Past Ceremonies

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

Banner Photo: megan-vaughan.com

Photo-the smiths photography

A Fall Wedding at Eastwood Winery

Looking on at Alex and Cookie's big moment.

Woodland Wedding at Possum Trot

This charming ceremony in rural Virginia was a pleasure to be a part of.

Photo-Mary G. Portrait Photography

Photo-Barbara Perttula Photography

A Perfect June Wedding

Caitlin and Michael had a perfect day for their small ceremony at the Inn at Willow Grove.

Happily Ever After During Covid

I stand socially distanced as Jen and Matt kiss at the end of their ceremony. Love must carry on.

Photo-Kir2ben Photography

Photo-Hill Photo Co

Beautiful Blue Ridge

A lovely day outside Faber Virginia at The Barn at Rock Spring Farm with Sidney and Eric.

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.

"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 [email protected]

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.