Oh, my goodness, do I have a wedding venue for you! If you are wanting to get married near the mecca of wedding sites on the East Coast, that is, near Charlottesville, Virginia, and you don’t want to pay Charlottesville-venue … Read More
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Wedding Glitches
I don’t want to frighten you, but it is true: There is no such thing as a perfect wedding. Wedding glitches? You can count on them. Weddings are planned, and carried out by people—therein lies the problem. We make mistakes. … Read More
The Engagement Ring
Dear Engaged Couple—One question that brides often ask me during the wedding rehearsal, usually as we are practicing the exchange of rings, is “What do I do with the engagement ring?”
It’s a good question. The first time I … Read More
First Colony
Dear Engaged Couple— I just returned to my house (in Charlottesville, VA) after officiating at an elopement at First Colony in Albemarle County, VA. I just had to write to you about this vineyard which besides the
grapevines, also boasts … Read More
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
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
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