As a Celebrant I believe that the vow portion of the ceremony is the apex—the highest emotional—portion of the ritual (except for the declaration of marriage, of course!). As such, compared to others, I tend to elongate that portion of the script. Generally, the vows begin with the “Declaration of Intent,” the legal part of …
The great sports journalist Dick Schaap used to talk about how he “collected” friends. I feel the same way. Although shy until my early 20’s, I now love nothing more than getting to know people, their stories, and what makes them tick. I’ve been unusually fortunate to meet smart, creative, and dedicated people who work …
This past weekend, I officiated a wedding on the landing of the Belvedere Castle in Central Park. As I walked up to the location, I was (again) struck by the beauty of the Shakespeare Garden which sits below the Belvedere Castle, the highest point in the park. The Shakespeare Garden, honors the great writer, and …
As I perused social media today, these wonderful shots came up from an October 2019 stealthy elopement at the New York Public Library. It brought back such happy memories. For those who don’t know the NYPL, it is centrally located in midtown Manhattan at 5th Avenue and 42nd Street. Only a few blocks from Grand …
I’ve been a card writer for as long as I can remember. And, I’ve made hand-made cards for friends and loved ones for 25+ years. But becoming a wedding officiant has offered me the opportunity to make beautiful hand-made cards for my clients. I’ve always been partial to vintage looks—be it clothes, home décor, or …
A consistent trend in contemporary weddings is to make note of those who cannot be with the couple, to celebrate. It is especially important to do so during these days of the pandemic when travel is difficult and so many people remain very concerned about contracting the virus. Today I did a sweet ceremony in …
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