This morning, the 250th anniversary of our country, I am reminded of the great diversity of people in this United States. A map of the US in a national newspaper proved as much—depicted were pockets of people from Ireland, … Read More
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April Weddings
Dear Engaged Couples,
In a previous blog, https://weddingpreacherforhire.com/?s=April+weddings
I wrote about how dicey it is to wed outside in the elements in April. I stand by that. The weather is just too “iffy.” Not only do you have to … Read More
From Charlottesville To Richmond!
I have an announcement. I have moved from Charlottesville to Richmond. That’s right. I have moved! Last month I bought a house in Richmond, where I grew up. This transition has been a memory-jogger for sure. Just as one for … Read More
Beware the Weddings of April!
April is a fine time to marry, especially if you live in Central Virginia, so goes the myth. And it is a myth. Just like you’ve maybe heard, “Beware the Ides of March—(a reference to March 15th, the … Read More
They Got Married at a Taco Bell!
They Got Married at a Taco Bell
Yes, that’s right! Dressed in coats and jeans, this couple really DID get married at a Taco Bell! Would you do that? Who does that? This couple did. But there is a backstory.… Read More
New Wedding Venues
As I write this it is October 2022. Wedding season is still going strong, but I wanted to dash off a blog to offer you more suggestions for wedding venues. Can’t believe how many new wedding venues have popped up … Read More
An Ideal Elopement Venue
Today I want to write to you about an ideal elopement venue. That ideal elopement venue is not too far from Charlottesville, in out-of-the-way, Swoope, Virginia. And here I should just add, that maybe like me, you had never … Read More
Thatch Winery
I know I keep writing about venues, but there are sooo many of them in the vicinity of Charlottesville. Thatch Winery is another. It is a short 22 minute drive from Charlottesville and Is one of a half-dozen wineries clustered … Read More