Rev. Catherine Black-Ward, Wedding Officiant

10/08/2024

❤️❤️Congratulations to Larry and Debbie McCain who married at the Redlands Community Center in Grand Junction. Wishing you a long and happy life together!❤️❤️10/06/2024

09/04/2024

The brilliance of civilization. The brilliance of human nature.

When the Titanic sank, it carried millionaire John Jacob Astor IV. The money in his bank account was enough to build 30 Titanics.

However, faced with mortal danger, he chose what he deemed morally right and gave up his spot in a lifeboat to save two frightened children.

Millionaire Isidor Straus, co-owner of the largest American chain of department stores, "Macy's," who was also on the Titanic, said:
"I will never enter a lifeboat before other men."

His wife, Ida Straus, also refused to board the lifeboat, giving her spot to her newly appointed maid, Ellen Bird. She decided to spend her last moments of life with her husband.

These wealthy individuals preferred to part with their wealth, and even their lives, rather than compromise their moral principles. Their choice in favor of moral values highlighted the brilliance of human civilization and human nature.

credit: Paulyn Pickle

06/22/2024

Signature boozy drink? Yummmmm!

06/16/2024

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hernandez. It was my honor to officiate your wedding ceremony today. Felicidades!

04/22/2023

04/22/2023

Writing and performing wedding ceremonies since 2004 🥰

04/22/2023

Are you considering an elopement? I've got some ideas for you!

01/24/2023

What a way to make this easier. Brandy’s full of great advice. If you’re getting married in Arizona, call Sweet I Do’s.

Getting the perfect wedding gift is an exciting part of wedding season 🎉 – but sometimes figuring out who gave what can be a bit tricky! ​​​​​​​​
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Make life easier for yourselves by adding a name & sticky label to each gift as you open them. ​​​​​​​​
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That way, when it comes time to write those thank you notes 📝 , you’ll know exactly who should get your heartfelt appreciation 💖🙏 ! ​​​​​​​​
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Tag your favorite couple and share this tip with them ⤵️! ​​​​​​​​
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01/24/2023

I ran across this article from 2010 written by Celia Milton, New Jersey Celebrant extraordinaire. Though I am in Colorado now, the advice is still great! Thanks again for the shoutout, Celia!

So here we go! The premise? The average engagement lasts a year and a half, or 500 days! What if there was a wonderful, useful, tested tip or idea for each one of those days? How great would that be!? It would be great. So I asked some of my pro friends, like Rev. Catherine […]

09/10/2022

New to Grand Junction via Wyoming! Tell me your favorite wedding venues! Did you have your ceremony outdoors?

09/10/2022

How fun would this be for your reception or bridal shower?

These apple roses with puff pastry are a super easy - and elegant - pastry. Kissed with a hint of maple syrup, they're a great fall dessert!

https://celebrationgeneration.com/apple-roses/

11/23/2021

Now booking custom ceremonies for 2022 in the Western Slope, and Northwestern Colorado areas. Call now for a consultation and get your date booked! 307-760-5067

11/23/2021

'Tis the Season for Engagements! Now writing and performing custom ceremonies in Colorado's Western Slope, Grand Junction area!

Rev. Catherine Black-Ward Wedding Officiant ~ Contact today for your complimentary consultation

08/16/2021

Congratulations to Andrew and Sophie! They exchanged their vows today at the Beautiful St. Alban’s Chapel in the Snowy Mountains.

08/12/2021

Booking ceremonies for Fall and 2022
307-760-5067

08/12/2021

I’m so looking forward to this weekend when Andrew and Sophie will be exchanging their vows in the Snowy Mountains.

07/16/2021

It’s a great day for a vow renewal! 💖