October 13, 2015
Next Friday, October 23rd, OfficiantPDX.com will be participating in Committed! -- Portland's Indie & Alternative Wedding Event!
THIS IS NOT A TRADITIONAL TRADE SHOW!
It’s more like a party, like a reception if you will. Committed! is created to be relaxed, ca...
October 13, 2015
I was lucky to spend part of my Memorial Day weekend this past spring officiating the wedding of Michael and Alison at the Ecotrust Building in the heart of the Pearl District. The venue has an amzing terrace overlooking Jamison Fountain that's perfect for a more inti...
July 16, 2015
For some brides, there’s no question as to who will walk her down the aisle on her wedding day. But for other brides, the choice is not so clear, and the decision about who to ask can be overwhelming and emotional. So, if the choice is not so clear to you, I hope the...
June 26, 2015
I celebrate today's historic Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges with ALL couples, and I am overjoyed that our highest court has (finally!) recognized the Constitutional right we all have to marry the one we love. It's hard to say it better than Justic...
June 22, 2015
Unity ceremonies are a wonderful way to celebrate the joining of your separate lives into one, married life and may also give you the opportunity to honor your religious or ethnic traditions during your wedding ceremony. You can include parents, siblings, friends and...
June 16, 2015
Did you know that here in the Portland area, there are a number of wedding community groups on Facebook? "Portland Wedding Community" and "Everything Wedding Related Vancouver & Portland Metro Area" are just two such groups. Whether you're looking for a discounted we...
June 14, 2015
Often couples wonder if a Reading (or Readings) will enhance their ceremony. In my opinion, a Reading can be a wonderful way to further personalize your wedding because you can include just about anything that is significant to you, your partner and your family and fr...
June 14, 2015
That's right -- Christine and Cathy are not the only couple I've married with an element of surprise in their wedding day.
After 13 years together, Tommy and Jeff were looking forward to getting married in New York City on 10/11/12. Hailing from Mississippi, the coupl...
June 14, 2015
Surprise!
You don’t often associate the word “surprise” with the word “wedding.” In fact, I imagine most people try to minimize the number of surprises that come their way on their wedding day. But for two of the couples that I had the pleasure of marrying, “surprise...
June 12, 2015
It's easy to feel like you've escaped the city in many of Portland's public parks, so it's no wonder why so many couples hope to get married in one of Portland's many gems. However, if you're eyeing that perfect park venue, make sure you know how to go about reserving...
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