Dear Engaged Couple—One question that brides often ask me during the wedding rehearsal, usually as we are practicing the exchange of rings, is “What do I do with the engagement ring?”
It’s a good question. The first time I … Read More
Southern Living Magazine
Dear Engaged couple- It’s about time I became famous-well, not really. I am not sure fame is something I have ever aspired to, although I like to think that people who DO know me think well of me. But this … Read More
Mexican Traditions
Just recently I officiated at the wedding of a lovely couple who lives just outside of Charlottesville. The bride is of Mexican descent. The bride, groom and I worked to incorporate some beautiful and time-honored Mexican traditions in the Christian … Read More
First Colony
Dear Engaged Couple— I just returned to my house (in Charlottesville, VA) after officiating at an elopement at First Colony in Albemarle County, VA. I just had to write to you about this vineyard which besides the
grapevines, also boasts … Read More
Meaningful Wedding Decorations
I continue to be amazed at just how creative you are. You come up with the greatest, most meaningful wedding decorations for your wedding services, the most wonderful ways to represent what your marriage means to you. Last year, and … Read More
The Mayhurst Inn
Dear Engaged Couple—I am told that most engaged couples, when they begin to plan their wedding, first nail down a venue. Then the bride goes dress shopping. Finding an officiant is further down on the to-do list. This is as … Read More
Fake Wedding Guests
Listening to the radio the other day I heard that in Japan, brides and grooms, wanting to impress their beloved, or their beloved’s family, sometimes hire fake wedding guests. These are pretend bosses, secretaries, past lovers, or rich aunts and … Read More
An Interfaith Service
Dear Engaged Couple- Yesterday I performed my first true interfaith service! Oh, I have officiated at Jewish/ Christian services and one glorious Muslim/Christian service. I have officiated at services in which the bride and groom ascribed to that vague sounding … Read More