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Those Readings–They can make a Marriage Ceremony!

September 18, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

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

Why I Like the Glass House Winery

September 5, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

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!

August 29, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

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,

The Wedding from Hell?

August 23, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

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

No Bathroom?! You’ve got to be Kidding!

August 16, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

UVA Chapel

Dear Engaged Couple-

Today I want to talk about UVA Chapel. If you are not planning to marry there, however, please don’t skip reading this blog. There are issues we will be considering regarding the chapel that should

Please Understand Me!

August 11, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Dear engaged couples—

As you know, or maybe you don’t, besides officiating at weddings, I also offer premarital counseling sessions for couples. I’ve been a little timid offering these sessions, to tell you the truth. I mean a couple comes

The Sands of Time Pass Slowly By

August 3, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Dear Engaged Couple,

If you have been following my blogs, then you know that last week I talked about the sand ceremony which is becoming fashionable for weddings. Specifically, I mentioned methods for coloring sand or if you would rather

To Sand or not to Sand

July 27, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Dear Engaged couples-

Today I want to write about sand, since it seems that mixing sand has become an overnight sensation in wedding services. Speculation has it that Tristan and Ryan popularized this tradition when they married last year on