Anne Patricia Smith

About Anne Patricia Smith

Anne lives in Pennsylvania and was ordained by American Marriage Ministries on September 5th, 2015.

I am a sixty year old mother of five and a grandmother of three. I love weddings! I have always thought it would be the greatest honor to be able to marry couples in love, no matter their faith, race, gender or belief system. I am a spiritual being, I am devoted to bringing joy, laughter, solemnity and love to your wedding table. The photo you see was taken at Assisi in Italy, a journey taken this summer. I love to travel, cook and eat, in that order! Food is where you learn the history and culture of a people. Weddings are a bit like that, they show how two families are coming together in a bond forged by love, they ask for support and witness to that love through their public declaration of intent. A wedding is also a little like a visit to another country, there are the people involved, the foods and rituals from both sides, whoopee pies and grits if you will! There are often two sets of parents with decidedly different sets of dreams for their child. There are relatives; the crazy uncle, the mean grandma, all coming together for one event. Or in some cases the blending of two previously established families, which requires tact and deference to all. My intention is to help you navigate the legal side of your ceremony which, in Pennsylvania, is quite simple but also to figure out what is the most important statement you can make to the one you love, and the ones who love you and have gathered to bear witness to your declaration. Together we can create a wonderful ceremony set to the music of your heart.