Past Ceremonies

A glimpse of some of the different ceremonies that I have performed as a wedding officiant...

Banner Photo: megan-vaughan.com

Whimsical Fall Day at Avon Hill Lodge

Alexis and Ronnie's sweet ceremony surrounded by friends and family.

Disclaimer: GoPro meets whiskey bottle after the ceremony.

Photo-michelleelysephotography.com

Gorgeous Views of the Blue Ridge

Kathryn and Charles literally weathered the storm to have this perfect afternoon at Primland Resort.

A Magical Day at Polegreen Church

The perfect culmination to Claire and Alex's destination wedding.

Photo-Hailey Pierce Photography

Photo-Hunter and Sarah Photography

A Gentle Rain on a Spring Day

The forest was alive with blooms for Melissa and Baris' intimite ceremony among friends and family.

Market At Grelen

Beautiful background on a perfect fall day with Alex and Taylor.

Photo-Stephanie Messick Photography

Photo-Megan Gielow, Natural Bridge, VA

The Quiet Majesty of Natural Bridge

Felicia and Jon’s choice of wedding venues was unparalleled. Natural Bridge has a quiet majesty that I could feel throughout the ceremony. It was a privilege to perform a ceremony here with such a warm bride and groom.

Madison at the Mill

I stand with Rolando and his groomsmen waiting for Nadia and her father to walk down the aisle of Madison at the Mill.

Photo-Katie Barfield Photography

Photo-Michael Simon Photo: www.instagram.com/michaelsimonphoto

Lake of the Woods Wedding

Erika and Robel make such a dynamic couple. Presiding over this beautiful ceremony at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse, I found that their respective families were just as vibrant. This was an amazing ceremony. I felt honored to be a part of it.

"Tying the Knot" At Westwood Farm

Lindsay and Kyle's ceremony under the trees at the Inn at Westwood Farm was sweet and heartfelt. They decided to "Tie the Knot" as a part of their ceremony.

Photo-JMK Photography

Honey From My Bee Hive

A sweet display of my Route 20 Honey, favors for the wedding guests. In addition to performing weddings I am also a beekeeper. When Kyle and Lindsey found out, they decided to have me fill small jars to give away as wedding favors.

Elopement In The Barn

Tameka and Casey's elopement in the barn, at the Inn at Westwood Farm was intimate and unique attended only by close family.

Photo-Amir West amir@photofanatic.org

Lamar & Sarah overlooking the vineyard

A Vineyard Ceremony

Lamar and Sarah chose to get married in the middle of the the vineyard at Barren Ridge Vineyard in Staunton, Virginia.

A Ceremony As Unique As You

When another couple asked if there was anyone who could play West African Music for their ceremony, a friend and I complied. Here we are playing kora and ballaphone for the processional of the wedding.

Photo-April Bennett Photography

Photo-Laura Carter

First Time As A Flower Girl

I prepare my daughter for her Flower Girl Assignment prior to an interfaith ceremony Eastern Shore of Maryland. The ceremony included both Jewish traditions as well as Catholic readings.

A Happy Couple

Despite a rainy rehearsal, Andy and Jocelyn pose under the tent at James Madison's Montpelier. This ceremony was the definition of a community effort. The day of the ceremony was a gorgeous spring day in front of the formal gardens behind the house at Montpelier.