Whether the event you are planning is a wedding, a domestic partnership or a renewal of your marriage vows, my goal is to help you create a ceremony that reflects your values, personalities and the special bond you share with each other.

Weddings

Preparing for your wedding can be an enjoyable time. I have over 20 years experience organizing various aspects of the day; I can help you design your ceremony with minimum stress and some guaranteed laughs. Whether you tell the fascinating story of how you met, share anecdotes from your courting days, or select a standard ceremony with traditional vows, your vows will be uniquely yours. Suitable rituals can be incorporated, such as the unity candle, breaking the glass, or jumping the broom.

Over the years I have worked with many couples who choose to honor both of their cultures or nationalities. I support this tradition and work with you to acknowledge each other and your families appropriately. Some of the combined cultures have included: Jewish/Iranian; Chinese/Irish; African American/Korean; Philipino/Scottish.

From the simple to the sublime, it will be your wedding, your way.

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Commitments

Same gender ceremonies express the lifetime pledge between two people. As couples, you share fully and equally in the rights, responsibilities and commitments of a civil marriage. I will listen to what is important to you, recommend readings, symbolic customs or standard exchanges of vows. A non-sectarian or spiritual selection of vows can be included.

Reaffirmation of Vows

This custom is honored at any appropriate time. Whether it is 5 years or 50, the significance is to acknowledge the original commitment and to celebrate the years shared together.