October’s Free Wedding Service Winner Is Christina F. From Ohio
I am happy to announce Christina F. from Ohio as the winner of October’s free wedding service contest! Read more →
Free Wedding Service Winner for September is Natasha J from Craven County, NC!
Our lucky bride for the month of September is from Craven County, North Carolina. William Craven himself, 1st Earl of Craven, couldnt be prouder of this amazing accomplishment. Located about 3 hours from the Outer Banks, Craven County is home to approximately 100,000 residents, many of which can be seen embellishing our beaches during the summer.
Lady Natasha J will receive the services of our own charge to perform her vow renewal ceremony! Natasha J and her soulmate will be celebrating their 10th anniversary.
Congratulations to Natasha and her Husband!
The same way Rachel F was August’s lucky bride and was extremely happy for it, we want to congratulate Natasha J and wish her many more years of happiness!
Stay tuned for news, and feel free to leave any questions you may have in the comment section.
Engagement Rings – Everything You Could Possibly Want To Know and More!
Let’s say you have decided to propose and intend to choose the engagement ring without letting your future fiancé know because you want the proposal to be a complete surprise. You will have to do a little work to make sure everything happens the way you dream of.
The first thing you need to know is your future wife’s preference in jewelry. Perhaps she has dropped hints along the way, expressing her preferences in ring styles. In an emergency you can ask one of her friends. Read more →
Sinah-Carlito Wedding On The Outer Banks
“Dear Rev. Mulford,
Once again we wish to thank you so much for performing our wedding. It was just beautiful. Attached are some photos for you. God bless you and thank you!
Kind Regards,
Carlito and Sinah Schlemmer”
Sinah and Carlito, thank you so much for taking the time to write. I wish you the best of luck in your married life.
For anyone else looking to take the next big(and wonderful) step in their relationships, I would be honored and delighted to be your Outer Banks wedding minister.
August’s Free Wedding Service Winner is Rachel F From Sandford, NC
Lee County residents, rejoice! One of your own has been chosen for this month’s free wedding service contest!
The lucky bride is soon-to-be Mrs. Rachel F., from Sanford, NC. Out of population not much bigger than ours here on the OBX, lucky Rachel was picked and will experience her FOREVER moment with us.
Coincidentally enough, here’s Rachel’s contest entry:
I believe that my Fiance’ and I Viagra 100mg should win a free ceremony because we are coming all the way in from Sanford to get married on the outer banks. We both think that it is the most beautiful beach in North Carolina and would love to have our FOREVER moment there.
Well, Rachel, congratulations! And to all of the other brides that submitted entries, fret not. You may still have a chance!
How To – The Perfect Marriage Proposal INFOGRAPHIC
Feeling nervous about popping the big question? It seems like everyone has advice on how to propose, but no one can agree on the best way to do it.
Such an important event definitely requires advice from experts, and my friends at Brilliance have some great tips to help you pull of the perfect marriage proposal. Read more →
Avoid a Wind Blown Beach Ceremony
Getting married on the beach makes for a grand ceremony. It’s a beautiful backdrop, and it’ll save you a few bucks on the venue. But with that being said, being married on the beach isn’t quite the same as getting married in the church. We’ve already discussed the dangers of losing your wedding ring in the sand previously. Now we want to mention one of the more prominent features of the Outer Banks.
Any Way You Want It
When getting married on the beach, take into consideration the direction of the wind. Tradition says that the bride should stand on the left and the groom on the right, but if the wind is blowing the bride’s hair into her face and her vail is slapping the groom’s face, there will be no good pictures during the ceremony! The answer – switch sides! It really is okay! After all, you have already broken “tradition” by getting married on the beach – the place where YOU wanted to be married.
Tradition is grand, but awesome wedding photos are more important than which side your standing on. And there’s not much you can do about the wind. It’s what brought the Wright Brothers here, and is a constant part of life on the Outer Banks, so you learn to cope with it. Besides, a nice breeze will keep you and your guests cool, and make for a pleasant ceremony!
For a local Outer Banks wedding officiant you can rely on, fill out the contact form on the site and I’ll get right back to you! And don’t forget, I’m still giving away one free service every month, so make sure you sign up now!
Ring In A Box, Not In The Sand – Important OBX Ceremony Tip
Having your ceremony on the beach makes for a beautiful wedding. There are few more romantic settings than the seaside. while you may have everything scheduled and planned out, make sure you take the little things into account so you don’t have any accidental blunders on your big day. Believe it or not, one of the biggest things you need to watch out for is your wedding ring!
A Ring On Your Finger
If you are getting married on the beach, always leave your rings in their boxes until you are putting them on your finger. Another officiant told me about an incident during the ceremony when the groomsmen and best man decided to get a little cute during the ceremony passing the bride’s ring down the line. Unfortunately, the ring got dropped into the sand on the beach and took almost 20 Pokies minutes to find, upsetting the bride. Another time, the best man was just taking the ring out of his pocket and dropped it in the sand. The lesson learned: If you are getting married on the beach, either leave the rings in their boxes or bring a metal detector to the ceremony.
OBX Wedding Officiant
It can help to have some local wedding vendors on hand to see you through the big day. There are few unique situations that someone hasn’t seen before, and having that know how on your side can save you from any embarrassing mishaps. For a local Outer Banks wedding officiant you can rely on, fill out the contact form on the site and I’ll get right back to you! And don’t forget, I’m still giving away one free service every month, so make sure you sign up now!
An Introduction To This Blog – And The Free Wedding Service Chance!
Welcome to my blog!
The person you choose to conduct your ceremony is about to share a very intimate, personal, spiritual moment in your life. It would be my deep heartfelt honor to be the representative of the State of North Carolina to fulfill the legal requirements for your wedding ceremony and assist you in creating the perfect ceremony for you on your special day.
Getting To Know Me
However, choosing such a person is not an easy decision. Your wedding day is all about loving and being loved. The ceremony celebrates love in all its aspects and dimensions; a couple’s love and commitment to one another, as well as the legal union of two lives. As an officiant, I take such responsibilities seriously, and that’s why I’ve decided to keep a blog.
This blog will offer couples the opportunity to see my previous experience, as I write about how I help couples, but also into my personal life – my volunteer work with Parkinson’s Disease and hospice patients, as well as my work as an artist.
It will also offer several lucky couples the chance to receive a free OBX wedding ceremony! Click on the link to learn more about it 😉
An Independent, but Spiritual Officiant
Many people belong to a church and have a minister they wish to perform their wedding ceremony. However, for those who don’t have that affiliation or aren’t from the Outer Banks, an independent professional officiant who represents the state can provide a non-denominational and/or spiritual wedding ceremony that celebrates love, trust, respect, fidelity, honesty and family.
As you prepare the unending details of your wedding, I hope you keep this blog in mind. Its contents will show my spiritual side, as well as my ability to communicate your most unique requests, believes, and values.
Important Info for NC/OBX Weddings
I made sure to include fundamental information about getting married on the Outer Banks, as well as obtaining a NC Marriage license. You’ll also like to see some of the most popular ceremonies on the OBX. Be sure to read those resources attentively, they’re very helpful.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to working with you!
