Ceremonies & Passages

08/17/2023

More images from Parliament of the World’s Religions.

08/04/2023

I quit advertising on The Knot. An interesting article.

Former employees of The Knot accused the wedding giant of defrauding investors and advertisers to land a $1 billion sale. Forbes found some troubling practices remain.

09/15/2022

Many blessings to Fallon and Garrett on their handfasting and marriage this gorgeous late summer day Black Swan Country Club

08/28/2021

Congratulations to Alexa and Nick on getting married today at the Beauport Sleeper McCann House in Gloucester!

05/01/2021

Blessings of Beltaine to Christine and Joseph in their handfasting today at the historic Hawthorne Hotel.

03/10/2021

Booking weddings, handfastings, and vow renewals for the year! Very exciting!

11/01/2020

Many moonlight blessings to Laurel and Dave on their evening wedding at Winter Island. Photographer got in on the fun too.

10/31/2020

Blessings of the Ancestors this Samhain Day on Tiffany and Johnny!

10/16/2020

For couples coming to Salem. Please be aware.

10/02/2020

There are still a few slots for weddings, handfastings, and vow renewals on October 31 in Salem. Please be familiar with the Commonwealth's Covid-19 travel guidelines.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-travel-order -risk-states-

08/25/2020

Dates are filling up for booking weddings for October on the North Shore of Massachusetts (Salem, Gloucester, Newburyport, and Essex County).

Halloween is popular! Contact me soon!

08/08/2020

Blessings to Bethany and John on the marriage at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester this afternoon!

08/08/2020

Congratulations to Katharine and Toby on their marriage today. The groom played his violin while the bride walked in. Couple pictured with brides daughter. Blessings to them both.

08/03/2020

Letting everyone know Ceremonies & Passages is no longer associated with Thumbtack.

07/05/2020

Information for wedding ceremonies in Massachusetts.

Reopening Phase III mandatory safety standards, recommended best practices and a checklist for indoor and outdoor events. Permitted to open: Phase III, Step 1, July 6th.

03/14/2020

Many blessings to Christie and Patrick on their handfasting at the Hawthorne Hotel today.

02/20/2020

A lovely idea.

Dalton wore her 2-and-a-half-year-old daughter for the entire ceremony.

01/20/2020

What a fun idea!

The cake featured four different types of cheese, and it was served alongside a charcuterie board and wings.

01/11/2020

12/26/2019

A wonderful guide for today's weddings.

Exploring the Effects of Human Population Growth on Endangered Species and the Environment. There are more than 7.5 billion people on the planet, and we’re adding 227,000 more every day. We’ve already witnessed the devastating effects of runaway human population growth on biodiversity: Species a...

12/17/2019

Plantations played a shameful part in U.S. history, but some are being marketed as wedding venues with “unique Southern charm.”

10/31/2019

May the Ancestors of Shelli and Phillip bless their handfasting/marriage on this drizzly day at Salem Willows. Blessed be!

10/26/2019

Many blessings to Lauren and Ryan on their hand fasting and marriage today at Brooksby Farm!

10/25/2019

Great idea with all of the colorful leaves this fall.

10/20/2019

Lyndsey Raby was happy to share the spotlight with her favorite women.

10/08/2019

Officiating life passages include end of life memorials and honorings. This past weekend after morning weddings I led a beautiful celebration of a dear friend’s life. The ceremony included an award received for training leaders committed to peace. I felt blessed to do this. Here is an image of the award gifted to their husband on their behalf.

10/08/2019

Congratulations to Ashley and Doug on their wedding this past Saturday at the Gibbet Hill Grill In Groton.

08/31/2019

So incredibly sweet!!

‘It was the most beautiful day’

08/28/2019

For our North of Boston couples.

Inspired by seasonality and the natural rhythm of nature, we are proud that our daughters can grow up walking among meadows of fragrant wildflowers alongside butterflies and bees who are busy humming along their path in the sun.  On this family farm, we have the highest respect for nature, gently g...

08/22/2019

How fun.