Thanks again for a beautiful ceremony. We have never been happier. Paula and DC have been together for 16 years, and were beyond excited to finally get married. They also have an extraordinary sense of humor and portions of their vows went as follows: Paula: I promise before I hastily question you, I will remember [...]
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Becky and Danielle
Becky and Danielle got married at the Williams River House in Chester, VT. Becky had her 2 daughters and Danielle had her son all participating in the ceremony, and it was clear they’d long ago become a family. What really struck me though, was the unbelievable joy on their faces. Honestly, I don’t know [...]
The Kindness of Strangers – With Cameras
Rebecca and Derek, having just moved to Philadelphia and about to have their first baby, decided the only way to handle the overload of the whole situation was to elope to Vermont. They booked a room at the Inn at Shelburne Farms, and contacted me to officiate their ceremony. It was just the 3 of [...]
The Clarity Project
For pretty much everyone getting married, rings are a beautiful, significant, and enduring part of the ritual – as well as something you’ll literally carry with you every day for the rest of your relationship, if not your life. However, as many folks know, the actual materials which comprise this symbol of love and commitment [...]
Gemma and Rick
Gemma and Rick are a lovely couple who got married at the ultimate wedding locale known as Shelburne Farms. There’s nothing terribly dramatic or funny to report about their ceremony – other than the fact that I rode my scooter over there and as a result had the WORST helmet hair. But I thought I’d [...]
Waiting For The World To Change
My only issue with legalizing gay marriage everywhere is that fewer gay couples will come to Vermont for me to marry them. But I guess it’s just a cross I’ll have to bear (which is not a metaphor which one can usually apply to me). You know, I give and I give and I give… [...]
Love From The Family
Most of the time, when I get a congratulatory post-ceremony email, it comes from the Couple Themselves who are artfully exercising their Thank You Manners. However, I’ve also had some very sweet emails from family members who were kind enough to take the time to write in and share the love. So, I thought I’d [...]
