Real Weddings
Words from Abroad
Now more than ever, many loved ones are unable to attend weddings, large or small. While many couples choose to video stream ceremonies so that
Every Wedding Deserves a “Cake”
Cakes have long been a focal point of wedding celebrations, in America and beyond. However, in the current rush for elopements and micro-weddings, sometimes this
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.
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
How They Proposed
A couple of days ago, the New York Times published an article “How They Proposed.” It included charming stories of engagement proposals from some of
Love Language
This morning, I officiated the sweetest “hybrid” wedding in northern Manhattan. By hybrid, I mean there were a few very important guests at the ceremony,
A Special Inaugural Wedding
Today was an historic inauguration day and one we will not surely forget. Much has been made about the groundbreaking inauguration of Vice President Kamala
