August 2012

“Blessing of the Hands”

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A recent couple couple picked this beautiful poem, the “Blessing of the Hands,” a lovely way to close a ceremony. It is also a perfect poem for a Celtic hand-fasting ceremony. These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding […]

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Circle of Love: Wedding at Brooklyn Winery

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Not long ago, I officiated a wedding for a stunning California couple Stephen and Kimberly. The venue was the ultra-hip Brooklyn Winery. Everything about the evening was perfect—the bride and groom sparkled with joy, the venue was a perfect mix of high style and retro glam. The wine and food and laughter all flowed freely.

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"Sarah was absolutely the most perfect combination of helping to create a wedding that was truly "us" while at the same time giving us a number of alternatives for dealings with some of the details that would otherwise have been bewildering. All of her recommendations were spot-on. She was just charming. She wove a number of elements together to create an event that surpassed our expectations."

"Sarah, was a wonderful gift from God to help perform our marriage ceremony. She so attentive to what we wanted and helped us plan our ceremony in Central Park in New York. We completely trusted her and she gave excellent advice and ideas she had for our ceremony. She listened to the important pieces that we wanted included and then worked her magic with the rest."

"Sarah Ritchie crafted a unique and exceptional ceremony, eschewing rote procedural tropes for a heartfelt and personalized experience that drew both laughter and tears from our friends and family. In a world of predictable and monotonous ceremonies, Sarah Ritchie is a breath of fresh air."

"There is not enough words to express my gratitude for service that Sarah provided for us on our special day. We will cherish these moments for years to come. The fact that you congratulated us in our 'first' language was a very pleasant surprise. My husband's parents who flew in just for our wedding were very impressed."

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