You've said,"I will!" Now, how will you say, "I do!"? Ideally, with style, humor,and your own unique personalities. And that's where I come in! I bring a unique blend of talents and resources to my work as a New Jersey/New York wedding pastor and marriage officiant, celebrating all traditions and religious backgrounds. Your ceremony will truly reflect your personalities and wishes.
You've said,"I will!" Now, how will you say, "I do!"? Ideally, with style, humor,and your own unique personalities. And that's where I come in! I bring a unique blend of talents and resources to my work as a New Jersey/New York wedding pastor and marriage officiant, celebrating all traditions and religious backgrounds. Your ceremony will truly reflect your personalities and wishes.
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Are these the cutest things ever? I’ve always loved Mr. Food, the cheerful TV chef, but when I saw these I fell in love all over again. I instantly thought weddings (because I always think weddings). (You can get the recipe here.) I think they would be adorable for a dessert buffet or as a takeaway favor, or as a little snack before a morning wedding ceremony. Yum!!!!
How cute are these babies! I love Mr. Food, the gregarious, cheerful TV chef, but I love him even more since he posted these beauties! Of course they would be beautiful for easter, but I love them for a wedding dessert table, a delicious takeaway favor or even a little treat before an early morning ceremony. Yummmmmm!!!!!!!
Are you wearing a White Knot? I am; many of my friends and colleagues are, and here’s why:
The White Knot is the symbol for support of Marriage Equality—the right for any loving couple regardless of gender to be married under the civil laws of the state and the country. Everyone should have the right to tie the knot.
Marriage Equality is a vital civil right denied to most same-sex couples except in that handful of states where it has finally been recognized. It is vital because marriage is about committed couples—all committed couples—who want to make a lifelong promise to take care of and be responsible for each other. This can only strengthen family and society. This is why Marriage Equality is important to everyone.
It’s not just about the word Marriage. Denying committed couples the security and legal protections of marriage hurts them. It’s just plain wrong to make it harder for them to take care of and be responsible for each other. The institution of civil marriage offers equal protection under the law when it comes to taxes, health care and decision-making, employment benefits, and perhaps most importantly, raising healthy and happy children.
So I ask you to join me today in showing your support for Marriage Equality and equal rights under the law for everyone. Wear a White Knot every day. Tell people why you are wearing it. And if you can, hand out White Knots to those around you.
For more information, go to http://www.whiteknot.org There you can find out how to get White Knots, make your own, get more information about the issues, and even donate to help spread the word.
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(more...)It is not often that one gets a chance to be part of history, but thanks to superstar lifestyle and wedding designer Colin Cowie, I had that privilege last week. For any of us involved with weddings, there could not be a more significant day than Valentines Day, but this was a Valentines Day like no other.
As an introduction and celebration for his lush new website, Colin Cowie Weddings, four fantastic, deserving, and very diverse couples were chosen to be married (and “recepted”) at New York City’s most famous historical Icon, the Empire State Building. Each couple’s wedding was customized to fit their story and personality. And each wedding, as you might imagine, was gorgeous. (Did we expect anything else from Mr. Cowie? Of course not.)
I was chosen (how did I get this lucky? I’ll never know….) to marry Lela and Steph, the first gay couple to have their wedding ceremony there. Weddings are always exciting, joyous and a little nerve wracking, but when legions of international press photographers and reporters, an army of makeup artists (Estee Lauder’s wizards even made ME look good!), stylists, caterers, musicians and florists are added to the mix, the atmosphere becomes electric. I don’t think any of us could have predicted just how compelling and monumental their ceremony would be!
I always have the same advice for my couples; concentrate on each other, no matter what else is happening. Within the swirl of happy chaos, you will create a private island that is yours alone. Now, this is great advice , but even more meaningful when the entire world is watching. And watching they were. Minutes after their “I DO’s” were done and the license signed, photos of this gorgeous, happy couple were circulating the globe. Even as they enjoyed an intimate breakfast reception with their friends and family (it WAS before 9 AM afterall!) congratulations were coming in from every corner of the planet.
Even though I always considered Mr. Cowie a dynamic creative force, an arbiter of matchless taste and just a really class act, my tiny part in this experience proved that belief as clearly as the crystals adorning every branch. His vision shone as intently as the romantic, symbolic purple light cast on our ceremony. By including two gay couples (Lela and Steph were followed by Phil and Shawn, married by my amazing colleague Kim Kirkley), he has said to the world, that by the authority granted to HIM, these couples are as deserving, as loyal, as devoted and as legitimate as any committed couple, and deserve all the rights and responsibility of legal marriage. It was inspiration; inspiration amid such beautiful trappings (always the best kind of inspiration)!
As they walked down the aisle, we all cried (yes, even me……and I usually think I’m immune…..); tears of excitement, tears of joy, tears that come with the recognition of just how significant a marriage is. Surrounded by their friends, the family they’ve inherited and the family they have so carefully chosen, Steph and Lela showed us that love prevails. True love will never lead us astray. Love is worth fighting for; not only our own, but for all couples everywhere.
And now the voting begins! You can go to this link to read about all four fabulous couples and vote for the one you love the best. But it’s no secret who I’m voting for! (This beautiful photo, and all the photos on the site, are from Christian Oth Studios, and we appreciate the chance to share them.)
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And they will be if you send your guests a “save the date” card before the invitations go out. This is a great idea on many different levels. If your wedding is on a holiday weekend, or at destination location, you can help them plan their mini vacation and put reservations in place for their hotels. It can also give you an early heads up on just who can come and who absolutely cannot, so you may be able to add some guests you thought you might not be able to accomodate.
It can set the tone of the wedding, depending on the type of stationary you decide to use; I got a wonderful antique postcard from one of my brides who is in a vacation spot in upstate New York. It reminded me how much fun I’m going to have with this couple, who have both an appreciation of historic sites and a real solid sense of humor. You can design your own at my favorite company, MOO!, who prints all kinds of neat stuff for very little $$$
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