Especially during these dark days of the pandemic, our animal companions are more important than ever. And while it is not terribly uncommon for couples hosting a micro-wedding to bring their furry friends to the big event, folks hosting post-pandemic larger events might consider bringing their fur babies, too. The other day, I was perusing …
I can’t believe how time flies! Today is the 5th anniversary or my friends Lynn and Michael, who came from Indianapolis to marry in New York. Everything was perfect about their Thanksgiving holiday wedding! My friends are among the most interesting folks I know who do good works and enjoy life immensely. Their London proposal …
One of the goals I embrace as a wedding officiant and celebrate in New York is creating personalized ceremonies, in weddings large and small. Regardless of Covid-related restrictions on guests lists and what not, we can work together to create a ceremony that will truly be beyond your greatest expectation. For some couples, creating that …
Many couples are curious, but reluctant, to write personal vows. Let me say that these unique promises never disappoint! Below are 10 suggestions to brides and grooms who are considering writing personal vows for their big day. In no particular order, here we go! These are your vows—speak from the heart. You don’t need to …
As the Autumn rolls on, it seems that COVID-19 continues to be part of our lives, in large ways and small. This post serves as a simple reminder that New York State still offers the opportunity for couples to marry virtually through their “Project Cupid.” Yesterday, I was able to host such a wedding for …
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of marrying a young New York couple at the Cop Cot Gazebo in Central Park. Under pandemic requirements, they gathered about 15 family members to witness their personalized vows on a perfect autumn afternoon. I was touched to see a traditional ring bearer’s pillow with a photograph locket sewn on. …
Particularly in a place like New York, with its limitless tapestry of people from all corners of the world, it is likely that there will be some folks who may have trouble with an English-only wedding ceremony. There is nothing worse than attending a ceremony where one feels “out of place,” but there are a …
Historically, “high” wedding season has been between about April through September or October. In cities like New York, many like to celebrate their nuptials during the full flower of spring and summer, also a time when many folks are taking vacations. I’m here to say—don’t forget about the end of autumn as a most perfect …
Having met later in life, there are no memories of young romantic love, high school roller skating parties, college weekdays longing for your touch. No memories of experiencing together life’s first tastes of freedom or the innocence of believing that we had all the time in the world… I never knew your young body nor …
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