Pretty things ... and changes coming.

I've been pretty lax about posting on my blog ... as you've probably noticed.

I'll soon be doing my wedding blogging through a different program (WordPress.org; shhhh, don't tell Blogger.) Supposed to be better for my marketing efforts, etc. So far, I haven't figured it out -- but I have a great webmaster who will help me. Thanks bunches, RJ from The SiteBarn!

So this blog is going to change a bit. Instead of focusing on wedding-related topics, I'm going to write about whatever I'm interested in at the time. Which, of course, means I'll be posting a lot more photos!

I hope my pics will inspire, surprise, and amuse. Not necessarily in that order!

Today's post and photos:

My sweetheart has taken up quilting. He's very creative, and can look at a quilt (or, even, a photo of a quilt) and figure out how to reproduce it. I am so impressed!

So yesterday, when we went to the State Fair, we naturally headed for the shopping area (to look at sewing machines) and then to the California Creative Arts building to look at the prize-winning quilts.

W-O-W!! Here is a sampling of the beautiful handiwork ....

Hello!

My name is Rev. Jeri Murphy, and I live in Northern California. I have the most wonderful "job" -- I perform wedding ceremonies, baby blessings, memorials / celebrations of life, and other special ceremonies.

I am a non-denominational minister. As I tell couples, what that means is that I have no "agenda" about what must (or cannot) be included. Together, we create ceremonies that are reflective of them and their vision of their marriage.

I have been performing weddings for over eight years, and have officiated at 300-plus. I work with couples from all walks of life, performing the ceremony that starts them on their marital journey. I also have the privilege of blessing their babies, their homes, their swimming pools (!!) and, in general, staying connected.

It is my intent, through this blog, to share some highlights from the ceremonies I perform. I also want to acknowledge some of the awesome wedding professionals, mostly in the Sacramento area, with whom I love working. (For a more complete list, please visit my website www.RevJeriMurphy.com and check out the preferred vendors on my "Links" page.

I may periodically ask questions and solicit input from others. For instance, I am currently researching the Japanese sake ceremony called "san-san-kudo," which will be included in a wedding ceremony I will perform in November. (If any of you have seen or heard a beautiful version of this ceremony, I would love to hear from you. Please feel free to leave a comment on this post, or send me an email: RevJeriMurphy@sbcglobal.net)

I am also an avid amateur photographer, and I will be sharing some of my favorite photos: wedding-related, travel, scenic, etc. I'm a little obsessed with my photos; I hope you will enjoy them!

I am a novice blogger, so I hope you will be indulgent as I begin this journey!

Hugs and blessings,
Rev. Jeri