Dupree Weddings, Gatherings & Rituals

02/05/2026

This one’s for my fellow vendors. I love this photo of me and . Wanna know why? It reminds me why I keep going

In this time when we’re surrounded by chaos and tragedy, it’s easy for us to feel like our work in the wedding industry is frivolous. When so much needs to be done to address suffering, it’s easy to ask, “What am I doing here arranging flowers? Or building seating charts? Or in my case, writing pretty words?”

(Well one, you’re a human living in a capitalist society, honey. Don’t you dare fault yourself for doing whatcha gotta do to pay the bills.)

But beyond that, moments like the one in this photo remind me that I’m not just an officiant- I’m a ceremonial midwife. I pour my heart and soul into creating containers for joy meaning, and transformation. I foster presence and create temporary respite from struggle and worry.

This photo reminds me that… We need changemakers, but we also need to fuel our changemakers. We need to give them meaning and magic, beauty and community, love and care. We need to give them core memories they can hold onto when the nights are long. And what a privilege to get to hold their hand (or hand them a tissue) in the moments those memories are being made.

As wedding vendors and creatives, we’re way showers. We may not have the world we want yet, but our craft brings people together and creates a temporary paradise that can help them imagine a better world.

Beauty isn’t frivolous. It’s strategic. It’s fuel. It’s delicious. It’s sustaining. It’s natural. Its visionary. It’s important.

11/06/2024

10/03/2024

Say hello to our other new contractor, Jacob 👋

Jacob is based in Culpepper, Virginia. He’s our resident ball of sunshine ☀️ It’s hard not to be all smiles when Jacob is around. Read his intro below and drop some virtual hugs for him in the comments:)

“Hey! I’m Jacob. I am a Gemini, a serial cat fosterer and a down-to-earth human. I am someone who will lend you an ear in times of need or just keep you on your toes with one of my many stories.

Most of all, I love meeting new people and hearing their life stories. I’m a bit of an adventure seeker, so I enjoy going on hikes, trying new restaurants, or just traveling any chance I get. If I’m not out looking for my next adventure, I’m usually just cuddled up on the couch with my wife and pets, probably watching reality TV. (I will stand by my belief that Survivor will always be the pinnacle of reality TV).

I became a reverend, because I want to give my couples an experience that they will remember for a lifetime. I want to create an authentic celebration of you and your partner’s life together and tell the story that is your love. Think of me not only as a reverend, but as your friend. If you ever want to talk about the ceremony, wedding stuff, or just shoot the breeze, I will always be a text or a phone call away! I’m so excited to meet you!”

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09/26/2024

Big news! I’m no longer a team of one. Meet one of two new officiants who are part of the crew, !!

Based in Raleigh, Alexis is our in-house creative writing pro who and equal parts mystic, poet and comedian. Read her intro below and give her a warm welcome 💕🙌

“Hi, I’m Alexis! I am a self-professed blazer connoisseur, Sagittarius, reformed horse girl, writer, and recalcitrant romantic. If you lose me at a party, you can find me wherever the music is the most irresistibly danceable.

Speaking of dance, I found my creative and spiritual groove through the practice of ecstatic dance and other forms of improvisational movement. For me, embodiment and the deep pleasure that comes with it are my way of connecting with the divine.

I believe that affirming and celebrating pleasure, in the face of all the ‘logical’ reasons to turn to cynicism, is a radical act, and I am passionate about using words to do so. There’s nothing like the magic of a perfectly apt phrase to really make a moment, story, or experience come to life. My M.O. is a cross between your most say-yes-to-anything girlfriend and that one guy at the bar who writes his most brilliant poems on the back of cocktail napkins. Above all, I believe that what makes a great ceremony is that it has your fingerprints all over it -- and maybe a sprinkle of rosewater, too. I’m so excited to work with you on capturing your you-ness on your big day!”

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07/27/2023

Can someone please explain to me how I get to work with the ACTUAL COOLEST COUPLES ON THE PLANET? Is someone sneaking extra points into my karma bank cause… 😍
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07/19/2023

Hey can you make me look this bad@$$ please? 🙋🏼‍♀️

Playing fairy godmother for this incredible styled shoot by .collectivellc at was fun, but next time I want to be the one rocking 😏😜

07/12/2023

Swipe for reasons why you should get married at a science museum.

(Admittedly, the last one is not a reason. It’s just cute.)

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06/28/2023

This wedding was full of the most genuine, full-hearted smiles. Mallory and Will, you have an incredible community. Thank you for sharing them with me ☺️

For instance, Swipe over one to meet the true life of the party. That one on the left was a smiling, dancing social butterfly 🦋

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06/27/2023

Do yourself a favor and zoom on in to see the fabulous suits on BOTH sides of the wedding party 😍
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06/14/2023

Morgan & Joe. Met at company softball and now we here 💛 couldn’t be happier for you, my loves
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05/31/2023

Allison and Dwight’s wedding was like an old Hollywood film, but with a lot less propriety;) vintage romance and lots of laughs 🖤🤍
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05/18/2023

There is no moment with more pressure to emote than this one right here. And yet, across the board, it’s always an incredibly beautiful moment. 💛
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