Hindu-Jewish Wedding: David Bear & Ami Desai, Edgefield McMinnamins, May 20th


Joanie co-officiated this remarkable wedding with Swami Jagadish, a Hindu priest! The Hindu community present, mostly from Los Angeles, was so very interested in the ways in which the Jewish and Hindu ceremonies had some similarities - the mandap and chuppah (bridal canopies) had similar meanings; the 7 circles around the fire (Hindu) and the 7 Wedding Blessings (Jewish) - plus it was such a treat to hear both Hindu and Hebrew being spoken in the same ceremony!

Sarah Stein & Friedhelm Kirchfeld, March 18th



Sarah and Friedhelm remarried in our living room! These pictures are from their reception at their own house.

Victor & Kristina's Wedding, March 10th, at Royal Oaks Country Club, Vancouver, Washington