tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20988432449946091142024-03-12T23:54:04.166-04:00Washington DC Weddings with Rev. SJ Burns, Officiant and PhotogTips and advice for couples having a Maryland Wedding, Washington DC Wedding, or a Northern Virginia Wedding. And what to look for in a MD Wedding Officiant, DC Wedding Minister, DC Officiant, or a Virginia Marriage Celebrant.Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-47401556638482534872013-06-17T01:30:00.000-04:002015-11-22T09:01:46.521-05:00Destination DC - A Same Sex MarriageFamily matters, and it's always great when couples bring their kids to their private destination wedding in Washington, DC. Going beyond that, Erin and Cassandra even brought their unique style and sweet personality. From officiating their wedding, meeting their kids, to shooting their photos, I enjoyed every moment I spent working with this fabulous couple. <br />
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Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-78563702512392190512013-06-10T11:56:00.002-04:002015-11-22T09:04:23.824-05:00Trash the Dress Session in Baltimore Maryland (Part 1) <h3>
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Those of you who have been keeping up with me Starlene Joyner Burns, DC Wedding Officiant; on Facebook know that for the past 1.5 years I have been diligently studying photography. With these new skills, I have added a photography section to SJB Ministries LLC. Yes, many mega churches have a photography ministry. And since I have talent in the arts, I rolled up my artist sleeves; and made my transition from fine arts (sculpting, painting, drawing); to digital images.</div>
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So I will share many of my DC elopement couples here, a little classy boudoir (for those who wish to heal from past pain or gift their partner with some beautiful alluring images of themselves). </div>
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Some people may think that a ministry should not promote relationship healing or strengthening through sexy imagery of their spouse. But in pre-wedding coaching, sex is a topic that is always discussed. And fidelity is strongly advised. <br />
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Sexy images will not destroy a healthy trusting relationship, but they will send a strong message. </div>
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<a href="http://www.thedcmarriageknot.com/dc-wedding-officiant/">Starlene Joyner Burns</a><br />
Court Authorized Officiant<br />
Ordained Minister and Aspiring Photographer<br />
202.253.3629<br />
<a href="http://www.thedcmarriageknot.com/">The DC Marriage Knot</a><br />
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across the country, and is a must-have when it comes to selecting the
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<span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Washington, DC – January 25, 2013 – WeddingWire, the
nation's leading online wedding </span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">marketplace, is thrilled to announce that </span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Chapel of Love
Ceremonies by SJB Ministries LLC</strong></span></i></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">
has been selected as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice
Awards® 2013 for Officiant in Washington, DC!</span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrMfMDhpMaW3kXI8eUIkt_LUmdm3AWzAxlLaTE2UXi9HyNpoFQ6rnGUWEJ00xdTzRXdf1EQIXjNNAQiQKqiuYqHK68LmIDlQdJnABM-q6prvC3RH8v4tgvzjtRu5WDgSb0Wxppz2IXMU/s1600/Johnny+and+Shilan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrMfMDhpMaW3kXI8eUIkt_LUmdm3AWzAxlLaTE2UXi9HyNpoFQ6rnGUWEJ00xdTzRXdf1EQIXjNNAQiQKqiuYqHK68LmIDlQdJnABM-q6prvC3RH8v4tgvzjtRu5WDgSb0Wxppz2IXMU/s200/Johnny+and+Shilan.jpg" width="154" /></a><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five
percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate
excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.</span></span><br />
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<span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Chapel of Love
Ceremonies by SJB Ministries LLC’s</strong></span></i></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">
selection as a Bride’s Choice Award 2013 winner was selected based on the positive
experiences expressed by past clients on WeddingWire, the world’s largest
wedding review site with over one million reviews.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While many industry awards are given by the
host organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® winners are
determined solely based on reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences
working with </span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Chapel
of Love Ceremonies by SJB Ministries LLC</strong></span></i></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">.</span></span><br />
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<span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">The WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® 2013 are given to
the top local wedding vendors in more than 20 service categories, from wedding
venues to wedding photographers, based on professional achievements from the
previous year. Award-winning vendors are distinguished for the quality,
quantity, consistency and timeliness of the reviews they have received from
their past clients.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a Bride’s Choice
Awards winner, </span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Chapel
of Love Ceremonies by SJB Ministries LLC</strong></span></i></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"> is highlighted within the WeddingWire Network, which is
comprised of over 200,000 </span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">wedding professionals throughout the United States, Canada
and abroad.</span></span><br />
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<span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">“Each year, WeddingWire looks forward to celebrating the
success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network,”
said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Now in its fifth year, the Bride’s Choice
Awards® program continues to recognize the elite wedding professionals who
exemplify a commitment to quality, service and professionalism. These
businesses were chosen by our bridal community for their responsiveness and
dedication to their clients over the past year. We are honored to recognize</span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong> Chapel of Love
Ceremonies by SJB Ministries LLC</strong></span></i></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">
for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.” </span></span><br />
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Ceremonies by SJB Ministries LLC</strong></span></i></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">
is thrilled to be one of the top Officiant in Washington, DC in the WeddingWire
Network of sites, which include leading wedding sites such as WeddingWire,
Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would
like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on
WeddingWire. We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive
feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards® for 2013. </span></span><br />
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<span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"></span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">For more information about </span></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Chapel of Love
Ceremonies by SJB Ministries LLC</strong></span></i></span><span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">,
please visit our WeddingWire Storefront today at</span></span> <span class="BoldTextChar"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/chapel-of-love-ceremonies-by-sjb-ministries/d60c7b4f40e98e0f.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.weddingwire.com/biz/chapel-of-love-ceremonies-by-sjb-ministries/d60c7b4f40e98e0f.html</span></a>.</span></span><br />
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Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-63720354421229919912012-02-12T01:06:00.057-05:002012-03-26T01:50:03.365-04:00Clergy United in Support of Marriage Equality in Maryland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhm5EYhq28AaqA8PZIQc0VYseRpXq05ECB8flfXsBFnTwISubemHaPmDxu3h5jF7zaXfj8EZCYKjojvAJCtImL-kqtCLiyBKUrCYM22Za3pJyVn8P8-Gk9cYtxIvX3sPKBN_3lppEeuk/s1600/clergy+for+equality.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="160" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhm5EYhq28AaqA8PZIQc0VYseRpXq05ECB8flfXsBFnTwISubemHaPmDxu3h5jF7zaXfj8EZCYKjojvAJCtImL-kqtCLiyBKUrCYM22Za3pJyVn8P8-Gk9cYtxIvX3sPKBN_3lppEeuk/s200/clergy+for+equality.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Many clergy came together on Friday, February 10, 2012 in support of our gay and lesbian people to legally marry in Maryland. Pictured here is the first group. Others came later to give their testimony.<br />
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Some of us were there from 1:00 pm until 12:00 midnight waiting to testify in favor of HB 438. My testimony was at 7:45 pm. And I arrived at 2:30 pm for a 3 pm - 4 pm time slot.<br />
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Here is my testimony.<br />
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I am, Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns of SJB Ministries LLC in Bowie Maryland.<br />
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When I started my ministry in 2006, it was to serve everyone without a church home; including our gay and lesbian people. My ministry serves those needing pastoral guidance, spiritual healing, relationship coaching, or officiating service for their nuptial.<br />
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Because of this work, I can tell you today, that there is no difference between gay relationships and straight ones. Gay and lesbian couples have the same problems, same hopes, same dreams; that straight couples have for their relationship and their family. <br />
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The only thing that’s missing here in Maryland is that they cannot legally get married and provide the kind of protection that a marriage certificate brings. <br />
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Yes, that piece of paper that's so meaningless to some. Has a whole lot of meaning for those who can't get it. <br />
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Can you imagine being with someone for 30 years and that person was suddenly taken out of this world. Try to keep in mind that she’s the sole provider. And you had nothing to worry about, other than taking care of the family.<br />
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The mortgage was paid every month, all the bills were paid on time, including the kids' college tuition, your credit cards, and that expensive car note. <br />
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In a heterosexual marriage scenario, like this one; the financial fear wouldn't exist, because the surviving spouse would know of her entitlements. Other than grieving the lost of her spouse, she would still have health insurance, survival compensation, a house that becomes hers, and all the bells and whistles that go with being a widow. <br />
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In a same sex couples relationship, survival benefits don't exist. There would be no health insurance to roll over, no social security, no pension, and definitely no retirement benefits to collect from the lost of a partner. <br />
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That’s why; we need this change. <br />
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While these protections are vital to families, marriage is about a whole lot more. Marriage makes families stronger.<br />
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It allows two people the opportunity to stand before their family and friends and make the public commitment to take on the responsibilities that marriage affords.<br />
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God created all of us to be equal, straight, gay, lesbian.<br />
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We’re all created in absolute perfection.<br />
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I support this bill because it recognizes that religious freedom and marriage equality go hand in hand.<br />
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Therefore I hope you pass HB 438, and make Maryland an equal and just state.<br />
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Thank you<br />
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To all our gay and lesbian people; <br />
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I can only pray that you do not lose hope in religion and do not associate religious equality leaders with those who oppose your divine self. <br />
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God loves all, and does not discriminate. <br />
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Man is the only being on earth who is capable of destroying a race or a group of like minded people. <br />
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I'm not asking you, right now, to forgive those who have persecuted you.<br />
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But I am asking you to start the healing process, by forgiving yourself for feeling shame, unworthiness, frustration, and even hate that has been created within you by those claiming to represent our caring, giving, and loving God.<br />
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© 2012 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-69218809891864446452012-02-07T23:13:00.002-05:002012-02-07T23:14:22.609-05:00“Grant Marriage Rights, Not Rites”<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ogtK4ZuIIPz6nZvcR8pRkkatkjrvBRsu9XdWChCbpF2cZKh9W1k1Yho6Uqd0i4WC8MC5fKARoXJZUeSJfVX5z5HVebcuM6iRbvvXtt06rCWwEyMGY2vrl0b8faWCEYQxmubP1Zw1-iQ/s1600/hands1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ogtK4ZuIIPz6nZvcR8pRkkatkjrvBRsu9XdWChCbpF2cZKh9W1k1Yho6Uqd0i4WC8MC5fKARoXJZUeSJfVX5z5HVebcuM6iRbvvXtt06rCWwEyMGY2vrl0b8faWCEYQxmubP1Zw1-iQ/s1600/hands1.jpg" /></a></div>When Governor O'Malley introduced the Civil Marriage Protection Act of 2012, faith leaders from many denominations enthusiastically stood by him in support. As ordained ministers, we do as well.<br />
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Under the Governor's proposal, no church or religious institution would have to marry a gay couple. In other words, nothing changes from the way things are now. We have refused to marry straight couples in the past, and will continue to do so in the future even if same-sex marriage becomes law. <br />
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So, we say to our concerned congregants: Your church isn't going to be forced to perform gay nuptials.<br />
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Our gay and lesbian people are not asking to marry in a church that does not embrace their belief or culture. They're asking for the right to go down to the courthouse and obtain a marriage license. This right is the only thing the Governor's proposed legislation creates, nothing more and nothing less.<br />
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But what happens in church is not really what this debate is all about. <br />
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Gays and lesbians are asking to be able to go down to the courthouse for a marriage license, which is the only thing the Governor's legislation calls for.<br />
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Committed and loving gay and lesbian couples want to give their kids the legal protections that marriage offers.<br />
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Currently, children in straight households live under one set of laws while the children of gay families live under another set of laws. That's wrong. We are all children of God, and every child deserves to be protected equally in the eyes of the law.<br />
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People understand that marriage builds a family, but they also comprehend that couples don't decide to get married for the rights and benefits. Straight, gay and lesbian couples choose to marry because they value commitment, love and companionship.<br />
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Marriage is about two loving individuals standing up and making a public promise of lifelong commitment and responsibility. This is why the government should make way for stronger families through marriage.<br />
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Our understanding of scripture is that God loves and embraces us all. We are called by this compassionate God to ensure the promise of love and equality under the law for all families. Let's do right by our gay and lesbian neighbors, friends, family and co-workers - and their kids. It's time for all families to be treated equally under the law. It's time for marriage equality.<br />
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© 2012 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-42394893385713100552012-02-06T15:47:00.004-05:002012-02-06T20:07:14.917-05:00Another Round to Win Same Sex Marriage in MarylandAs much as I would love to stay on top of all the latest weddings trends, I have to focus some of my attention on the marriage equality issue in Maryland. This topic is important and very close to my heart. <br />
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And there is no better way to kick off the new year than to do it with a press conference. Governor O'Malley started the year off right by the introduction of a new marriage equality bill called the "Civil Marriage Protection Act of 2012."<br />
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This bill as before, provides protection to religious organizations, churches, and clergy who do not want to serve same sex couples.<br />
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And I had the opportunity to speak at a press conference on January 24, 2012 at Governor O'Malley's mansion in support of this bill.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div>Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-80536249349510932912011-09-27T13:49:00.014-04:002011-09-29T01:26:15.565-04:00Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) DC Marriage Special<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">You can book your free wedding anytime. Ceremonies will be held Monday - Friday, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">3 pm - 4 pm in the District of Columbia. Offer ends November 10, 2011.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDnTd65DJwaq7aIr3_Hz-HKb9OL2Kwhiy9Ksl6NMn8sluhChJraLG5iUM2mtv_WwUnnf53P1vjyoy1hcyVFeVEuqCqdtuH01dDR3XBHDNwdJ8hmecopTRNnU0uJNQhWJc3bWIXAgXBIs/s1600/charlesandjeff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"></span></a> </div></div></div></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: right;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Ceremonies will be performed by appointment only (location will be disclosed to the couple).</span></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-57756276678022080762011-09-23T02:35:00.004-04:002011-09-23T02:38:50.630-04:00Weddings at the Swann House Bed and Breakfast<span style="font-size: large;">Each time I am invited to officiate a wedding at the Swann House, I know that it will be an elegant affair. It does not matter the size of the wedding, Rick the Inn's manager, always creates a welcoming environment.</span><br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-65577010703979753902011-09-11T17:43:00.007-04:002011-09-12T11:55:20.308-04:00Getting Married in DC "Holiday Inn Georgetown "<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLs36EhTlqbCbk0jffLp4zYO0wH0jmY-y71b-BMydQyCFc0kel_28KdiW7Gx5rj9NppMhiRjNBWUrNI4_dP1TYIJym32XTh5-4MR1u0oNvjmhuyBEdmPrO5flCfRtoWnVWmzZu8slE5g/s1600/HIGT+Outside+Dusk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="150" nba="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYLs36EhTlqbCbk0jffLp4zYO0wH0jmY-y71b-BMydQyCFc0kel_28KdiW7Gx5rj9NppMhiRjNBWUrNI4_dP1TYIJym32XTh5-4MR1u0oNvjmhuyBEdmPrO5flCfRtoWnVWmzZu8slE5g/s200/HIGT+Outside+Dusk.jpg" width="200" /></span></a><span style="font-size: large;">This hotel is nestled in a beautiful affluent section of Washington, DC. So from staying - to enjoying your wedding; Georgetown offers an array of pleasure pleasing opportunities for you and your guest. The nightlife of this city buzzes with jazz, while the Kennedy Center is live with performances, and the food choices are pleothera. You can explore the sites of Washington DC, Virginia, or Maryland during the day; and enjoy your evening relaxing by the DC waterfront. Therefore, I have no problem recommending this venue to you. </span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-size: large;">I toured this place and saw all it's attractions, the rooms, suites, banquet halls, and restaurant, are all well decorated. So think about booking your stay or wedding at the Holiday Inn Georgetown. </span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you like, you can have an elopement in the gardens </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">of Montrose Park or the Georgetown Waterfront near Sequoia. </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Court Authorized Officiant, Ordained Minister<br />
Marriage Equality Supporter and DC Marriage License Agent<br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLC</div>Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-66226437518502002052011-07-18T04:48:00.001-04:002011-07-20T10:59:56.770-04:00Gay Marriage in New York - Court Clerks Quit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8A0Pb0Q_oumVN8QsX0Uv18zP9-jUU1hTCYJwzz3pzu028h4WenI36lfzo3nQe2PG7i3IZSzIX4SnEVtTzKszGl4Gu45T6buBGQSI_4p8BA62hjh9sU2yE07EdKTMxZw51eh1aBQ77V9w/s1600/frankie6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" m$="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8A0Pb0Q_oumVN8QsX0Uv18zP9-jUU1hTCYJwzz3pzu028h4WenI36lfzo3nQe2PG7i3IZSzIX4SnEVtTzKszGl4Gu45T6buBGQSI_4p8BA62hjh9sU2yE07EdKTMxZw51eh1aBQ77V9w/s1600/frankie6.jpg" /></a></div>It's been a while since I wrote about gay marriages. After the Maryland marriage equality bill was tabled for another year, my enthusiasm disappeared. And with the win in New York last month, my momentum started returning.<br />
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New York has taken the position of being the 6th state to offer same-gender loving couples the opportunity to wed. Yes, gay marriages will be happening in New York on Sunday, July 24. This is great news, and I'm happy for all New Yorkers who have waited years for this to happen.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">However, there is a sadness to this great victory. Court clerks are quiting their jobs because they refuse to sign marriage licenses for same-gender loving couples or perform their ceremonies. These are some bold city clerks, for them to think that pubic discrimination is ok, is just insane. </div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">With them quiting their jobs, they open the doors for a pleathor of officiants ready to work. And I'm one of those gay friendly officants ready to perform my job. I got my authorization to perform marriages in New York on July 12. Why you might ask, because I love my job, and I love what I do. And it's my way of showing support for my same-gender loving families. </div><br />
I'll be in New York on July 26. If you're thinking of getting married on that day, send me a message. I'll be in Manhattan. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVS85C_hr_Oav3K8Pj9_nF310XeBKgnqCnqvq-S1_mdbfdkJ5sIXJRCMUl1W-iiFcta4acw01SLQAjNpA8tYDc9I863Pje0xrvtYJlEu1PezyChaG_yi5GLykLxzJgOgFTYcXVmlojda8/s1600/timken.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br />
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Reverend Starlene Joyner Burns<br />
Court Authorized Officiant, Ordained Minister<br />
Marriage Equality Supporter & DC Marriage License Agent<br />
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NY: 315.292.6732<br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-22903677180868943852011-07-15T23:53:00.004-04:002011-07-16T01:15:45.712-04:00Destination Wedding "Washington DC"<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">From Australia to DC this handsome (biker) couple, Jason and Benton, decided that Washington DC was the place for their elopement. They had planned a world tour of the US with DC being the first stop. And on April 26, 2011, this couple said their vows under the beautiful sky of Malcolm X Park. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>I'm glad they decided that I would be the one to officiate their wedding and walk them through the DC marriage license filing process. They were able to get a wavier of the 3 day waiting period. How sweet. <br />
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I took some of these pictures. The ones that show creativity, of course.<br />
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Reverend Starlene Joyner Burns<br />
Court Authorized Officiant, Ordained Minister<br />
Marriage Equality Supporter & DC Marriage License Agent<br />
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This couple tied the knot on May 1, 2011 at the Adelphi Mills. There was an overcast in the sky that day and a little drizzle softly touched their guests with the blessings of God, Spirit of Life. <br />
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Later, Kim and her Dad captured their guests’ with this little number.<br />
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No, this is not one of those boring father and daughter dances you always see. This bride left nothing to chance, she covered everything every carefully; from the timing of everything, to the ceremony words that included a chance of rain, and even this little choreographed dance with her father. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzVIAjNzTBwVpCoIGSpGUmEPbL6J84Yv6ZcGRRRkUnWO0qOdjlFvJBZvo4MhIVEw_Zw-ZAYiCjJcrC4a5bvaw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">This video would be awesome if taken by a professional videographer. </span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">But it's not about quality, it's about having a good time with family and friends.</span></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-67419958282176784492011-04-01T03:52:00.007-04:002011-04-01T13:54:03.363-04:00Circle of Love - Rachael & Kristin's Big DayDC was not too far away for these two love birds. Travelling from Pittsburgh they tied the knot in our Nations Capitol at the Arts Club of Washington on March 18, 2011. The weather was perfect for their elegant and small affair. <br />
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Rachael and Kristin were surrounded by their closest and dearest family. Each person had an opportunity to participate in a blessing stone ritual. The family imbued their individual wishes for the couple into a stone. Rachael and Kristin collected the stones and placed them around their unity candle. As the couple lit the candle their family wishes went forth into the Universe.<br />
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This was followed by the family encircling the couple to represent completion, family unity, and strength. Rachael and Kristin recited their vows within a circle of true love.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Our family is a circle of strength and love. </div><div style="text-align: center;">With every birth and every union, the circle grows. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Every joy shared adds more love. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Every crisis faced together makes the circle stronger."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-56878913091058738042011-03-21T15:11:00.008-04:002011-03-22T19:17:27.283-04:00Costco Selling Wedding Gowns & Wegmans Selling Floral DesignsI thought I would share this article. The author says that Costco is not only snatching the budget brides away from small companies, but also the big spenders. <br />
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<a href="http://www.fox59.com/lifestyle/wedding/la-fi-costco-wedding-dress-20110318,0,3465541,full.story">Costco and wedding dresses: Costco says 'I do' to selling wedding gowns - fox59.com</a><br />
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And Wegmans Woodmore is also in the wedding game. They are offering formal floral designs at rates that can drive a small florist out of business.<br />
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Sure these companies bring needed jobs to the community, but they are also taking business away from those who have depended on neighbors like you to support their establishment.<br />
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So what will you do, continue supporting small businesses or the corporate giants? You can support the corporate giants for what they supply Wegmans (groceries), Costco (bulk items). And you can continue supporting the small businesses for their products or services. <br />
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Don't trade in, stay committed to supporting those you like. They have a family to feed and take care of just like you.<br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-28860365643775187662011-03-12T21:35:00.004-05:002011-03-12T21:56:16.347-05:00History Stalled "Civil Marriage Protection Act on Hold"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rEhIGOjIqA1fNKnwSxw8V8H81dDvcRKAH_g7iXxUfmt9-R3XOIzZHd8d42HXJ1lKZ3DCAGd6bg6aGvDo6tIvUO4S9wmy7TiG1I4hpHovVmpX-cj1WgoOpt5-WmpFBz66h7m3fynlD4c/s1600/frankie1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rEhIGOjIqA1fNKnwSxw8V8H81dDvcRKAH_g7iXxUfmt9-R3XOIzZHd8d42HXJ1lKZ3DCAGd6bg6aGvDo6tIvUO4S9wmy7TiG1I4hpHovVmpX-cj1WgoOpt5-WmpFBz66h7m3fynlD4c/s1600/frankie1.jpg" /></a></div>Yesterday, the road to marriage equality in Maryland ended with a vote to recommit the bill back to the House Judiciary Committee. This news crushed the hopes and dreams of many same sex couples in Maryland who felt their time had come to be treated equally. <br />
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There are those who believe that the bill stands a better chance of winning next year when the committee takes another look at it. Supporters of the bill want to know how their delegates are going to vote. And this past Friday, there were some uncertainty in about that.<br />
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This stalemate has thrown many supporters off their game. However, Equality Maryland vows to use this time to regroup and come back a stronger advocate to win marriage equality in Marryland.<br />
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So keep supporting Equality Maryland. They need your continued help.<br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-77947929496302402192011-03-07T16:37:00.064-05:002011-03-17T13:33:09.789-04:00Equal but not Protected "Tearing Down Walls"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BRuNC5U7zxQg5K_6VPMQrWcskUAJEH8wAorfXK0QznTxf7aM63_H02u0Q0WOLP-D66SvGTwUkzQd9F7iM4SMQozK46bA91dsT526MKMSr7Ag09FTA-NGa1qImf49VmtwB9a90mhJ010/s1600/iona+and+nicole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BRuNC5U7zxQg5K_6VPMQrWcskUAJEH8wAorfXK0QznTxf7aM63_H02u0Q0WOLP-D66SvGTwUkzQd9F7iM4SMQozK46bA91dsT526MKMSr7Ag09FTA-NGa1qImf49VmtwB9a90mhJ010/s320/iona+and+nicole.jpg" width="213" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Last week, the Maryland House Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 in favor of HB 175 "Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act." This means that the same sex marriage bill (SB 116: Civil Marriage Protection Act) will move to the House of Delegates for a vote. If the bill passes by the majority, then same sex marriages will become legal in Maryland once the governor signs off on it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This weekend I met with 4 couples, and I officiated one same sex marriage in Washington, DC. Even though, I enjoyed meeting and serving every one of them; two couples stood out. The first couple wed at a local hotel in DC. And at the end of their wedding, the lady/groom gave me a big hug while whispering “we really appreciate you,” in my ear. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The second was a straight African American couple. The bride said to me at the conclusion of our meeting that she was glad to read of my support for marriage equality. At that moment, the walls of fear that were built around me suddenly shattered. These walls had been created through the incorrect reporting by the media on the African American stance on marriage equality. And those walls were reinforced by my own fear of religious reprisal from the opposition.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Sure there are those in the African American religious community who are against same sex marriages, as in every racial community in this country. According to the 2009 US Census the African American population in this country is 12.9%, White 79.6%, and Latino 15.8%, etc. As you can see, the African American votes, alone, could never bring a victory (for or against) any law. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So what is really missing? And why aren't there more LGBT supporters showing up at marriage equality rallies, meetings, and mixers? Is there a lack of interest, lack of awareness, fear of reprisal, or religious training that keeps them away? The National Organization for Marriage (an anti-gay marriage group) preaches messages of opposition from the pulpits and radio stations with regularity. Their information is being disseminated over the internet, newspapers, billboards, mailings everyday to support their cause. This group has made allies with most (if not all) religious Americans. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And supporters for marriage equality need to form the same kind of alliance with supporters from all ethnicity.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using the civil rights movement of the 60's may not level the playing field in gaining African American support. Making interracial people feel guilty because of antiquated marriage laws, may not sway their support either.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As well as showing religious leaders and church goers that their interpretation of biblical scripture is wrong, for God is love, won't work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There is a way to reach all people who are sympathizers of marriage equality. And I believe it is through educating them. Most heterosexuals and many (religious and non-religious) gay and lesbians are not aware of the intricate issues of this movement. And disseminating information to enlighten them is paramount.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In the past, I spoke with a lesbian religious leader and was told that she did not believe in two people of the same gender getting married. Therefore, she would not officiate same sex marriages. This was shocking to me. And to date, I get calls from lesbians supporting that same belief and questioning my position on the issue.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">People need to be educated, and slogans like, “I love who I love,” “Standing on the Side of Love,” etc. don’t drive the message of injustice home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Equal but not Protected,” "Marriage Matters," makes a big difference.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So let me share some facts on this issue in hopes of educating some of you. I want you to understand why same sex couples want marriage protection. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Nolo Law: Marriage Rights and Benefits, </span><a href="http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/marriage-rights-benefits-30190.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/marriage-rights-benefits-30190.html</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. This is what's missing in the life of committed same sex couples and <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">heterosexual</span> couples who don't tie the knot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">U.S. Census Bureau: (State and County Facts), </span><a href="http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. This will let you know the racial ratio state by state. So you know that African Americans cannot stop change.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">David Kaufman article was very inspiring to me "The Root: The Misjudged Black Vote On Gay Marriage," </span><a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/03/04/134257733/the-root-the-misjudged-black-vote-on-gay-marriage"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://www.npr.org/2011/03/04/134257733/the-root-the-misjudged-black-vote-on-gay-marriage</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. That's why I wrote this blog.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Senate Bill 116 (Civil Marriage Protection Act) can be read at: </span><a href="http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/bills/sb/sb0116t.pdf"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/bills/sb/sb0116t.pdf</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">, </span><a href="http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/billfile/sb0116.htm"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/billfile/sb0116.htm</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is my hope that you will join me in prayer (anytime) and become a supporter for marriage equality. Equality Maryland needs your help in making this a reality. </span><a href="http://equalitymaryland.org/"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://equalitymaryland.org/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So join the fight, don't stand on the sidelines waiting for others to make your life better, become part of history by getting involved.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Laws change people and their opinions all the time. The religious leader that I spoke about, changed just as soon as the DC marriage equality law went into effect. She now wants to marry her partner, and she's willing to perform same sex marriages. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Tearing down walls, start with people changing the minds of others. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">© 2011 SJB Ministries LLC</span>Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-68852399305367973372011-03-01T14:42:00.016-05:002011-03-02T16:56:07.075-05:00Standing for Equality - Civil Marriage & Protection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGQ3RBRTqKgOnD22JklggU0arAJzc5A1zaEiulV_1lXsSWygJ3lOrdFUj0XhJbkXUo02NWRy7oKwvblYjxymhbOECwHCX7HMm1XYcq4uCFaQ5SMBkWOjLeaD91774_5kMPYX9OivhNg8/s1600/frankie7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGQ3RBRTqKgOnD22JklggU0arAJzc5A1zaEiulV_1lXsSWygJ3lOrdFUj0XhJbkXUo02NWRy7oKwvblYjxymhbOECwHCX7HMm1XYcq4uCFaQ5SMBkWOjLeaD91774_5kMPYX9OivhNg8/s320/frankie7.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>"With the fight in the state senate behind us, the equal marriage bill is likely coming to a vote in the House of Delegates this week. Gov. O'Malley has already committed to signing marriage equality into law, so passing the bill in the House of Delegates is the last step to achieving equal marriage rights for all Marylanders.” <em>Mark Anthony Dingbaum, CREDO Action</em><br />
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Many of our LGBT friends and family are waiting for all of us to help them gain the same liberties we have. So help make Maryland a free state by calling your delegate today. Let them know just how important your friends and family are to you. Otherwise, your silence will kill their dream for equality and a proud family life. <br />
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I’m supporting my friends and colleagues. I hope you will support yours. So call or send your delegate a message (link provided below).<br />
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<a href="http://equalityfederation.salsalabs.com/o/35015/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=212">http://equalityfederation.salsalabs.com/o/35015/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=212</a><br />
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You can read House Bill 175 at: <a href="http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/bills/hb/hb0175f.pdf">http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/bills/hb/hb0175f.pdf</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">From the mouths of youth, wisdom flow.</div><div align="center"><div style="background-color: black; width: 368px;"><div style="padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: left;"><embed allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" base="." flashvars="" height="293" src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:cms:video:nick.com:718632" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="360"></embed></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 4px; padding-bottom: 4px; padding-left: 4px; padding-right: 4px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: left;"><b><a href="http://www.nick.com/shows/"></a></b></div></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">© 2011 SJB Ministries LLC</div>Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-73814841612834209822011-02-20T19:13:00.024-05:002011-02-22T16:30:04.235-05:00Marriage Equality in MarylandI know my support for marriage equality have sent many straight couples fleeing from my webpage while questioning my religious integrity. However, my actions are divinely inspired by my love for God and my commitment to serve humankind. I believe in equality for all, because there should never be a privilege class. These feelings are drawn from my own personal experiences as an African American. <br />
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When two people are committed to each other and want to raise a family together; no power on earth can ever prevent that from happening. Same sex couples want the same rights that many of us take for granted everyday.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We don't have to worry about not being able to make a critical life or death decision for our spouse.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We don't have to worry about being denied access to him/her during urgent care.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We don't have to worry about getting on our spouse’s health insurance plan; if one should lose his/her job.</div>We don't have to worry about paying an inheritance tax if our spouse should die. <br />
We don't have to worry about getting survival benefits if one spouse leaves this world before the other. <br />
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I believe that God did not call me into service to discriminate against others. God surrounded me with those who needed my support. And it was not meant for me to abandon them because of my own fear of reprisal. On December 25, 2008, I had a dream that showed me the division of churches regarding this issue. In that dream, I saw myself united with other religious leaders in support of marriage equality.<br />
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So help me to change the way same gender families are seen. Try seeing them no differently than your own. And keep in mind that it's about equal rights and protection in a Free State. <br />
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Would you deny equal rights to someone? I ask this question of everyone; those who know and those who don't know the pain of discrimination or the feeling of being ostersized. <br />
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Want to help bring change to a Free State, please take action. Follow this link: <a href="http://actions.friendfactor.org/o/8563/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=184">http://actions.friendfactor.org/o/8563/p/dia/action3/common/public/?action_KEY=184</a><br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLCWashington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-49166948459717202642011-02-14T00:47:00.022-05:002011-02-14T10:59:56.695-05:00A New Year & A New Beginning<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; height: 111px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left; width: 709px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Elizabeth on L was the hot spot for Chip and Frankie's big day. January 9, 2011 was full of love, joy, happiness, and fun for this happy couple.</div><br />
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<strong><u>Their note really touched me.</u></strong><br />
"Starlene, thank you again for being an integral part of our special day. Everyone had such glowing things to say about the ceremony. We truly appreciate it. <strong>You have definitely found your calling</strong>. Take care! Chip & Frankie" <br />
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Court Authorized Officiant, Ordained Minister<br />
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© 2011 SJB Ministries LLC</em>Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-44704170095259229752011-02-05T23:10:00.011-05:002015-11-22T09:10:45.262-05:00Jennifer McMenamin Photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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May 30, 2010 was a perfect sunny morning in Georgetown and a precursor for a beautiful wedding. Bruce and Chris were tying the knot in a small garden celebration surrounded by their closest family and friends. And this is where I met Baltimore photog Jennifer McMenamin. She was hired by the couple to capture every smile, every tear, and every expression of joy that permeated the air on their special day.<br />
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Gay marriages had just begun blooming in DC. And Jennifer was there with an open heart and an open mind. She truly personified her commitment to the arts by bringing her creative flair to this couple’s marriage in a collection of beautiful images that they will admire forever. So I am showcasing her work from this wedding and more, as a way of saying; I like her style. <br />
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And here's what Bruce and Chris has to say about Ms. Jennifer.<br />
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"Jennifer was great. She was very relaxed and easy to work with. Most people didn't notice she was there. The pictures were great. We were very happy we hired her. The post processing on the pictures was good.<br />
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Her approach was to follow us throughout the day and I thought that worked very well. We were much more comfortable with her. We dont show people the pictures of us getting ready in the hotel but they are my favorite. It helps us remember the entire experience rather than just the ceremony. "<br />
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Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-35728528516694211412011-01-30T02:12:00.007-05:002011-02-02T02:16:28.186-05:00Wedding Planning with Wedded Bliss, LLC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljyY1Kp1X8R6OTsMTuq23rVGWG-3rzSMI_Fc1n5PmeX-EFqoQxjoaCRq1YuJo_8MXZatgORe5s36UclmNnZrpbn-QdQjUmcSf7rZLM-DnGKCaYHlt2UehyphenhyphenDb1OmAlCevlHdd8Mxcg30A/s1600/wb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="222" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgljyY1Kp1X8R6OTsMTuq23rVGWG-3rzSMI_Fc1n5PmeX-EFqoQxjoaCRq1YuJo_8MXZatgORe5s36UclmNnZrpbn-QdQjUmcSf7rZLM-DnGKCaYHlt2UehyphenhyphenDb1OmAlCevlHdd8Mxcg30A/s320/wb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
When a planner becomes a friend, after the wedding is long over, it says a lot about the person and her commitment to those she serve. I have referred quite of few couples to Wedded Bliss, LLC (WB); because I know that they will get the quality, attention, and service they deserve. <br />
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Veronica Butler, Lead Consultant has always been my point of contact, and I find her and her associates to be elegant, stylish, detail oriented, time conscious, and professional women. These ladies are always on top of their game. <br />
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I remember saying to a couple, I think they have little people working around the clock that I never get to see. Because when I arrive, these ladies are always ready, dressed, and doing their jobs. I have never seen them unprepared, disorganized, setting up, disheveled, or running around in their casual clothes making excuses for why things are not on time. <br />
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The Wedded Bliss staff has never disappointed me or anyone I have referred. They believe in starting on time, even when I say; the couple has 1/2 hour grace period. <br />
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I enjoy working with Veronica and all the ladies of WB. And what I enjoy most about this company is that the staff is always the same. Seeing the same faces help me to create that personal bond that makes my job easier and worth doing. <br />
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Here is what they say at Wedded Bliss:<br />
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"Planning a wedding can be stressful! So why not let us handle all the details of your very special day and take your stress away!" <br />
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This company has been in business for over 10 years, with a trained staff to ensure that your special day is elegant and stylish, while maintaining your ideal budget. <br />
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And here is what one of my couples said after using their service:<br />
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"My husband and I were very lucky to have Veronica as our wedding coordinator. She was my planner and my friend during the planning phase. She is well connected to get you the vendors that you need. The best part is that she is actually affordable! She extended herself above and beyond and we appreciated that. I plan to use her for any other event I could find. A definite hire for your event, you will not regret it!" <em>Naneki</em><br />
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I like that “above and beyond.” And I have heard this more than once from couples I've referred to this company.<br />
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If you would like to learn more about WB, call or visit them.<br />
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Veronica Butler<br />
Wedded Bliss, LLC<br />
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This photog has more than 20 years experience as a photojournalist. Photographing weddings is just one of his many passions.<br />
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Court Authorized Officiant & Ordained Minister<br />
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<a href="http://twitter.com/#!/revsjb">http://twitter.com/#!/revsjb</a>Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-57563406416713143902010-12-24T22:17:00.027-05:002010-12-26T14:13:53.755-05:00Beware "Flowers, Flowers Everywhere"<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwjoFIZKZL_3zxh9cCbsYjRDTPMtIjkaCyrvGRxWl8oC8wzabnsyWHr7T_UBsXidcqt0yaGIJtGJ5IyUE4o_Xj5VWC7op0vH6yeS5LOW3B804QLpll6gtz0uKT03OiZBmpk3rIX06AfA/s1600/j0427724.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554457025315878370" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgwjoFIZKZL_3zxh9cCbsYjRDTPMtIjkaCyrvGRxWl8oC8wzabnsyWHr7T_UBsXidcqt0yaGIJtGJ5IyUE4o_Xj5VWC7op0vH6yeS5LOW3B804QLpll6gtz0uKT03OiZBmpk3rIX06AfA/s200/j0427724.jpg" /></a> <div>With Valentines Day approaching, flowers will abound on every street corner, every grocery store, and every florist. All of them will be ready to supply the demand.<br /><br />But wait a minute. Will all these flowers be the same? Is a rose really just a rose; but with a different color? These are just a few questions I had, so I asked a few florists. At first I was only curious, but when I got evasive answers I decided to do a little digging.<br /><br />My probing took me to Fall River Florist Supply website. After perusing it, the fire that fueled my curiosity, quickly abated. They covered the difference between flower farms (breeders), the quality of flowers from soil to soil, the post-harvest process, the unknown age of cut flowers, the refrigeration during and after shipment, and the delivery.<br /><br />They explained everything I wanted to know. Now, I look at flowers differently. And so will you.<br /><br />www.fallriverfloristsupply.com/content.php?page=fresh_cut_flowers<br /><br />In the past; I have purchased flowers from street vendors, grocery stores, and warehouses. I would pick them with care; inhale their aroma; then take them home. Once there, I would prune their stems on an angle to bring water into them, add a dash of bleach and a pinch of sugar to the water to keep them alive.<br /><br />The next day to my chagrin I would find half the lot drooping. What happened were the words echoing through my mind? It does not matter that I only spent $5.00 for 6 roses or $10 for a dozen. What mattered was that I spent my money and time on an inferior product.<br /><br />Too often people go for convenience, and a florist who has the expertise, artistry, preferred suppliers, and equipment for proper storage; may not be in every town or on every block. So go the extra mile and find a florist that you can relate to and rely on for all your celebratory needs.<br /><br />Your florist number should be readily available just like your doctor, veterinarian, or best friend.</div><br /><br />____________________________________________<br />Reverend Starlene Joyner Burns<br />DC Superior Court Authorized Officiant<br />202.253.3629<br />revsjb@comcast.net<br />www.startum.com/weddings.htm<br /><br /><br />©2010 All Rights Reserved<br /><br />If you have any comments, I would like to hear them.Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098843244994609114.post-90351074349300539492010-09-03T12:30:00.014-04:002010-09-04T01:37:00.887-04:00Silent Flames - Beauty and Danger<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAQLJU283_kkq_iQZHdXU9_8IhKr_DqILhT_lCNBxAiS8bejoVyCxHSMPjzWbVQtt7Vbinaq03b1Jd4-yQu9KsQlokHqX97TPc77KtYqpmk8TdOwb4u9OvQ6XrSAY6GPMmYpNJzo3O6g/s1600/j0422321.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512726603757560354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAQLJU283_kkq_iQZHdXU9_8IhKr_DqILhT_lCNBxAiS8bejoVyCxHSMPjzWbVQtt7Vbinaq03b1Jd4-yQu9KsQlokHqX97TPc77KtYqpmk8TdOwb4u9OvQ6XrSAY6GPMmYpNJzo3O6g/s200/j0422321.jpg" /></a><br />I have officiated at many weddings, baby celebrations, and other sacraments. And when candles are lit to illuminate the space, all the other decorations come alive. The water glisten, the flowers brighten, and facial expressions soften.<br /><br />The silent flickering flames quickly removes the danger of fire from the minds of a select few. I recently did a wedding where the florist created a beautiful walkway of staggering glass columns. Each vase was filled with water to the brim while the candles floated gently above a sea of exotic plants. Seeing the aisle decorated this way was not my first time. But it was the first time I had seen the candle flames above the rim of the glass.<br /><br />I took my concern to the florist immediately. After telling her that some of the water needed to be removed from the cylinders so that the candle flames would be lower; she replied "that's what the couple wanted, so let me check with the wedding planner."<br /><br />Minutes later, nothing had been done. So I sought out the planner myself and place the perils of the situation at her feet. And of course, she needed to speak with the florist. When she returned, she said, “in order to lower the candles the florist would have to break down the arrangement, and she’s not going to do that.” Meanwhile, the danger persisted. So one of the guest, fearing for her safety, put out a set of candles next to her seat.<br /><br />Noticing this, the planner saw that was probably the best option. Minutes later, the florist arrived and extinguished the rest of the candles.<br /><br />How could the florist not be mindful of the danger she had created.<br />How could she walk away from a warning saying “that's what the couple wanted?”<br /><br />When a couple sees something they like, they expect a professional to educate them about the best way to use their idea in creating a dream wedding.<br /><br />They also expect a professional to use good judgement (common sense), and not just deliver a product while jeopardizing the safety of others.<br /><br />So know who you are hiring. Don’t always go for the cheapest, because the cheapest may lack the expertise of a sage professional.<br /><br />Hire someone who has your best interest in mind as well as the integrity of their business.<br /><br />So here is my question to those reading this Blog.<br /><br />If someone was harmed as a result of the florist negligence, who would have been liable?<br /><br />Select one or more:<br />the venue, the couple, the florist, the planner, or all<br /><br />Kindly post your answers.<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br /><br />Rev. Starlene Joyner Burns<br />Authorized Wedding Officiant<br />202.253.3629<br /><a href="http://www.startum.com/officiant.htm">www.startum.com/officiant.htm</a><br /><a href="http://www.startum.com/dcmarriagelicenseagent.htm">www.startum.com/dcmarriagelicenseagent.htm</a>Washington DC Wedding Officiant - Serving All Faiths and All People Everydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03594890926874545990noreply@blogger.com