I am not into a lot of “stuff” for weddings—the bride and groom are the focal point, after all, and the words spoken—especially the vows—but a well-placed flower arrangement or a table with photos of loved ones can definitely … Read More
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Dear Engaged Couple—Just finished meeting with a couple for premarital counseling—Yes, I do premarital counseling. I love doing it, actually. Love getting to know couples better, before I have to compose a wedding service for them. My premarital counseling sessions … Read More
DMV
Dear Soon-to-be-Bride— One of the things you will need to consider down the road, after all the the thank you cards written, and the wedding gifts put away, is when and how you are going to change your name. There … Read More
Staunton
Dear Engaged Couples—
Tomorrow’s February. This is my slow time of the year. Happily, though, I am not just twiddling my thumbs. During this slow time, I am answering your e-mails, talking with couples interested in using my services, updating … Read More
The Joy of Weddings; Make ‘Em Laugh
So often when I meet with couples to plan their wedding, they ask me to keep their service “light-hearted.” They want their service to elicit joy. I know exactly what they mean. Weddings are serious business, but they are not … Read More
History
You are definitely making history no matter when or where you say your I Dos. Your families will remember your special day, your children will honor it, and your wedding will end up getting recorded on a family tree, somewhere … Read More
Creativity and your wedding
Dear Engaged Couple—
Weddings can be just the thing for you to express your creativity and also to make sure that your special day is yours, and yours alone. Such was the case at a wedding at which I officiated … Read More
Fairfax Hall
Oh, my goodness, do I have a wedding venue for you! If you are wanting to get married near the mecca of wedding sites on the East Coast, that is, near Charlottesville, Virginia, and you don’t want to pay Charlottesville-venue … Read More