4.22.23 Chris & Lauren

Chris and Lauren’s dream came true with their wedding at the spectacular Amasa Stone Chapel in University Circle. The chapel was build int 1907 in the 14th century English Gothic Style. The windows of the chapel have been recognized as an excellent example of ecclesiastical glass and the backdrop for incredible photos of the wedding couple.

This was a very formal wedding with Lauren looking stunning in a classic off the shoulder satin dress with a huge train. Chris was very handsome in a classic black tux. Both were happy, calm and beaming in love’s glow.

Beautiful, classical organ music complemented this wedding and the extraordinary venue.

The 150 guests were very enthusiastic in wishing this couple many blessings.

3.25.23 Phillip & Taylor

Phillip and Taylor couldn't have been more happy at their wedding this past weekend at The Galaxy in Wadsworth. Both had continual smiles on their faces throughout the service.

I married this beautiful couple in front of 160+ people who also were smiling a lot. When asked "Do all of you give your blessing for this couple to live in love, joy and prosperity?" this crowd responded with a very enthusiastic "We do!"

Taylor looked stunning in a beautiful full-length lace gown and Phillip was beaming with a sage tie that matched the wedding colors.

And what a lovely family they both have. I enjoyed talking with several of them, particularly a 90-year old great aunt who is an Ursuline nun.

Wishing this sweet couple all the love and happiness in the world.

3.5.23 Tom & Ava

Joy, joy, joy! That’s what Tom and Ava’s wedding was all about. I could feel the incredible energy as soon as I walked into the room. I married this lovely couple at The Aviator - the newly renovated event center that was the 100th Bomb Squad across the street from Cleveland Hopkins Airport.

It was a picture perfect day to watch air traffic but all eyes were on the happy couple. This was a casual wedding with about 25 or so guests with lots of photo taking before the ceremony. And for me, it was wonderful to see another couple that I married five years ago - Ava’s mother and step-father.

Tom or Tomasz, which is his Polish name, looked very handsome and just a bit overwhelmed with all the busyness going on around him. Ava was a beaming beautiful bride not only because she was getting married to her best friend but also because she was marrying the father of her child. With Ava being almost eight months pregnant, I was very happy that baby Lucas did not decide to be an additional guest to the wedding!

The ceremony went smoothly until the end when the very enthusiastic and inpatient guests could not wait to let me present the couple as Mr. and Mrs. They started clapping and rushing up front to congratulate the couple as soon as I pronounced them husband and wife and they kissed. What a joyous crowd! It was so much fun to be part of such a special wedding

I know that Tom and Ava will have a beautiful life together as they celebrate their marriage and welcome their baby boy to such a loving family.

Will & Tarra - 12.31.23

A New Year’s Eve wedding - how romantic is that? A new life in a new year for Will and Tarra and their little 4 lb. chihuahua, Peanut, who served as their ring bearer. They chose to wait until the wedding party and the both of them walked down the aisle to have Peanut come down. The groom’s sister let him loose in his Santa outfit and he ran down and jumped into the loving arms of his Mama. What a fun way to start a wedding!

After being a couple for seven years, Will and Tarra were so ready to get married. They both beamed throughout the service with little Peanut occasionally and adorably whining for attention. So cute!

They lovingly said their personally-written vows to each other and then locked them in a Wine Box ceremony. In five years they will open the box and reread them to each other. Such a lovely tradition.

The wedding was held at Patterson Fruit Farm in Chesterland. The venue was beautifully decorated for the wedding and New Year’s Eve.

Wishing them much love and happiness in 2023 as they start this next chapter in the lives with Peanut and his newly adopted sister, Butter Cup.

10.29.22 - Joe & Emily

Joe and Emily were married at Blue Heron in Medina on another perfect Fall day. Although we did not have a rehearsal, the ceremony went very smoothly - even when their little 3-year old son decided he wanted to stay with Daddy. But as soon as the ceremony started, his Best Woman took the little guy and he was fine.

Emily looked like a fairy princess in a very full, beautiful gown. Joe was very handsome and beaming when he saw his bride. They both were smiling and even laughing some times during the ceremony each enjoy their special moment.

They make such a sweet family. Wishing them much love and happiness with their adorable son.

10.8.22 - Vincent & Sasha

Vincent and Sasha’s wedding was one of the most non-traditional looking weddings I have ever performed. Sasha was stunning in a magnificent long gown with a short train that glowed. It’s hard to say what color it was since it was almost iridescent and certainly nothing like I have ever seen before. Steven was in a burgundy suit that complemented Sasha’s dress perfectly. The bride also wore a crown of flowers that reflected Mother Earth. So unique and lovely.

The bride and groom were beaming with love through the whole ceremony that took place in Sasha’s parents lovely back yard. We were on a dock overlooking their lake that was attached to a gazebo. And it couldn’t have been a more beautiful fall day with a bright blue sky.

Such a lovely couple and family. There is no doubt that these two were made for each other and will have a happy and loving life.

10.22.22 - Steven and Nai-Ning

A Tea Ceremony made the wedding of Steven and Nai-Ning very special - particularly for their parents. This was a lovely and meaningful ceremony where the bride and groom served their parents tea as a gesture of their love and gratitude. Nai-Ning is Taiwanese and this is a tradition in her culture.

The bride and groom were so very happy - literally beaming through the whole ceremony, sometimes through tears of joy.

I received a beautiful, handmade corsage made of light wood that was made by the bride’s mother who also made all the corsages and boutonnières. And the groom’s mother made the bride’s and Maid of Honor’s bouquets of satin flowers. Very talented mothers!

This was the first wedding where the bride had three bridesmen instead of bridesmaids along with a Maid of Honor.

It was an emotional and very touching ceremony for a sweet couple and their lovely families. Wishing them love and light in their new life together.

Bryan & Caitlyn - 10.14.22

I was honored go to officiate at the wedding of my cousin, Sandy’s granddaughter. Caitlyn and Bryan were married at Mapleside Farms in Brunswick. If you haven’t been to Mapleside for awhile, you need to go, especially this time of the year. They have expanded greatly and The Barn, where the wedding took place is gorgeous.

The ceremony was held outdoors in front of The Barn which was pretty nippy that day at 55 degrees and very windy. But the sun helped a lot and didn’t bother Caitlyn and Bryan at all. They had their love to keep them warm as the song goes.

Their three children were all in the wedding party. The two little girls were adorable and made it down the aisle but the baby was sound asleep when we started. So they decided not to wake him up by having the ring bearer bring him down in a wagon.

All went well and this young couple looked so happy that their big day was finally here.

10.2.22 Slim & Courtney

Another beautiful Fall day for the wedding of Slim and Courtney at the Case Barlowe farm in Hudson. What a great venue in a historical setting.

Slim is from Tunisia and was so happy that his father could be there to witness and bless his marriage. His mother could not be there in person but watched via live stream. Isn’t technology wonderful?

Courtney looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder long gown. Slim was very handsome and beaming with happiness.

Don’t let the photo fool you. I was dressed properly for the ceremony. It was just because John and our little dog, Ellie, accompanied me to the wedding. We went to a Fall Festival after and so I brought a change of clothes. The timing didn’t work out very well for my Facebook photo with them. 😁

Sending many blessings to them for a loving and joyful life.

10.1.22 Patrick & Sarah

It was a beautiful, crisp Fall day for the wedding of Patrick and Sarah. The energy was high for these two childhood sweethearts that have been together for 13 years.

Sarah looked lovely if a full length gown accented by a bouquet of Fall flowers. Patrick couldn’t stop smiling the whole time being thrilled to be marrying his best friend.

Friends and family were excited and happy for this sweet couple. Wishing them love and prosperity in the future.

9.24.22 Abigail & Jessica

This was a surprise wedding! The guests thought Abigail and Jessica were married in Las Vegas and they were coming to a wedding reception. The couple decided to not get married in Las Vegas and surprised their guests with me! The wedding was held at the very beautiful Marble Room in downtown Cleveland. They waited until all their guests arrived and then had them assemble in the lobby of the room downstairs where the reception was being held. They contacted the host upstairs to bring me down in the elevator. I walked out into the lobby to the surprise of all their startled guests. I quickly got myself together and performed the ceremony for these two lovely young women.

They were so excited and smiled the whole time. Both looked beautiful in white and so much in love. Although some of the guests were a bit stunned - like their parents - the atmosphere was that of pure joy.

Wishing them much love and happiness in their new life together!

9.17.22 - Dylan & Brittany

Another picture perfect day for a wedding. Dylan and Brittany were happily married at Tall Timbers Resort in New Philadelphia in front of about 100 friends and family. Brittany looked so beautiful in a form-fitting, full length lace dress. Dylan was very handsome in a fashionable, grey tux.

Nerves were running high but everything went smoothly. Their adorable 4-year old flower girl almost stole the show as she first refused to scatter the rose petals. Grandmother came to help and the flower girl immediately picked up every petal grandma tossed. So cute!

Wishing them lots of love and blue skies forever.

8.12.22 Anthony & Sasha

It couldn’t have been a more perfect day for Anthony and Sasha’s wedding in beautiful Geneva. The ceremony took place in the renovated barn of the Running Horse Farm. The couple’s darling little girl did a great job as flower girl taking her job very seriously. Their infant son though decided that he didn’t want to have any part of the wedding by riding in a wagon.

Although Sasha was nervous about saying her vows, she did a wonderful job as did Anthony. They both looked so happy afterward when the pressure was off.

Drinks were served from a horse trailer that was remade into a traveling bar. Very cool. Then the reception took place on the second floor of the barn. A very interesting venue for a lovely couple.

7.30.22 Travis & Kim

It was a picture perfect day for Travis and Kim’s wedding at Willowdale Lake in North Canton. The wedding took place in a small gazebo on the shore of one of the many lakes in this beautiful area.

The excited bride, groom and small wedding party arrived via golf cart. Four adorable and very well-behaved children added to the festivities.

Kim walked down the aisle with her 7-year old daughter, Emma, both beaming. During the ring exchange, Travis gave Kim’s daughter a ring as well. This was a surprise and Emma was thrilled!

Such a beautiful and sweet couple. Wishing them much love and happiness.

7.15.22 Joshua & Jessica

A little rain didn’t stop Stan Hywet from having Joshua and Jessica’s wedding outdoors in the back lawn of the Manor House. With Sarah, the SH wedding coordinator, following the rain closely on radar on her phone, she made the decision a half hour before the wedding to go ahead. And in three minutes, the rain stopped, chairs were wiped down and guests were invited in. The only problem came when the humidity rose to 98%!

But that didn’t matter and a very dramatic entrance was made from either side of the patio of parents, eight groomsmen and 15 bridesmaids, a flower girl and ring bearer. It was certainly one of the largest weddings I have done. Joshua and Jessica both looked so happy that their dream wedding was actually happening.

With live music of violin and keyboard, this wedding went off without a hitch for this very sweet couple. Jessica looked lovely in her flowing gown and Joshua was so handsome in his beige tux. Wishing them much love and happiness.

7..9.22 Ryan & Ashley

What a picture perfect wedding this was for Ryan and Ashley. It took place at the Parker Barn, an incredible venue on multiple acres in Copley. The weather was just perfect for the ceremony which took place in front of a gorgeous lake.

These two are so in love having met when they were just 17. They both chose to write their own vows which were so sweet and heartfelt.

Ashley looked stunning with a gorgeous full-length veil. Ryan and his groomsmen were very stylish in light beige tuxes. The bouquets and table flowers were all dried and just remarkable.

A beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple.

6.19.22 - Tyler & Kate

They say the third time is the charm. I’m sure that is the case here for Tyler and Kate. They planned to get married twice before and Covid got in the way. I am so happy that they found me for their third try.

Kate is actually from Canada so her parents came in for the wedding. Ty'ler is a hockey player for the Cleveland Monsters hockey team. They had 27 in their wedding party that included a Maid of Honor, Best Man, 13 groomsmen, 10 bridesmaids and two flower girls. I’m assuming that many of the groomsmen were team members. This was just over the largest wedding I have ever done. Tyler and Kate were thrilled that all of them were able to make it now for the third date.

These two young people are beautiful inside and out. There was so much love - not just between the two of them but also among their friends and family. Love was definitely in the air.

They were married on a rooftop in Ohio City and it was a perfect afternoon. The views were incredible facing the lake, south and west. It’s called the Lantern on Church and State and is brand new. Just exquisite.

There is no doubt that Tyler and Kate have a wonderful life ahead of them. Wising them many blessings.

6.18.22 Cameron & Ada

Never were there two people more in love and Cameron and Ada. Not only did they cry during the wedding but also during the rehearsal. Such happy tears. They are just the sweetest couple with such big hearts.

They were married outdoors at the beautiful Miller’s Nature Preserve in Avon. The weather was absolutely perfect.

Ada’s two children and niece were her bridal party. And her daughter sang her mother a special song for her entrance. It was just lovely and so very special for all.

The couple’s vows were incredibly sincere. Not all couples say their vows with such meaning. It was my pleasure to marry these two. I will always remember it as one of the best. Wishing them all the happiness in the world.

Casey & Johanna - 6.4.22

Casey and Johanna picked a most unusual place for their wedding - The Cleveland History Museum. They have a new outdoor wedding area that is just beautiful with lovely gardens and a winding path to a patio platform with a waterfall background. Their reception was actually right in the museum alongside the huge dinosaurs - how fun!

It was a picture-perfect day for this very nice couple. They were both so very excited - especially Casey who said “I do” even before I asked him to. So sweet. They both looked beautiful and so very happy.

One other interesting thing was that the groom had a groomswoman as part of the bridal party. Love that!

Wishing them every happiness!

Mario & Rachel - 5.29.22

Mario and Rachel were married on the beautiful grounds of Tanglewood Country Club in Chagrin Falls on a picture perfect day. Both of their families were so excited on this special day. They had a wedding party of 14 which included four adorable children. Two little girls scattered rose petals and the two little boys carried cute signs.

Rachel looked beautiful in a dress that was so made for her and her hair and makeup were just perfect. Mario looked very handsome and so happy in a fashionable blue suit with a contrasting vest.

All went smoothly with a lovely reading by Rachel’s sister - one that I had not heard before. It was an excerpt from The Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach.

Wishing them both many blessings in their new life together.