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Rural Venue

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Rev. Roy

Cynthia wrote – I am looking for a rural location for my wedding and reception in NE Illinois. Any suggestions? There is a relatively new venue called The Mora Farm in Waterman. This is a remote location. In fact you … Continue reading →

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Wedding Video

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Rev. Roy

This video is provided by Mr. and Mrs. Schulten. I officiated their wedding at Shannon Hall earlier this year. The video provides a view of the couple on the steps of Shannon Hall and a bit of the interior. (The … Continue reading →

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The Chapel on the Green is Back!

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Rev. Roy

Yorkville – The Chapel on the Green is again available for events. You may find this chapel to be a more affordable alternative to other wedding venues in the far-western suburbs. After the Kendall County Historical Society divested its interest … Continue reading →

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Update on Fake Wedding…

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Rev. Roy

The Christian Congregation has replenished the printed supply of Ten Questions to Ask Your Officiant (available free at many wedding venues). This resource is also available on the Service Ministries website as a .pdf file. Here’s the link.

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Outdoor Refreshment

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Rev. Roy

Carrie wrote – Here’s something you can share: We got married a month ago in an outdoor setting. Concerned that it may be a little warm on the day of the wedding, we decided to provide bottled water for our … Continue reading →

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To Give or Not to Give – That is the Question

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Rev. Roy

Kathy wrote: “I am not comfortable with being given away like property at my wedding. Is it ok to skip this part of the ceremony?” Kathy, Yes, is the shortest answer. However, I think most view the presenting of the … Continue reading →

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Time to Book?

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Rev. Roy

Corrine asked: “We have decided not to get married in a church and booked a banquet hall for the reception and the wedding. We need to book some other things like a DJ, photographer, florist and a judge or reverend. … Continue reading →

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Fake Wedding Officiant

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Rev. Roy

Patty G. wrote: I saw your posting titled “Faux Marriage” a while back. Just thought I would mention I saw another article on a marriage being declared invalid. The article said the Judge declared it “Void ab initio”, meaning the … Continue reading →

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Faux Marriage

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Rev. Roy

Jan wrote: My sister is getting married in 2012 and talking about having a coworker officiate the marriage. She says he ordered his license online and is willing to do the wedding for free (if it’s open bar). I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Evanston Area Venue?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Rev. Roy

Linda wrote: I am looking for an unusual (but nice) location for my wedding. Mark and I would like our wedding and reception to be somewhere in the Evanston area. Any ideas would be appreciated. Linda, here is something to … Continue reading →

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