We had all hoped that Covid19 would do what many other viruses do—dissipate during the summer. Maybe return in the fall and winter as a seasonal flu. Well, life is not what we hope or wish or dream of. Viruses will do what they do without regard to our plans. As I heard my parents…
We are more than 5 months into dealing with and living with Covid19. This crisis has disrupted lives, businesses, schools and society as a whole. As people are trying to plan their weddings, so much is up in the air and uncertain. It all really casts a huge shadow over the entire process, creating stress…
We know that the announcement from Governor Cooper yesterday may leave many folks more confused than ever. While we are all totally invested in your health and well being, wanting to protect our loved ones, we are also needing to plan major life events. So, what to expect moving forward? While we understand and appreciate…
While we are currently under stay at home orders from Gov. Cooper due to Covid 19, there are lots of questions about acceptable reasons to leave home. In one section of the Executive Order Gov. Cooper says you can leave home to take care of family, including attending a wedding. He goes on to remind…
You want to have your wedding vows be unique to your relationship and represent your love and devotion to each other. But, you don’t feel like you can write your vows, you don’t consider yourself a writer. You can still have customized vows that are completely representative of your love. There are several ways you…
Did you know that you can do a special ritual, a ceremony, to welcome your baby into the world? It does not have to be a baptism, does not have to look like a church service at all. There is no need for any religious language in the ceremony. We can work with you to…
So, the big question has been asked, “Will you marry me?” The answer was “YES!!” Now you want to pick the perfect date for one of the biggest day of your lives. But how do you do this. What do you consider? Do you have a special date in your relationship? Maybe you want to…
While attending bridal shows, we are often asked what makes us different from the minister who serves a parish or church. That is a very valid and logical question! A parish minister is a person who serves a congregation as their spiritual leader. They are expected to lead worship services, often many times per week. …
On a wonderful January day, I was walking under the heavy gray skies next to the rolling surf of the Atlantic Ocean. The changing tides had deposited millions of shells along the shoreline. As I walked in complete solitude, I was torn between watching the ground on which I was walking, to spot beautiful unique…
A wedding is often the largest party a couple ever plans! It is one of the most expensive events in a person’s life, just below the purchase of a home. Most couples have no idea how much work truly goes into planning a wedding and quickly become overwhelmed by the work required and the associated…