by Claire Winston-Wade | Jan 23, 2019 | Holidays
Photos by Dave Wade There’s a delightful mystery in Portland, Maine. For decades, every morning on Valentine’s Day, the city wakes to red hearts taped everywhere…on windows, storefronts, light-posts, and mailboxes – literally everywhere. One enormous red heart...
by Claire Winston-Wade | Dec 20, 2018 | About Claire
I didn’t stress over picking out my wedding ring. It would just be a simple band. We went downtown to the ring store, picked out a sweet one and the nice man said, “Would you like it inscribed?” I hadn’t thought about that. “What do people usually do?” I asked. He...
by Claire Winston-Wade | Jun 5, 2018 | About Claire
I’m a wedding Officiant now, but in another life, I worked at a zoo. Yes, I was a zookeeper. And got to know two wolves. There were two adult Timberwolves on exhibit in a wooded enclosure. Once, the curator of wolves invited me in to visit with them while he...
by Claire Winston-Wade | May 16, 2018 | Unique Ceremonies
I would have begun months ago, speaking with The Couple by phone and Skype until we could meet in New York. They’d be in SoHo for one of Meghan’s dress fittings. We’d connect instantly and in a day or so I would receive a formal notice from Buckingham Palace that I’ve...
by Claire Winston-Wade | Feb 14, 2018 | Gratitude
One year ago today my website savoirclaire.com and the Savoir Claire Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest pages officially launched. These sites have generated hundreds of inquiries, wonderful bookings and everlasting connections. My Pinterest board has 100 Boards and...
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