10 Secrets to Creating the Perfect Wedding Ceremony

Most couples want a wedding ceremony that speaks to their unique values, beliefs and life circumstances, but beyond a few inspired ideas, many are at a loss about how to put it all together. Having designed and officiated at hundreds of wedding…

Five of the Best Wedding Ceremony Locations in the Hudson Valley, N.Y.: Part Two: The Inside Scoop

As promised in Part 1 of this article last week, here are the top 10 common themes and words of wisdom gleaned from my interviews about wedding ceremonies in the Hudson Valley. Remember these folks have the inside track on what does and doesn't…

Five of the Best Wedding Ceremony Locations in the Hudson Valley, NY: Part 1

As a wedding ceremony officiant in the Hudson Valley for over 20 years, I thought it might be helpful to share an insider's view of some of the best wedding ceremony sites in the beautiful Hudson Valley. As it turns out, about 95 percent of…

3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ask a Friend or Family Member To Officiate At Your Wedding

There is a popular trend these days to have a friend or family member go online to receive an ordination certificate in a matter of minutes so they can "legally" officiate at your wedding. While on the surface this might sound like a fun idea,…