Category: Wedding Ceremony

We all know the classic wedding vows: “I do,” “I will,” the promises exchanged between the happy couple. But what about all those incredible people sitting in the audience? The ones who’ve cheered you on, picked you up, and will continue to support you throughout your marriage journey? What if your entire community of friends…

Looking for a ceremony detail that will make your wedding feel truly personal and deeply connected to your loved ones? Forget the unity sand for a moment—let’s talk about the incredibly simple yet profoundly moving ritual known as a Ring Warming. It’s one of those beautiful little touches that instantly makes your guests feel like…

One way to personalize your wedding ceremony is to have something said at the start about you. But what? Here are some questions you can ask yourselves that might give you some ideas. In my experience, whatever you use in the ceremony shouldn’t be too long. You want to make it more “you” but you…

Getting married is huge—it’s the biggest, most sacred promise you’ll ever make! If you and your partner want to anchor your ceremony in faith, choosing the right Bible verse isn’t just a tradition; it’s a powerful way to set the blueprint for your life together. While I’ve often said to couples that there aren’t as…

As a wedding officiant, I have the privilege of standing at the very heart of hundreds of ceremonies. I’ve seen countless couples from diverse backgrounds, and time and again, I’ve witnessed one simple truth: every single guest should feel completely included. But that is not always the case. Most often it seems, some of the…

It’s become a regular request for me to enter for the ceremony first and remind everyone that the couple had requested an Unplugged Ceremony. Something like this: Hello everyone and welcome! We have a couple ready to get married. Just a friendly reminder that the couple has requested this to be an Unplugged Ceremony. So…

So, when you close your eyes and picture your wedding ceremony, what’s the soundtrack playing in your head? Is it the elegant notes of a string quartet? The soulful voice of a live singer? Or maybe it’s your song playing softly as you walk down the aisle. Music is one of those magical details that…

After officiating more weddings around Nashville than I can count — from elegant barns in Franklin to rooftop “I do’s” downtown — I can tell you this: something could go sideways on your wedding day. And honestly, those little mishaps often become the moments you’ll laugh about for years. So, from one who’s stood front…

Let me tell you something: for as many weddings as I’ve officiated, I’ve learned one universal truth — something will go sideways. It might be the weather, a boutonniere, or in this case… the wedding rings. Yep, it happens. You’re standing there, music fading, everyone smiling, and I say, “May I have the rings?” Then…

Below is a message I delivered at Matthew and Christine’s wedding a couple of years ago at Scarritt Bennett in Nashville showing the differences between a contract and covenant understanding of marriage. Welcome Now, Matthew and Christine, I invite you to take a moment and look around at all the friends and family gathered here…