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
The Wedding Service
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
Same Sex Marriages
This just in! That the Supreme Court has now legalized same sex marriages across the US! Of course, Virginia has allowed this for months now, so there will be no wild scramble at the circuit courts here. Couples in our … Read More
The Fisherman Knot
Dear Engaged Couple—
Heard about a “new” tradition (I know, that is an oxymoron, but bear with me), for wedding ceremonies that I thought I would pass on to you. It is called the Fisherman Knot. It goes like this. … Read More
Korean Elements in your Wedding
Dear Engaged Couples—
This blog is about any of you who are of Korean descent and want to include Korean elements in your wedding,, or maybe better, at your rehearsal.
Last week I officiated at a wedding at Veritas … Read More
The average wedding price tag
Dear Engaged Couple-
I read a disturbing article a couple of weeks ago. According to new information available by The Knot, the average wedding last year had a price tag of $31,000. That’s not disturbing information all by itself, of … Read More
Children can add a Special Touch
Dear Engaged Couple, Children can add a special touch to a wedding. The sight of a spunky little boy all dressed up in a suit, tie, and patent leather shoes is sure to put a smile on even your grumpiest … Read More
A wedding rehearsal
Dear Engaged Couple-One of the questions I am often asked by couples like yourself is, “Do we really need a wedding rehearsal?” Now some of you might be thinking, “Why not?” I mean, rehearsals may not be all that fun … Read More