Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse

This was an experience! Now, I performed a wedding ceremony at the top of the Rear Range Light in Newburyport earlier this year, but that was inside the cabin at the top, so I figured this would be about the same thing. Not so much… My couple wanted to get married at the top, outside, on the deck. And, the railing up there is kind of sparse, and it was windy. On top of all that, I’m not that fond of heights. So, this was probably the scariest (for me) ceremony I’ve ever had to perform. Nevertheless, like the postman, nothing stops me on my appointed rounds! Anything for my couples! (well, almost anything…) This was a beautiful, spiritual ceremony. The couple wrote their own vows. And you could almost feel the spirit of God present in the moment. They had come from Virginia, and chosen this unique spot in New Hampshire to begin their life together. This ceremony also featured probably the most precarious ring situation I’ve ever had the pleasure of participating in. Briefly, if either of the rings were dropped, they would have rolled off the deck, and fallen to the rocks below, most likely never to have been found again. And yes, it was my responsibility to hand the rings to the couple during the ceremony. Thanks Will & Tamara, for probably the most exciting wedding ceremony experience I’ve ever had. And best wishes to you!