Oh this was definitely one of the most celebratory, joyful, laughter-filled, responsive weddings at which I have ever officiated. Alan

This was a great wedding and the venue for this picture is a must though a little scary; it being at night made it perfect. Alan

  The penultimate wedding at which I will officiate as Rector of The Church of the Holy Trinity. Newport Rhode Island and New England (and beyond?)… here I come. I so love the privilege, challenge of weddings.

A few years back I was almost dared to open a subscription to Urban Dictionary online. The posts have almost ways been thought-provoking and generally humorous though not always sermon acceptable! And now JTMs – “JTM is short, text-messaging speak for: je t’aime (“I love you” in French). This is popular in texting culture in… Continue reading →

There are the traditional three c’s that create a healthy relationship; sometime ago I added a fourth and then… there were five. Communication, Cash, Children… my own Coupling… and now Counting. Maybe the groom did not hear the question properly (you see the first three c’s), come on it was unexpected. Gives a new force… Continue reading →

(It gives so much pleasure to read this and many other similar notes – such a privilege for me. Listen for the English accent and the minister’s words during the video link below – AN) Hi Alan! Thank YOU so very much for making our wedding ceremony more beautiful than we could have ever hoped… Continue reading →

Walking to walk this week, I espied a couple approaching me fast. Probably in their late twenties/early thirties they were “going at it hammer and tongs”. They walked with as much space between them as possible, only deigned to look at each other when they were addressing (yes, that formal) each other and speaking far… Continue reading →

Alan Neale is not only a inspirational Reverend but a phenomenal person. Our decision to get married at The Church of the Holy Trinity led us to meeting Alan. He guided us into our journey of marriage with wisdom, compassion, humor and faith. My husband I come from Christian backgrounds and Reverend Neale really put… Continue reading →

There are many aspects of a wedding that will work for some and not for others; those of us engaged in enabling couples to have memorable wedding days must remember some basic truths such as “personal taste is what it says, personal taste”, “no one makes a decision except they think it is good taste”… Continue reading →