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To Sand or not to Sand

July 27, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Dear Engaged couples-

Today I want to write about sand, since it seems that mixing sand has become an overnight sensation in wedding services. Speculation has it that Tristan and Ryan popularized this tradition when they married last year on

It’s a Sign from Heaven!

July 19, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Sign at wedding reception

You know the movie with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks that has to do with signs, right? Sleepless in Seattle. Meg Ryan as Annie Reed is looking for signs from God, or perhaps signs

Early Mountain Vineyard

July 13, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Early Mountain’s patio. Check out the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Gathering room, ballroom, dining room–your choice.

Dear Engaged Couples- It is one of the great perks of being a wedding officiant. I get to visit venues. This week, I was privileged … Read More

Do I Have a Deal for YOU!

July 6, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Church Street Bridal Gown–Isn’t it Gorgeous?!

Dear Engaged Bride-

Several weeks ago I was speaking with a bride-to-be about her upcoming wedding and she gave me some information that is too good to keep to myself. As am I, she

Some Things We NEVER Forget!

July 1, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

The happy couple, after the wedding (104 degree heat!)

Let me tell you about my most memorable Thanksgiving. It happened, gee, about 15 years ago now. Besides my immediate family, my husband’s mom and dad were joining us, plus his

Pop the cork!

June 21, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

I admit it! I am totally bragging here. I just received Wedding Wire’s Choice award for 2012! I am so proud and I am so happy. Who knew last January, 2011, when this calling was just a sketchy idea, that … Read More

Logistics and your Wedding Venue

June 15, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

The wedding officiant–me–has stepped aside

Until I actually started my business as a wedding officiant, I never talked much with wedding photographers, djs, wedding planners, venue owners, caterers and the like. Officiating at weddings was only a small part of … Read More

The Secret Garden

June 9, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

The groom passed over the bridge to the waiting wedding guests

When I was twelve or so, one of my favorite books was The Secret Garden, a novel written by Frances Hobson Burnett in 1911. I can ‘t relay