There are no extra pieces to the universe. Everyone is here because he or she has a place to fill and every piece must fit itself into the big jigsaw puzzle Deepak Chopra
Dear Engaged Couple–Over the weekend I talked
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A Glorious Place for a Wedding!
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| The chapel at Trump’s vineyard |
Dear Engaged couple-
Today I want to let my pictures speak louder than words. Yesterday I had the privilege to visit Trump Vineyard’s chapel which is now being offered to engaged couples as an alternative
… Read More The Salt Ceremony
Dear Friends—I have done enough outdoor weddings by now to conclude that lighting a unity candle, with gathered guests looking on, the Shenandoah mountains as your backdrop and perhaps a vineyard too, just does not work. The mountains are fine,
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| Wedding at Blue Ridge Brewery, summer, 2012 (There I am behind the groom!) |
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A New Year’s Eve Wedding?
Dear Engaged Couple—
Several weeks ago I wrote about the good things that can come from getting married during the Christmas holidays—your friends and family members don’t have to take time off from work, people are in a celebratory mood,
… Read More A Premarital Counseling Workshop for YOU!
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| Did You learn as much from your classmates as you did from your teacher? |
Dear Engaged Couple—
Several months ago I was talking with a friend about the premarital counseling sessions I offer. The sessions are based on
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Dear Engaged Couple,
I know, I know you were raised to believe that people marry because they are in love. HOWEVER, sometimes love is not the mitigating factor for tying the knot—money is. I wouldn’t say it is COMMON, but
… Read More A Winter Wedding may be Just the Thing!
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| The Jefferson Hotel, Richmond; What a lovely Christmas Wedding Venue! |
Dear Engaged Couple-
If you aren’t already dreaming of a wedding in the spring, summer or early fall, with the Blue Ridge Mountains, or a glistening lake for your ceremony’s … Read More