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What should I get my love for Christmas?

October 31, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Dear Engaged Couple—

Yes, I am a wedding officiant but I am also a premarital counselor. I see couples who don’t necessarily have problems going into their marriage, but who want to find out more about each other. Through counseling

Hope Springs!

October 18, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

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

Photographers!

October 11, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

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

I’ve Got a Great Idea! Let’s let Bruce Do It!

October 6, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

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,

Oh the Places you’ll Go; Oh, the People You’ll Meet!

September 24, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

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

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,