Marriage is NOT a Piece of Paper

Marriage is NOT a Piece of Paper If I hear “I don’t believe in marriage because it’s only a piece of paper” one more time, I think I just might lose it and sling Jello water-balloon style at those saying it. MARRIAGE IS NOT A PIECE OF PAPER. I often say in my ceremonies that […]

Exciting News: I’m an Expert!

I’ve been sitting on this announcement for months! The Celebrants Collective is “the first of its kind: an online education platform focused on helping Celebrants across Europe to improve and develop their skills as professional Celebrants.” (Celebrants are what the rest of the world calls officiants. Geez, America, we’re so contrary! 😉) Why is this relevant […]

2017 Couple’s Choice Award

Let’s Get Married by Marie won WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice Award 20217

Getting Your Marriage Certificate & Changing Your Name

Hello, happy newlyweds! Here’s what you need to do over the next month or two to prove you’re married and even change your name.

John and Tiffany Elope in Laguna Beach

Tiffany and John met at a rock n’ roll concert, so it was no surprise when they expressed to me they wanted a fun California beach wedding with all the fun and none of the stuffiness. They decided to elope in Laguna Beach with an offbeat officiant. Me and my blue hair were so down […]

As Featured on Wedgewood Weddings

As a minister for three of their locations – Wedgewood Indian Hills, Wedgewood at the Retreat, and Wedgewood at Glen Ivy – I know the easy, streamlined planning experience couples enjoy when they book with a Wedgewood Wedding and Banquet Center location. So you can imagine my giddiness to be asked to do a quick […]