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Marriage Myths

July 11, 2013 by Preacher Leave a Comment

This couple married at their home. No witnesses–just

the romantic duo and me. So lovely, so memorable!

Dear Engaged Couple,

Today I want to talk about some myths regarding marriage—precisely the myths regarding what is required in order to be

Should we include the Children?

July 4, 2013 by Preacher Leave a Comment

This gorgeous girl was one of the
more lively guests at the wedding
of her aunt

This toddler was the flower girl at the
bride’s wedding. The 16 month old ring-
bearer was moving too fast to capture
with my

Same Sex Unions

June 27, 2013 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Dear Engaged Couples—

Big news yesterday. The Supreme Court now concurs with what a lot of us believe, that same sex couples should be allowed the same rights as heterosexual couples. This is a milestone for the country. It means

Parting is such sweet sorrow!

June 20, 2013 by Preacher Leave a Comment

The wedding scene–immediately after….

Dear Engaged Friends—

Cute little flower girl

Today I want to play Miss Manners. There is something that irks me, regarding weddings. It is the way the wedding service proper winds down. You know how it

Finally, White Hall!

June 14, 2013 by Preacher Leave a Comment

The reception hall at White Hall

Dear Engaged Couples-

Table setting for wedding reception–White Hall

After my daughter’s boyfriend proposed a few years ago, she and I began making the rounds of local vineyards ( a difficult, dreary task, I

The Wedding Line Up

June 6, 2013 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Me before a wedding at the International School–
near Richmond. Note empty row of chairs in front.
These are reserved for close family members

Dear Engaged Couple—

Today I want to talk about lineups—lineups of family members. It can all

Oh, those Boutonnieres and Corsages! What to do?

May 30, 2013 by Preacher Leave a Comment

House Mountain Inn, Lexington, VA

Interior, House Mountain Inn–the Great Room

Dear Engaged Couple-

I was officiating at a wedding last weekend at a gorgeous venue just outside Lexington, Virginia. The wedding was at a mountain lodge with a breathtaking

Ever Think of having your Wedding in France? Read on!

May 23, 2013 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Strolling along the Champs Elysee window shopping

Dear engaged couple—It’s been a few week. I have been off in Paris, and touring Normandy, too. What fun! So today I thought I would let you in on some of what I