Posts by Michael Turner4

Greetings!

I’m honestly at a loss for words regarding this whole situation... except for the fact that my local pastor is only human. He probably just had one of those rough days, and maybe—just maybe—his outburst should be forgiven.
Pollux, you saw him once, didn't you? You had a single conversation with him and that's it. Do you actually attend Sunday service at that church? Do you listen to his sermons? Have you ever observed how he treats children? I highly doubt it...
In my experience, he is one of the finest pastors around, and when it comes to how transparently he manages things and cares for his parish, I have nothing but praise.
If he lost his cool with you, try to forgive him like any true believer would. I am certain he feels regret for being so blunt...

If you want to get married in that church because of those sentimental ties, I believe you can. The church isn't his personal property, after all. In fact, another priest from that same church could perform the ceremony for you; it doesn't strictly have to be the head pastor.
If you are persistent enough, go for it and make it happen. You don't need to be subservient or overly humble before a priest. Of course, you shouldn't be swearing or shouting, but talk to him like you would any other public official. He is a civil servant in many ways, and priests have their own supervisors and protocols to follow...

Try attending a few services, and you’ll see exactly what I mean. Don't judge a book by its cover!

That’s all from me.

We’re planning to pick up his suit at Zara in Washington, D.C.... if our best man didn't live right there, we might not even bother making the trip, but this way we can combine a bit of fun with running errands...🙂
I actually think the suits at Zara are quite sharp, and they won't break the bank either. We went before the big sales started, so prices were ranging from $130 up to $600....
We haven't even bothered looking elsewhere in the city...🤷
You might want to swing by Arcadia; there's some great stuff over at Reserved on the ground floor... my fiancé actually picked up a suit there (okay, it was linen, but still!) on sale for just $300... cheers!

Someone was asking about the venue at the local vineyard... I went ahead and booked it! To me, the hall is just perfect—it’s cozy, intimate, and has such a warm, lovely vibe all on its own. You really don't need to overdo the decor; honestly, adding too much would just look tacky..
So, here is how the math breaks down; you basically have two paths:
If you decide to rent the hall and handle all the logistics yourself, the cost will be roughly $5400 (for up to 200 guests) or $6667 (if you're hosting more than 200). That price covers the servers and the kitchen staff who handle everything from the meal prep to designing the menus for a crowd that size...
On the other hand, if you go with the per-person rate, I believe it runs anywhere from $130 to $60... I assume you'd have to stick to their drink packages, though maybe not for hard liquor. I can't say for certain, since my parents insisted on the first option so they could let the pros handle every single detail...😍
I've attended a few banquets there before and the service was absolutely top-notch 👍 ...we'll see how it goes...