Happy Thanksgiving!
Dear MARRIED COUPLE—I know this blog is usually for engaged couples, but today I am stepping out of my role as advisor, jounalist, or whatever it is that I am trying to be when I write my blog. … Read More
The Wedding Service
A Most Spiritual Setting
Dear Engaged Couple—I wrote about the chapel at Trump vineyard in an earlier blog. Since then I have had the opportunity to actually officiate there. In this blog I intend to give you more information about this holy place as … Read More
The Public Eye
Dear Engaged couple-I have officiated at quite a few weddings at this point in my career. They can be nerve-wracking. One of the things that can make them nerve-wracking for the major participants, the bride and groom, is the fact … Read More
A Fall Wedding
Fall Wedding
Before I actually started officiating at weddings, I always assumed that May and June are the preferred months for people to marry. May and June are such pretty months, after all: budding trees and flowers of all kinds … Read More
Creative Leanings
Dear Engaged Couples-
I officiated at a particularly memorable service last weekend. I am hoping that as you read this, you may begin to envision new possibilities for your own wedding. All you need is a groom and officiant open … Read More
A Barn Raising
Dear engaged couple, Last week I officiated at a wedding which I think you will agree, when you read on, was in the nature of a barn raising. That is to say, as is so common among country folk, many … Read More
Before your Wedding
Dear Engaged Couple:
It’s Labor Day and it’s time for another blog posting! I cannot tell you how loathe I am to research a topic, or interview a florist or photographer on this holiday.Too much work! Rather than subject my … Read More
A Persian Wedding
Dear Engaged couples—This weekend I had the privilege of officiating at a Perisan wedding–or at least a wedding with decidedly Persian elements. It was so much fun, and so meaningful. I hope by the time you finish reading this blog, … Read More