When Keith is not photographing weddings, he dabbles in a lot of side quests. One quest he is always on, is to write the perfect love poem for Alexis, his wife and partner in Anchor & Lace. This love of writing allows him to explore officiating weddings for our couples using his talent for poetry and prose. One thing you will learn, Keith does not have a fear of speaking in public, and it does not matter how many people are there to witness the love you share. Keith will remain focused on the task at hand and deliver a beautifully crafted ceremony to highlight your love as a couple.
If you would like more info on how to include Keith in your ceremony, as your officiant, please feel free to reach out to him through our photography website.
Poetry Samples
POEM 1
The air that I breathe is much sweeter, when you are sharing it with me
Every vista more splendid, when you are also within view
Find myself distracted by your beauty, and can’t seem to find myself
Just the very thought of you, is enough for me
As we share this life together
Each adventure feels more surreal
That I get to share all of life’s journeys
To breathe the same air, and these gorgeous views
Just the very thought of you
Is enough for me
POEM 2
With all the galaxies that exist
We are fortunate to have been put in the one
Where we get to look up at the same stars
POEM 3
We have a love like the movies
And it’s feeling contagious
One that once you catch it
You won’t believe it
It feels like a lie
Or the best told story
It’s hard to ignore
How good we have it
You could write it in a book
Or put it on film
People wouldn’t believe
That is based on a true story
Can’t believe that it’s mine to tell
Couldn’t possibly be a lie
With you here by my side
I’d scream it from mountains
From the tippity top
Just how much I love you
And how you gave me a shot
Like the poor kid
From the wrong side of town
Like the one the popular girl
Would never have picked
You can see it unfolding
In true rom-com bliss
How two total strangers
Found their true loves
That’s you and me here
The ones they should be writing about
Our true love story
Would make a great flic
Adventure Elopements
Whether you are planning a wedding ceremony at a venue or want to take a hike in the woods with some of your family and closest friends, Keith will be prepared to give you the best experience possible. The officiating can be an add-on with your photography or you can hire Keith to fly solo and just officiate your ceremony. Either way, he is fully committed to giving you a meaningful and heartfelt ceremony, with kind and loving words, as you unite as a couple in marriage.
Planning and Execution
After chatting with Keith, the gears start turning, and with over 15 years of wedding experience and knowledge, it is easy for him to help you navigate through the planning process and his involvement with you on your most special day. Throughout your planning, Keith will volunteer his time to chat with you about your timeline and what you want out of your ceremony.
Your vows can be completely personalized to cater to you as a couple, and everything that is written will be reviewed before being finalized for the big day.