Congratulations & Welcome!

"Barbara helped us explore the how's and the why's of our love
and turn it into a ceremony that was exactly what we wanted."
~ Kelly and Craig, married July 2009

Lively Love
photo by John Mazlish

Your wedding is an artful expression of who you are, both as a couple and as individuals in love. The promises you make in your ceremony are the foundation of your marriage ~ your home. I'm your Officiant and your friend in this process. I delight in your special love story and value your visions for your future. With warmth, attention, and professionalism, I bring my love to your love. Together, we create a ceremony that honors the truth and treasure of your unique union. We use a process that is uplifting and relaxing. You'll incorporate elements as they feel true to you: traditions you hold dear, contemporary elements, including possibly inventing your own, roles for family and friends, music, and more.

Melanie and Damon married on the famous dance studio floor at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, with the city backdrop twinkling behind them through floor to ceiling windows...

Desiree' and Carolee married in an indoors sports and game center, celebrating their love of games with a kid-friendly wedding. Their love story was a trivia game with guests winning prizes. Their 3 year old son played a whistle blowing little referee...

Kevin and Anoosh married barefoot on the grass and included their artist friends singing and playing instruments. They also drank wine from a single glass...

Todd and Shirley married in celebratory disco outfits, set against the pristine white snow of Central Park, and enchanted by the Park's Roller Disco Skaters. Elvis presided...

Jennifer and Christina married on a hillside at a country retreat, and enjoyed dramatic readings of poetry by their actor friends...

Joel and Herman were married by Glinda the Good Witch of the North form the Wizard of Oz, a figure of unconditional love to them, and a nod to their rich enjoyment of Old Hollywood...

Christina and David married in their house that was partly under construction, as a blessing to their new home in body and spirit. They rang a pot lid when they were officially wed...

Diana and Lacey married in front of Tiffany's jewelers on Fifth Avenue in the early morning. The film Breakfast at Tiffany's was a favorite, and part of their first date. Their ceremony adapted favorite lines. Then they went to breakfast...

Miguel and Sarah married in a helicopter, soaring in love with gorgeous views of Manhattan on a sunny day...

Cornelious and Alexis married on the Four Weddings reality TV show on The Learning Channel. Their sweet and chic ceremony stole the hearts of viewers nationwide, and their family and friends right there...

And you... what's your wonderful wish?

Visit me on The Knot 

Lori and Missy's New York City Wedding - May 4, 2012

Lori and Missy
May 4, 2012
Central Park, New York City

And... their gorgeous, funny, sincere, sassy, slideshow of their elopement from photographer John Mazlish!

http://www.johnmazlishweddings.com/Slideshows/LoriMissyWedding/

Marriage Secret: Little Things are the Big Things

Love is always Hand Made...
photo by Gabriela Gonza

In most every wedding ceremony, I include the idea that it is the little things you do each day that add up to the one big thing that is your happy marriage. When I asked Deb and Stephanie when they feel loved by each other, both of them unbeknownst to the other, made a long list! This is especially sweet for two reasons. (1) Their first date was to see the movie The Bucket List (about making and accomplishing a wish list), and (2) One Thanksgiving, Stephanie had made a list of the qualities she was looking in a partner... when Deb showed up in her life a year later to the day, she realized Deb fit every one. Enjoy this sweet and sincere combined list of 36 "little things that mean a lot."

1.     When she hugs and kisses me Good Night and Good Morning.

2.     When she brings me coffee to bed in the morning.

3.     When she rubs my back and shoulders.

4.     When we read a book together.

5.     When she cares for our animals.

6.     When she cuts fruit and prepares breakfast for work for me.

7.     When she thinks of me and sends me text messages.

8.     When she tells me she misses me.

9.     When she can’t wait to see me.

10.  When she prepares the coffee maker for me at night.

11.  When we laugh until we cry.

12.  When we spend quality time together.

13.  When we plan our adventures together.

14.  When she tunes into my mood changes instantly.

15.  When she greets me with love, a smile, a hug, and a kiss every time I come home.

16.  When we dance together…

17. When she looks at me with such openness and vulnerability

18.  When she kisses me tenderly and how her lips linger at times to stay touching mine

19.  When she hugs me

20.  When she runs her fingers through my hair

21.  When her eyes light up and she smiles when seeing me

22.  When she wakes up early and spends time with me

23.  When she is dedicated to creating time for us to connect

24.  When it is a priority to snuggle before sleep and when we wake up

25.  When she randomly texts me with sweet messages

26.  When she calls me and sees how I am doing or just to tell me that she was thinking of me.

27. When she cooks for me

28.  When she holds my hand in private and in public

29.  When she makes me tea

30. When she walks by me and touches me

31. When she shows interest in my work and asks me about my day and listens

32.  When she helps me with projects because she wants to

33.  When she gets excited about spending time with me

34.  When she is making love to me

35. When she tells me she loves me.

36. When she tells me she loves me. 

What's one little thing you have done today to share your love with a lover, family member, or friend?

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