Real Weddings

Don’t Forget Your Furry Friends!
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

A Perfect Thanksgiving Wedding
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

Unity Candle Ritual for Weddings, Large & Small
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

Remembering Loved Ones on Your Wedding Day
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

The Language of Love
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

NYPL Wedding
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

Wedding Presents & Wedding Presence
I love making gifts to my couples in honor of their new marriage. There is always something in their biography that speaks to me. Today

The Magic of Marta Zapardiel
Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to officiate a Simply Eloped ceremony, honoring this sweet little family and a handful of guests. My friend

Special Touches at your Virtual Wedding
Now five (5!!) months into the pandemic, I am increasingly impressed with how couples are customizing the virtual wedding experience. Just yesterday, I did a