Meet the people I’ve had the privilege and honor to work with.

They have trusted me with some of the most important moments in their lives.

We’ve laughed and cried together.

They are family.

Dr. Colby and Emily S

Dr. Colby and Emily S

Colby and Emily called me several months before their scheduled interfaith wedding in Lexington, Kentucky. This wedding was a first for me - the couple wanted their Jewish and Catholic heritages to be equally and richly represented in the ceremony. They had a priest from Emily’s childhood who couldn’t officiate, but who I could call whenever I needed to. My response - Looks like I’ve got a lot of learning to do!

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Natalie and Austin L
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Natalie and Austin L

Natalie, coming from the perspective of not being raised in a Jewish home, was very attached to the idea of incorporating as many of the Jewish wedding customs as possible. Yes! Austin thought they might make her uncomfortable, but Natalie embraced them with an open heart toward learning everything she could about Jewish traditions. She circled Austin and they exchanged vows in Hebrew. She chose a beautiful kiddush cup to be their family’s cup for every celebration in the future. We incorporated a welcome Psalm, as well as inviting all four of their parents to the chuppah to give them the Priestly Blessing found in the Bible.

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