Coming to DC to Get Married at the DC Marriage Bureau   💯 Here’s What You Should Know Every week, couples show up at the DC Marriage Bureau dressed for a wedding—only to find out they can’t get married that day. Why? Because they didn’t have an appointment… and they didn’t know the rules. Here’s…

✨ This is the story of how I turned handmade hats into a form of self-celebration.   Not Every Crown Is Made of Gold Two seasons, two styles—each crown tells a story. Some are stitched by hand and styled with a colorful, hand-painted flower. Wearing hats has been my signature for a long time. Now,…

Prince George’s County Marriage Bureau Unexpected Closings   Often the Prince George’s County Marriage Bureau closes without notice to the public.  Couples will show up during normal working hours 9 am – 12 noon for a wedding, only to learn that the marriage bureau is closed. We’re here to help our county provide marriage services…

Michelle and Thomas Backyard Covid19 Elopement April  25, 2020   Beautiful backyard, lovely couple, epic day A Personal Review Rev. Burns was so awesome! The vows she picked were perfect for us, and she braved Coronavirus to make our day special and loving. We knew we were braving unusual circumstances in order to keep this…

Emergency Marriage License     How to obtain a Marriage License during Covid19 Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia   Due to Covid19, getting a marriage license has become quite difficult.  Starting the marriage license application/submission 3 weeks in advance, is advised.   DC Marriage Bureau The DC Marriage Bureau will issue emergency marriage license through their…

Getting Married Amidst COVID-19     Washington DC Marriage Bureau The DC Superior Court closed on March 18, 2020 after a US Marshal tested positive for COVID-19.  There is no word from the DC Marriage Bureau about the closure. A court employee shared the following: all offices are closed except two (prisoner intake and central intake)….

Virginia Marriage License Has Changed No more race question As of now, Virginia is no longer requiring couples to disclosed their race on the VA marriage license application.  It’s optional.   But why did it take three couples who sued, for this change to happen?  Everyone should have some privacy rights.  Kudos to the couples…

Nancy & Keyonna Celebration at the Bay July 26, 2019   Awesome couple, beautiful venue, great times 5 Star Review My partner and I were looking for premarital counseling and an officiant for our wedding. We found Rev. Burns online and when I tell you that was one of the best decisions we made. She…

Christine & Antonio Lyon Park Community Center June 15, 2019   Love this hidden venue in Arlington, VA     5 Star Review Rev Starlene was very professional and helpful in the planning of our ceremony. She made us feel very comfortable with sharing the story that led us down the aisle. She obviously loves…

Cedric and Roli William Bolger Center May 18, 2019   Beautiful wedding, lovely couple, epic venue 5 Star Review Reverend Starlene Joyner Burns was amazing to work with from the pre-wedding consultations all the way to our special wedding day! She was always available to answer any questions that we had about our ceremony and…