"The Meaning of Marriage"

"The meaning of marriage begins with the giving of our words." That quote from Wendell Berry expresses the essence of the rite of marriage. It is profound and simple. It needs no embellishment. It does need, like any rite of passage, the universal, as well as, the deeply personal. Vowing to remain faithful and true for all the days of your life is no small thing.The sincerity and commitment two people bring to this blessed ceremony is what will be remembered. This is not to say your wedding ceremony will be an entirely solemn affair; no, far from it. For with the sincerity comes elation and joy, all springing from the same deep well.  

Jenn and Tim: Such a sweet and sincere couple speaking their truth to each other. (Whychmere Harbor Beach Club)

Lacy and Jeff exchange vows at Chatham Bars Inn last August

 Tom and Amy's wedding at Borsari Gallery - Kelly Cronin Photography

- Exuding Joy

Cape Cod Weddings by the Sea

In her book,Gift from the Sea, Ann Morrow Lindberg addresses the ever changing yet constant ebb and flow of the tides. Her words speak to how we envision love to be always 'hightide happy' when the deepest love is revealed when the sea recedes and we discover hidden treasures. Living on Cape Cod Bay one learns to love the mile-out, low tide that occurs twice a day. It is a seemingly endless seascape of sky meeting far-off surf with all that smooth sand in between. The Brewster Flats are snow covered now but sooner than we know, the season of increasing sun will be upon us. In the photo above Nikki and Mike look out over Chequessett Harbor in Wellfleet below Marie and Michael take a moment to walk by Cape Cod Bay after their nuptials at Borsari Gallery in Dennis. The next photo is at Crosby Landing in Brewster.

Cape Cod and beyond: Weddings 2014- Have Nuptials will Travel

First off-cape adventure was in February all to Providence, Rhode Island for Meghan and Jeff's beautiful wedding at the Providence Library.

Next at the hearth at Stoneforge Tavern-

Tom and Krystal 's Wedding Day in May  -Hooray!

 This  Cape Cod interfaith wedding minister/officiant/celebrant has gone off-cape and done some destination weddings in New England this past season.  Traveling to Bristol Rhode Island for Jay and Siobhan's nuptials at the Blithewold Mansion was a real adventure. I love them and I enjoyed getting to know Bristol and their wonderful family and friends.

Then there was a trip to Maine for Ben and Allison's Wedding on the island of Southport. What a gorgeous setting for a wedding!

                                                                   Southport Island Maine

Now as the polar vortex approaches Cape Cod I'm beginning to fantasize about some tropical island time .....a  destination winter wedding! And as Holidays approach there is no place like home. Brewster and just beyond feels right for right now!

A Blessing for Marriage- As Spring Unfolds .....

 For Marriage by John O’Donohue

 From to Bless the Space Between Us

As spring unfolds the dream of earth,

May you bring each others hearts to birth.

As the ocean finds calm in view of land,

May you love the gaze of each other’s mind.

As the wind arises free and wild,

May nothing negative control your lives.

As kindly as moonlight might search the dark,

So gentle may you be when light grows scarce.

 As surprised as the silence that music opens,

May your words for each other be touched with reverence.

As warmly as the air draws in the light,

May you welcome each other’s every gift.

As elegant as dream absorbing the night,

May sleep find you clear of anger and hurt.

As twilight harvest all the day’s color,

May love bring you home to each other.