I am so proud of Washington state for pushing referendum 74 through in December of 2012, making our state the tenth jurisdiction in the United States (9 states, plus the District of Columbia) to extend the freedom to marry to same-sex couples. Since that time I have had the honor and privilege of officiating dozens […]
I am so proud of Washington State since we passed Referendum 74, allowing same-sex couples to marry in our state. I have had the honor and pleasure of officiating dozens of same-sex weddings since December 6, 2012 when this referendum passed. I realize that those of you coming from in and out-of-state may have some […]
Last summer I was contacted by Nathan and Laura who immediately won my heart over with their love for each other. Both nature lovers, they chose Crystal Mountain Resort for their outdoor ceremony with the reception to follow in the lodge. I had no idea how magical this wedding was going to be. The combination […]
Last summer I had the joy and pleasure of officiating John & Desiree’s wedding at Robinswood House in Bellevue. The color scheme that Desiree chose was stunning with shades of orange and pink. For the ceremony, the couple hung frames from a tree and added beautiful bouquets provided by Ravenna Bloom. Desiree’s son walked her […]
Last year I had the pleasure of meeting Stephanie and Margaret, who requested my services for their upcoming nuptials. Even though the passing of Ref74 was still brewing in Washington State, they wanted to have a wedding — and why not? Their planning included everything but the marriage certificate that gets forwarded to the county […]
SEATTLE, WA – January 10, 2013 – WeddingWire, the nation’s leading online wedding marketplace, is thrilled to announce that Seattle Wedding Officiants has been selected as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards for Officiant in Seattle, WA. The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the […]
On August 19, 2012 I had the honor and pleasure of officiating the wedding of Greg and Tammy. Their venue, Thornewood Castle, is one of my favorites. The grounds are lush with beautiful gardens and rolling lawns. In addition, there is statuary tucked in and around the gardens reminiscent of an old English estate. […]
Last night wrapped up my 2012 wedding season, and the wedding was nothing short of remarkable. I love small, intimate weddings that feel cozy and warm. Michael and Dana’s winter wedding included only immediate family and was held in the Cliffside Room overlooking the falls at the Salish Lodge and Spa. This room is perfect […]
The wedding ring, that most famous and instantly recognizable symbol of the joining of a man and a woman as husband and wife in the institution of marriage, has a long, wide-spread and mysterious history. The ring is of course a circle and this was the symbol of eternity for the Egyptians as well as […]
Now that you know how to get your marriage license application completed and get your marriage license at the courthouse (Getting Your Marriage License Made Easy), it’s time to talk about getting your name changed. To get your name changed with the DMV, passport office, work insurance, etc. you must present a certified copy of […]
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