With This Ring

06/02/2026

I am a proud member of the Michigan Professional Officiants.

This group is LGBTQ+ friendly, inclusive, and supportive of couples and families of all backgrounds, identities, orientations, faiths, and traditions. We believe everyone deserves dignity, respect, and the right to be celebrated fully and authentically.

Michigan’s Professional Officiants is built on professionalism, respect, support, education, and community for all.

05/16/2026

05/02/2026

The Bellflower (a renovated one room school house) was the setting yesterday for the sweet nuptials of Rachel and Hunter. They were joined by their closest family and friends as they spoke their touching vows to one another. The happy tears were flowing in that moment. Congratulations newlyweds, and thank you for choosing With This Ring to be part of your special day!

02/18/2026

Sweet alternative to most types of venues, and located between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids.

12/29/2025

Photos from two sweet couples I recently officiated for. Christmas is an even more special time when love is expressed in a pledge of faith in your partner.

11/23/2025

08/22/2025

Hello followers and friends! First, I want to let you know that I am still going to be officiating ceremonies. That said, I am definitely cutting back on the number of those I take on, as I have now began substitute teaching in my retirement. I want to be sure to offer myself fully to any couples I take on as clients, so the number of couples has to be more selective. I will no longer have a website presence, however as it just doesn’t make sense to spend it for so few couples, when I can keep costs down. I am always so honored and grateful when chosen for such a wonderful part of a couple’s story. Thank you to all who have chosen With This Ring, and those who supported me by referrals. I have enjoyed (and still do!) the thousand couples and almost 18 years of this experience. Please continue to recommend me to your friends and family. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

07/08/2025

Last night at a friend's BBQ, I saw why most marriages quietly die. And what actually saves them.

06/25/2025