Rituals
(Semi) Homemade Memory Book…Made with Love
Celebrity Chef, author, and “First Girlfriend” of New York State Sandra Lee has made famous the term “semi-homemade.” In books and on the food network
Herzlichen Glückwunsch und Weihnachtsgrüße!
In the heart of Christmas season I was fortunate to officiate the German-inspired wedding of Jean and Jim. This lovely couple had a particularly sweet
Wishing Stones: A Dreamy Wedding at de Seversky Mansion
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I had the wonderful opportunity to officiate Mathew & Marissa’s wedding at the beautiful de Seversky Mansion, on the campus of
Locks of Love on the Brooklyn Bridge
Over the last dozen years, “love locks” have begun to appear on important bridges around the world. To express their undying devotion, lovers attach padlocks,
11-12-13: A Wedding Anniversary Like No Other
Call it what you will—superstition, sentimentality, or a “geekiness” about numbers—many couples place a high degree of importance on the date (and occasionally time) that
Nomad Hotel: A Ceremony Rich in Tradition
I’m still swooning over a recent wedding I officiated for two fellows from Denver. It was a lovely, sophisticated autumn event at the chic NoMad
Romantic Sparks!
There are lots of ways to close a wedding ceremony. These days bubbles see a popular option. Some couples will give each guest a container
Seven Blessings
Matt and Jenn were a Celebrant’s dream couple: smart, interesting, and perfectly suited for each other. They were keen on having a very special, creative
Modern Family: A Penny for Your Thoughts (or a Franc, or Euro, or Forint)
The recent Supreme Court decisions striking down DOMA (the Defense of Marriage Act) and subsequent decisions by the IRS on the tax status of married
