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Captured Moment - May Li & Matt
Columbus, Ohio - A few months before I was their wedding officiant, a moment with Matt and May Li was captured by Rosey Red Photography. I have always enjoyed the emotional touch in this image and I hope you will too. Cheers! To visit our Facebook page click here.
Matt and May Li enjoy a sweet moment together in Columbus, Ohio. Image by Rosey Red Photography.
Missy & Seth's wedding at Everal Barn Westerville!
Kirk Dapo of Clear Sky Video Columbus, OH, created a masterful wedding video as I had the honor of being the officiant for Seth and Missy’s wedding at Everal Barn! I loved their wedding and love Kirk’s video. I hope you will too!
Wedding Officiant at Everal Barn - Missy & Seth!
This was a wonderful Everal Barn wedding in Westerville , OH, where Damian King was the officiant (wedding minister) and Thomas Deutschland took the photos! A stunning fall day filled with sunshine and the bride and groom, Missy and Seth, were filled with joy. I loved being a part of such a fantastic occasion for a truly kind and beautiful couple. Wishing you all the best, Missy and Seth, for many years to come!
Damian King, wedding officiant, at Everal Barn in Ohio. Image by Thomas Deutschland
Wedding at Columbus Museum of Art - Damian King, Officiant
As Holly and Michael’s wedding officiant, I loved signing their marriage license at the Columbus Museum of Art as we were in front of the glass sculpture by famous artist, Dale Chihuly. It has been wonderful to see this couple’s life unfold into their future together. Beautiful photo by Style & Story Creative!
Marriage Coach and Wedding Officiant, Damian King, at Columbus Museum of Art. Photo by Style & Story
Matthew & May Li Beam With Joy - Strongwater Venue
Rosey Red Photography captures a brilliant moment at Strongwater wedding venue in Columbus, OH. Officiant, Damian King, presents now husband and wife, Matthew and May Li, as they beam with joy in front of their loved ones and guests! Fun couple and fantastic wedding!
Rosey Red Photography - Strongwater wedding venue - Damian King wedding officiant
Missy & Seth marry at Everal Barn Westerville! - teaser video
Westerville Ohio - Everal Barn wedding venue located in greater Columbus! I was Missy & Seth’s officiant! Here is a little taste of Clear Sky’s work as a teaser trailer. Being a wedding minister is so much fun! Video by Kirk Dapo of Clear Sky Video.
Cole & Rachel marry at Jorgensen Farms
Rachel & Cole asked me to be their wedding officiant, and I was happy to do so! This beautiful couple married at Jorgensen Farms near Columbus Ohio, in Westerville. Their wedding day was filled with sunshine and the colors of fall, and I am looking forward to seeing their beautiful photos by Lydia Campbell, and video by Jonah Epps. I love it so much every time I say, “I now pronounce you husband and wife!” and I will remember Rachel and Cole’s wedding for many years to come. Photo by Lydia Ruth Photography.
Lydia Ruth Photography
Fun at Brookshire Venue
I had a fantastic time as Ally and Jason’s wedding officiant at Brookshire in Greater Columbus, Ohio! We had some fun after their beautiful ceremony as Ally was capturing a selfie and I was posing to create effect for this photo! Ally and Jason are a beautiful couple and I was so glad to be able to support them at such an important and meaningful time in their lives!
Award numbers 14, 15, & 16. Thank you so much!
We are so thankful to our fantastic brides, and the wonderful wedding professionals we have grown to love, for helping to make this very special recognition a reality over the years! There are thousands of individuals. Too many to mention. We are so very grateful and privileged to have served you. Thanks to all of you!
With Much Love! Damian, Jean, Rebekah & The UMS Team!
Holiday Weddings, Often Unforgettable - Dock 580
As a wedding officiant I see marriages all year long and here I was at Dock 580 venue in Columbus, Ohio! Helene and Michael were the bride and groom and they chose a sand ceremony to add meaning and symbolism as two people, and two families, became one! The extra jars of sand were for the groom's children and the completed ceremony demonstrates the union of all the members of this new family, now inseparable!
Marriage License ready for wedding officiant to sign; and Helene and Michael's sand ceremony at Dock 580 in Columbus, Ohio!Jean took this picture! Michael and Helene, it is a joy to be a part of your lives and we wish you all the very best in the years ahead! Damian & Jean
Incredible Beauty! Bin Zhu & Jia Shi at Corazon
There are times when the beauty of a husband and wife just speaks for itself! It was my privilege to serve as this bride and groom's wedding officiant near Columbus, Ohio, at Corazon wedding venue. Bin Zhu and Jia Shi's rehearsal photos were posted in our last blog. They just sent me some images of their wedding day, and this one stood out. Thanks, Bin Zhu & Jia Shi! I was so happy to be a part of your lives and your very special day!
Husband and wife, Bin Zhu and Jia Shi, share a special moment with wedding officiant, Damian King, near Columbus, Ohio.
Fun Rehearsal! Venue at Corazon
I had a wonderful time with this sweet couple, Jia Shi and Bin Zhu. I was so happy to serve as their wedding officiant at the Venue at Corazon in Dublin, Ohio, near Columbus! Their family and friends were all there to support them as we conducted their rehearsal, and covered the details of their wedding ceremony.
Please enjoy these rehearsal images by Open Prism Photography and April King!
Ji Shi smiles with her father, Jin Liang, at her rehearsal at The Venue at Corazon in Dublin Ohio.
Father and daughter practice the presentation of the bride to be married!
Bin Zhu and Jia Shi with their wedding officiant, Damian King, at The Venue at Corazon in Dublin Ohio.
Happy couple, Jia Shi and Bin Zhu, now practice their formal presentation!
Bin Zhu and Jia Shi practice exiting as "husband and wife" at their wedding rehearsal at the Venue at Corazon.
Bride, Jia Shi, smiles as she exits with her groom, Bin Zhu, at Corazon wedding venue in Columbus Ohio
Lauren & Garrett at Scioto Reserve!
Another fabulous video with Lauren & Garrett by Jonah Epps! We were at Scioto Reserve near Columbus, OH, for their wedding ceremony and we had an amazing time! I was so happy to be their officiant on that very special day! Watch their video for more....
October wedding! Kristin & Jacob at Darby House
I had the privilege of serving as Jacob and Kristin's officiant on their wedding day last year! Their venue, Darby House, is located just west of Columbus, Ohio, and is a beautiful place for a wedding in any season.
Wedding officiant, Damian King, with bride and groom, Kristin and Jacob outside of Columbus Ohio at Darby House.Kristin & Jacob had their first anniversary this October. I was looking thorough some files and saw this great photo taken by Christy Gibson, and it reminded me of their wonderful wedding last year! I am happy to share some of the words that were a part of their special day that I read during their ceremony...
"Jacob and Kristin met at the University of Rochester in 2005 as freshmen in the physics department. Their friendship grew during their first two years on campus, and in October of their junior year, they began dating. They survived the physics department together, and moved on to graduate school, with Kristin residing in Cleveland and Jacob in Columbus. Their relationship endured 2.5 years of Greyhound bus trips and car rides for brief visits. One night when Kristin was visiting Jacob in Columbus, they looked at engagement rings just for fun. One ring stood out to both of them. The next day, when Kristin left to go back to Cleveland, Jacob secretly bought that engagement ring. He planned to hold onto that ring until they were finished with graduate school in a few years and able to live together in the same city. As it turned out, Jacob didn’t feel like waiting that long. One month later, Jacob proposed to Kristin when she was visiting Columbus!"
Happy Anniversary, Kristin & Jacob!
I hope to post more about this beautiful couple as I receive more images.
Thanks, Christy, of Gibson Photographics for the great picture!
The Outdoorsman and the City Girl!
Jean had a wonderful time at Blake and Camille's wedding! She was their officiant at London Country Club just west of Columbus Ohio!
Blake and Camille with signed marriage license in London, Ohio! Jean King, wedding officiant. Image: SunfirePhotoPlusHow did this outdoorsman manage to marry this lady from urban Florida? Let's find out as Jean read these touching and somewhat humorous words from their story during their outdoor wedding ceremony!...
Beautiful bride, Camille, poses for this elegant display at London Country Club near Columbus Ohio. Image: SunFirePhotoPlus..."Now everyone knows of Blake and Camille's different backgrounds; Blake born and raised outside rural London, Ohio with Camille born in the largest city in Florida. How did he ever get her to live out here? With her open mind to ride 4-wheelers...
Wedding officiant, Jean King, with Camille & Blake at London Ohio near Columbus. Image: SunFirePhotoPlus ...to even shooting a compound bow, Blake found someone who he calls a great friend to himself and others and a true companion with every adventure. And Camille didn't expect Blake to carry her through life's struggles and losses from so early on in their relationship but from it, they were able to build an undeniable trust. Such a trust that Blake didn't remember to pop the question when he got down on one knee! So Camille had to ask, 'Well are you going to say something?' And with his continuous smile she had to say 'yes'."
Bride and groom, Camille and Blake, with "junior staff" at their wedding in London Ohio! Image: SunFirePhotoPlusIsn't that a great story! We wish all the best for you, Camille and Blake, as you continue into your future together!
Photos in this entry are courtesy of Sunfire Photo Plus and Kelly Kirkpatrick. Her phone number is 614-619-3552 and her email is sunfirephotoplus@gmail.com.
Finishing Touches! The Marriage License Process
Your wedding officiant will need to sign, date, and return the certificate of your marriage license to the Probate Court after your ceremony!
Bride and Groom's Marriage License from Franklin County Probate Court Columbus, OhioThe one shown here was returned to Columbus, Ohio, where the seat for Franklin County is located, after a beautiful wedding at the Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City. This process is the only way that the government has proof that you are no longer a groom and bride, but a husband and wife!! Now the rest of your life together awaits you! Franklin County has an excellent website for all of your marriage license questions. Just select the link provided to check it out!
I wish you all the best as you experience the joys of your wedding! Damian
No photographer is mentioned because this was a photo I took! Bride's bouquet is amazing. Yes, that is butter in the right hand corner, however, it is in the shape of flowers. What fun.
Fantastic Wedding at Pinnacle Golf Club!
I was so pleased to be the wedding officiant for this beautiful couple, Whitney & Evan, at the Pinnacle Golf Club near Columbus in Grove City, Ohio. Their very sweet daughter, Willa, was present too! She is a darling.
Damian King, wedding officiant, and happy couple, Whitney & Evan with daughter, Willa, at Pinnacle Golf Club near Columbus, OHThis photo was taken by a family member and I just received it today! This bride and groom and their daughter were beaming so much, that I wanted to post this soon. Thanks, Whitney & Evan (and Willa!) and your family for inviting me to be a part of your very special day!
Wonderful Love! John & Janine in Paris
John & Janine's wedding took place this past weekend at Darby House near Columbus, Ohio. They asked me to join them as their officiant, therefore, I had the pleasure of conducting their very unique and profoundly beautiful wedding ceremony.
John and Janine in Paris, France. Their wedding was at Darby House near Columbus, Ohio.They chose some words that were extraordinarily meaningful from a book that I have not read, The Alchemist. It is somewhat challenging to describe the love that this couples shares, because it is something that causes me to pause a bit in wonder. It just seems so beautiful to me.
Here are the words they chose, "When he looked into her dark eyes, and saw that her lips were poised between a laugh and silence, he learned the most important part of the language that all the world spoke – the language that everyone on earth was capable of understanding in their heart. It was love. Something older than humanity, more ancient than the desert. It was the pure Language of the World. It required no explanation, just as the universe needs none as it travels through endless time. What the boy felt at that moment was that he was in the presence of the only woman in his life, and that, with no need for words, she recognized the same thing. Because when you know the language, it’s easy to understand that someone in the world awaits you, whether it’s in the middle of the desert or in some great city. And when two such people encounter each other, and their eyes meet, the past and the future become unimportant. There is only that moment, and the incredible certainty that everything under the sun has been written by one hand only. It is the hand that evokes love, and creates a twin soul for every person in the world. Without such love, one’s dreams would have no meaning."
Thanks for visiting our website! Damian King, Wedding Officiant & Marriage Coach
Fabulous Wedding Video at Creekside!
Love this video by Sway the Crowd! Wedding was at Creekside Event Center, near Columbus Ohio.
I had the privilege to serve as the officiant for the wonderful groom and bride, Bobby & Brooke! Ryan Nord was the videographer at Sway, and he also is director of operations. The wedding branch of Sway the Crowd is know as, Sway Cinema, in Dublin! Follow the links to see more or Ryan's and Sway's work. Enjoy!
Rebekah increases the happiness for brides and grooms!
We want to acknowledge a wonderful addition to our officiant team, Rebekah! She had her beginnings in the wedding industry in Columbus, OH, almost 6 years ago, and she has been amazing.
Wedding Officiant, Rebekah King, with happy couple, Missy and Ryan, at Rockmill Brewery near Columbus, Ohio, in Lancaster!Rebekah is a joy to know and work with and has conducted wedding ceremonies for almost 2 years. Brides and groom love her friendly, upbeat style, and her genuine heart that cares so deeply for each and every bride, groom, and person. She has a fantastic speaking voice and delivers each ceremony with energy, joy, and love! We are so glad to have Rebekah as part of our team of professional officiants! Thanks Rebekah for being a part of creating happiness for the important work we do!
The image in this entry was taken at Rockmill Brewery in Lancaster Ohio. The happy bride and groom are Missy and Ryan. Here are some nice words that the bride, Missy, sent after her wedding, "We have received numerous compliments about the ceremony already. Your energy and enthusiasm really impressed all in attendance. Thank you again for all of your help, and for making the ceremony special. Everything went so smoothly! We will definitely recommend you to friends and family in the future." Thanks, Missy & Ryan!
Missy's friend, Kari, took this photo and did not desire to have it credited because she works out of town! Thanks for the photo Kari!