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The Art of Marriage
The Art of Marriage by Wilferd Arlan Peterson has always been a favorite of mine—a great choice for young people starting out in marriage, couples
The Gifting of Leis
I recently officiated a wedding for a couple whose adopted home is Hawaii. They incorporated a traditional wedding lei exchange at the beginning of our
Traditional Touches to a Modern Elopement
One of the joys of being a Life-Cycle Celebrant is being able to work with individuals and couples of many ethnic, religious, and philosophical backgrounds.
Belvedere Castle
I’m happy to have a modern elopement ceremony at the Belvedere Castle, later this week, prompting me to recollect about other happy ceremonies I’ve officiated
A Different Kind of First Look
One of the most heartwarming traditions of even the most modern ceremony is the so-called first look, when the couple see each other in full
The Always Popular Ladies Pavilion
One of the most popular wedding spots with my brides and grooms is the Ladies’ Pavilion in Central Park. The little structure is at 76th
Coney Island!
Last week, it was announced by Governor Cuomo that next month amusement parks would be opened to 25 percent capacity. The idea of New York
Wedding at the Metropolitan
During the current deep freeze that we are enduring in the City, I was invited to officiate an elopement at the Metropolitan Museum. Being an
A Little bit of Poland in Central Park
Many couples, these days, are making wedding celebrations a multi-stage endeavor, having legal services followed by post-pandemic ceremonies and receptions. While I appreciate the desire
