What officiant services do you provide?
Civil Union, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-religious Ceremony, Same Sex, Single Religion Ceremony
What religious affiliations do you serve?
Agnostic, Baha'i Faith, Buddhist, Christian (no denomination), Christian - Episcopalian, Christian - Lutheran, Christian - Methodist, Christian - Presbyterian, Christian - Quaker, Hindu, Shinto, Taoist
Can you accommodate the hearing impaired?
No
Are you willing to perform a ceremony at a non-religious site?
I perform ceremonies wherever my couples choose. I am comfortable performing civil ceremonies anywhere I can physically travel to and I'll gladly bless any venue, recognizing the sacred nature inherent in all, for any couple desiring a more spiritual or religious ceremony in a non-traditional location.
Are you flexible in the wording used throughout the ceremony, including the vows?
I work very closely with my couples to design a ceremony that reflects their beliefs and I am open to incorporating pretty much anything into a wedding. Once my couple's approve the script they want me to use, I do not deviate from it. No off-the-cuff remarks or surprise sermons from me.
Do you allow the couple to write their own vows, if desired?
I encourage it! I also maintain a small online library of various vows and other ceremony parts for my couples to browse while we are in the design process. Couples are welcome to use my examples in any combinations, to write their own or to have me write them based on some simple questions I ask during the design interview.
Do you have a list of readings pre-selected, from which the couple must choose?
I have several readings available, but my couples are free to incorporate readings from anywhere they choose. I've had couples choose modern poetry, excerpts from novels and even a bit from Plato's Symposium. I welcome them all.
Do you require that premarital counseling be done?
I do not require counseling, though I do maintain a list of resources for couples who desire it.
Are you willing to perform pre-ceremony rehearsals?
I am a firm believer in the rehearsal process and prefer that my couples schedule one, even if I'm not present for it. I feel that weddings that are rehearsed tend to be more enjoyable for the wedding party and look more polished to the guests. After performing ceremonies for 10 years, I feel that I can help provide some insights during the rehearsal process that benefit couples and their families.