Judie L. Guild. NY Registration #77862. NewYorkOfficiant@gmail.com.
Yes, folks, having a formal wedding in a NYC public park is totally feasible. Although you may want a tiny wedding or elopement, you can still find your dream gown or wear a tux and get a marvelous bouquet. You can ask your intimate wedding/ elopement celebrant (whether it is me or someone else) to […]
MoreThanks to smart advertising, the appeal of enjoying an “offbeat wedding” or “offbeat elopement” is growing. Of course, “offbeat” is a relative term. Emerging congruently with the economic boom and strengthening middle class in the immediate post-WWII era, the white wedding –a church ceremony followed by a formal gala in a catering hall or hotel […]
MoreIt’s not easy to select images to post. Here is roughly how I decide which to use. First, I almost always include a general ceremony photo with the couple, backdrop, and at least a hint of me. Secondly, I try to create some sort of brief narrative with ceremony highlights. Then we move onto the […]
MoreBetween updating an Offbeat Bride advertorial and recent comments from my couples, the underlying reasons why couples elope are central to my thoughts. One couple invited a brother and his wife only. As Liam snapped away, the sister-in-law turned to me with “this is so nice and romantic.” Apparently, their wedding –while wonderful– had to […]
MoreDuring the wedding planning process, ideas float abundantly through every couple’s minds. With so much diverse ephemera on the web, deciding on invitations, clothing, venues, photographers, videographers, shoes, and more becomes very difficult. If they elope, will the couple regret not inviting family and friends? If they plan a large celebration, will the core meaning […]
MoreThe vast majority of my couples enlist me for a strictly nonreligious or civil or humanist or spiritual ceremony without any explicit deity references. But I do officiate religious or denominational or interfaith or nondenominational spiritual wedding ceremonies as well. I’ve married aetheists, agnostics, Catholics, Jewish, and newly transformed Buddhist couples. And I’ve learned that […]
MoreI’ve written this before: I really love Westbury Manor. When I officiated a brunch wedding ceremony for two beautiful women there just a few hours ago, I felt as though I married them in a cozy, classically decorated, and immaculate home. Retro paintings or prints hang in wooden frames. Pretty (non-plasticy) flowers abound. Apple cider […]
MoreWhat’s wrong with the classic civil ceremony? Nothing at all. For almost five hundred years, whether religious or non-religious, millions of couples pledged their devotion using essentially the same vows. Sure, some variation exists. But the essence has held constant. A “Dearly beloved….” introduces a reminder to couples about the responsibilities and joys of marriage, […]
MoreWhat’s wrong with a modern or contemporary marriage ceremony with personal vows? Nothing at all. About a third of my couples write personal vows or…or mix and match pieces they find on the internet. Some even recite poetry or lyrics. In most cases, I do not even see their vows before the wedding; instead, I […]
MoreI recently married two wonderful guys in Central Park and another local couple in North Forest Park. I do not know how much they had in common. Except that both missed their dogs. For the record, I am very pet-friendly. Until I was thirteen, my family had “Beach,” who was a large dog that wandered […]
MoreSecuring a marriage license is the first step to a public record of a marriage. The second is the ceremony. And the third is the filing and recording for posterity. While your marriage is still perfectly legitimate once a genuine officiant presides over a ceremony, the filing of the license and receipt of certificate by […]
MoreC+T first planned an intimate wedding with family and friends. While wonderful, though, the plans seemed to morph into something they did not want: their “sweet and simple” small wedding became much more. A month or two later, Liam and I received an e-mail inquiring about our availability for an earlier elopement. Naturally, we were […]
MoreEleven Madison Park Restaurant keeps the nicest staff. They are smart, sophisticated, and gracious hosts. Perhaps the employees are commendable because their employers allocate nearly every Sunday as a day-of-rest. Truly, this restaurant understands that if you make your staff happy, they will be gentler towards patrons. Besides the joy of the personnel, my couple […]
MoreWhere do a secret speakeasy style lounge, a cavernous feeling, dilapidated warehouse, and charm combine? At the Green Building, of course! It is a darkish, romantic “raw space” with a funky back-room area that represents the welding together of refinement and urban grittiness. My couple even brought along their dog for photos, although he didn’t […]
MoreJudie, Sorry it took me so long to reply, our computer was broken and I could only see the pics from my phone. We absolutely love them!! We are very happy with how they came out and are so excited to have them. You and Liam did a great job with everything and are very […]
MoreJanuary has moved along at such a brisk and unquiet pace that I nearly neglected reminding folks about an annual Valentine’s Day wedding , vow renewal, engagement ceremony special. Between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, 14th February 2012, couples may enlist my services for their ceremony in their home, restaurant, Grand Central, a […]
MoreI could stare at this couple all day long; they are so pretty inside and out!!! Melanie and John’s love story offers reminders to take advantage of every possible opportunity. In May 2009, Melanie rushed to Nissan to have her car serviced on a lunch break. John insisted she slow down long enough to receive […]
MoreThank you so much Judie for being a part of our day and instrumental in getting what we wanted accomplished at a moments notice! We really appreciate you and your spirit! Thanks again, and here is a picture of our wonderful night~ We just got back to El Paso last night at about 11 and […]
MoreMany of my couples assume I write a post per every wedding or ceremony. If I did, this blog would feature twenty-four posts for December. Yes, I did neglect the blog a little in the past few months. I think it’s the fault of twitter. It seems redundant to tweet something and then blog about […]
MoreRob and Marisa, as you may know, first chatted on December 28th, 2010, which happens to be Rob’s birthday. Their conversation flowed spontaneously and without effort. They shared stories and laughed. The worries of the world faded. Both felt comforted, as though they recognized a kindred spirit. They arranged to meet in Forest Hills two […]
MoreWith excitement, I genuinely anticipated the lovely simplicity of this intimate ceremony in the Merchant House Museum for many moons. The Merchant House Museum is a cozy venue for a winter wedding. With a few understandably strict policies, it is not for everyone. But it’s perfect for those who prefer to feel as though they […]
MoreC+D found the warmest, sunniest spot at the Bethesda Terrace for their exchange of vows. Why? It’s getting cold, folks! Seriously. Except for October 29th, Mother Nature gave New Yorkers a long Autumn this year. But the temperature is gradually dropping and the winds are increasing.
MoreEight hundred years ago, couples did not marry inside the church. They exchanged brief vows in the present tense at the church doors. Then they ventured inside for mass–the sermon, communion, and blessing. This lovely couple, who planned a quick weekend elopement or destination wedding from afar, did nearly the same thing. In a civil […]
MorePersonalized Prelude their ceremony: Neither Michelle nor Steve expected to encounter each other; they were not exactly looking for true love. Life was too busy interfering and forcing them to focus on the other big stuff. But God was smiling; amid their hard-work in other areas, fate was arranging a meeting. Early in 2009, Steve […]
MoreConnected by a common passion for using unions to achieve a more inclusive society, Shaun and Kate met in a Chicago cafe last (last) August. A national union organizing director, Shaun was swooping in to help her small school union solidify its campaign. Kate noticed Shaun’s trademark fedora with a smile and felt a spark. […]
MoreI have lots of fun with destination weddings, and I marry a lots of couples from elsewhere. But have I written lately about how much I love and appreciate my couples who live, work, and play in New York? S+S will always have a special place in the drawers of my memory files because it […]
MoreI just wanted to send you a quick message to say what a joy it was for you to officiate at our wedding. After the chaos of the day before, you were a calm presence and your ceremony was written with complete understanding of us, it was so beautiful. You were so understanding also of […]
MoreAs anyone living in the Northeast recalls with awe, the temperature dipped downwards and the atmosphere conditions prompted me to stare out the window and declare in a loud voice “Geez, I think that’s sleet…no, it’s snow!” on October 29th. Fortunately, given the slippery paths and swirling snow, I married a couple in their home […]
MoreHail of the sea to majestic land harbours evocative testament of fortitude and desire iron, steel, and stone crushed and bruised escape above to energetic leisure walkway thru and thru to hard labor countenance of throne and of fallen grace gone are hours with hours to come ahead fill now the great bridge with humanity’s […]
MoreWhen couples enlist Liam’s services for a full session of three hours, they are able to really explore the city. In this case, G+D began with a wedding ceremony at the Belvedere Castle Plaza overlooking Turtle Pond and then continued south to the Shakespeare Garden, Ramble, Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace/Angel of Waters’ Fountain, the Mall, […]
MoreAs the air chills, I receive lots more calls for quick weddings in my office. Some come from elsewhere and simply want to avoid going to the Clerk’s office again. Most are local couples who wish for more than a thirty second ceremony after waiting on a long line to get married. A local couple […]
MoreIt is a common story for an officiant to learn her couple has been together for a year or two or three. It is equally common to hear a line similar to this one: “we’ve been together for many years, and we finally decided to get married.” I’ve even married a few couples who had […]
MoreR+B travelled from Canada with friends for a planned elopement on NYC’s High Line. Joining them were other tourists and a few local NY-ers. As lots and lots of folks watched and cheered, they exchanged vows and rings. Then, in a twist as fun and retro as the yellow balloons, another New Yorker who had […]
MoreBefore officiating this NYC wedding by the Angel of Waters’ Fountain, I noticed about four couples in their wedding finest and another four couples enjoying their “e-sessions” or engagement photo session. Since this couple was a bit wary of marrying among the crowds, we moved to a quieter spot in the shadow that nonetheless affords […]
MorePerfect 10/18/2011 Lisa F. says: Judie performed our ceremony on 10-16-11 She was fantastic and spoke from the heart. Lisa and Ralph Franzese Short & sweet 10/6/2011 Min Hee K. says: we didn’t meet judie prior to the ceremony but she was spot on with her words. she & liam were were so warm & […]
MoreCuriously, despite officiating 500 weddings or so at this point, I had yet to be one of those celebrants who presided over a ceremony with an enormous wedding party with lots and lots of attendants. My very sweet and warm gay couple last night, though, forever altered that record. Nineteen of their closest family and […]
MoreThis couple is a lovely pair –inside and outside. I love how comfortable they look! I am still dazzled by the exquisite simplicity of their clothes, especially A’s dress. I think it was some sort of woven fabric–almost like a sweater. It fit her like a glove. Separately, they sent a few reflections about what […]
MoreI am delighted to present another ceremony on a rock in Central Park… This view is more familiar to my couples: J + M are standing on the huge rock by the Ladies Pavilion overlooking the Lake. Pretty.
MoreScottadito Osteria Toscana offers a warm, inviting atmosphere for an intimate ceremony in a restaurant. Located in Park Slope, it is a family friendly place: no one will feel uncomfortable here. My couple had what I consider to be a “perfect small wedding” there. The flowers–gorgeous. The bride–gorgeous in lace; the groom too! The violinist […]
MoreI really like this restaurant for small weddings, perhaps 20-65. So did my couple yesterday. The soft ambiance is wonderful; the brick, slightly odd room shapes, high ceilings, and fireplaces really feel “classic New York.” According to my groom, if you have a wedding with fifty guests, you can have the entire restaurant, which includes […]
MoreWho does not like the movie Juno? Only the most cynical. Not this couple. They realized the true meaning of “to elope” –to “run away”– when they married. They returned home to announce their marriage to family and friends at an “engagement party.” From the Bride and Groom: Just wanted to say one more big […]
MoreJ+D, for over eleven years now, you have compiled memories together. You were fortunate enough to meet as young adults in a school hallway through a mutual friend. A skunk stripe dyed into D hair struck J as very cute, and she wanted to get know him better. She did. In the early months, you […]
MoreI just want to express how grateful and happy we are that you and Liam were part of one of the most special days in our lives. It was a real pleasure to meet you and work with you through the whole process. Thank you for all your patience with us. It was incredible experience. […]
MoreI think this photo reflects the sweet intimacy of a home wedding far more than my words. Most of my destination weddings take place with a glamorous NYC backdrop. But not all. A few weeks ago, I helped tie the knot for a couple who rented a brownstone in Park Slope and recited vows with […]
MoreWagner’s Cove belongs to weddings in the Fall. Perhaps because couples who marry in the Fall tend to prefer rustic colors. Perhaps because Wagner’s Cove offers a bit of shelter. Perhaps because when the leaves do change color, Wagner’s Cove is especially pretty. For whatever reason, I tend to marry lots of couples in the […]
MoreI married another local couple in my neighborhood recently. When couples come to me, it really is a sign that they want something a bit sweeter than the NYC Clerk’s office and nonetheless relaxed and low-key. After all, the ceremony is a gateway to official recognition of a marriage. It is a joyful and serious […]
MoreDearly Beloved……Rays may shine; raindrops fall; we might get sweaty or chilly. Still vows will be spoken line-by-line; commitment will call; and Kelly and Ehrich will indeed pardon me for being silly…because what we need is here—in neither temperature nor park—but in the sincerity of our hearts. Finding love at fifteen years of age is […]
MoreI offer service tiers. Most commonly, my couples opt for the “sweet and simple” standard ceremony. In these cases, the only personalization may include their vows, although many decide to go with more traditional vows. Here is an example of a very romantic personalized marriage ceremony composed for a couple whom I married at the […]
MoreThe setting? A semi-private alcove on a Brooklyn pier near the luxury rentals at 184 Kent Avenue and East River State Park in Williamsburg. The ceremony? “We want a 5-10 minute ceremony,” the bride wrote me. That’s rather short, I reflected privately, even for a wedding officiant used to couples requesting short ceremonies. To make […]
MoreLike any grouping in New York, we are a cluster of different personalities from many different places. Kate’s family is from Virgina, and Mark grew up in Rochester (NY), although his father is from Georgia. Kate and Mark nonetheless managed to find each other at work about three years ago. They then proceeded to encounter […]
MoreThank you so much for making our day truly special. We really appreciated your kind and meaningful words at the Overlook in Forest Park. Thank you for sending them to us. Also, a special thanks to your husband for witnessing the event. We would love to add our two cents as recommendation or reference for […]
MoreAn excerpt from their ceremony: As many here know, Miranda and Jonathan met through friends at a football game back in 2001. Immediately, they both realized their bond held much promise for future romance and adventures. But school and work intervened and complicated their lives. Still, they reconnected the following year. Watching movies, such as […]
MoreThis is just for fun….. Typically, each ceremony comes with at least two hours of travel. A recent wedding ceremony in the Hudson Valley accompanied about five to six hours of travel. While on the train, I usually read, collect quotes using a new toy–Kindle, half-sleep, or jot down random words that come to mind […]
MoreLinda and Hunter met twenty years ago in college. Together for three very intense months, youthful self-involvement and worries about marrying at such tender ages compelled each to pursue separate dreams. Both ventured onwards to enjoy mostly fabulous lives. Hunter helped raise a son, and Linda’s career paths took her to fashion, Prague, and magazine […]
MoreY+D, Match.com linked you in time and space. But you connected in the same way as long, lost friends do and fell in love in the same way as teen-agers do. You did not think it possible to suffer from “bouts of love arrhythmia and insomia” as adults, but you did—and continue to do so. […]
MoreOverview The Humanist Ethical Society of Spirituality values the ability of individuals and societies to shape their own destinies with the assistance of reason, knowledge, and inclusive ethics. Since we emphasize ongoing learning and education in all areas of life, we are largely pantheistic with touches of agnosticism. HESS does believe in the universal spirits […]
MoreI marry many intercultural couples, such as B+D. Some are actually very interfaith or multifaith and incorporate a passage and rite from their respective traditions. In such cases, I use a spiritually non-denominational ceremony with the traditions most cherished by the couple incorporated. Others appreciate the rich cultural histories of their families, but prefer to […]
MoreHi Judie, I would like to say Thank You for performing such a wonderful ceremony for Us (Adrienne and Kea 8-27-11). You are amazing and very patient! We appreciate that you accepted changes that needed to be made and accommodated us, especially with the weather. Your words captured the true essence of our love and […]
MoreNo one ought to be very surprised when technologically savvy and mathematically inclined individuals meet and find they have much in common. While the engineering backgrounds of Brandon and Chris differ, their similar focus on abstract structures and refined details create a thread linking them together intellectually. Chris and Brandon first met through a mutual […]
MoreI am in love with this secluded, suburban oasis. Technically located in Rockville (Nassau County), this space offers lots of gorgeous, very natural greenery around a small pond. My couple married there in mid-August with under a dozen of their nearest and dearest at Noon. From there, they planned a relaxed family lunch and then […]
MoreI grew up in Southold, and my family moved to East Hampton for seven years, where I lived as well while attending college and graduate school in Manhattan. (Yes, the commute was brutal, but youth is the time for such commutes!) My immediately family has since re-located to upstate New York in search of cheaper […]
MoreThe Queens County Farm truly is a fabulous location for a family wedding. By a stroke of luck, it is also a surprisingly affordable venue. My couple’s families had lots of kids, and I am sure they enjoyed the setting. In one of the cutest moments I ever witnessed during a ceremony, the groom’s nephew […]
MoreHi Judie I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you so very much for a lovely day. It really was perfect – we remember the ceremony as being beautiful but also we were grinning from ear to ear the whole time, which is just what we wanted – a simple, meaningful […]
MoreJudie is exceptional 8/29/2011 William D. says: I thought our wedding would be a challenge as we are a same sex couple that has been together for 20 years. The affair was held in our home with just a few family and friends present. Although we wanted some traditional touches, we did not want a […]
MoreMy couples have a hard time understanding why blue, sunny skies are not ideal. When it comes to weddings, if mother nature bequeaths clouds, rejoice!
MoreHere are some photos from a wedding ceremony held in Trattoria L Incontro, located in Astoria, Queens. Hi Judie, Liam, I would like to Thank you for a wonderful ceremony, even with all the rain and stress of the big day our wedding turned out truly delightful. Thank you for accommodating all the changes and being […]
MoreHi Judie- We just returned from our mini-honeymoon on Cape Cod. I’m sorry I didn’t get a chance to speak to you after the ceremony as I got tied up with the guests. I just wanted to thank you for your beautiful ceremony- you really captured our personalities and made it fun and lighthearted. My […]
MoreWhen a pharmacist and nurse meet, we ought not to be surprised if they find lots in common. Our groom and bride – a pharmacist and nurse – encountered each other through real estate. Gregg’s parents own a home across the street from Pat’s vacation home in Deposit. Luck works in mysterious ways: a devastating […]
MoreJudie, THANK YOU!!!! The ceremony today was excellent! everything was just as we invisioned! Thank you so much for making our special day so perfect! Thank you to liam as well for his patience and skill. We are looking forward to seeing the pictures. Thank you again! Andrew
MoreWhile waiting for my job to officially commence, I managed to sneak a few photos of *some* locations to which I’ve traveled using an “ancient” 35mm Minolta. Yes, that’s a film/analog camera. Please pardon the dusty scans. Having performed twenty-eight weddings in July and now working through my thirty-three weddings this August, I think you’ll […]
MoreThis handsome couple decided to combine their engagement photo session with an engagement ceremony. For couples who are a little shy and worry about the big day when two hundred pairs of eyes will be watching intently as they exchange vows, this is a great way to practice!
MoreSegment from their ceremony: Caleb and Dennis, you are urban transplants. Having grown up in Michigan, you attended college at Lake Superior State University, where you met in 1987. It was a bit of a fateful meeting, as your connection became quickly apparent. You soon became the best of friends. Then this friendship transformed into […]
MoreA+D committed to each other many years ago. They made it through college and countless other joys and difficulties of daily life. The graces of luck even gifted them with two beautiful daughters. And, with their family and friends finally gathered together on a not-so-hot morning, they exchanged poignant personal vows.
MoreSince you met in the West Village, you have become inseparable. The striking independence prized by each is not an obstacle; it enriches your bond. Because both love to explore the world, opportunities for growth and joy have doubled as a result of your companionship. Big and small adventures have transformed ordinary days into wonderfully […]
MoreReading from their wedding: “Roads Go Ever Ever On” from The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien Roads go ever ever on, Over rock and under tree, By caves where never sun has shone, By streams that never find the sea; Over snow by winter sown, And through the merry flowers of June, Over grass and over […]
MoreQuinn and Nora met in a whimsical way a few years ago in Terminal 4 at JFK airport. Nora’s beauty captured Quinn’s gaze immediately: with his heart racing, he walked over to her at a Hudson News’ store. He felt as if he had known her all his life. These words by Rumi express their […]
MoreJudie, we can’t thank you enough!! Our ceremony was so beautiful, more than we could have even wished! Everyone was raving all night about how perfect your words were, and how beautifully you delivered them. Again, thank you so much for helping us begin the new chapter of our life together. All our best, Carly […]
MoreFrom their ceremony: Kristina, Andrew “loves your passion. You are the most scrupulously honest person he has ever met. He loves your tenacity and stubbornness. He loves that you can’t watch the commercial with the shelter animals because it is too much for you to see an animal abandoned or unloved. He loves that you […]
MoreI ought not to have favorites, and I rarely do. The wedding yesterday, however, was as blazingly meaningful and memorable as the summer sun shining….By now, readers must know that I only become that sugary when feeling extra romantic, dreamy, and in love with my life. Back in May 2009, I married Charles and Lauren […]
MoreAny day I am asked to recite poetry by e. e. cummings is a glorious day! the great advantage of being alive (instead of undying) is not so much that mind no more can disprove than prove what heart may feel and soul may touch –the great(my darling)happens to be that love are in we,that […]
MoreI am so glad to have met this fantastic couple who planned their NYC wedding from abroad in the U.K. Smart, relaxed, and –I know this seems commonplace, but it’s true– downright pleasant, this pair made a beautiful couple. As an added bonus, they married in the lovely Shakespeare Garden before heading to the Ramble […]
MorePresiding over ceremonies in very cool lofts is certainly a perk of this job. The Manhattan Penthouse at Fifth Avenue and 14th Street is no exception. The view is nice, but the simple elegance and location sets the space apart from others. Here is the prelude to my couple’s ceremony last night: This pair met […]
MoreA family emergency challenged J+A’s plans to wed in the Roosevelt Hotel, where I was initially going to marry them. But, in the end, the place does not matter. I don’t know any couple that ponders where they are standing (or sitting) while reciting vows to their betrothed. They came to me –North Forest Park […]
MoreI really hope one of my couple requests this one someday. (Don’t worry about length: the spoken word is faster than the appearances of the written word.) “Evolution” by Langdon Smith When you were a tadpole and I was a fish–In the Paleozoic time, And side by side on the ebbing tide–We sprawled through the […]
MoreElla Wheeler Wilcox (1850-1919) …..How doth Love speak? In the proud spirit suddenly grown meek -The haughty heart grown humble; in the tender and unnamed light that floods the world with splendour, in the resemblance which the fond eyes trace; in all things to one beloved face; in the shy touch of hands that thrill […]
MoreDeciding to marry in New York was easy. Making sure all the adult children could come on short-notice proved a slight challenge. In the end, though, all were present for a mini family wedding vacation.
MoreThanks to Goethe, among others, we may re-think the parable of Adam and Eve. Goethe wrote: “A wife is a gift bestowed upon man to reconcile him to the loss of paradise.” Maybe the loss of innocence derives from the origins of society: when even just two come together, a few frustrations will ensue as […]
MoreM+T committed to one another officially thirty years after they first met abroad. When M came home from her travels, she told folks that she met “the one.” Then life interfered. The internet fostered their reunion. They planned a celebration in late May, yet life again accosted them. Fortunately, finally, nothing assailed their plans on […]
MoreThis is the reading they selected: “I Will Be Here” by Steven Curtis Chapman: If in the morning when you wake, if the sun does not appear–I will be here. If in the dark we lose sight of love, hold my hand and have no fear–I will be here. I will be here when you […]
MorePretty-pretty-pretty. That word resounded in my thoughts as I married this couple and now when I view their photos. I have so many couples that want a “quintessential urban wedding” that I sigh with expansive relief when a couple selects a quiet, classy, and gorgeous site for their wedding ceremony, such as the Rose Garden […]
MoreAs a marriage celebrant, I enjoy the best view of the couple during their ceremony and stellar landscape views. The Sunset Terrace overlooks the Hudson River at Pier 61 of the Chelsea Piers. Unlike other lofts (such as RamScale or the Glasshouses), Sunset Terrace not only sits right next to the Hudson; one could take […]
MoreWe just want to let you know once again that we were so happy that you were able to perform our private cermony between my husband and myself. The words that moved me to tears becuase it has been a long time coming. You joined our family into one and hope when we perform within […]
MoreBaby photos are too cute not to share, which I why I hope readers will pardon this entry. Liam and I visited my family in upstate New York a few weeks ago. Below are some images from the trip feature our niece and new nephew. Obviously, Liam took all the pictures, except for the ones […]
MoreI normally find it hard to choose photos to feature. I try to balance images that I like with images I think other couples might enjoy. And I do add in a few clearly showcasing the site to give future couples ideas. But this slide-show was really difficult to put together: laughter abounds.
MoreThe couple below “got it.” M+S specifically requested our OBB package and understood that it covers a few photos and a simple (non-customized) ceremony. But, for some reason, two couples recently assumed that my services automatically include photography. This is not true. First, Liam works solely on elopements and intimate weddings. Conversely, I officiate at […]
MoreThis note is to clarify my services for elopements and intimate weddings. I’ve done my best to tailor my wedding minister services to hold true to the spirit of elopements. Indeed, of the 240-300 weddings over which I officiate each year, at least a third are genuine civil ceremonies for elopements. When contrasted to other […]
MoreI LOVE Fort Tryon Park. I love lots of places for particular kinds of weddings and elopements. But when I officiate at Tryon, I feel at home. When eloping couples request site recommendations that do not require a permit, Tryon is always on the short list of favorites. In the past, I’ve also commented about […]
MoreJ+J are wise. They wanted a true elopement: in fact, when the bride saw someone she knew in Grand Central, she darted back up the stairs until the groom conveyed to their friend with a little white lie and the friend left. (Yes, “for real.”) Grand Central was a natural choice: they danced for the […]
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