About Me

I'm really just a regular guy, though some of my friends might disagree. I am always thinking about my next fishing trip. I love spending time on the water, especially in the Pine Barrens. I drive an old beat up Jeep Wrangler with lots of bumper stickers on the back. I have two dogs who love canoe rides. I recently discovered my love for painting and I think I am getting pretty good at it too. I am also very proud to be Chaplain of Angler Ministries.

I am incredibly happy to have partnered with Rev. Yvonne in 2011. When my sister Kelly decided to get married, she wanted me to be in the wedding party but still take a very big role in the sculpting of her ceremony. I had met Rev. Yvonne through a non-profit organization and asked her if she would be interested in presiding over my sister's ceremony. I was thrilled with how wonderfully and professionally she presented. A friendship and a partnership was born and I couldn't be happier about it. If you look at the picture above, you'll see me as one of the groomsmen =)

The only religious "label" or "denomination" that I willingly accept is Christian. It's true that my beliefs sometimes differ from that of mainstream Christian denominations. I pride myself in respecting all people and all faiths. I think that too often we find that some religious groups are okay with you, until they find out you belong to another religious group. Your beliefs are your beliefs. I respect that, as long as you can respect mine. Judge not least you be judged, right? Right.

When I meet you, I promise to be honest, understanding, and maybe a little comical. When you talk to me, you will not be talking to a salesman. If you pick me for your wedding, I will be honored. If you don't pick me for your wedding, I will respect your decision.

I want my relationship with each couple to be one based on friendship, fellowship, trust, and laughter. I am not trying to sell you something. Well, sometimes I try to sell ideas, but ideas are free :-)

Choosing someone that offers wedding services is a VERY BIG DEAL. This doesn't just apply to your officiant, this rule applies to catering, photography, DJ and everything else. Ask yourself what is important to you? Find exactly that, and go with it. If the price is important, go with price. If being comfortable is important, go for being comfortable. This is your wedding day and it should be everything you want it to be.

I am able to officiate marriage ceremonies, baptisms, worship services and funerals. I officiate marriage ceremonies for one simple reason, because I love to do so. It's so much fun and it's such an honor for me to be part of a new couples big day.

If you like what you have read, please contact me. We can meet together and discuss anything you like. All you have to do is buy me a cup of coffee. I'm a cheap date. I admit that.

Ch. Patrick

Chaplain Patrick

I work with couples throughout the United States to create personal wedding ceremonies. It is my desire to make your wedding ceremony special for you and your guests. After all, it is your dream day!

So if you are looking for a very simple sweet ceremony or an over the top unique one of a kind ceremony, I will work with you. I am eager to share with you all the ways you can personalize your wedding day.

I love what I do and it shows. I have taken my background of serving to another level. As a Wedding Officiant and Minister I am sure of this: the moment is magical when I am standing next to two sweethearts professing their love and devotion to one another amidst their tears and smiles. I love that moment of true love. It gives me goose bumps every time.

Let me share a few things about myself so you will be comfortable in choosing me to wed you.

I have had the great fortune to have traveled the world while getting paid. I was an International Flight Attendant for a major airline. Every day I would welcome hundreds of people into my “home away from home” and give them first class service while they enjoyed flying over the big blue ocean. I thought that was my dream job until I started doing weddings. In doing weddings everyone is happy and love is in the air.

Once I decided to turn in my wings, I became a Notary Public and I enjoy serving the public in this way. I also began working from home as a procurement agent for a publisher. This allowed me to travel the United States again interviewing writers, photographers, and business people in some of our great

cities. I also became a California Commissioned Deputy of Civil Unions. It is how I discovered that I could legally marry people and a new dream was born. Learning the traditions of marriages and developing ceremonies has become a passion of mine. The best part of working from home is my rescue kitty Maggie. She is my office companion and insists on helping by sitting atop of all my papers, looking ever so cute.

Although I am a Christian and have a firm belief in God, I do respect all religions and beliefs. I will accommodate any religious tradition you may want to incorporate into your ceremony.

I hope you will allow me the opportunity to serve you. I always give my best along with my personal touch. I am always happy to help. I’ve been known to pin the groomsmen’s boutonnieres on because they just stuck them in their breast pocket, I’ve held an umbrella over a bride while we did vows in a downpour, I’ve soothed a bride as we were rehearsing and discovered her wedding site was flooded and she had to change venues, just doing whatever it takes! Many of my couples have appreciated

my professionalism and humor. I cherish each couple and look forward to doing your wedding or vow renewals.

Rev. Yvonne

Chaplain Patrick

Reverend Yvonne