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Beach Wedding Mauritius

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Mauritius, one the most popular tropical destinations in the world and has loads to offer you while on a holiday to this Paradise Island. Mauritius has some of the finest beaches in the world, old cathedrals, world heritage sites, a unique lifestyle and the most hospitable population which adds an extra flavour to your holiday. To make the most of this vacation and see Mauritius through the most reliable tour operator on island, Panache Holidays is prepared to offer you all the entertainment along with a well designed travel itinerary.

Mauritius Tourism is one of the strongest pillars of economy apart from sugar and textile exports and the new emerging world class Information Technology platform.

Mauritius is famous for sun, sand and seas and not to miss the amalgamation of cultures which is influenced by Indian and French origins. You will surely be never disappointed whilst on a holiday in Mauritius. Whether you are a leisure traveller, a luxury seeker or a budget traveller, Panache holidays have all the right packages to offer you.
With so much on offer you certainly might get confused but Panache Holidays gives you some the best options mentioned below while on a holiday at this Paradise Island.

Beaches

Well, at the beginning let us see what you can do at the beaches! There are many beaches in Mauritius some of the most popular beaches are at Pereybere, Flic-en-Flac, Tamarin and Mont Choisy. Now, your purpose of visiting the beaches of Mauritius is the most important. If you have come to just relax, then spend time on the beach just by having a walk or a romantic walk with your partner. Or simply lay down on the white sand of the beach reading something interesting or having a great time looking at other tourists enjoying their vacation. Now, if you wish to do something adventurous, try out some water sports and Para sailing activities offered at the various beaches. Or you can even take a step into the sea waters and enjoying sailing at the sea waves.

Cathedrals

The most popular Cathedrals in Mauritius are the Pere Laval or the famous St. Louis Cathedral in Port Louis region often referred as Port Louis so when in Mauritius, please visit these churches and explore their unique features. They are great tourist sites in themselves.

Cruise

how about cruising in the back waters on a catamaran which can be hired on exclusive basis and non exclusive basis, which takes you beyond the blue lagoon where you can savour some fine barbecue on the catamaran and visit a small island beyond the deep blue seas.If you are into some fine luxury you can even hold a party with your friends and family or even organise a wedding.

Lifestyle

Mauritius lifestyle adds some further authenticity to your vacation. When driving around Mauritius in your chauffeur driven cars provided by Panache Holidays or a self driven car which again can be organised through Panache Holidays you can see the real Mauritius, some old colonial style houses, farmers cultivating tea and coffee, fisherman trying hard to get the finest catch of the day to build your appetite and not to forget you might even have a quick pit stop and have a drink with the local fisherman on the beach who might offer you some local rum, which is the favourite drink on the island.
Again don’t forget to savour the cuisine in Mauritius which has its influences from Indian, French and Chinese origins.

Festivals

Mauritius being a multitude of cultures has a year round of festivities. Many well know festivals which are celebrated on a grand scale are Diwali, Eid, Christmas and the Chinese New Year. All of them have their own charm in their own right, all so different yet they entice you to be participate.
These are just a few entertaining things which can be enjoyed in Mauritius while on a holiday and with Panacheholidays, you can surely benefit from all of these above mentioned options. So why not visit now and see what the hype is all about when it comes to Mauritius.

About the Author

Mauritius is famous for sun, sand and seas and not to miss the amalgamation of cultures which is influenced by Indian and French origins, you can find Mauritius hotels and resort in Mauritius at the low cost.

Does anyone know what Mauritian Wedding Vows are?

I am getting married in Mauritius and am keen to know what the wedding vows are. My fiance is teasing me that I will have to say I will obey him and is promising to bribe the registrar if they are not included! If anyone knows what the vows are, or where I can find them, I would be grateful. Thanks.

PS It is a beach wedding, not a Church wedding.

Traditional wedding vows
Declaratory Words

I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why I, (your full name), may not be joined in matrimony to (your partner’s full name).

Contracting Words

I call upon these persons here present to witness that I, (your full name), do take thee, (your partner’s full name), to be my lawful wedded wife (or husband).

Optional wedding vows
Declaratory Words

“I declare that I know of no legal reason why I (your full name) may not be joined in marriage to (your partners full name)”

or by replying “I am” to the question “Are you (your full name) free lawfully to marry (your partners full name)?”

Contracting words

“I (your full name) take you (your partners full name) to be my wedded husband/wife”

“I (your full name) take thee (your partners full name) to be my wedded husband/wife”.

You can choose any combination of the above Declaratory and Contracting options, but you will need to inform the Superintendent Registrar of your choices for your wedding.

Additional wedding vows

Writing your own wedding vows to go alongside the statutory ones is a great way of expressing the love you have for each other as well as giving your friends and family a real insight into how you feel about each other.

Can we write our own vows for a Church Wedding?
Couples marrying in a Church of England will find ministers restricted by law to perform the standard ceremony vows – Traditional Wedding vows, with only flexibility being shown on the infamous words of ‘love, honour and obey’ being altered to ‘love, honour and respect’, with even this slight change being left up to the discretion of the minister.

However couples are encouraged to try and personalise their ceremonies through the use of music and religious readings. There are some ministers who are amenable to couples choosing suitable non-religious readings. You should always check in advance what material your minister would allow during your service; therefore avoiding possible disappointment later on.

Can we write our own Civil Wedding vows?
If couples have a Civil Ceremony they maybe able to incorporate their own wedding vows into the statutory words. However even with a Civil Ceremony you may encounter some opposition from more traditional Registrars with regards to how personalised you wish to make your wedding vows. Therefore it is always a good to discuss your ideas with the Registrar that way you are less lightly to encounter resistance.

If you however would like a totally unique experience, one that is designed to suit your individual needs, you may wish to opt for a Humanist Wedding. Although its important to remember that Humanist Weddings are not legally binding, you will still need to legally marry in a register office, which could be done prior to the Humanist ceremony.

Writing your own wedding vows
If you plan to write your own wedding vows you may want to read our top 10 tips!

1. Consult with your minister or registrar
There is no point preparing a heart felt speech only to be told later on that you can’t use any of it. Ask your minister or registrar about what they will expect when couples personalise their wedding vows.

2. Be honest
There is no point in writing your own wedding vows if you not going to be honest about how you really feel.

3. Seek inspiration
You might want to incorporate a poem or song into your vows but don’t feel obliged to do so, as more often than not the mere fact that you have made the effort to express your feelings so openly, is enough.

4. Reminisce
Try and recall past events, which helped to shape your relationship and helped bring you to this day. Remember to set the scene so all your guests can relate to the story but keep it brief.

5. Involve your guests
Try not to make your wedding vows so personal that they appear cryptic, as this could lead to your guests feeling alienated.

6. Talk to your partner
Decide whether or not your going to write your wedding vows independently or together. If you write them independently decide between you how long you want your vows to be, this enables you both to speak for the same length of time, eliminating the possibility of one of you just be left to ramble on.

If you have mutual vows you may wish to say them one after each other similar to the Declaratory and Contracting words of Civil Ceremony.

7. Bring in the humour
You may wish to use light humour in your wedding vows, there no harm in writing funny wedding vows, but try not to trivialise your wedding vows, as after all they should reflect the commitment you both are about to undertake.

8. Keep it brief
In order to keep your partner and your guests engaged its important to try and keep your wedding vows brief otherwise you may all to easily loose the essence of what you were trying to say.

9. Practice make perfect
Like your Wedding Speech practice it in advance so that you can say it on your Big Day without having to refer back to your notes. This way you’re more likely to enjoy the experience.

10. Always be on the safe side
Always keep a copy handy should you be lost for words

Part 2 – Kelvin Ian & Louise Anne Beach Wedding in Mauritius

Beach Wedding Mauritius

Beach Wedding Wisconsin

Then They Knew

I knew it! I knew it! I knew it! Or if you are like me, you say (in rapid succession) IknowIknowIknow!

I say that all the time when something blows up in my face that I knew would blow up in my face, but I thought I could handle it. Like assembling Christmas toys the night before or eeking one more trip on a bad tire. Pazzowi! on the I-15.

For wiser heads, your “I knew it!” moments are moments of vindication, like when you read a murder mystery novel and, having fingered the culprit a few chapters earlier, come to the climax—you were right! Or when a daughter comes home with an engagement ring, a son comes home with his fiancée for the first time, and you knew if from that first date they had this day would come.

Blow up in your face or blessed assurance. You judge what the disciples discovered after Jesus appeared to them in Galilee and

Then They Knew.

1.He is alive.

2.His powerful Word was true.

After Jesus rose from the dead, he did not stay with his disciples 24/7. He appeared to them at various times. For example, John gives us the third time (in his Gospel) that Jesus appears to most of the disciples. It came about this way.

The disciples had gone to Galilee as the Easter angels had instructed them. Old habits die hard. Most of the group had been fishermen. “I’m going out to fish,” Simon Peter told them. “We’ll go out with you.” So off they went in their boat, working all night, throwing the nets out, hauling them in. “That night they caught nothing.” Just like old times!

As the dawn breaks, there’s some fool on the shore. “Friends, haven’t you any fish?” Couldn’t he wait for the fish market to open? “No,” they answered, none too happy about it. “Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.”

Well, what kind of stupid advice was that? Like they weren’t casting their nets on either side of the boat? And a guy from shore giving them directions on fishing is like a fan in the left field bleachers calling a put-out at home base instead of the ump calling the runner safe. But they obeyed the stranger’s words—God only knows why.

“When they did they were unable to haul the net in because of the large number of fish.” Then one of them knew—John says to Peter, “It is the Lord!” And Peter, Peter quickly puts on his robe and jumps into the water—swimming to shore to be with Jesus. It was only about 300 feet to swim. The other disciples don’t even try to pull the net in, because they can’t! It’s too full of fish! They decide to limp into shore, dragging the flapping, fighting fish behind them, with three sets of hands holding on to the hem of the net for dear life.

And they get to shore. And Jesus has breakfast ready—fish and bread cooking on the red-hot coals. But he tells them, “Bring some of the fish you have just caught,” and who but Peter clambers into the beached boat, walking to the back, grabbing the net and, with a rush of adrenaline, hauls the whole net onto the shore! Not even a grunt or a groan! And not a tear in the net for that many fish in it—153! They counted them afterwards, compared notes and counted them again—153 lunkers, big fish that would fetch a great price at the market.

“Come and have breakfast,” And as each of them took some of the fish from his hand and the bread that he was passing out to them, not a one of them asked who the stranger was, because they knew it, they all knew it, then they knew it was Jesus.

What do we know because of this story? Why was it so important that John just had to put it into his Gospel?

The first thing, and this better never be overlooked–otherwise we may end up like those sophomoric agnostics who can’t really say whether Jesus existed at all, much less rose from the dead—the first thing the story teaches us is that Jesus is alive. He bodily rose from the dead. We worship a living God, not a dead one.

He talks to the disciples, interacting with them. Your imagination can only tell you what you already know. Jesus on the shore is not the disciples’ imagination, because he tells them to do something they would not do–throw your net on the other side of the boat when you had caught nothing all night.

He moves things around. He has the fire going with fish and bread already on it. He eats the food in front of their eyes–no big thing. And the food stays in his body, because he is not a ghost, he is a living, breathing, human being. And he gives them the food and, as they take it from his hand, they can touch his fingers, touch his hand, the sleeve of his robe brushes against their forearms.

He is alive. This was no vision, this was not their imagination toying with them. This was no dream. He is alive. And the fish and bread hit the spot, too.

Which is just what you would expect from Jesus. Always there with exactly what is needed right when it is needed. Like the feeding of the 5,000, 5,000 hungry followers who had paid so much attention to Jesus’ teaching and his healings that day that they forgot about getting some food into themselves until it was going to be too late for some of them, and Jesus fed them all with five pitas and two small fish—a little boy’s lunch. Or like when that demon-possessed man threatened to cut Jesus’ first sermon in Capernaum short and Jesus, instead of being unnerved by the heckler, cast the demon out, proving his authority even over evil spirits, but even more, helping that poor victim who had been long oppressed by that evil spirit. Or like when they had been joking and laughing as they were coming into the narrow gates of Nain and they ran smack into a funeral procession, the only son of a poor, widowed woman, and Jesus turns around, makes them put the bier on the ground and brings the young man to life again! If you needed a knife, Jesus wouldn’t get you 10,000 spoons. After working hard all night fishing, the men were famished and Jesus’ breakfast hit the spot.

And it jarred their memory. This is how it had all began. On this lake. In a boat. Fishing all night, catching nothing. When Jesus had sat in Peter’s boat, teaching the people and then he turns to Peter and tells him to put out his boat for a catch of fish. “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and have caught nothing, yet because you say so, we’ll go fishing.” And the net was so full of fish almost as soon as it hit the water it started to rip as he and Andrew were hauling it in and they had to get John and James to come out in their boat to help and even at that, both boats were so loaded with fish that they were almost sinking. Peter’s first reaction was to tell Jesus to find a better man to befriend, because he was just a sinful fisherman. And Jesus had told him, “Don’t be afraid, from now on you will catch men.”

And what he said came back to them, and what he had told them, they knew, they just knew, they would be fishers of men. His powerful Word was true.

He is alive. They knew it. Thanks to their candid and honest eyewitness testimony recorded in Gospel stories like this, we know it. Jesus is alive.

But it would be tragic to stop there. It would be like a couple getting married and focusing so much on the wedding day, that when the next day dawned, they’d say, “Now what?” and have not a clue on what to do for the rest of their lives.

Now what? Go back to those powerful words of Jesus. Why did he appear in this way to his disciples? Wasn’t it to hammer a second point home to them, a point that they could see and smell, a point they could touch and taste? Jesus wanted them to spread the Good News. As they ate that fish, they knew all of Jesus’ words were true and they were just going to have to make room for them in their hearts for the rest of their lives.

Now what? Some of you will have children graduating from high school soon. Others have just had children being confirmed—15 confirmands, the most ever in this congregation’s history. Some will have children graduating from our preschool and kindergarten in just a few weeks. And most of those people have been coming pretty regularly, I won’t say always, but pretty regularly, to church. Now what? Is church just good for your kids? Is church just good for the little ones? Or is the Good News of Jesus good for you, too, whether you are in your 30s, 40s, 50s or—how do we put it on our worshiper register cards? 60+. For you to stop coming to church now that the kids are out of the house or graduated from some level or other would be like the disciples in our story today thinking, “Hmm, Jesus is alive after all. Well, I’ve kind of put that part of my life behind me.”

No, they knew that the message Jesus had given them, the mission he had given them, no matter how many twists and turns the story had taken, that message was still good and their mission was still a go. They were going to be fishers of men with a message that would transform the world.

And so are you. And so am I. We have shown that message applied to us because we saw to it that our children received that Christian training as much as we were able to give them while they were still under our roofs. That message still applies to us, to hear that Good News for ourselves, to spread that Good News to others, whether it’s helping out at church in the worship service as an usher, greeter or nursery staffer, whether it’s showing God’s love to members who need it, or helping to keep the church looking great, or bragging up our Lord and Savior as we invite people to come to our church with us.

All of us, at one time, were without a church home, whether because of a move or because we had become deservedly alienated from a church which didn’t hear Jesus’ message and follow his mission. We joined this church. We attended this church. As firmly as we believe the Lord Jesus still lives, so we firmly believe the Lord Jesus still has a mission for us.

Can I steal a little thunder from next week’s sermon? Next week we are going to observe “Walking Together Sunday.” Pastor Matt is going to preach on how Jesus’ life and work makes us one in the faith. And that oneness extends to brothers and sisters in the faith that we have never met in your life and probably will never meet until the life to come. Because of their following the mission the living Jesus set before them, this church is a reality. The start-up manpower came from them. The start-up money came from them. Times are not as good in the homeland of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod as they have been. Smalltown, Michisconta, the backbone of our synod, is dying because there’s no work for the next generation and our churches which used to feed our synod their sons and daughters and dollars are on life support themselves. Some churches have gotten lazy and don’t hit the streets to share the message of Jesus with others. Some, even some leaders, have missed opportunities, relied on old excuses and have set our church back at least a decade in doing what should be done. And here you and I are, sharing a spiritual breakfast with our risen Savior. Will you and I settle back and think, “Well, Jesus is risen, I hope somebody spreads the news”? Or will we embrace that mission with all our hearts? Jesus is risen! Believe the Good News. Celebrate that Good News on Sundays. And spread that Word, knowing that this church of ours will rise and fall, not because of the efforts and grandiose plans of far-away leaders in a far-away land, but this Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod of ours will rise or fall because of the efforts made by the faithful in Green Valley Evangelical Lutheran Church and in countless congregations of like-minded believers.

Then They Knew.

1.He is alive.

2.His powerful Word was true.

IknowIknowIknow! It doesn’t have to always blow up in our faces. Jesus wants me to tell others about him. I knew it! I knew it! I knew it! Jesus wants me to keep coming to church to keep my faith strong. Well, now that we know these things, we will be blessed by doing them.

Rev. Don Pieper is a minister in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. He has devoted his life to

sharing the Gospel of Christ to all of Gods people. For more information about the Green Valley

Evangelical Lutheran Church visit us at

www.gvelc.com or call

702-454-8979 .

Ask for Pastor Don or Pastor Matt.

About the Author

Rev. Don Pieper is a minister in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. He has devoted his life to

sharing the Gospel of Christ to all of Gods people. For more information about the Green Valley

Evangelical Lutheran Church visit us at
www.gvelc.com or call

702-454-8979 .
Ask for Pastor Don or Pastor Matt.

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There is a growing wedding trend lately: the “mini-moon”. Are you wondering what a mini-moon is? As the name suggests, a mini-moon is a mini honeymoon, a short vacation usually lasting 1 – 4 days, which is followed by a longer honeymoon at a later date, usually within 6 months. For some great suggestions on planning a mini-moon of your own, read on.

Why a mini-moon instead of a traditional honeymoon immediately following the wedding? There can be several reasons. A big one is financial. When the bride and groom are paying for their own wedding, by the time they have purchased everything from the food and liquor to the wedding jewelry gifts, funds for a trip may be very limited. Most couples believe that it is better to allocate more to the wedding itself (you want to treat your bridesmaids like royalty by giving them fabulous wedding jewelry gifts, after all!), than to skimp on the main event to put more of their budget towards a honeymoon trip. Therefore, a mini-moon! A romantic getaway to enjoy while the newlywed glow is at its fullest, followed by a dream vacation after they have had time to save up more money for a longer honeymoon.

Another reason for having a mini-moon is timing. In any profession, there are certain times of the year when it is difficult to get away for any length of time. Not only that, but most brides and grooms end up missing work during the week leading up to their wedding, so vacation days may be in short supply, making a brief trip the best option. There can also be seasonal issues surrounding your dream honeymoon trip. Perhaps you have planned a June wedding, but are dying to go to Oktoberfest for your wedding. Or maybe you and your fiance are having a fall wedding, but love the idea of going to a tropical island in the dead of winter when you could really use a getaway. Having a short mini-moon right after the wedding is a great way to have a little alone time as newlyweds before diving right back into mundane everyday stuff, yet allows you to have the vacation you really want at a later time.

Because mini-moons are short by their very nature, choosing a nearby destination makes a lot of sense. You don’t want to waste any more of your precious time on travel than necessary. There will always be a romantic destination within driving distance of any wedding. Let’s say that you are planning a chic urban wedding in New York City. A terrific mini-moon would be a few days spent at the Mohonk Mountain Resort, a relaxing Victorian retreat in the Hudson Valley only 90 miles north of the city. Take a walk in the gorgeous scenery, relax in the rocking chairs on the front porch of the grand hotel, or melt away the wedding stress in the spa. Another idea would be to visit a cozy bed and breakfast in your part of the country.

Festivals and events also make terrific mini-moons. Maybe you have always wanted to go to the Newport Jazz Festival in Rhode Island or the hot air balloon show in Alburquerque. This type of targeted long weekend adventure would be perfect for a mini-moon. If your time is really short, skip travel altogether, and book two nights in the most luxurious hotel in your town. Enjoy your first few nights as husband and wife reveling in a glorious hotel and eating at fancy restaurants. It is a great way to spend some quality alone time together after the hustle and bustle of a wedding, and every couple deserves the star treatment when they are newlyweds!

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