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| The new couple’s first dance |
You want to know how to decorate for your wedding and reception? Find out how a decorator does it.
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| Rodes Farm in Nelson County, Virginia |
Several weeks ago, I had the privilege to officiate at
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What should I get my love for Christmas?
Dear Engaged Couple—
Yes, I am a wedding officiant but I am also a premarital counselor. I see couples who don’t necessarily have problems going into their marriage, but who want to find out more about each other. Through counseling
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Dear Engaged Couple—If you are looking for a movie to see that will help you avoid those inevitable pitfalls in married life, may I recommend Hope Springs. It stars Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones—a powerhouse of acting talent
Photographers!
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| Wedding photography done RIGHT!–after the service |
For many years I pastored a church. In my role as pastor I set parameters for photographers—“The wedding service is holy. It is not primarily a photo op, so please reserve your photo-taking for
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Dear Engaged Couple,
No you really won’t offend me if you are thinking, “I don’t have a minister, and I don’t want a religious wedding anyway. But I really don’t really want an officiant to marry us, either. I mean,
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Dear Engaged Couples and Newlyweds-
“Oh the Places you’ll Go; Oh, the People you’ll Meet!” You remember those lines? They are from Dr. Seuss’s book, Oh the Places You’ll Go. Who would have thought a year ago that those
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Dear engaged couple,
I believe that couples should prepare as much of their wedding service as they are able and willing. So, I always ask couples if they want to choose the readings used in their service. Sometimes they have
… Read More Why I Like the Glass House Winery
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| Wedding at the Glass House–with lake in background |
There are getting to be so many vineyards in the Charlottesville area, that Charlottesvillians have the opportunity to pick and choose from among them. “Let me see, today is Wednesday…think I’ll have … Read More