Officiant Eric

Matt & Erika at Maximilians

Eric Schwartz — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 02:18:41 +0000

I had the pleasure of marrying Matt and Erika today at Maximilians in North Hollywood. It was a beautiful ceremony and they added a special touch by giving bouquets of roses to their mothers as of way of honoring them for their love and support.

Whitney & Brandon – Westlake Village Inn

Eric Schwartz — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:00:29 +0000

Today was a great day for Whitney and Brandon at the Westlake Village Inn.

Both of them surprised their mothers by including them in their sand ceremony:

Four colors of sand are layered in a vase to symbolize the importance of the individuals within the marriage and the joining of the two lives into one entity. The sculpture begins with a layer from each mother. This is to symbolize that the marriage is grounded by each of their families. The next layers are the individual colors representing BRANDON and WHITNEY, which symbolizes that the foundation of the marriage is based on the strength of each other as individuals. The final layer is BRANDON and WHITNEY’s colors combined to symbolize the joining of their lives as one in marriage.

I truly enjoyed working with both of them and know they will have many, many happy years together!

Brandon and Elizabeth plus Rain

Eric Schwartz — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 03:54:33 +0000

I had such a great time performing Brandon and Elizabeth’s wedding tonight at The Vineyards in Simi Valley.

The weather has been a little strange for July in Southern California and during the ceremony it started raining. No one was phased and we continued on. Scott Mann, one of the DJs brought the couple an Asian style umbrella to hold towards the end when the rain was heaviest.

Although I got wet, I wouldn’t have changed a thing. Rain at a wedding means Good Luck!

Sara and Kevin in Malibu

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:30:40 +0000

At a beautiful home in Malibu, Sara and Kevin were joined by friends who traveled across the country to be with them.

Although over-cast, the fog was a beautiful backdrop that surrounded the entire area.

Rose and Brent at the Ranch

Eric Schwartz — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 01:34:08 +0000

Nestled in West Hills, California is place called Orcutt Ranch Horticultural Center. It is a historical cultural monument.

From the street, it is very unassuming, but once you enter, you will find lush manicured gardens and towering oaks.

Rose and Brent, along with family and friends were married here today and I was honored to be a part of their special day.

Poruwa Ceremony at the Four Seasons

Eric Schwartz — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:30:56 +0000

The traditional Sri Lankan wedding ceremony is an exchange of vows and symbolic gifts that dates back before the introduction of Buddhism in the 3rd Century B.C.

Sriyanthi and Aaron’s wedding was in this tradition. The ceremony began with the blowing of the Hukgedia (conch shell) and the beating of the Mangala Bera (wedding drums).

Jagath Lakpriya performed the Poruwa Ceremony. Just before two Monks blessed the bride and groom, I signed the marriage license.

After kissing the bride, the doves were released.

This will be a wedding I always remember at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village.

Ray and Shelby on the Scarlett Belle

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 04:45:37 +0000

What a beautiful day at the Channel Islands Harbor in Oxnard, California. Shelby and Ray traveled from Maryland to come aboard the Scarlett Belle Riverboat and get married. They had their two sons and daughter with them along with their closest friends and family.

Sylvia and Robert at the Inn

Eric Schwartz — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:16:16 +0000

Today I had the pleasure of marrying Sylvia and Robert at the Inn of the Seventh Ray in Topanga, California.

They had the most adorable flower girls.

The twinkle in the lights all around the ceremony set the mood.

Katy and Duane’s Wedding Bash

Eric Schwartz — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:35:49 +0000

I have been friends with Katy for over 17 years and having her ask me to perform her wedding was an honor. In a quaint neighborhood in Venice, California I married Katy and Duane.

The cake was beautiful and you can tell by their daughter, Macy, that the cake was scrumptious.

Many happy years to Katy and Duane!

Zen Oasis for Jaime & Jeffrey

Eric Schwartz — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 21:30:42 +0000

In the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, at a zen-like oasis that replicates an ancient garden in Tokyo, Jaime and Jeffrey were married.

This of course was at the Kyoto Grand Hotel and Gardens. Lush gardens with towering bamboo, flowering foliage, and waterfalls trickle into calm pools.

Congratulations to Jaime and Jeffrey!