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…

  Why NYC Couples Are Choosing Washington, DC for a Quick, Legal Marriage 💍 Couples in New York City are discovering something Washington, DC locals have known for a long time: it’s one of the fastest, easiest places in the country to get legally married. If you’re tired of waiting weeks—or even months—for a City…

✨ 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,…

Uber Nightmare on Wedding Day – DC War Memorial Crisis Two wrong Uber GPS listings and a disconnected driver nearly cost me my reputation and brand.By Rev. Starlene J. Burns I was supposed to arrive at the D.C. War Memorial by 4:35 p.m. to officiate a wedding. I booked my Uber with time to spare….

🎁 A Gift That Reconnected Me to My Inner Kindness   In 2015, videographer James Bonato gifted me an edited compilation of weddings I officiated. I didn’t ask for it. He didn’t have to. But he did—and it meant everything. Watching it now brings it all back. The work. The energy. The joy. It reminded…

  Do I Need an Apostille for My Marriage License? If you’re getting married in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia and wondering whether you need an apostille for your marriage license—you’re not alone. The answer depends on where your marriage certificate will be used after the ceremony.   What Is an Apostille?   An apostille…

  When It Clicks You meet someone, and something clicks. No big explanation. Just a feeling—familiar, warm, aligned. When couples find me, it’s often because something in them recognizes something in me. It might be how I speak, how I appear online, or how I represent the divine. But whatever it is, it shows up…

Wedding Day Shoes – Avoid Foot Pain How to Stretch Your Shoes for a Perfect Fit   Break in Your Wedding Shoes Early Guide 👠💍 Brides and wedding party members, the last thing you want on the wedding day is aching feet from shoes that haven’t been properly broken in. Whether you’re wearing elegant heels…

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…

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