Dear Engaged Couple, I have written about Mount Ida Farm before, but it has been several years. I don’t think you will mind if I figuratively and literally revisit it—which I did last week. I finally, finally, had the thrill, … Read More
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The Ring Warming Ceremony
One of the newest wedding ceremonies to come down the pike is the ring warming ceremony. I have no idea where it got its start—It’s more than whimsy, though; it’s become a true tradition. Try googling it for yourself. Now … Read More
Handfasting
Dear Engaged Couples- Last week, I wrote about letter boxes as part of a wedding service. This week I would like to write to you about handfasting, which is another ceremony that you may want to consider as part of … Read More
The Love Letter Ceremony
Dear Engaged Couple— The other week I was talking with an engaged couple who was interested in the Love Letter Ceremony as part of their service. I felt sure that I had written a blog about that, but upon scanning … Read More
The Saber Ceremony-is it right for your wedding?
Dear Engaged Couple— Last week I had the opportunity to be privy to something that is a first to me as regards wedding services—it’s called the Saber Ceremony. The groom, Adam, is a helicopter pilot with the army. Many of … Read More
About Unity Candles
Dear Engaged Couples—There’s a true story I tell couples when we talk about unity candles. It goes like this: I have a pastor friend who has told me what not to do with unity candles. He was attending a wedding … Read More
There’s a wedding venue right under my nose in Downtown C’ville!
Dear Engaged Couple- This past weekend, I had the privilege of officiating at a beautiful wedding at a very central location just a few minutes from my house! Who knew? There’s a wedding venue right under my nose in Downtown … Read More
An Article about Money and Marriage
Dear Engaged Couples—
Last week I read a Dear Abby article that has given me pause. It’s an article about money and marriage. The person writing to Abby, a man referring to himself as “Wondering in Washington,” bemoans the fact … Read More