How I go from idea to finished product in a single week — As a 13-year veteran wedding officiant with close to 5,000 weddings under my belt, I have seen the need for proper training and guidance for those who have been asked to perform a wedding ceremony by friends or family. With more and more people opting for intimate, personal weddings, it’s…

Do this 2-line exercise every day instead. — For some reason, this stupid piece of advice has been the #1 priority for wannabe entrepreneurs for decades: In order to start a business, the first thing you have to do is write a business plan. My reaction? Think of any reference to farm animal excrement, and insert that word…

Despite fewer weddings, we grew our revenue by over 4%! — Starting your own business can be one of the most exciting and fulfilling experiences of your life. You get to be your own boss, create something unique and meaningful, and watch it grow and flourish. But it’s not always all sunshine and rainbows. Running your own business can also be…

Your life is spiraling. It’s time you take back control! — The following is a repost from a blog I wrote on my website, ElopementBiz.com. Go check out other posts I have written, and sign up for my weekly newsletter where I give inside information on how I run my business and how I can help make your dream a reality. …

The Best (and Worst) In Fiction and Nonfiction — It is always important to take time to reflect on the books we have read in a year in order to analyze our decisions and find new ways to broaden our horizons in the upcoming year. I am a fan of non-fiction, especially those that focus on history and the…

How you can profit handsomely by the next huge wedding trend. — For many couples, the idea of an elopement or micro-wedding is becoming increasingly attractive. It’s no surprise why: due to COVID, inflation, and a smorgasbord of other reasons, more and more people are looking to downsize their wedding budgets and plans and focus on just the two of them in…

From Suits to Veils: One Man’s 13-Year Journey Through the World of Weddings — Starting a business is never easy, and becoming an entrepreneur comes with its own unique set of challenges. These can be especially amplified when it comes to small businesses, such as micro-wedding planning businesses. …

How Lack of Physical Touch Affects Men’s Mental Health — When it comes to relationships as experienced by men, physical touch is often overlooked. Let’s be honest: women are touched more often than men in both their romantic and friendly relationships. …

Two years past 2022, we are still riding high! — I’ve been planning destination elopements for 12–1/2 years now; I am nearing on 5,000 couples my business has married! The experience I’ve learned from this business allows me to map out my calendar like a finely calibrated computer. …