Thomas Witham is a Minister Performing Wedding Ceremonies in Chicagoland 1-800-523-5957 This is the Site Map for www.DayofDreams.com which is the website of Thomas Witham a minister performing Wedding Ceremonies, Elopement ceremonies, Renewals of Vows, Child Naming or Parental Dedication Ceremonies, as well as Wedding Consultant, and Wedding Planning for couples nationwide. This website provides extensive advice on Unity Candles, Wine Sharing, The Blessing Tree, The Sand Ceremony, Wedding Ceremony Readings, Aisle Runners and Pedestals, using Children in Weddings, Ushers, Wedding Music, Candlelight Weddings as well as Links for Professionals like Photographers, Videographers, Wedding Coordinators, Caterers and DJs.         Home Page   The Home or Index page of this website   Site Map   This Page   Contact Page   Email Contact Page   The Table of Contents   This Website's Table of Contents   Pricing and Fees   Description of Services and Fees   See 200 Chicagoland Venues See my Ceremonies Performed at 200 Venues Througout Chicagoland   Residential Ceremonies   Wedding Ceremonies at Residences   Elopement Ceremonies   Elopement or Small Wedding Ceremonies   Vow Renewals   Renewal of Vows for Those Already Married   Child Naming / Parental Dedication   Public commitment ceremony for Newborns or Young Children     For Formal Ceremonies:         Planning / Interview Session   Description of a Planning Session at a Client's Home     Rehearsal   Description of a Rehearsal Session     Ceremony   Description of a Wedding Ceremony   Consultation   How I Assist Couples Design Their Ceremonies Nationwide   About Thomas Witham   A Full Description of my Professional Background   Where I've Performed   A Complete Listing of Where I Have Performed in the Past 20 Years   The Couples I Work For   A Description of the Clientel Who Typically Hire Me   For Those Previously Married   A Supportive Comment to Those Who Have Been Previously Married   How My Ceremonies are Different   The Fundamental Differences Between My Ceremonies and All Others   Your Greatest Advocate   How my Ceremonies Champion a Bride and groom   About This Website   To Whom this Website is Dedicated   Letters of Appreciation   What my Couples Wrote me About Their Wedding Ceremonies   See a Complete Overview   A Graphical and Chronological Layout of my Ceremonies   Facing Your Guests   The Option to Face One's Guests During the Ceremony   Religion and Philosophy   The Freedom to Use, or not use, Relgious or Philosophical Expression   The Art of Improvisation   Modifiying Ceremony Options to Suit Your Needs   Ceremony Design - Chapter One   Entrance Graphic to Chapter One   Environment   The Importance of Respecting Environmental Considerations   Ushers   Why Ceremonies Benefit From Ushers   Effective Seating   How Seating Enhances a Wedding Ceremony   Aisle Runners and Petals   Suggestions on How to Use Aisle Runners and Petals   Children in Wedding Ceremonies   Roles for Children in Wedding Ceremonies   Escorting a Bride   Comments on How Brides Make Entrances   Ceremony Design - Chapter Two   Entrance Graphic to Chapter Two   Taking Parental Vows   Taking Parental Vows to Your Children During Your Wedding Ceremony   Music   Suggestions on What to Include and What to Avoid   Using a Pedestal   Ideas on the Right and Wrong Pedestal for Your Ceremony   Readers   Why Having Readers is Very Desirable for Your Wedding Ceremony   Wedding Ceremony Readings   Examples of Typical Wedding Ceremony Readings   Ceremony Design - Chapter Three   Entrance Graphic to Chapter Three   Ceremonies in Sprecial Places   An Example of a Special Location for your Ceremony   In Memoriam   Honoring Loved Ones who Have Passed Away    In Finale   Wedding Ceremony Options for the Conclusion of Your Ceremony   Vows by Candlelight   Exchanging Vows and Rings by Candlelight    The Reception Line   The Importance of Your Reception Line    Ceremony Design - Chapter Four   Entrance Graphic to Chapter Four   The Unity Candle   Comments on The Ever Popular Unity Candle    Wine Sharing   A Contemporary Alternative to the Unity Candle    The Sand Ceremony   The Joining of Lives and Families in a Symbology of Crystals   The Blessing Tree   A Natural Alternative to the Unity Candle    The Giving of Roses   The Greatest Wedding Ceremony Option    Resources and Links   Entrance Graphic to a Collection of Professional Vendors in Chicagoland   Photographers and Videographers   Their Links and Contact Info    Musicians and DJs   Their Links and Contact Info    Wedding Coordinators   Their Links and Contact Info    Yachts and Cruise Ships   Their Links and Contact Info    Wedding Venues   Their Links and Contact Info    Carriage and Limousine   Their Links and Contact Info    Caterers   Their Links and Contact Info    ------------------------------       Those who Plagiarised and Stole   Names and Descriptions of Ministers who Stole From This Website   For Journalists and Media   An invitation to help journalists and media with their articles/presentation.   Justice Of The Peace   For Those Seeking a Justice of the Peace   Slide Show   Coming Soon