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
Hope Springs!
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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
… Read More I’ve Got a Great Idea! Let’s let Bruce Do It!
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,
… Read More Oh the Places you’ll Go; Oh, the People You’ll Meet!
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
… Read More Those Readings–They can make a Marriage Ceremony!
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
A Great Vineyard! And it ‘s called Trump!
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| Wedding-ready at Trump vineyard–note the Weeping Willow |
Dear engaged couple—
If you are only just starting to look for wedding venues in the Charlottesville area , may I recommend Trump Vineyard. No, please don’t exit this blog, yet. I know,
… Read More The Wedding from Hell?
Dear engaged couple,
I tell you this story, not to scare you, but to sooth your nerves. No matter how brutal your wedding planning—the miscommunications, the double bookings, out-of-control expenses–it will probably never be the nightmare experienced by a couple
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