Tag: non-religious ceremony

  • Getting Married in 2024

    We are now in April of this new year, 2024, which is also the Year of the Dragon in the lunar calendar, and Chinese New Year. The closer we get to “wedding season” the more I am being contacted to officiate weddings. It’s exciting and an honor to be asked to officiate, and trusted to…

  • To Change, or Not To Change… Your Name!

    While some couples opt to both keep their original surnames, from my experience as an officiant, a lot of couples still implement some type of name change when getting married. However, as we all know, times have changed! Pun, not necessarily intended. In addition to our country’s prominently adopted tradition of one person, historically the…

  • The Magic of Elopement

    Many couples contact me to assist with intimate weddings. Some may be considered last minute, while others took more time to plan. Either way, they won’t be as work intensive as a large, detailed, extravagant affair. The beauty of a smaller, less elaborate wedding is less stress, less time needed, and less money spent. Lots…