Do I really need a ceremony?

December 6, 2018in ceremony, happy marriage, nonreligious ceremony, officiating a wedding, sacred wedding, wedding ceremonyby ruthsternbergLeave a comment

As I’m writing this, I’m still hearing the comment an engaged person made to me today: “I don’t even think we want a ceremony.” I had to take a breath, then realize that somewhere along the way, many of us have forgotten (or perhaps we never knew) why we’re even planning a wedding at […]

Your Friend Can Do This, Right? (Well, maybe…)

November 15, 2018in friend officiating, hire a professional, officiating a wedding, they asked me to officiate, wedding disasterby ruthsternbergLeave a comment

A friend is officiating your wedding I love it! What a beautiful idea. All he has to do is write away for an ordination certification and then register with the appropriate state agency. It makes total sense. He knows you. He loves both of you. He has some hilarious stories to share. Should work out […]