I had the honor of marrying Pamela and Arafat on a beautiful Saturday afternoon in May at the Brook Branch Park in Newark, NJ. It was a simple and informal affair but quite beautiful and filled with love. Some close friends attended, the sun was shining, and a gentle breeze filled the air. After a [...]
Remember, this is your wedding and what will set your ceremony apart from all others is incorporating your own personal beliefs and values. So it’s your time and privilege to be as creative, romantic, or sentimental as you wish. Here are some of the ideas and suggestions I sometimes give to my clients. 1. After [...]
There’s no better day to re-affirm a couple’s love and commitment than on Valentine’s Day! This past February 14th, I had the pleasure of performing a renewal of vows ceremony for a loving and lovely couple who had been married for about twelve years. Joanne and Andy along with their two young children live in [...]
Celebrancy got its roots in Australia many many years ago. But in the US, it’s a fairly new movement; and due to its infancy, many people do not fully understand the wonderful services that a celebrant offers. Whenever I first speak to a new couple, I always explain to them how, as a Celebrant, I [...]
Winter is typically a slower season for weddings, especially in this Northeast area where snowstorms could definitely put a damper on “getting to the venue on time.” However, for those adventurous to weather any possible storm, winter can actually be a beautiful season to get married and there are many possibilities to create a warm [...]
I usually agree with the saying “the simpler, the nicer.” For those brides and grooms planning on an extremely small guest list and looking for a different location that the traditional wedding halls, here are some places you might want to check out in your local community (or not so local community). For indoors, investigate [...]
Last weekend, I officiated at a wedding ceremony for such a nice couple. I was particularly excited about this one because the bride was from Australia – that’s where the Celebrancy movement all began. So when I initially met them, I didn’t have to go over in detail (as I usually do) what a Celebrant [...]
Obtaining your Marriage/Civil Union License in New Jersey is a relatively easy process. I always go over in detail how to go about this when I meet with couples for the first time; although it’s easy, it can reduce any anxiety you may have over where to go, what to bring, you get the idea; [...]
I recently performend a wedding in Jersey City just overlooking the Hudson for a fabulous couple. They were one of the nicest couples you could every meet and very gracious. They actually met on the intenet which I find more and more from my couples is the way many have met their future spouces. The [...]
I recently performed a wedding ceremony at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens. It was where the couple first met and had their first date so the Gardens had special meaning for them. The location was visually breathtaking and you couldn’t have asked for more perfect weather for an outdoor garden themed wedding. It wasn’t too hot [...]