More on Scientology Weddings

With all the interest in Scientology weddings, it reminded me of my own.

My favorite part of the wedding was when the minister had us create an A-R-C Triangle in the center of the rings, to represent our commitment to continuing to create the Affinity of our relationship through Communication. There is a chapter on A-R-C in the Scientology Handbook

The reason I love that is because I've continued to use it as a tool through the years and it works every single time. It's probably the most basic, elementary Scientology principle L. Ron Hubbard ever wrote down, but one of the most powerful.

Here's a video about the Scientology "wedding of the year"

Tom & Katie: Bullet Point Wedding Guide

WEDDING RECAP

It was a star-studded affair as Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes exchanged vows Saturday in the tiny town of Bracciano, Italy. Here's a quick look at all of the wedding details!

The bride:
Katie Holmes wore an ivory silk Swarovski crystal embroidered, floor-length gown designed by Giorgio Armani. The low-cut dress, decorated with a crinoline frill at the shoulders and a silk border around the hem, also had a train in ivory silk cadis adorned in Valenciennes lace. Katie also wore an ivory tulle floor length veil and ivory silk shoes, and she carried a bouquet of flowers, including calla lilies, that was made by Armani. At the reception that followed the ceremony, Holmes wore a peach-colored Armani evening dress of silk organza decorated with Swarovski crystal beads.

The groom:
Tom Cruise also dressed in Armani -- wearing what the designer described as a navy blue single-breasted silk suit with a matching vest, an ivory silk shirt that was made of the same fabric as the bride's gown and a silk tie.

The baby:
The couple's 7-month-old daughter Suri also was dressed in Armani, the designer said, describing a little white wool bloomer dress, decorated in tulle. Armani said he made the outfit simple, not wanting to exaggerate the dress of a child.

The rings:
Tom and Katie's rings were white gold Cartier with diamonds.

The guests:
Among the over 150 guests in attendance were Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, Victoria Beckham, Jim Carrey, Jenny McCarthy, Brooke Shields and husband Chris Henchy, Jenna Elfman, Victoria Beckham and Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.

The wedding party:
The wedding party included Tom's children, Isabella and Connor. The best man was Tom's best friend, David Miscavige – the head of the Church of Scientology. The matron of honor was Katie's sister Nancy Blaylock.

The music:
Italian opera superstar Andrea Bocelli performed for those in attendance.

The cake:
Five-tiered white chocolate, decorated with marzipan roses, and studded with white chocolate chips.

The gift:
Katie bought Tom a Vacheron Constantin watch from a high-end Beverly Hills jewelry store. On the back of the watch, she had the message "I Love You" engraved. The Malte Dual Time Regulator in Rose Gold (pictured below) is valued at $23,000.

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Patrizia Riccioni, Mayor of Bracciano, north of Rome, poses in front of the Odescalchi castle November 17, 2006. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are tipped to have chosen a 15th century castle just outside of Rome as the location for.

It isn't often a woman gets to have a totally fairy tale wedding. And a Scientology wedding at that. But everything about the romance of these two is charmed.

Flogck.com

Tour: blogging

A friend of mine just told me about Flock.com today.  It is an incredibly easy way to blog.  Much more fun doing it this way.  Check it out.

Scientology Volunteer Ministers Video

Here's a video on the Scientology Volunteer Ministers that smokes!

A found this blog today:
Pulling Together for a New World

Found some interesting stories on Scientology there, and decided to add Robert the Fox to my blogroll.

Scientology Beliefs

"The word "Scientology" means "the study of knowledge or truth." The Scientology religion holds that man is basically good, not evil. It teaches that it is their experiences that cause people to commit evil deeds. It is not their basic nature to do so. People can also mistakenly solve their problems by thinking only of their own personal interests and overlook or ignore how their acts may affect others. This creates interpersonal strife and problems. The Scientology religion also holds that individuals advance to the degree they preserve their spiritual integrity and values, and remain honest and decent. Indeed, individuals deteriorate to the degree they abandon these qualities."

From the web site of the US Navy Chaplain Dept.