Amor Celebrant - The Love Officiant

11/16/2025

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True love HONORS FREEDOM, it doesn’t try to CONTAIN it.

Why is it that so many relationships rob us of the ability to be true friends, friends who genuinely care about each other’s growth, who hold space for each other’s humanity, who can be honest with one another about EVERYTHING even if it may trigger our insecurity, friends who allow each other to feel, to fall apart, to be triggered, and still be loved?

It’s because we enter relationships fragmented… carrying wounds, unmet needs, and a fear of abandonment that makes us possessive and we mask it as “love”.

When we move from this place, the relationship becomes a prison rather than a space of safety, expansion, and co-creation. Instead of two whole people coming together in conscious connection, we form bonds built on co-dependency and unresolved trauma.

Dehumanization begins the moment we stop seeing our partner as a sovereign being, as a HUMAN and FRIEND and start seeing them as someone who belongs to us.

We place them in a box labeled “my man,” “my woman,” “my boyfriend,” “my girlfriend” … claiming them through titles rooted more in fear than in freedom. And the moment they step outside the boundaries we’ve drawn, we don’t pause to understand.

We react. We feel betrayed, abandoned, disrespected.

But what we’re really feeling is the fear of losing control. What we are really feeling is abandoned.

No matter the label or agreement, you cannot possess a person … you can only experience them, moment by moment, choice by choice. Real love doesn’t seek to cage or control; it honors freedom, fluidity, and truth. Traditional relationships often dishonor our true nature, revealing the fragmentation we’ve yet to heal within ourselves.

PSA ‼️Respecting someone’s autonomy and freedom within the relastionship does not mean there is not respect or boundaries within the relastionship. All healthy relastionships require respect and boundaries.

Truth is if you have to constantly monitor your partner, that means you do not trust them & if so why are you even with someone you don’t trust and have to monitor ? This can mean you have low self-esteem or you are proje

11/14/2025

Planning a 2026 wedding?
If you want a date that feels intentional, meaningful, or simply stunning on your invitations, here are some beautiful options to inspire you. From symbolic patterns to seasonal energy, 2026 is full of magic.

02.02.2026 (Monday)
A soft and visually aesthetic pattern that feels soothing and romantic.

02.06.2026 (Friday)
Balanced, pretty, and easy on the eyes.

02.14.2026 (Saturday)
Valentine’s Day lovers who want to seal their story in pure romance.

02.26.2026 (Thursday)
A repeating 26 02 26 moment for couples who love a touch of symbolism.

04.04.2026 (Saturday)
Clean and memorable with simple double digits.

04.11.2026 (Saturday)
Easter weekend sweetness with spring in full bloom.

05.10.2026 (Sunday)
A calming spring date aligned with the moon cycle.

06.06.2026 (Saturday)
Double six for couples who love symmetry and clean visuals.

06.11.2026 (Thursday)
Minimalist and timeless for a simple yet elegant celebration.

06.16.2026 (Tuesday)
A gentle rhythmic pattern for couples who appreciate subtle meaning.

06.18.2026 (Thursday)
A full moon date filled with emotion, beauty, and intention.

06.20.2026 (Saturday)
Midsummer combined with a new moon for a little extra magic.

06.24.2026 (Wednesday)
Seasonal balance and a relaxed midweek feel.

06.26.2026 (Friday)
Another repeating 26 moment that looks stunning on paper.

08.08.2026 (Saturday)
08 08 creates the infinity symbol which is perfect for a forever love.

10.17.2026 (Saturday)
Autumn warmth, golden leaves, and dreamy sunset lighting.

12.12.2026 (Saturday)
A repeating date that feels modern and iconic.

12.19.2026 (Saturday)
A soft winter date with a gentle festive touch.

If you want help choosing the date that fits your story, your energy, and your dream celebration, I’m right here to guide you.

11/12/2025

I hope you know how loved you are,
brave enough to let it in.

I hope you know how loved you are,
even on the days it’s hard to believe.

I hope you know how loved you are,
as you learn to stop running from what’s real,
to stay open and soft where you once built walls.

I hope you know how loved you are,
and start pouring it back,
not from fear, but from fullness.

What if you finally believed it?

11/11/2025

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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.

11/08/2025

Shoutout to the one who’s been through my whole hair journey these past five years, since my stroke recovery in 2020. She’s seen every phase, every style, every “let’s try something new” moment and somehow always makes it better. She’s not just my stylist, she’s THE Hair Brewer, mixing skill, love, and a little bit of therapy in every session. 💇🏽‍♀️✨

If you know, you know and if you don’t, you need to book her!

11/06/2025

Listen...

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In the English language a complete sentence requires two things: A Noun + A Verb.

We talk a lot about wanting the noun of family: a spouse, kids, the house, the life.

But wanting to have a partner is not the same as wanting to be one.

Wanting to have kids is different than wanting to be a parent.

The noun is the image.
The verb is the effort, the practice, the showing up.
And the truth is:
The noun doesn’t work without the verb.
It can’t hold. ~ ✍️🏾🎬

11/04/2025

Okay, real talk 💸 how much did your wedding actually cost?
No judgment, just curiosity and community!

What shocked you the most, the venue quote or the flowers invoice?
And what’s the one thing that looked expensive but wasn’t?

Share below, and let’s help future couples get a reality check and a few money-saving ideas❣️

10/26/2025

A spouse is a title.
A partner is a choice.

Partnership is showing up on the days that feel easy and the days that feel heavy. It is growing through different seasons, supporting each other’s pace, and staying connected even when one of you is walking and the other is running.

Marriage works when two people choose to build, to listen, to try, and to keep showing up for the life they are creating together.

Before saying “I do,” ask yourself a real question. Am I ready to be a partner, not just have a spouse?

What is one question you believe couples should ask before getting married?

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10/16/2025

Great advice!
You don’t have to say yes to every invite or role, even if it’s being a bridesmaid or maid of honor.

Sometimes it’s not about love or loyalty. It’s about capacity.
Real friends understand when you need to step back or sit one out.

How do you handle it when your heart says yes, but your schedule or wallet says no?

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No, you don’t actually have to go to every single bachelorette party you get invited to! Here’s how to decline an invite without sacrificing a friendship.

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10/04/2025

A courthouse wedding doesn’t take away from the beauty of your love story. By making it official now, you give yourselves peace of mind and the freedom to celebrate fully when the time feels right.

The vows you exchange in that simple setting carry the same weight as any grand celebration. They become the foundation for everything that follows, the laughter, the family, and the memories you will build together.

Choosing to say yes today is not about letting go of your dream wedding. It is about protecting your commitment, honoring your decision, and beginning your legacy without delay.

Love is not measured by the size of the celebration. It is measured by the choice to stand together, no matter what is happening in the world.

10/04/2025

If you’re planning a wedding in DC, here’s something important you should know. The DC Marriage Bureau has paused issuing new marriage licenses because of the government shutdown.

That means if you haven’t already secured your license, you may run into delays. On top of that, ceremonies scheduled at federal parks or monuments could also be disrupted since permits may not be honored while services are on hold.

If your ceremony was planned at a federal park or monument, permits may also be affected, so you’ll want to have a backup location in mind.

The good news is that you still have options. Virginia and Maryland courts are open and issuing licenses. In Virginia, licenses are issued right away and are valid for 60 days. In Maryland, there’s a 48-hour wait period, and licenses are valid for 6 months. .

Your wedding can still happen, even if it takes a little adjusting. Love has a way of finding its place, and sometimes the backup plan ends up being even more special.

🚨If you’re a couple in DC navigating this right now, reach out. I can walk you through the next steps and help you find solutions that keep your day moving forward.

Is the government shutdown affecting your wedding plans??

07/11/2025

When my husband and I almost fell apart, it didn’t look like how I thought it would.

There were no slammed doors. No screaming matches. No betrayals.

Just… silence.

A quiet, slow drifting we didn’t even realize was happening.

It crept in on ordinary days in the space between loading the dishwasher and collapsing into bed, exhausted.
In the pause between “Hey, can you grab milk tomorrow?” and “Did you switch the laundry?”

One day, he brushed past me in the hallway and flirted like he always did.
And then, one day… he just brushed past me.

We still loved each other. Still showed up.
But somehow, we stopped reaching for each other.

That’s the part no one warns you about not the messy, dramatic endings, but the slow, silent drift.

The season where love starts to feel like a routine.
Where you’re no longer looking at each other, just… coexisting.
Like roommates who used to be soulmates.

That’s where we found ourselves a couple of years ago.

One night, after another long day of being everything to everyone else, he finally asked:
“Is something wrong?”

And I almost said, “No, I’m fine,” because that’s what you do when you don’t want to rock the boat.
But instead, the truth just slipped out:

“I miss us.”

I didn’t say it to hurt him.
I didn’t need flowers or some fancy date night.
I just… missed us.

I missed feeling close.
I missed how he used to touch the small of my back when I cooked.
The way he’d kiss me for no reason at all.
The little things that used to say, I still see you.

We didn’t say much after that. We just climbed into bed. The silence felt heavy.

But then his hand reached for mine under the covers.

The next morning, I got up early, bleary-eyed, and started making breakfast for the kids. Same as always.

As I stood at the stove, scrambling eggs, he came up behind me, wrapped his arms around my waist, kissed my cheek, and whispered:
“I miss us, too. We’re still here.”

And just like that, something shifted.

The spark didn’t come roaring back with fireworks or grand gestures.
It came back quietly, in the kitchen, with his arms around me while I held a dish towel.

It reminded me of something I’ll never forget:

The spark doesn’t die all at once.
It fades little by little in a hundred tiny moments you don’t even notice.
And if you’re not careful, you start to believe the distance means the love is gone.

But it’s not.

Love doesn’t just vanish.

It waits.

It waits to be noticed. To be chosen. To be reached for again, in the quiet, simple moments.

Sometimes, all it takes is one soft kiss in the kitchen, a hand on your back, and two tired people deciding:

We’re still in this.
You’re still worth the reach.