crossing until the photographer requests they move forward for their photographs.
It is helpful for the photographer to visit All Saints' before the wedding day to allow the wedding coordinator time to review the photography guidelines with the photographer. As a photographer, you should coordinate what you can or cannot do with the wedding coordinators - not the clergy.
Photography at the wedding rehearsal is permissible. Photographs may be taken as long as they do not interfere with the rehearsal. Due to the time scheduled for the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner, posed photography will only be permitted if it precedes the rehearsal and it is completed before the scheduled start time for the rehearsal.
Brides will sign this form, deliver it to the photographer of their choice, instruct the photographer to read this form, and then have the photographer contact the wedding coordinator for an appointment.
The photographer should make an appointment with the wedding coordinator at least one month in advance of the wedding date to discuss what is expected of the photographer. The photographer will need to agree to these guidelines. After the meeting with the wedding coordinator, the photographer should sign this form and immediately return it to the wedding coordinator. The photographer will not be allowed to take pictures at the church if the form is not signed and returned.
Wedding Photography Etiquette Form
By signing this form, everyone is stating they understand and agree to abide by the wedding photography etiquette of All Saints'.
________________________________ __________________
Bride Date
________________________________ __________________
Photographer Date
________________________________ __________________
Wedding Coordinator Date
Wedding Videography
Videography will be allowed before and after the service. There are numerous suitable sites for pre-service video of the bridal party inside and outside the church. The Hollis Gardens and the front of City Hall are good outside areas. The parlor, chancel and chapel are good inside areas. If you choose to video outside you will be expected to have the wedding party back in the church no later than 45 minutes before the stated wedding time. If you choose to video in the main sanctuary or in the chapel, you should be finished no later than 45 minutes before the stated wedding time.
For Saturday weddings, please be aware that there is a 4:00 p.m. worship service. The worship sanctuary will not be available from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for videography.
Videographers should be unobtrusive when working. With the approval of the wedding coordinators, two stationary cameras on tri-pods, without lights, are allowable. They must be placed in position before the ceremony. The two stationary positions are as follows: The first one is placed at the entrance to the nave immediately to the northeast of the center double doors. The second one is placed to the left of the altar (northeast side), with the tri-pod placement allowing access to the altar. Once the video camera is in place in the sanctuary (within the altar area itself), it has to be operated by remote control and the videographer may not enter the sanctuary again until after the ceremony. The videographer will not be allowed to move around to record in the worship area.
All equipment in the main sanctuary should be set up 45 minutes prior to the stated wedding time and placed out of the way until it is time for the bridal party to process. If the videographer wishes to take pictures of the wedding party's procession, the videographer will stand in the entrance of the nave immediately to the northeast of the center double doors using their camera on the tri-pod.
The videographer may then move their camera in front of the wooden doors to the entrance of the nave after the bride has processed down the aisle and continue to video, with available light, for the rest of the ceremony. The video recorder on the tri-pod will need to be moved from the center aisle to not hinder the bridal party during their recessional.
A photo and video session immediately following the service will be permissible for a maximum of 30 minutes. If it goes longer, a wedding coordinator will remind the videographer of the time limit and ask them to finish their session. We set this 30 minute limit because is not good etiquette to have guests waiting on the bridal party at the reception or detain the wedding party from the reception.
The wedding party will be brought from the holding area, the bride and groom will be instructed to move immediately to the altar for the first picture, which will be taken with the clergy. The remainder of the wedding party will be instructed to sit in the front pews on the pulpit side until the photographer asks them to move for pictures. The videographer may move around the photographer if they choose to video during the photo session, but you should not be disruptive to the photo session.
Videography at the wedding rehearsal is permissible. Video may be taken as long as it does not interfere with the rehearsal.
It would be helpful for the videographer to visit All Saints' before the actual wedding day so the wedding coordinator can meet with you to go over these instructions. As a videographer, you should coordinate what you can or cannot do with the wedding coordinators - not the clergy.
Brides will fill out this form, deliver it to the videographer of their choice, and instruct the videographer to read these instructions, then have the videographer call the wedding coordinator for an appointment. The videographer should make an appointment with the wedding coordinator one month in advance of the wedding to discuss what we expect so that there is clear agreement on these instructions. After the meeting, the videographer will need to sign this form and immediately return it to the wedding coordinator. The videographer will not be allowed to take video at the church if the form is not completed and returned.
Wedding Videography Etiquette Form
By signing the form, everyone is stating they understand and agree to abide by the wedding videography etiquette at All Saints'.
_______________________________ __________________
Bride Date
________________________________ __________________
Videographer Date
________________________________ __________________
Wedding Coordinator Date
Wedding Rehearsal
Finalize plans for the rehearsal with the wedding coordinator at least one month before the wedding. No rehearsal or wedding will take place until the bride has met with the coordinator.
Dress for the rehearsal the same as you would to attend Sunday service. Christ is present and you should dress accordingly.
The coordinator will start the rehearsal with a prayer and introductions at the pre-determined time. She will begin by working with the groomsmen and bridesmaids. Verbal and written instructions are given to the wedding party to direct them as to their specific duties. The priest joins the rehearsal fifteen minutes later and he directs the remaining part of the ceremony.
The wedding party may not consume alcohol or drugs before the rehearsal or ceremony. The priest WILL politely stop the rehearsal and reschedule it if anyone in the wedding party disrupts the rehearsal by using these substances.
Attendance at the rehearsal is directly reflective in the success of the ceremony. It is very important that everyone involved in the wedding, including parents and grandparents, be at the rehearsal on time. It is considered good manners to begin a wedding rehearsal promptly at the time scheduled.
The marriage license is presented to the clergy at the rehearsal. If the couple fails to bring the license to the rehearsal, it has to be presented to the clergy before the wedding. The wedding will not start without the presentation of the license to the clergy. The couple selects, before the rehearsal, two witnesses who will sign the church wedding register, the marriage certificate and the marriage license. The church provides the register and the certificate.
The coordinators and clergy normally do not attend festivities following the rehearsal. The coordinators have last minute planning and updating of procedures to do and the clergy need time to pray, reflect and prepare for your ceremony. It is a most gracious gesture to be included in the post-rehearsal celebration; however, we may decline in order to be prepared properly.
All Saints' has a nursery available for young children of the wedding party or guests who bring young children to the wedding who are infant to six years of age. The bride might consider offering nursery service for those who bring young children, so they can attend the rehearsal and wedding without being distracted. The bride should consider having a minimum of two nursery attendants on hand. The bride appoints the nursery attendants according to the nursery safety policies of All Saints'. The wedding coordinator can share these with you.
Wedding Rehearsal Agenda
I. Preliminary Prayer, Introductions, Instructions: by coordinator(s)
A. Bridesmaids: by Assistant Coordinator
B. Groomsmen: by Senior Coordinator
C. Official escorting of parents and grandparents to their pews
II. Greeting: by clergy
III. Completion of signatures and requirements: by clergy
A. Marriage certificate
B. Parish register
C. Marriage license
D. Statement of bride's authority at the rehearsal
IV. Rehearsal from Book of Common Prayer: by clergy and coordinator(s)
A. Placement of bridal party at crossing
B. Processional
1) Groom's party from chosen entry
2) Bride's party from entrance
C. Arrival at crossing
1) the declaration of consent
2) the presentation or giving of bride in marriage
3) the ministry of the Word
4) the readings and homily
D. Bridal party moves from crossing to sanctuary
1) marriage and ring vows
2) prayers and marriage blessings
3) Holy Communion (optional)
4) post communion prayer and congregational blessing
E. Recessional
1) exiting of wedding party to holding area
2) escorting of parents and grandparents to holding area
V. Closing
A. Special instructions to wedding party: by coordinator(s)
B. Final questions reviewed by the clergy
VI. Groom's Prayer Closing the Rehearsal
Rehearsal Dinner & Reception
The parish hall and parlor are available for rehearsal dinners and receptions. Due to the time it takes to set up for Sunday or other weekly services, the rehearsal dinner or reception MUST end by 10:00 p.m. The Sexton will begin cleanup immediately after 10:00 p.m.
Alcohol is prohibited at all times and at all functions.
A facilities usage fee of $500 will be charged. This fee includes:
$250 damage fee deposit for any damage, cleaning or movement of leased equipment. This fee is returned by the Administrator one week after the wedding, provided no damage occurred from use and cleaning or movement of leased equipment has not been prohibitive.
$250 Parish Hall/Parlor/Kitchen use fee. The cleaning of the kitchen facility is the responsibility of the wedding party or caterer. Decorating of our facilities and timely removal of decorations are also the responsibility of the wedding party.
A Sexton Fee. This fee includes:
Assist with and supervise the set up & clean up of the Parish Hall/Parlor/Kitchen to make sure nothing is damaged and items are returned as they were. After the rehearsal/reception, the Sexton will set up for Sunday/weekly services.
The following rules shall apply regarding leased equipment:
Leased equipment will be removed and the facilities returned to their former state immediately after the rehearsal dinner or reception.
Fees connected with set up and removal of leased equipment will be paid by the person leasing the equipment.
Property damage incurred by the set up or removal of leased equipment will be paid by the person leasing the equipment.
The church will not set up, take-down, or transport leased equipment.
The Wedding Day
All attendants should plan to arrive approximately 1½ to 2 hours before the wedding. The ladies will meet in the parlor and the men will meet in the administrative lobby, then they will be escorted to the Upper Room by a wedding coordinator.
Everyone needs to be dressed accordingly, as most photographers will take pictures of the wedding party. Each person should consider having a shopping bag or garment bag in which to place their personal items before going into the sanctuary for the ceremony.
Groomsmen and ushers will have their boutonnieres pinned on their lapel by a wedding coordinator. They will be directed to the narthex to start ushering approximately 30 – 45 minutes before the wedding begins.
The grandparents will be seated a few minutes before the time stated on the wedding invitation. The groom's parents and the bride's parents will be seated approximately one minute before the time on the wedding invitation. After the mother of the bride is seated, the ushers will seat no more guests. Guests should be instructed to move quickly and quietly down the side aisles for seating. Guests should also be seated so the nave (the place where the people sit) looks balanced and comfortable. We do not ask guests if they want to sit on the "bride's side" or "groom's side".
The processional begins promptly after the mothers have been seated.
Guests may be instructed to park in the City Hall parking garage or in the City Hall parking lot. The church parking lot is reserved for the bridal party and families of the bride and groom.
If you choose to have nursery attendants, you should communicate this to the wedding party before they arrive in town. It would also be appropriate to communicate this in your wedding invitations and bulletins so that those attending will know the nursery is available. Parents are expected to take children from the nursery to the rehearsal dinner or wedding reception.
Maid/Matron of Honor Responsibilities
The maid or matron of honor chosen by the bride is usually a close friend, a family member or sister of the bride. It helps to choose someone who is very dependable. Her primary responsibility is to be attentive to the bride's needs and not her own. A bride may choose both a maid (single) and matron of honor (married).
The maid or matron of honor, as the honor attendant, should serve as your legal witness and she should sign the parish register, the marriage certificate, and the marriage license at the rehearsal.
For the wedding, they help dress the bride; assist with the train as the bride moves before, during and after the service; assist with the veil; hold the bride's bouquet during the vows; and carry the groom's ring, in a safe manner, until the blessing and exchange of rings in the ceremony. She walks in front of the bride in the processional taking her place at the bride's left during the ceremony. During the recessional the best man escorts her out.
After the wedding, she should make sure all of the bride's clothing, make-up and personal belongings, as well as her own, are removed from the changing room at the church and taken to the reception or to the bride's home.
Bridesmaid and Jr. Bridesmaid Responsibilities
The bridesmaids are usually close friends or family members. They may assist the maid/matron of honor with her duties. They walk in procession before the maid/matron of honor and are usually escorted out by the groomsmen. Since All Saints' does not have extra room at the crossing of the church, attendants are limited to eight on both sides.
Junior bridesmaids are usually between eight and sixteen years of age. They walk in procession ahead of the bridesmaids and they are usually escorted out by a junior groomsman. Junior bridesmaids are not expected to help with the details of the wedding.
Flower Girls
You may choose little girls between the ages of five and eight for flower girls. Experience has shown us that children who are less than five years of age often create challenging situations during the processional and ceremony. It is hard for them to be able to comprehend the instructions they are given and they are not accustomed to processing before large crowds of people.
As flower girls process, they are not allowed to scatter flower petals on the floor. Dropping flower petals on the tile floors can cause a member of the processing wedding party to slip. The flower girl may carry a basket, bouquet, flower ring or a pomander ball.
During the ceremony, the flower girl walks in front of the bride and she stands near the bridesmaids. Younger children are seated with their parents. Flower girls may recess out with the rest of the wedding party, as appropriate.
Best Man Responsibilities
The best man chosen by the groom is usually a close friend, relative or brother of the groom. It helps to choose someone who is very dependable. His primary responsibility is to be attentive to the groom's needs and not his own.
The best man, as the groom's honor attendant, will also sign documents at the rehearsal as your witness. For the wedding they will help the groom dress, if needed. The best man does not usher and will stay with the groom in the Upper Room until time for the ceremony. He will carry the bride's ring, in a safe manner, until the blessing of the rings in the ceremony. He walks in front or behind the groom, as predetermined, in the processional, taking his place to the groom's right during the ceremony. During the recessional, the best man escorts the maid/matron of honor out. After the service, he should make sure all of the groom's clothes and personal belongings, as well as his own, are removed from the changing room at the Church and taken to the reception or to the groom's home.
Groomsmen, and Jr. Groomsmen Responsibilities
The groomsmen are usually close friends or family members. They may assist the best man with his duties. They walk in procession before or after the best man, as predetermined, and usually escort the bridesmaids out. Since All Saints' does not have extra room at the crossing of the church, the number of attendants is limited to a maximum of eight on both sides.
Junior groomsmen are usually between eight and sixteen years of age. They walk in procession ahead of the groomsmen and usually escort the junior bridesmaid out. Junior groomsmen are not expected to help with the details of the wedding.
All groomsmen will usher guests at the wedding, along with the ushers.
Usher Responsibilities
A male usher's main responsibility is to seat guests. They may be asked to open the doors for the bride's entrance and to usher during Holy Communion. The ushers do not normally join the bridal party at the crossing but may join the bridal party at the crossing, in certain circumstances. At the appropriate time, the ushers will seat the parents and grandparents as instructed by the wedding coordinator(s).
Female ushers usually hand out programs and attend the guest book. The ushers will be asked to close the guest book approximately five minutes before the ceremony is scheduled to start to facilitate the processional.
The bride and groom may also wish to appoint another lady and gentleman, whose main responsibility it is to attend to other needs of the wedding party. For instance, make-up is often forgotten, tux buttons are left at home, socks are misplaced, and hosiery sometimes runs. These people can also be responsible for making sure the attendants use their dress bags or tuxedo garment bag to store their personal articles. These are easily and quickly removed and taken to the reception after the wedding.
Ring Bearers Responsibilities
You may choose any child between the ages of five and eight as a ring bearer. Normally only one ring bearer is chosen. Experience has shown us that children less than five years of age often create challenging situations during the processional and ceremony. It is hard for them to be able to comprehend the instructions they are given and they are not accustomed to processing before large crowds of people.
The rings on the ring bearer pillow will not be the actual rings. The honor attendants will have the wedding rings.
During the ceremony, the ring bearer walks in front of or beside the flower girl and may stand near the groomsmen. Younger children will be seated with their parents. Ring bearers may recess out with the rest of the wedding party, as appropriate.
Wedding Party Responsibilities
Anyone involved with the wedding will be expected to be in attendance at the rehearsal and be on time. The wedding rehearsal usually takes approximately an hour to complete if everyone is on time and ready to rehearse. If the wedding party is late, we will still complete a full rehearsal before being dismissed by the clergy. This may cause those in attendance to be late to the rehearsal dinner.
On the day of the wedding, all attendants should arrive at the church no later than two hours before the wedding. They should check the night before to make sure they have everything they need for the wedding the next day. It is always helpful to make a checklist and to double-check the list for any items you might need.
At times we have been asked to suggest or recommend businesses for photography, videography, wedding invitations, accessories, and bulletins. The following work with the church on a regular basis and know our customs and regulations.
Phillips' Photography
(Members) - Robin Phillips
1505 S. Florida Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 682-6958
Invitations & Accessories
George L. Gaines Jewelers
(Members) - Suzanne Gaines
112 S. Tennessee Ave.
Lakeland, FL 33801
(863) 688-8557
We highly recommend the above to assist you with the special needs of your wedding. This list does not preclude the use of other businesses. Feel free to discuss your options with the Wedding Coordinator(s).
Schedule of Fees
ALL FEES ARE DUE TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE WEDDING and should be given to the Church Administrator, in separate envelopes. The Church Administrator will contact you if the fees are not received at the appropriate time.
Basic Fee for Wedding (payable to All Saints') $75
This fee covers expenses directly concerned with the general use of the Church for the rehearsal & wedding such as lights, heating, air conditioning, etc.
Clean-Up Fees
Sexton cleanup after a rehearsal dinner (payable to All Saints') $125
Sexton cleanup after a wedding reception (payable to All Saints') $125
Sanctuary Flowers (if ordered by the Church—payable to All Saints') $50
Sexton's Fees (payable to All Saints') $125
This fee covers the sexton's services on the day of the rehearsal and on the day of the wedding only.
Sound/Video Technician's Fee (payable to All Saints') $75
Reception or Rehearsal Dinner and Damage Deposit (payable to All Saints')
Parish Hall/Parlor/Kitchen use fee: $250
Damage deposit: $250 - returned within 7 days if there is no damage
Organist's Fee (payable to All Saints') $300
Basic Fee: Includes one consultation with couple, attendance at the rehearsal and wedding day, and mileage for two trips to Lakeland.
Rehearsal with Individual Soloist or Instrumentalist (payable to the church) $40 per rehearsal.
This fee is per rehearsal with individual soloist(s).
Wedding Coordinator's Fee (payable to the Wedding Coordinator) $150
This fee covers meetings with the bride & groom prior to wedding, rehearsal and wedding day. It averages out to eight to ten hours of work.
Assistant Coordinator fee (if an Assistant is used/payable to the AC) $125
The priest serving your wedding will consider the ministry of preparing and conducting your wedding a great privilege.
Managing your initial contact, subsequent conversations, counseling, preparation and conducting your service will take approximately two days of the priest's time. Although the priest will not ask for an honorarium, it is considered good taste and proper etiquette to show appreciation to the priest in some way.
Customary Acceptance & Acknowledgement
After reading this customary, please sign below at the appropriate places. By signing below you agree to abide by the rules stated herein. Then, mail this page only to Cheryl Cantrall at All Saints'.
Our very best wishes to you as you begin your life together!
Bride: ____________________________________________
Date: ____________________________________________
Groom: ___________________________________________
Bride's Mother or Step-Mother: ________________________
Date: ____________________________________________
Marriage and Remarriage and Episcopal Church Law
CANON 18: Of the Solemnization of Holy Matrimony
Sec. 1. Every Member of the Clergy of this Church shall conform to the laws of the State governing the creation of the civil status of marriage, and also to the laws of this Church governing the solemnization of Holy Matrimony.
Sec. 2. Before solemnizing a marriage the Member of the Clergy shall have ascertained:
(a) That both parties have the right to contract a marriage according to the laws of the State.
(b) That both parties understand that Holy Matrimony is a physical and spiritual union of a man and a woman, entered into within the community of faith, by mutual consent of heart, mind, and will, and with intent that it be lifelong.
(c) That both parties freely and knowingly consent to such marriage, without fraud, coercion, mistake as to identity of a partner, or mental reservation.
(d) That at least one of the parties has received Holy Baptism.
(e) That both parties have been instructed as to the nature, meaning, and purpose of Holy Matrimony by the Member of the Clergy, or that they have both received such instruction from persons known by the Member of the Clergy to be competent and responsible.
Sec. 3. No Member of the Clergy of this Church shall solemnize any marriage unless the following procedures are complied with:
(a) The intention of the parties to contract marriage shall have been signified to the Member of the Clergy at least thirty days before the service of solemnization; Provided, that for weighty cause, this requirement may be dispensed with if one of the parties is a member of the Congregation of the Member of the Clergy, or can furnish satisfactory evidence of responsibility.
In case the thirty days' notice is waived, the Member of the Clergy shall report such action in writing to the Bishop immediately.
(b) There shall be present at least two witnesses to the solemnization of marriage.
(c) The Member of the Clergy shall record in the proper register the date and place of the marriage, the names of the parties and their parents, the age of the parties, their residences, and their Church status; the witnesses and the Member of the Clergy shall sign the record.
(d) The Member of the Clergy shall have required that the parties sign the following declaration:
(e) "We, A.B. and C.D., desiring to receive the blessing of Holy Matrimony in the Church, do solemnly declare that we hold marriage to be a lifelong union of husband and wife as it is set forth in the Book of Common Prayer.
(f) "We believe that the union of husband and wife, in heart, body, and mind, is intended by God for their mutual joy; for the help and comfort given one another in prosperity and adversity; and, when it is God's will, for the procreation of children and their nurture in the knowledge and love of the Lord.
(g) "And we do engage ourselves, so far as in us lies, to make our utmost effort to establish this relationship and to seek God's help thereto."
Sec. 4. It shall be within the discretion of any Member of the Clergy of this Church to decline to solemnize any marriage.
CANON 19: Of Regulations Respecting Holy Matrimony: Concerning Preservation of Marriage, Dissolution of Marriage, and Remarriage
Sec. 1. When marital unity is imperiled by dissension, it shall be the duty, if possible, of either or both parties, before taking legal action, to lay the matter before a Member of the Clergy; it shall be the duty of such Member of the Clergy to act first to protect and promote the physical and emotional safety of those involved and only then, if it be possible, to labor that the parties may be reconciled.
Sec. 2
(a) Any member of this Church whose marriage has been annulled or dissolved by a civil court may apply to the Bishop or Ecclesiastical Authority of the Diocese in which such person is legally or canonically resident for a judgment as to his or her marital status in the eyes of the Church. Such judgment may be a recognition of the nullity, or of the termination of the said marriage; Provided, that no such judgment shall be construed as affecting in any way the legitimacy of children or the civil validity of the former relationship.
(b) Every judgment rendered under this Section shall be in writing and shall be made a matter of permanent record in the Archives of the Diocese.
Sec. 3. No Member of the Clergy of this Church shall solemnize the marriage of any person who has been the husband or wife of any other person then living, nor shall any member of this Church enter into a marriage when either of the contracting parties has been the husband or the wife of any other person then living, except as hereinafter provided:
(a) The Member of the Clergy shall be satisfied by appropriate evidence that the prior marriage has been annulled or dissolved by a final judgment or decree of a civil court of competent jurisdiction.
(b) The Member of the Clergy shall have instructed the parties that continuing concern must be shown for the well-being of the former spouse, and of any children of the prior marriage.
(c) The Member of the Clergy shall consult with and obtain the consent of the Bishop of the Diocese wherein the Member of the Clergy is canonically resident or the Bishop of the Diocese in which the Member of the Clergy is licensed to officiate prior to, and shall report to that Bishop, the solemnization of any marriage under this Section.
(d) If the proposed marriage is to be solemnized in a jurisdiction other than the one in which the consent has been given, the consent shall be affirmed by the Bishop of that jurisdiction.
Sec. 4. All provisions of Canon I.18 shall, in all cases, apply.


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Original paper
Improved calibrations for Raman-spectroscopic determinations of CO2 in cordierite using three excitation wavelengths (488, 515 and 633 nm)
Haefeker, Udo; Kaindl, Reinhard; Tropper, Peter
European Journal of Mineralogy Volume 25 Number 5 (2014), p. 745 - 753
published: Jan 3, 2014
Open Access (paper can be downloaded for free)
Ten natural cordierite single crystals with X Fe in the range 0.044?0.76 and 0.12 to 1.97 wt% CO2 were investigated with Raman microspectroscopy using three different wavelengths. Improved calibration diagrams for CO2 determinations in single crystals and thin sections for the 488, 515 and 633 nm laser excitation wavelengths show significantly lower standard deviations for CO2 determinations (±0.04 to 0.07 wt%) compared to an earlier study done solely at 633 nm. The diagrams are based on the linear relationship between CO2 in wt.% and the ratios of the Raman peak of CO2 to two Si-O-stretching vibrations. The consideration of orientation dependencies and the improvement of background corrections and spectra fitting procedures also contributed to the significantly higher precision. Because Fe-incorporation in cordierite leads to structural changes that result in Raman peak shifts and peak broadening, including peaks considered in this investigation, a correction was introduced for precise CO2 determination on Fe-bearing samples. This improved CO2 determination method was then applied on a 2D spatial scale to two cordierite grains in a thin section of a granulite-facies metapelite from Kösseldorf in the Sauwald area (southern Bohemian Massif, Upper Austria), which yielded CO2 contents of 0.27?0.31 ±0.07 wt%.
calibration • co2-determination • cordierite • raman map • raman spectroscopy


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The Hunger Games (Movie)
Those starving people sure look well fed. Just saying.
Recently I decided that I should read The Hunger Games, and I wasn't impressed. So of course when I saw that the movie was streaming on Netflix I wanted to watch it.
This isn't exactly a review, just a couple of thoughts on the movie. One of my main problems with the book was Katniss, and the fact the whole story was trough her eyes. I found her dull, and kept wishing her dead. The movie version of Katniss was a bit more likable, sometimes, but I still wasn't impressed with her.
Then there was Peeta…What the hell were they thinking? The actor was bad, and he just looked (for lack of a better word) dopey. There had to be a better actor to fill this roll, why did this kid get the job? I had trouble believing the so-called romance between him and Katniss in the book, and it was worse in the movie. I think what made it so cringe worthy was the terrible acting by 'lover-boy'. If you read the book, then you know his feelings for her are supposed to be real, but she is just playing a part for the cameras. Yet somehow in the movie she was more convincing than he was.
One of my friends on twitter pointed me in the direction of Honest Trailers. They basically covered everything I was thinking…
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Coconut Crepes
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients.
Heat a 9″ frying pan over medium heat and melt a small amount of coconut oil in the pan. Using 2-3 tablespoons of batter per crepe, swirl the pan until the batter is thin. Cook for 1-2 minutes; until the edges are browned and curling upwards slightly. In a swift motion, scoop the crepe onto a spatula and flip quickly. Cook for 1 minute on the other side.
Roll the crepes with your favourite fillings. If you choose to make these ahead of time, you can freeze them with a couple sheets of parchment paper between each crepe.
- 3 eggs
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First lady Michelle Obama has dedicated much of her influence from the White House to combating childhood obesity.
Among her notable if dubious achievements to that end came through her advocacy of lunchroom nutrition standards for the nation's public schools.
Western Journalism has covered the program's extensive unpopularity among students, parents and school administrators alike.
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Common complaints thus far have included unpalatable meals and high costs resulting from compliance with the new stringent regulations.
The results of a recent Virginia Tech study offer critics new ammunition by suggesting school lunches might be perpetuating the very problem Obama has ostensibly been fighting.
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Researchers tracked more than 20,000 students nationwide over the course of their kindergarten through eighth-grade years.
Wen You of the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences explained that, according to the school's research, "these government-funded school meal programs that are aimed at making kids healthy are in fact making participating students more at risk of being overweight."
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The correlation between students eating public school lunches and becoming obese is strengthened, the study indicates, the longer kids remain on such a diet.
Furthermore, You noted, certain segments of the population are even more likely to see such a cause and effect.
"This study identifies the hardest battles in crafting policy to alleviate children in low-income populations being overweight," she explained.
Geography also plays a role, You explained, noting researchers found "the most negative effect of the government-funded school meal programs in the South, the Northeast and rural areas of the country."
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In light of the new study, You concluded the next step must be what Obama's nutrition standards were commissioned to do in the first place.
"The question now is what to do in order to not just fill bellies, but make sure those children consume healthy and nutritious food," she said. " — or at least not contribute to the obesity epidemic."


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I really don't understand why a phone number is required to play ranked.
I got three phone numbers, all prepaid. So I could still use three accounts for playing?
I know, that there are paid accounts but a phone number won't change a bit. A buyer will activate his account with his number and gets it back after calibration. No changes at all.
I'm not at social media, I don't want to change personal data anywhere.
Really, what is this sheeeet about?


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Somewhere Tomorrow
Selva is a two-man band that originally formed in Phoenix, Arizona. Frontman/singer-songwriter Randy Ludwig (Guitar/Vocals) teams up with Lawrence Dunlap (Drums/Vocals) to bring something new and refreshing to the music community.
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Defforge is named Managing Director of Airbus Corporate Jets
Benoit Defforge has been appointed Managing Director, Airbus Corporate Jets, effective 1st January 2014.
He now leads Airbus' corporate jet business globally, combining his new role with that of his previous one as Head of the Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC).
Defforge, 49, graduated with an Engineering Diploma from the Ecole National Superiéur d'Arts et Métiers in Paris in 1987, and an INSEAD Business Diploma in 2011.
He joined Airbus in 2003, initially leading a project to improve the performance and lead time of the Airbus A330/A340 final assembly line in Toulouse, which currently produces ten A330s a month, the highest production rate today of any widebody aircraft.
Defforge was appointed Head of ACJC, an Airbus subsidiary that is part of a network of Airbus-approved cabin-completion centres, in May 2007.
In his role as Managing Director of Airbus Corporate Jets, Defforge replaces Airbus veteran Habib Fekih, who played a leading role in establishing the company's business aviation role in the early days, and who has been instrumental in consolidating it in recent years. Habib Fekih moves on to further responsibilities within the Airbus group.


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Search to find home for killer elephant
A meeting will be held today to determine which zoo will accommodate two circus elephants, after one crushed its handler to death on the New South Wales north coast.
The 54-year-old man was killed in Yamba about two weeks ago, and the Stardust Circus has since opted to give up its two asian elephants.
Several zoos will hold a telephone hook up this afternoon to determine which has the capacity to house the animals.
The Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo is one of the facilities under consideration.
Elephant ban
Meanwhile, the RSPCA has urged the circus not to bring one of the elephants involved in the handler's death to the Gold Coast this month.
The RSPCA's Michael Beatty says the Gold Coast City Council should revoke the permit it has issued allowing the circus to perform on the tourist strip.
"We are concerned that if the elephants do come up to the Gold Coast, not only is there a potential danger to the general public perhaps, in particular children, but also because of concerns the elephants will end up being more heavily restrained than they already are," he said.
Circus owner Jan Lennon says she has spoken with the Gold Coast City Council about safety concerns.
"There's no risk to the public, there's no problem there," she said.
"We will have temporary fencing up around as well. There's no risk to the public and never has been."
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Rising Role of Unconventional Gas
Coal seam gas and unconventional gas players can look to Santos' reserves report released on Wednesday, which shows CSG making up an ever increasing part of the major's reserves pie.
While Santos' proved and probable reserves fell by 81 million barrels of oil equivalent (MMboe) from the previous year to 1364MMboe, the 30%-owned Gladstone liquefied natural gas project increased its 2P reserves from 5009 petajoules in 2010 to 5268 petajoules in 2011.
This was despite wet weather delaying drilling and connection activity during the year.
A contingent resource of 3277 petajoules provides further upside for GLNG reserves to grow.
The steady increase in CSG reserves and resources provides junior players with the confidence that further exploration work on their assets would yield similar results for them.
Red Sky Energy is waiting on a decision from the New South Wales Department of Trade and Investment, Resources and Energy to green light its Talma pilot well, which could provide an upgrade to its current proved, probable and possible (3P) reserves of 114 petajoules.
Westside Corporation has also been delivering results with its Galilee Basin program, completing and connecting two new dual lateral wells while recording production of 800,000 cubic feet of gas per day from the new Pretty Plains-10 well.
Other players are also looking to grow with Blue Energy looking to increase its 3P reserves from 75 petajoules to 3000 petajoules in 2014 while Metgasco, which reached its first binding gas sales agreement in January, continues to better define its CSG prospectivity through further core wells.
Lower costs, higher production
Adding to this positive momentum is Santos' belief that the experience and efficiencies from repeated drilling has served to bring down drilling times, which serves to drive down well costs.
As evidence, it said that historical data for drilling of pilot wells in its Roma CSG field showed a greater than 50% reduction in drilling days in a year.
Refinement of completion types has also resulted in increases in unit production.
Shale and tight gas
The good news is not restricted to CSG either. Shale and tight gas resources are also expected to benefit with Santos pointing to the Cooper Basin as a key beneficiary.
It noted that major thickness of gas saturated rocks are present while the existence of local gas production and its own Moomba processing infrastructure provided opportunities to put gas to market.
The large number of conventional wells that have intersected shales in the Cooper also provide a source of data that could help in the planning of future shale and tight gas wells.
Beach Energy has already estimated a contingent shale gas resource of 2 trillion cubic feet based around its successful Holdfast-1 and Encounter-1 wells, which they say does not include the upside potential in the rest of PEL 218.
The Cooper Basin is also drilling two new unconventional exploration wells this quarter – Marsen-1 and Davenport-1. Strike Energy is participating in both wells with 50% and 35% respectively.
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Hi all, I think that I read here a little while back that some of you add dream whip to your cake mix to make a denser, higher cake. I'd like to try it today, but I can't find the thread. Has anyone done this before?
actually I just did used a recipe over the weekend that had dream whip added and it was AWESOME!! it makes the cake very moist!! If you want a really dense cake for example for carving and such, there's a really great recipe onsite called the cake extender recipe that makes the cake dense and very moist!!! It uses ingredients that you have in the kitchen rather than having to go to the store.... good luck
Hi, I always use a packet of Dream Whip to my cakes, and am pleased with the results. Janice
This may be a dumb question but what part of wal-mart would you find this dream whip. I would like to try it!!
usually by jello & pudding mixes
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Thanks Doug!
Adding Dream Whip is my standard concoction nowadays, but I don't feel that it really makes a dense cake. It makes a finer-textured cake...that's for certain. I add a package of Dream Whip and 2 extra eggwhites. I prefer eggwhite for cakes rather than whole eggs. If the mix calls for whole eggs, I'll put one (or two, if it calls for four whole eggs) and then put in two whites for every egg called for....then add my two extra whites. I think the combination of Dream Whip AND the increased egg whites both contribute to the finer texture. I had only done it on white cakes until recently and found that I like it just as well for chocolate and flavored cakes as well.


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It feels like ages since the last Pokemon GO update has hit the Play and App stores, after we got used to bi-monthly updates since the game's launch.
Today, Niantic finally announced the latest Pokemon GO January update, but it doesn't bring anything revolutionary to the game – at least not on the surface. Certainly not anything that we discussed in this post.
Official announcement –
Pokémon GO is in the process of being updated to version 0.53.1 for Android and 1.23.1 for iOS devices. Below are some release notes and comments from our development team.
Updated Apple Watch to display Eggs obtained from PokéStops
Changed distance tracking to better account for GPS drift
Minor text fixes."
These minor additions and fixes are a bit of a disappointment, considering the length of radio silence on Pokemon GO in the last month.
We will, as always, have a closer look at the new game code and try to figure out if there's anything hidden that may shed light on future updates.
Useful GUIDES, CHARTS and CALCULATORS:
- The Best Gym Defenders By Tier
- The Best Gym Attackers By Tier
- Perfect IV Hatching Chart
- Buddy Pokemon Candy Calculator
- Evolution Calculator
- XP Per Action Chart
- XP & Item Per Level
- Appraisal Chart
Check out the top menu for more Charts, Calculators, News, Guides and all things Pokemon GO, and don't forget to like our Facebook page and share this post for a chance to win $25 in Play Store or iTunes credit!


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Went with another 5DMKII
Agree, don't get suckered by steep increase in price for what you get.
Richt2000 wrote:
Well done for not getting sucked into Canon's 5iiN minor upgrade!
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After weeks of contemplation and reading reviews, I bought another 5DMKII as my back up camera. I decided i needed a back up camera on hand as i have been working so much with a few clients lately that I couldnt aforrd not to have a second body on hand in case of some sort of issue with one. So, now I have two.
I really toiled with the idea of getting the new MK III but couldn't justify the price versus the cameras improvents. The MK II is still meeting my professional needs.
So I found a used MK II body, used as a backup by another pro nearby me, with only 5500 shutter actutations, and in near mint condition, all for only $1500.00!
I think I chose well..... Although I'll be saving for the next upgrade and be ready for it when I need to make that move!
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Active Funds
The QMC products invest in relevant minority positions in small & mid-cap listed companies in Europe applying a "hands on" approach with strong value discipline and focusing on quality assets generally exposed to global markets. The investments meet strict value metrics, present opportunities for value enhancement and have management teams typically open to improving shareholder returns in the mid to long term.
The QMC investment strategy targets public companies of sizes below €1bn market cap with a pan-European scope, an ample universe which is under-covered by analysts. The managers of the fund have been working together for many years, have multidisciplinary skills and are supported by both a strong network of senior local advisors and the Alantra pan-European platform.
Currently there are three funds of the QMC family: the EQMC Fund, with a Pan-European investment strategy, and the QMC II & QMC III Funds, with an investment focus in Spanish and Portuguese companies.
EQMC Fund:
Focus on the pan-European small cap universe:
- c. 7.000 small caps in Europe (below <€1bn market cap)
- A c. 500 target universe after applying sector, size and liquidity filters
- Take advantage of the lack of analyst coverage via own research capabilities
Key fundamental quantitative criteria are:
- Key fundamental criteria are:
- Asset quality (ROCE)
- Value (FCF Yield)
- Strong earnings power generation
Key qualitative criteria
- Seek for global niche leaders exposed to global growth
- High barriers to entry with sustainable competitive advantages
- Predictable sectors
Flexibility to allocate the capital with a pan-European scope
- Focus on UK, Germany and Southern Europe
- More opportunistic approach towards other geographies
QMC II Fund:
Attractive Small cap Universe (market cap < € 1bn)
- c. 150 small caps in Spain & Portugal
- High quality assets: 70% of Companies in the universe deliver historical avg. ROCE >10%
- International exposure: ≈ 50% of companies have >60% sales outside Spain
- Lack of adequate analyst coverage generates price/ value gap
Focus on top quality companies
- Key fundamental quantitative criteria are:
- Asset quality (ROCE)
- Value (FCF Yield)
- Strong earnings power generation
- Key qualitative criteria:
- Seek for global niche leaders exposed to global growth
- High barriers to entry with long-term sustainable competitive advantages
- Companies operating in predictable sectors
EQMC Fund
- A concentrated portfolio of 8-12 names enables for in-depth knowledge of our companies.
- The fund seeks minority but relevant ownership in targeted companies, which could range from 5-20% stakes
- EQMC searches for value whilst maintaining a midterm plan and a defined path to accelerate the value creation of investments
- The fund actively works with management teams and shareholders to either boost and/ or unlock value through an ample toolkit:
- Capital allocation discipline
- Strategic clarification / M&A
- Operational efficiencies
- Corporate governance
- Alignment of management teams
- Investor relations improvements
- The fund eventually nominates representation in the board of directors of investee companies
QMC II Fund:
- QMC II searches for value whilst maintaining a management mid-term plan and a defined path to accelerate the value creation of investments
- The fund actively works with management teams and shareholders applying "private equity" approach to generate and unlock value through an ample toolkit which covers aspects such as promoting corporate development & growth measures, capital allocation discipline, efficiency gains, improving communication & transparency to the market and corporate governance
- A concentrated portfolio of 5-7 names enables in-depth knowledge of our companies
- Significant stakes (up to 20%) allows QMC II fund a corporate engagement over the medium term (2-4 years) with close relationship with management team and main shareholders, eventually through Board of Directors representation
- QMC's strong reputation as a financial investor in Iberian market helps to build a friendly and constructive approach (pre-negotiated entry; discretion; productive relations; avoiding hostile positions)
EQMC Fund
- The investment team follows an investment process that is disciplined, thorough, well-documented and repeatable
- Multiple step due diligence targeting an constant improvement of the risk/ reward of the portfolio
- Investments typically start as small "seed" positions. Eventually, some of these become "core" investments on which an active constructive engagement is deployed
- Stringent risk controls based in-depth knowledge of the investments and patience to allocate capital
QMC II Fund
- The investment team follows an investment process that is disciplined, thorough, well-documented and repeatable
- Engagement with management's mid-term plan in order to asses, understand and support
- Stringent risk controls based on thorough due diligence (strategic, commercial, operational, financial), shareholder analysis and management depth
- Well-structured and in-depth analysis that can take from 3 to 6 months:
- Strong relevance of channel checks and competitive benchmarking in the commercial/ strategic due diligence;
- Margin of safety as a key principle when valuing a company
- Investments are typically built up through either block trade or open market
EQMC Fund
- The key people at the EQMC fund are:
- Francisco De Juan: Portfolio Manager
- Jacobo Llanza: CEO of Alantra Asset management
- 5 investment analysts fully dedicated to the fund with strong international experience and multi-skilled background
- Support by several senior advisors and investment consultants in the different geographies
QMC II Fund
- The key people at the QMC II fund are:
- Julián Cepeda: Portfolio Manager
- Jacobo Llanza: CEO of Alantra Asset management
- 4 investment analysts fully dedicated to the fund with multi-skilled background
- Support by several senior advisors and investment consultants
Jacobo LlanzaPartner & CEO of Alantra Asset Management
Jacobo LlanzaCEO of Alantra Asset Management with over 22 years of experience…
Francisco De JuanPartner & EQMC Portfolio Manager
Francisco De JuanEQMC portfolio manager since 2010, with over 16 years experience. Active fund management at Alantra AM since 2006….
Julián CepedaPartner & QMC Portfolio Manager
Julián CepedaQMC II Fund portfolio manager. More than 22 years' experience including active fund management (at Alantra AM since 2003)…
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- Fluidra
- Adveo
- Tubos Reunidos
- Laboratorios Rovi
- e2v/ UK
- Grammer/ Germany
- Vitec/ UK
- CIE Automotive/ Spain
- WashTec/ Germany
* Does not include "seed" investments.


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- University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D.
- University of California, Berkeley, B.A., Philosophy and Mathematics
Vincent Cheng joined Block & Leviton LLP in January 2017. He is an associate at the firm and a member of the Employee Benefits Group and Veterans/Servicemember Rights Group.
Since graduating from law school, Mr. Cheng has focused his work on advocating for the employment and employee benefits rights of employees and retirees and of veterans. Prior to joining Block & Leviton in January 2017, he was actively involved in a variety of class action lawsuits brought under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) involving breach of fiduciary duty and benefit denial claims, as well as cases brought under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) involving veterans rights and benefits.
Notable ERISA Cases »
- Simpson v. Fireman's Fund Insurance Company (N.D. Cal.)
- Represented a class of employees alleging that FFIC terminated them to prevent them from continuing to receive medical benefits; settlement provided for restoration of their right to benefits for a period of years and reimbursement of past medical expenses.
- Aguilar v. Melkonian Enterprises, Inc. (E.D. Cal.)
- Represented a class of participants in two pension plans alleging that the fiduciaries failed to prudently invest the plan assets; settlement provided for recovery of more than 85% of the losses to the plans.
Notable Veterans/USERRA Cases »
- Bush v. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston (N.D. Cal.)
- Alleged that Liberty Life improperly reduced long-term disability benefits by the amount of benefits received by veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs; Liberty Life agreed to return significant portions of reduced benefits and not to reduce future benefits absent state approval.
- Allman v. American Airlines, Inc. Pilot Retirement Benefit Program Variable Income Plan (D. Mass.)
- Alleged under both ERISA and USERRA (the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act) deficient pension contributions by American Airlines for a class of pilots who took military leave.
Other Notable Cases »
- Wynne v. McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants, Inc. (N.D. Cal.)
- Alleged race discrimination in hiring and job assignments in violation of Title VII; consent decree obtained provided for significant injunctive relief to promote equal employment opportunity in defendants' employment practices.
Publications »
- Author, "National Railroad Passenger Corporation v. Morgan: A Problematic Formulation of the Continuing Violation Theory," California Law Review (October 2003).
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Claim: Exer-Hide brand rawhide chew products for dogs are contaminated with toxins or rubber bands.
[Collected via Facebook, November 2014]
DO NOT buy Exer-Hides dog bones! I found rubber bands in the one my dog was chewing last night. I know this brand is sold by WalMart. I am alerting the WalMart where I bought the bones from but I'm not sure what they are going to do about it. Spread the word to anyone who has a dog!
[Collected via e-mail, May 2011]
Walmart sells a rawhide like chew called Exer-Hide – this has been causing MAJOR seizures and death. This product is manufactured in Brazil. This has been happening since December and yet the crap is still being sold.
Please – pass this info on! ……. SOLD IN ASDA!!
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There's this one line in Bad Jelly and the Witch that never fails to make me snort with laughter. You know the one where Dulboot gets sent off to 'bare bottom land'.
Yesterday, Catherine the Duchess of Cambridge must have thought she'd suffered the same fate when she arrived in a damp and squidgey Wellington and was greeted by a big Maori fella and his ahem, bare bottom!
Welcome to New Zealand!
Of course perhaps Wills should have briefed her that the members of the Defense force Kapa Haka group will be wearing the briefest of briefs. In fact, whilst some members of the media have dubbed the bum floss 'a black thong' I think that's over-stating it. Certainly Kate thought so. Is that a twinkle in her eye?
The cheeky delight taken in the pic that's bubbled around the world comes only a day after UK media reported a Maori 'expert' who suggested that typically the women would be bare breasted and the men naked under their piupiu. He was of course taking the piss as we funny ole Kiwis are wont to do.
Naha! Gotcha!
There wasn't a bare breast in sight, thankfully as it was nipple stiffeningly cold and wet, though there was plenty of cheek!
And that's how it is in New Zealand. We don't run around nekkid all the time but there is a definite air of casualness here. We, the locals, like to think of it as a naturalness that is sadly missing overseas. I know I suffered from culture shock when I arrived in England and was told that bare feet meant at best poverty, and at worst crazyness. And oh, please don't mention the Plimsoll experience.
It's a good thing that we started the NZ leg of the Royals' trip with a sharp dive in the deep end. As if to say – we're cheeky down here. We're natural and proud of our land and peoples and we don't take ourselves (or anything else for that matter) too seriously.
New Zealand is a no bs standing-on-ceremony zone.
Welcome Wills and Kate. Kick off your shoes and make oneself at home.


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Slept from quarter to 6 until 11 o'clock. Torrential rain from 12 until 1. Terrible for the corn. The wind veered right round to the N.E.
This evening went over to Dedham, but found the Sissons at supper, so did not stop. Called at Lt. Rivers on the way back, but there were strange cars outside so I did not call. Back to "Woodside" rather depressed and had a lonely supper. Early bed, hoping for a long sleep.
News in the Sunday papers seems pretty cheerful, but very difficult to know what to believe.


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Can we change the vote of the Electoral College?
Yes we can!
Why do people say we can't?
Because it hasn't been done before.
Well, we have never had a President Elect such as this before either.
It is time to do something new.
Whether we agree or disagree with the existence of the Electoral College, it was designed for just such a moment as this. Our founding fathers were afraid of the idea of direct democracy. They were afraid the public would be led astray and elect a person who was unfit to hold the office of President so they built in a failsafe. The truth is We The People do not elect the President and Vice President. We elect people who elect them. These people are called Electors. Their votes are pledged in the National vote but those Electors are not committed to make their vote the way they are told.
The Electors are people with hearts, minds, families and friends. Change.org has a petition with more that 4.5 million signatures that they will submit to the Electors. We strongly encourage you to sign it if you have not done so already. We will approach the Electors more personally. This is a letter writing campaign. This is also an outreach campaign. These people live in our neighborhoods. Their kids go to school with ours. Some of you have to know some of them. Please take some time to plead our case in person. Please proceed with kindness and respect. This is a Mission of Loving Kindness.
This is do-able. It takes 37 Electors to change their vote to throw the whole process into limbo and 42 Electors to switch their vote to Hillary to make her President. I personally would love for Hillary to take office but whether or not it is her, Mr Trump in office sends a bad message to our loved ones, our neighbors and the world around us. We are Stronger Together so let us make a stand that way. I would ask all people of conscience to join us regardless how or if they voted. I believe we can all see from Mr Trump's behavior so far that he has no intention of looking out for anyone other than himself.
For our children and their children, for our planet, for our brothers, sister, cousins, neighbors who feel threatened, who are bullied who are trying to go about their lives scared out of their minds we must do something.
So here is what you can do:
- Reach out to us us via email and ask for the addresses of the Electors who need to be contacted. If you live in a red state, we will be hopefully sending you the electors from your state. If not, we will send you those who need a contact. Please click here to find your state delegates.
- Please read The Rules of Fair Play.
- Take a look at the sample letters then please, with the deepest respect for the Elector's position, write your own letter. Talk about who you are and why this is important to you. Write kind, respectful, and honest concerns that you have about the president elect.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: You do NOT have to live in a state to write letters to it's Electors! You can choose any state on the "State Delegates" page and begin writing to the Electors of that state, however it would be preferable to choose a swing state.
- Mail the letters no later than December 10th. Please mail as many as possible as early as possible.
- Please let us know via email how many letters you and/or your group have sent and to whom so we can keep track and know who still needs to be contacted.
We also have a FaceBook presence: Electoral College Letter Writing Campaign. Please like the page and share the page with others.
There will be a sort of message board on the site. If you want something posted on it please send it to me and I will post it if it is appropriate to our cause.


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* Durable goods data on tap
* P&G slips, Ford gains after earnings
* Futures up: Dow 16 pts, S&P 2.3 pts, Nasdaq 5.75 pts
By Chuck Mikolajczak
NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose modestly on Wednesday, indicating the S&P 500 may rise for a fourth straight day, as investors braced for the release of a slew of corporate earnings reports and durable goods data.
* Procter and Gamble Co slipped 1.9 percent to $81 in premarket trading after the world's largest household products maker posted third-quarter earnings.
* Eli Lilly and Co rose 1.2 percent to $59 in light premarket trading after the drugmaker reported higher-than-expected first-quarter earnings, helped by favorable taxes and higher sales of treatments for diabetes, depression and lung cancer.
* Ford Motors Co advanced 2.3 percent to $13.67 in premarket trading after the automaker reported its first-quarter earnings.
* According to Thomson Reuters data, 45 companies in the S&P 500 are scheduled to report results Wednesday, including Dow component Boeing Co, Qualcomm Inc and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc.
* Investors will eye the release of durable goods orders data at 8:30 a.m. (1230 GMT). Economists surveyed by Reuters expect a 2.8 percent drop in March orders compared with a 5.6 percent rise in February.
* Apple Inc shares slipped 0.2 percent to $405.31 after the iPad maker bowed Tuesday to investors' demands to share more of its $145 billion cash pile, while posting its first quarterly profit decline in more than a decade.
* S&P 500 futures rose 2.3 points and were above fair value, a formula that evaluates pricing by taking into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration on the contract. Dow Jones industrial average futures gained 16 points, and Nasdaq 100 futures added 5.75 points.
* Earnings season has been largely positive, with more than 68.9 percent of S&P 500 companies that have reported results so far beating expectations, according to Thomson Reuters data through Tuesday morning. Since 1994, 63 percent have surpassed estimates on average, while the beat rate is 67 percent for the past four quarters.
* Analysts see earnings growth of 2.3 percent this quarter, up from expectations of 1.5 percent at the start of the month.
* OPKO Health Inc will buy Israel-based biopharmaceutical company Prolor Biotech Inc in an all-stock deal valued at $480 million to expand its portfolio of specialty drugs. OPKO shares dipped 3.8 percent to $6.79 in premarket trading.
* European shares advanced, building on the previous session's hefty gains, after the German Ifo survey came in well below forecasts, adding to expectations of more monetary easing.
* Asian shares advanced, tracking global equities higher on the back of solid U.S. corporate earnings.


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Long time digital holdout Bob Seger, he of Silver Bullet Band fame, will allow his music to be sold over iTunes. I guess he's planning on taking his old records off the shelf! Guess he's tired of going against the wind! Night Moves!
Bob's going on tour soon too so that might be a motivating factor too.
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