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 […]
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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
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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.
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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