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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

It’s a Sign from Heaven!

July 19, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Sign at wedding reception

You know the movie with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks that has to do with signs, right? Sleepless in Seattle. Meg Ryan as Annie Reed is looking for signs from God, or perhaps signs

Early Mountain Vineyard

July 13, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Early Mountain’s patio. Check out the Blue Ridge Mountains!

Gathering room, ballroom, dining room–your choice.

Dear Engaged Couples- It is one of the great perks of being a wedding officiant. I get to visit venues. This week, I was privileged … Read More

Do I Have a Deal for YOU!

July 6, 2012 by Preacher Leave a Comment

Church Street Bridal Gown–Isn’t it Gorgeous?!

Dear Engaged Bride-

Several weeks ago I was speaking with a bride-to-be about her upcoming wedding and she gave me some information that is too good to keep to myself. As am I, she