The beloved movie character Forrest Gump famously said, “Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Happily, the same could be said of my wedding Celebrancy practice! You see, while my datebook includes weddings that are planned many months in advance, there are always “last minute” ceremonies that appear […]
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It has been an exciting year! I offer a heartfelt congratulations to all of my brides and grooms. I have had the honor of marrying over 100 couples in 2010. Most of my weddings have been in New York City, but I have officiated ceremonies in the entire Tri-state area–from Connecticut to New Jersey to
As a Celebrant I strive to recognize the most important parts of the lives of brides and grooms into their personalized ceremonies. The narrative—an essay chronicling the relationship of the couple—is one of the hallmarks of a celebrant wedding, and it provides a wonderful opportunity to weave the threads of life into a wonderful, one-of-a-kind,
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This year, I am fortunate to be on faculty at the Celebrant Foundation & Institute, the wonderful organization which trains individuals, in America and elsewhere, to perform weddings and other celebrations. This week’s class module was about the vital role of storytelling in the lives of individuals and communities. As I prepared for class, I
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Many couples are tying up plans for their 2011 weddings, before the 2010 holidays are over. Here are some tips and questions to help you find your perfect wedding officiant.
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As a Celebrant I strive to recognize the most important parts of the lives of brides and grooms into their personalized ceremonies. The narrative—an essay chronicling the relationship of the couple—is one of the hallmarks of a celebrant wedding, and it provides a wonderful opportunity to weave the threads of life into a wonderful, one-of-a-kind,
Dancing into Romance & Love Read More »
This year, I am fortunate to be on faculty at the Celebrant Foundation & Institute.This is the wonderful organization which trains individuals, in America and elsewhere, to perform weddings and other celebrations. This week’s class module was about the vital role of story telling in the lives of individuals and communities. As I prepared for
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Many couples are tying up plans for their 2010 weddings, before the 2009 holidays are over. Here are some tips and questions to help you find your perfect wedding officiant and celebrant. 1. Celebrant’s Background The qualifications one must meet to become an officiant vary from state-to-state. In many cases, those who meet a legal
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It is a wonderful thing to live in New York, the home of so many immigrants. There is simply no other place in America where one can find such a variety of people. Each representing virtually every continent and culture—and wedding ceremony. So, a good number of the couples who I am fortunate to marry,
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