Yesterday, I unexpectedly found myself going to Staten Island, New York’s forgotten borough. To be honest, I hadn’t been there in many years and was called over for a quick wedding by a local couple. The great adventure of going to Staten Island is, of course, the ferry. The passenger boat holds several hundred […]
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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
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In my early days as a celebrant, Brooklyn was not the hip borough that it is today. I have vivid recollections of trying to catch a cab at my then Upper East Side apartment to go to a Brooklyn wedding. Often, when the driver would find out I was headed out of Manhattan, he would
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Some time ago, I officiated a beautiful wedding, full of special moments, for Daniel and Donovan, a dashing couple from Singapore. The wedding, coordinated by Pop the Knot, took place in the rooftop penthouse of Ink 48. For those not familiar with this Kimpton Hotel, it is on the far west side of mid-town Manhattan.
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Living in New York, and working with so many international couples, I often come across brides and grooms who thrive on travel. This love of adventure is expressed in many ways. Most recently, Kimberly and Henry fully embraced their wander-lust in décor for their elegant wedding at the Garrison, a beautiful venue on the Hudson
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I‘ve come to appreciate that as a celebrant, I, too have a bucket list. And, sometimes I come upon a ceremony that is truly once in a lifetime– it was on my bucket list and I didn’t even know it! The wedding of Colette and Mike was one such event. The wedding was a
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When I came to celebrancy work, I was called by the desire to create and perform meaningful rituals, rites of passage, and ceremonies to help in the healing process. I firmly believe that the network of Celebrants, as trained by the Celebrant Institute & Foundation, is uniquely prepared to serve the eclectic mix of people
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As I prepare to join with people all over the world to celebrate Mardi Gras and “Carnivale” that precede the Christian Lenten season, I am reminded of two beautiful ladies from New Orleans that I married last summer.Justice and Loren embraced life and the wedding celebration with the gusto you expect from folks who live
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The winter months, when the wedding season is a little quiet, is a great time to reflect on the beautiful weddings from the previous year. Tara and Sean’s wedding at the Midtown Loft was one such affair. The American groom met his British bride in New York and says, “I immediately fell in love with
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A recent trend I’ve noticed for smaller and mid-sized weddings, among my couples, is utilizing local restaurants for private parties. From iconic locations such as the Russian Tea Room to newer spots local restaurants of all varieties provide excellent options for venues allowing pre-ceremony cocktails, weddings, and receptions and dinners. Brenda and Leslie, for instance,
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