<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ever After Memories LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a wedding minister and justice of the peace, I create and officiate custom wedding ceremonies based on your loved story.]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:07:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.everafterceremonies.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[14 Breathtaking Connecticut Wedding Venues on the Water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether it’s the beach or lake side, views of Long Island Sound or the banks of the Connecticut River, these Connecticut wedding venues on the water all have their own brand of magic to offer to your ceremony and celebration. Below you’ll find 14 water side locations including links to each venue’s web site, average costs, ceremony options and special features  — everything necessary to plan your nautiucal New England-themed nuptials. ]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/connecticut-wedding-venues-on-the-water</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698a8387d471d728ee6a2cf8</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:39:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6543f_d4f507c136114d05810c7aa2d5928bdc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_831,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ally and Vinny]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the surface, this love story might appear quite simple. 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Photography by: Once Like a Spark Today I share with you a unique...]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/taylor-and-justin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6679cb2e80b137b1c5b70219</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 19:07:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6543f_2e260fe4a63f43b9b2ee5eb32744e8dd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jasmyn and Josh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our story begins in a small community where practically everyone knows everybody — except for Jasmyn and Josh. Their four year age difference meant that while they shared similar social circles and connections amongst family members, they had never met or spoke to each other. Enter social media — a virtual connection to everyone! It was on Instagram that Josh found Jasmyn. They followed each other for a while, until one day he decided message her. With a confidence other’s seldom possess, he...]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/jasmyn-and-josh</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666deffc3ca1cab79254fc45</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:58:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6543f_355602f99fb24e9e99451a302cddda69~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marlene and Scott - a Connecticut Love Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marlene and Scott were simply a joy to meet and work with for their wedding ceremony. Literally endless stories and laughs from their...]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/marlene-and-scott</link><guid isPermaLink="false">663aa5f6a8c76885a7629261</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 15:24:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6543f_2fab50c3d4e34acd89d67c20b27c5d4e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jes and Skye]]></title><description><![CDATA[Married February 29th 2023 Jes and Skye started dating back in high school on February 29th. Once they decided to hace a wedding, they...]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/jes-and-skye</link><guid isPermaLink="false">661e7e444e30f87d43f18727</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:46:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6543f_524a522fcc7544ed8b62ec6419ab9470~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Anniversary: Lisa and Julia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Married on June 10th 2023 at The Lake House, Wolcott, CT On the most perfect June afternoon, Lisa and Julia married surrounded by their...]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/first-anniversary-lisa-and-julia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6665e8699777ceb7db13130c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2024 18:04:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6543f_66895bc6ad7f465b8837ee2cdff2627c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Anniversary: Danielle and Richard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Danielle and Richard married on a somewhat chilly day in April surrounded by birch trees and in front of a beautiful macreme curtain,...]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/first-anniversary-danielle-and-richard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">661e7dc55219401eb471ed65</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2024 18:24:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6543f_a9fe2dcd60ab4e64ac1fd8d0c178116b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anjuli and Bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Married February 14th, 2024: Smith Farm Gardens , Haddam, CT The first wedding of 2024 was exactly want I needed to kick off a new season. Anjuli and Bill  hosted 27 guests in front of the fireplace at Smith Farm Gardens. A fresh coat of snow had fallen just the day before, providing the perfect backdrop for this New England winter wedding. One of the most moving parts of the ceremony was witnessing the couple exchange their personally written vows. Anjuli's daughter and Bill's son watched...]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/anjuli-and-bill</link><guid isPermaLink="false">660dc0c2d95731474c237874</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:01:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Our World]]></title><description><![CDATA[When my daughter was born, we weren’t sure what to do about a baptism. 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She is a light bulb of...]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/whitney-s-escapes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d482a84eaccf0001707c175</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:45:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6543f_a15a2955c1d0416d9b3f4cf5f5d727c5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_750,h_830,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great River Golf Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing the wedding venue is one of the biggest and often most daunting decisions on the wedding to-do list. 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You need to be comfortable and establish a level of trust with this...]]></description><link>https://www.everafterceremonies.com/post/photographer-spotlight-john-munno-weddings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c8f9d9e2db537001c3d968a</guid><category><![CDATA[Wedding]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:47:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6543f_35c97c66c56d41939cf8d2ac597aa655~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_615,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kathy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>