“Simplicity isn’t about cutting back. It’s about coming home to what matters.” There was a recent article in the Seattle Times that caught my eye—“More Seattle couples say ‘I do’ to simpler weddings.” It told the story of couples pushing back against the soaring costs of modern weddings, opting for backyard ceremonies, potluck receptions, and […]
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One of my favorite images of home was given to me by the comedian George Carlin in his classic monologue contrasting football and baseball. “Football,” he said, “is a game of territory and aggression.” “In baseball,” Carlin says with that characteristic gleam in his eye, “the goal is to go home. We just want […]
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There’s an old saying that’s been around forever: “A happy wife makes a happy life.” A more inclusive version might be, “A happy spouse leads to a happy house.” Or even, “When both are glad, things aren’t so bad.” I happen to love these kinds of reminders. One in particular—“to compare is to despair”—has helped […]
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What is Wedding Country? When I decided to trademark my wedding officiating business, I wasn’t sure why I liked the name. I just knew that it resonated with me on a deep level. Marriage, in my experience, is about making vows of fidelity, hope, and joy to someone we deeply love. But it’s also a […]
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Dear friends,Welcome — I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. Wedding Country is more than the name of my officiating practice. It’s a landscape of love and intention, a place where two people cross a threshold together and begin something new. Every couple’s journey is different, but each one deserves to feel seen, supported, […]
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