Dear Friends. I have recently learned about a new website that holds great promise. It is called Pinterest. You can reach it at www.pinterest.com. It is actually a virtual series of bulletin boards. You can create your own bulletin … Read More
Eat, Drink and Be Merry on your Wedding Day?
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Tradition, tradition!
It’s time to talk about traditions. There’s a wonderful quote by Elie Wiesel that I have futzed with a bit. The original quote is, “Poets exist so that the dead may vote.” I have changed that to, “Traditions exist so … Read More
Looking for an Inexpensive, historic, Spot for your Wedding?
Dear Engaged Couple-
I have been thinking a lot lately about venues. Specifically, about out-of-the-way venues for your special day. One that is not all that far from Charlottesville is actually in Scottsville, Virginia. That town is located on the … Read More
A Personalized Touch for your Wedding Day
Dear soon-to-be Bride and Groom–
Did you know that the US postal service has made it very easy for you to super-personalize your “Save the Date” cards or your wedding announcements? That’s right. You can now create your own personalized … Read More
Getting Hitched
Tonight I officiated at the wedding of a lovely couple in Waynesboro, Virginia. It was held at the groom’s home–a lovely expanse of property with an equally lovely expanse of house. Let me tell you about that event. First off, … Read More
Help! We Have No Money!
Today I want to talk to the economically challenged. Weddings cost a considerable chunk of change. Unless you and/or your folks have a lot of cash, it makes sense to try to look for deals–yes, even if this IS going … Read More
Music can make for a Perfect Wedding
You know how sometimes you think a thought and it just happens? I call that God. Some people call it synchronisity. For instance, when I was pastoring a church, a super ratty sofa graced our church “parlor”–we’re talking broken back … Read More