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Congratulations to Tom and Michelle!

Friday evening I performed their wedding ceremony at Centennial Park on Coronado.

All the groomsmen were former or current military service, and one of them had actually served on the Midway before it was decommissioned. We had a view of it from the ceremony site looking back toward the city. It was pretty great.

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How amazing would it be to say “I do” at your own private retreat? There is a new venue in town – Retreat to the Oakes – that offers all the serenity and privacy to make it your own.

Plenty of space and interesting landscaping-perfect for cocktails on the patio.

Plenty of space and interesting landscaping-perfect for cocktails on the patio.

Their open house last night showcased some beautiful options for a great event.

I would love to officiate a wedding ceremony here – it truly has the feeling of your own private retreat, with a sophisticated appeal.

Woodsy backdrop for your private wedding ceremony

Woodsy backdrop for your private wedding ceremony

DJ Spencer Bezy served as emcee in his own inimitable style.  One of my favorite florists, Kiyoko of Cherry Blossom contributed beautiful floral arrangements. And guitarist Anthony Garcia added to a great musical experience.

The beautiful waterfall pool is a sophisticated centerpiece

The beautiful waterfall pool is a sophisticated centerpiece

Congratulations to the partnership of Gloria Dogue (Weddings by Gloria) and The Oakes on creating a beautiful new wedding venue!

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Last night I had the privilege of officiating the wedding ceremony for Juro and Michiko.

It was a small intimate affair with just family, on the terrace at Bertrand Mr. A’s. The spectacular views offered so many images of San Diego: ocean, city, and gardens in the park.

Every couple and ceremony is unique, and this one just a little moreso – the groom was 84 and the bride 83.

Juro and Michiko were first married 60 years ago, divorced 40 years ago, became engaged in August 2012, and married again March 2.

It is such a beautiful story to remind us you just never know what life will bring you, and that love has its own path and timeline to find its way home.

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The Chapel at NTC in Pt. Loma is such a hidden gem! Thank you to Events Manager Rebecca Duckworth at NTC events for the great tour yesterday!

Lovely, understated and elegant, this nondenominational chapel will suit any ceremony

Lovely, understated and elegant, this nondenominational chapel will suit any ceremony

The beautiful simple interior of deep woods and stained-glass window offers a perfect tranquil setting for any ceremony.

This location is open to all faiths and is available to everyone. Bring your own officiant or minister, music, etc. (If you would like organ music they do require that you hire their professional organist.)

It’s a lovely blank slate for any wedding.

Spacious getting-ready room for the bride at NTC chapel

Spacious getting-ready room for the bride at NTC chapel

And, ladies, you will love the HUGE and beautifully appointed getting-ready room. The guys have a great hang-out spot as well – there is plenty of comfortable space for all your family and wedding party to gather before the ceremony starts.

Additional unique ceremony sites at NTC include the beautiful Rose Garden and the gorgeous Courtyard with views of the fountain.

Rose Garden at NTC

Rose Garden at NTC

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That was a first!

This afternoon I officiated a wedding ceremony while standing on a rock in the middle of a creek. The couple stood on another rock next to mine, and the water flowed around us.

12/12/12 – a popular day for weddings. And no wonder! In addition to the pleasing numerical repetition, the number 1 represents new beginnings and masculinity, the number 2 union and the feminine, and together the number 12 brings harmony and balance of the masculine and feminine.

Congratulations to Ursula and Justin! They were married today in the middle of a creek (river?) in Elfin Forest, near Rancho Santa Fe.

What a spectacular location it was, with the sun streaming through the trees, and the sound of the water flowing around us.

I love my profession!!

And congratulations to everyone who shared vows on this very special day.

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