Category Archives: Life as a Wedding Officiant

I totally love this photo of Paul and Melissa! I took it from the side as Photographer Brad Camp was setting up a group photo outside of St. Paul’s Chapel in Port Gamble, where Paul and Melissa shared in a sweet and poignant late afternoon exchange of vows on Sunday, May 12th. (yes, Mother’s Day!) Surrounded  Continue Reading »

If you know Seattle weddings, you know Lisa Chambers.  She is one the most fabulous women I know and an extraordinary wedding planner and designer. AND she and I had a ball last weekend exchanging smiles, giggles and fun-loving glances as we immensely enjoyed our time with Chuck and Claire, married in high style and grace at the  Continue Reading »

How fun is this photo?! Lindsey + JoyLynn.  Married aboard a boat docked in Eagle Harbor at Bainbridge Island yesterday morning - Sunday, May 19th – and witnessed by their dear friends, Stephanie and Lisa. These two ladies truly inspire me.  They have had quite a journey, individually and as a couple, in their 16 years of  Continue Reading »

Jeremiah + Brittany. Married on April 27th at DeLille Cellars in Woodinville, Washington. I live with and appreciate this provocative life paradox:  what is big is really small.  What is small is really big. If you are planning your wedding ceremony and celebration, here are three simple take-a-ways from Jeremiah and Brittany’s wedding day to inspire and comfort:  Continue Reading »

When Photographer Jenny Goldberg-George posted this photo to her blog of John and Heather, my first thought was, “Gosh, Victorian romance novel material!” It was such a pleasure to join and John and Heather and their happy family and friends for their Sunday evening wedding ceremony at The Willows Lodge in Woodinville. Working together, John  Continue Reading »

Robert + Dennis. From the moment I first met this dynamic duo, I loved everything about these wonderful men. And yesterday, surrounded by 20+ thrilled family and friends at a private home in Redmond, Robert and Dennis celebrated their nearly 17 years together with a marriage ritual that was personal, sweet and full of poignant and fun-loving  Continue Reading »

Nik + Jasmina!   They grew up in Bulgaria.  One moved to Canada.  The other moved to Washington State.  They met through friends and as they say, the rest is history! It was such a happy joy for me to join Nik and Jasmina on their wedding day, March 24, 2013,  at one of my favorite  Continue Reading »

When Jim opened the door to his hotel suite at the Hotel Vintage Park this past Saturday night, I could not stop smiling! It was Jim and Bob!  Many moons ago, circa 1998, I was one of the very first homeowners in Issaquah Highlands, which is now a mega-development on the Issaquah hillside.  And soon  Continue Reading »

Joe + Debbie. A beautiful couple with huge and compassionate hearts.   A beautiful gal from British Columbia and a handsome guy from Whidbey Island, destined to meet. Married on March, 13, 2013 at The beautiful Willows Lodge/Woodinville, Washington, in an intimate and sweetly personalized ceremony. Perfect. Together, we celebrated the path that brought them together.   Continue Reading »

February 20, 2013 at Pike Place Market. Mary-Ann + Dan. 2 teary witnesses. One happy Officiant. A celebration of 15+ years of loving relationship. When I first met Mary-Ann, she radiated an enthusiastic joy and happiness around her upcoming marriage to her beloved Dan. And at 3:00 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon a few weeks ago, this  Continue Reading »

Meet “Stab.” Otherwise known as Shab and Steve!  “Stab” is a compilation of their names – every couple should have a brand/logo! Shab and Steve were married this past Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Hotel 1000 in downtown Seattle.  Surrounded by 100+ family and friends, this fun-loving and very gracious couple, shared in a  Continue Reading »

Before Marina and Andrew’s wedding ceremony, I went to the front of the room to welcome family and friends and I asked, “how many of you are from out of the area?” All hands went up!  All 100+ guests! Over these many months, I worked with Marina and Andrew from their home in Vancouver, British Columbia, to  Continue Reading »