Everyone wants a picture-perfect wedding day! Sadly, statistically not everyone gets one. That is, if you’re measuring by conventional standards. Here is my favorite success story. I was officiating a wedding in the middle of August in Connecticut. That is the time of year on the East Coast often referred to as the Dog Days . . .
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Winter in the Sangre de Cristo mountains offers opportunities for observation and solitude which for me engenders endless contemplation. Whether on cross country skis, snowshoes or hiking boots with Yaktrax – conditions vary widely – the key is to get out there. Winter in the forested mountains is a time of simplicity. The dormancy and . . .
Time for reflection equals rejuvenation, at least for me! Last summer I had the opportunity to join a small group of friends for a week canoeing 100 miles down the Green River to its confluence with the Colorado River. The theme for the trip was simplicity. Our days were filled with swimming, gentle paddling, floating, . . .
I have finally moved into my dream house – SpiriTaos – here in Taos, New Mexico, the culmination of many years of detailed planning. Actually I moved in July 1, 2012 but travel and extensive summer work with my wedding celebrant business kept me from completing the process of putting down my roots. Marrying couples . . .
The Northern New Mexico Wedding Expo – 2012 would be an excellent resource for anyone planning a wedding in 2012 or beyond. As a Taos, New Mexico wedding officiant I’ll be attending in order to network with the many vendors who will be in attendance. The event is being presented by The Wedding Guide of . . .
Only you can know your financial situation and how that relates to selecting the correct wedding celebrant to conduct your marriage ceremony. A difference of $25 or $50 between officiants’ pricing may mean the difference between staying on budget or drifting off course (easy to do!). You’ll also need to weigh how important the wedding . . .
Your wedding venue is booked, your marriage officiant has written your ceremony and the wedding party has been selected. Your ceremony may include components such as a unity candle, breaking of the glass, wine or sand ceremony. Your officiant will manage these items during the ceremony, but the components need to be brought to the . . .
As a wedding officiant I have the somewhat unique opportunity to see some of the wedding dynamics that others do not see. When I arrive for a ceremony the preparations are well underway. If I’ve done my job correctly with the bride and groom, any details pertaining to the ceremony are in place. But what . . .
