Tiffany + Dustin, Under a Firework Sky
Tiffany and Dustin were married at the Race Street Pier with a soaring view of the Ben Franklin Bridge on a perfect May evening.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
November 27, 2015
Stories
Unity Ritual Spotlight: Handfasting
One of the most beautiful and accessible unity rituals, handfasting, is making a big come back. Some say that the Celtic tradition of ceremonially binding a new couple’s hands together as a symbol of their public commitment to each other, is the most ancient wedding ritua
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
October 27, 2015
Bobby + Javi, Already Married in Their Hearts
Javi and Bobby have been building a life together over the past 24 years and this May, in the presence of the many generations of their families and closest friends, they became husbands to each other at a bright and colorful wedding at Philadelphia’s pet-friendly and chic Hotel Monaco.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
October 15, 2015
Emily + Philip, Under a Plumeria Tree
This summer my brother Philip married his longtime sweetheart Emily. They chose to celebrate the start of their married life on the island of Maui.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
September 27, 2015
Linda + Jeremy, Prost!
Jeremy and Linda have just celebrated their first anniversary, and I wanted to share some of the things that made their ceremony truly remarkable.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
September 15, 2015
Amity + Jesse, Prayer Flags Blow Blessings With The Wind
A few ceremony highlights that made this a unique experience for all in attendance were a reading in honor of their first child, a chocolate tasting and prayer flag waving ceremony finale.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
August 27, 2015
Christian + Michael, Player 2 For Life
Friends and family celebrated the start of Christian and Michael’s wedded life together with a Filipino Catholic-inspired ceremony at the picturesque Woodloch Resort in the Pocono Mountains.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
July 27, 2015
The Living Wall at Promise Ridge
I am excited to introduce The Living Wall at Promise Ridge, the new romantic elopement space on my property in the Pocono Mountains. Promise Ridge is perfect for couples who wish to elope, celebrate an anniversary or renew their vows in a breathtaking and inspiring natural setting.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
July 27, 2015
Hannah + Brian, More Than Anything
Two years ago, when I asked Hannah what she wanted her ceremony to communicate, she said, “I love Brian more than anything and want that to be reflected to our friends and family who will be attending our wedding.”
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
May 27, 2015
Carly + Branden, Family Ties
Since Carly and Branden’s families played such a central role in their love story, we wanted to incorporate and pay tribute to all of those special relationships throughout their wedding celebration too.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
May 15, 2015
Reimagined Wedding Traditions and Rituals
When Stephanie Boye, of Tyler Boye Photography, approached me to participate in her Notes From The Lightbox vlog series, she asked me to share and give insight on my favorite rituals for a wedding.
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
April 27, 2015
Mindful Strategies For Writing Your Vows
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephanie Boye for her Love Notes From The Lightbox vlog series, where each topic aims to speak to the heart of issues couples approaching the aisle may be facing. Stephanie’s goal for this project is to help “our couples have better and stronger loving relationships.”
Alisa Tongg Celebrant
April 15, 2015
