You can read all about the Reverend Dr. Richleigh Hale Powers, the officiant who performed J’s and my wedding ceremony at the San Diego Wild Animal Park last Saturday, on his website. Or, you can learn a lot about Rev. Powers by taking one look at his tie, which is covered with hearts and love letters. We met Rev. Powers about thirty minutes before our ceremony, and immediately he felt like a long-time friend. No wonder Rev. Powers is renowned as San Diego’s favorite wedding minister: a veritable Reverend Doctor of love.
Yes, we’re safely back from San Diego, and I have a half-written blog post about our wedding ceremony and reception that I plan to post sometime soon-ish. In the meantime, I’ve been unpacking, catching up with email, and doing a seemingly endless supply of laundry. Life after the honeymoon is busy, and that’s a good thing.
Aug 19, 2010 at 8:04 pm
Congratulations, Lorianne, and here’s to a shining future together!
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Aug 19, 2010 at 8:06 pm
Because of his tie, I find myself imagining that Doctor Love’s weeding music of choice is “Let’s Get It On”. Is it?
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Aug 19, 2010 at 8:10 pm
“seemingly endless?” Trust me, it’s endless!
Welcome home.
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Aug 19, 2010 at 10:48 pm
I want to give you my congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life together!!
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Aug 20, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Thanks, everyone. Karen, I have two more loads of laundry to do today, but only after I’ve unloaded the dishwasher. After the ecstasy, the laundry, indeed!
blackwatertown, you’re probably right! Rev. Power’s nickname is “the Rebel Rev” because he’s willing to marry just about anyone, anywhere. Pick your own theme song!
We didn’t have any music at our ceremony, so there was an awkward instant at the end, after J and I had been pronounced husband and wife. We turned toward the crowd and froze for a second, unsure what to do…until everyone joined in an impromptu a cappella rendition of Mendelssohn’s wedding march. I suspect Rev. Powers was the one who got this rolling!
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Aug 24, 2010 at 3:38 pm
In front of the door is the land of stillness and light
What a marvelous setting – I loved the pictures! Best wishes to you both with love from your dharma brother, John
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