Reverend Darlene we just want to say "Thank You" for performing such a beautiful wedding ceremony for us on November 11, 2011. It was an emotional experience and it was laid out beautiful; every word meant so much to us and we are so thankful that you performed a beautiful ceremony that we will never forget. 

With love always, Michael and Annmarie

Fayetteville in North Carolina has many great Wedding Planners, Catering Services, Wedding Officiants, Restaurants, Hotels, Bed & Breakfast and venues to choose from. It appears that this information has been a great kept secret because many local prospective brides go all the way to other cities as far away as Raleigh or even Charlotte to find their wedding planners, officiants and caters.

The Fayetteville visitors center can provide all this information and more on their website at http://www.visitfayettevillenc.com/. Brides can get the information they need, including a list of wedding providers, and information packets letting you know all the great places to stay for you and your out of town guests, plus things to do here while you’re visiting our town. Cumberland County (my county), is listed as the 8th greatest place to visit and things to do out of the 100 counties in NC. We also have a Zip Line that is listed as the 2nd greatest in all the US!

Rev. Darlene,

Thank you very much for officiating our wedding. You helped make it a beautiful ceremony and we will forever be grateful.

Bob & Lorna Jarzenski 10-8-11




Rev. Darlene,

Thank you so much for making this process very easy for us. We really appreciate it. We received the certificate in the mail today. It is great. You shared the best day of our lives with us.

Love, Andrew & Christine Alger 12-4-11

I attended a Bridal Show Sunday at the Botanical Gardens in Fayetteville, NC. 

Wonderful vendors where there such as "The Chocolate Lady"  (http://www.fayettevillechocolatelady.com/), serving fresh chocolate covered strawberries, what a great idea to have fresh chocolate covered fruit at your wedding. 

Also there was "Jones Hitch Company" (http://www.joneshitch.com/), to rent a beautiful white carriage to be escorted to your wedding. 

Another great idea is "Play Date of Fayetteville, Inc.", they provide onsite babysitting for weddings and receptions.

I was honored to officiate a "Baby Blessing" on February 25 in the home of Deloye & Chirstina who were named the God Parents of Makayla.  The Baby Blessing was in conjunction with Makayla's 1st Birthday.  A big celebration was held afterwards.